Am I the only one who missed the Gillette "Heritage" DE Razor?
Am I the only one who missed the Gillette "Heritage" DE Razor?
https://sharpologist.com/gillette-herit ... dge-razor/
It was only sold on Amazon, aimed at the 2019 holiday season, featured a handle that looked like one from a 1930 NEW model, and a head apparently from Muhle. Limited edition, still available, for about $35.
I already potentially have something very similar, though I never yet combined my replated NEW handle with a Muhle head.
It was only sold on Amazon, aimed at the 2019 holiday season, featured a handle that looked like one from a 1930 NEW model, and a head apparently from Muhle. Limited edition, still available, for about $35.
I already potentially have something very similar, though I never yet combined my replated NEW handle with a Muhle head.
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Hi Paul
I went over the Amazon to have a look at it. It looks like a nice kit for the money, though it's hard to call it a "Gillette." One reviewer noted that it doesn't say Gillette anywhere on the razor.
It is a decent price for what amounts to an EJ/Muehle head on a Gillette-made handle, with good blades and a nice case.
- Murray
I went over the Amazon to have a look at it. It looks like a nice kit for the money, though it's hard to call it a "Gillette." One reviewer noted that it doesn't say Gillette anywhere on the razor.
It is a decent price for what amounts to an EJ/Muehle head on a Gillette-made handle, with good blades and a nice case.
- Murray
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Can we be sure that Gillette made the handle?
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Probably not, Paul.
- Murray
- Murray
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As a minimalist shaver, I have only Merkurs Progress and 34C and some others like a Gillette Tech that sort of works ok too, a bit rough that. But those 2 I like.
I've always been interested about that Muehle/EJ Jagger head so the Gillette one I'd like maybe get too, but if they are only were sold on Amazon, not really. I'd much prefer buy from a shaving company. At least you got a nice Gillette original looking case.
I've always been interested about that Muehle/EJ Jagger head so the Gillette one I'd like maybe get too, but if they are only were sold on Amazon, not really. I'd much prefer buy from a shaving company. At least you got a nice Gillette original looking case.
Jarmo
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@JarmoP - The one from Amazon also come with the case.
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It was around $35 including the case, if I recall correctly. I saw it but didn't mention it on the forums . I thought it would be a nice gift, handsome 3 piece razor with the Gillette logo on the case.
Gary
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I just bought one Interestingly, delivery date is unknown
clive
Estimated delivery: not yet available
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I've seen them on eBay, and I wouldn't be surprised if some regular online vendor had some for sale, too
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I was searching for the connection between Mühle and Edwin Jagger, because of the similarity of the heads.
No luck yet, but I found this tidbit, on https://www.edwinjagger.com/shaving-pro ... uine-parts
No luck yet, but I found this tidbit, on https://www.edwinjagger.com/shaving-pro ... uine-parts
Gillette® Genuine Parts
Edwin Jagger Ltd. has been appointed by Procter & Gamble as a "Gillette® Trusted Partner", manufacturing shaving accessories fitted with Gillette® Genuine Parts. Edwin Jagger Mach3® and Fusion® razors are compatible with Gillette® Mach3® and Fusion® razor blade systems available from retailers worldwide. The unique combination of Gillette® Genuine Parts™ and Edwin Jagger design creates an unrivalled shaving experience.
Gillette® Mach3® and Gillette® Fusion® are registered trademarks of Procter & Gamble. Edwin Jagger Ltd is not affiliated with Procter & Gamble.
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The Jagger head is the same as the Muhle closed comb head. I think Muhle is the manufacturer.
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Here's my Heritage "clone" - handle c. 1930, head c. 2000
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Re: Am I the only one who missed the Gillette "Heritage" DE Razor?
Chances are that these heads that Fendrihan offers are also by Mühle.
"Chrome plated", but they don't say if it's on brass or zamak.
They also have this one, and call it "Red Bronze", but the description says "chrome plated brass".
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There's a little bit of worn plating on the bottom of the screw on my Jagger head, and the metal underneath is silvery, so I doubt that it's brass.
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Update!
Fendrihan says:
"A: Hi John,
This head is made from zamac (zinc alloy)."
I asked.
Fendrihan says:
"A: Hi John,
This head is made from zamac (zinc alloy)."
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I received an update from amzn yesterday...17 march is new delivery date estimate
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I was quite excited to find out that delivery was scheduled for friday...of course its delayed
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Really nice packaging/presentation, Clive.
Though I couldn't see it very well, it looked a lot like an EJ/Muehle head.
It will be interesting to hear how it shaves.
- Murray
Though I couldn't see it very well, it looked a lot like an EJ/Muehle head.
It will be interesting to hear how it shaves.
- Murray
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at this point in time I have no plans to use it. Hopefully these pics offer a better view of the head....sorry, not being a razor 'fan' im not sure what part is important.
https://ibb.co/WG6HpbJ
https://ibb.co/G9fJhw5
https://ibb.co/FDHYzqK
clive
https://ibb.co/WG6HpbJ
https://ibb.co/G9fJhw5
https://ibb.co/FDHYzqK
clive
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