When I began shaving, the Mühle R89 was the go to razor for beginners here in Germany. It's available in many drugstores. Still one of my favourites, works great with Astra blades just like the Timor (another classic german CC razor). Greetings and have a great New Year! 👍
R89 and 34C are always suggested to newbies but my suggestion would be the Merkur progress or the Rockwell 6C. Both with adjustable settings, easy to find angles and fairly compatible with most blades out there.
I have been wet shaving since few years now. I just use mild razors as I shave daily so don’t need so much of aggression. These 2 razors are the most I reach out on a daily basis.
Great video Dave! I also noticed the efficiency was a bit less, especially on the first pass. That razor really loaded up with mostly soap as it was only a two day growth. Agree 100% that this is a good entry level and looking forward to your comparison video.
My first razor and gave it away pretty quick. While it’s an easy comfortable shaver, it will never give a close shave. It’s a good beginner daily driver only, no matter what blade you drop in it
According to me, today, It STILL makes sense. It's a part of the traditional Shaving, and each beginner should ho trough a Muhle R89 or EJ de89 or a Merkur 34C with a Proraso cream and a Proraso brush. It's quite the initial ritual. Like the first beer, the first whiskey.....
This is my razor and also my first one as the store person recommended it. Its perfect with the feather blades, all i need is two passes and i dont worry about BBS often because i don't work in an office.
Personal opinion, but the Rockwell 6C which was $45 at Christmas seems a better deal than the R89. I bought a couple to gift to guys who are now enjoying their first DE razors.
Never tried the Muhle razor before. However started out on a Merkur 34C and it is a great started razor. But now days I would suggest a Henson or Timeless AL Slant to start with. Tech has come a long way in the last 80 years. Thanks for the video. Have a good one.
Holy smokes, David! You’ve had over 1,000 views and 75 comments in 4-hours! Love to see the engagement and your channel growing! Another great video and review. GO BLUE!!! 🔵🟡〽️ OSU beat Texas!
According to some, the King C Gillette has the head of a Muhle R89 while the handle is manufactured in China. I purchased my King C. Gillette for $13 @ Walgreens.
I have it too and think it's good. However, through you Dave I got to know the Rockwell and the Timless razor. The Timless arrived last Friday from the USA. I was immediately in love. Mühle und Merkur supplies the best razors available on the German market. But the two Americans have conquered my heart. Although I actually like the Rockwell better than the Timless. But as in everything, this is a matter of taste. Thanks for your great tips Dave. Best regards from Germany. Alex ❤
Off topic, but I love the Accuforge blades I bought from Razor Emporium. I was using a #5 block on my Rockwell 6S and the Russian Astra blades but now I use a #4 block with the Accuforge and still get a better result.
Thanks David for the video. It’s a good option. Probably I will stick to my 34c or Jäger 89 With that price range. Or just go a bit further with timeless Aluminum slant (my favourite razor now) for mid price range👍🏻
I have both of these razors, but I prefer the Merkur 34C if I'm shaving daily. If I shave every 3 or 4 days the I go to either the timeless T95 Tuxedo or the Rockwell T2. Happy New Year Dave I hope your fully healed.
Good honest review once again Dave. Happy new years to ya. I think you’re spot on with the description of the Muhle r89. It’s a fantastic classic well built razor for the beginner because it’s very forgiving. It also serves well people with thin light beards . For me using that razor or the Merkur 34c they are to mild for my coarse thick hairs which even with a feather blade I would have to work at my face more than I like to get the close shave I desire. With that said even tho use a mild razor such as these mentioned or even a Henson u still have to keep in mind no matter what brand or model u use your still dragging a razor blade across your skin. So the less contact u can make to get your desired shave the far less chances of irritation u will have . But it all depends on each persons wants out of a shave and their skin and hair types. As I’ve said in past comments I prefer more efficient razors with sharp blades. Recently I’ve been diving into the injector razor market . Just got a Supply SE and a Bullgoose asylum v3 razor. Now their blades are thicker and much more rigid than de blades and so far especially the Asylum ooh brother what a shave. Totally different feel and use . They glide like butter through the hair. Can’t even feel it cutting. But this is the beautiful world of wet shaving. So many options with razors, blades, and soaps etc that the sky is the limit. And chances are there’s gonna be more than one combo that works right for every individual.
@ true that brother. One of the things that make it so enjoyable. Especially during winter when there’s not much to do. It’s an enjoyable pass time for me. And let’s be honest unless guys wanna look like cave men u gotta shave at some point and why not enjoy the finer options that the wet shaving world offers. We only have one face so why not treat it the best.
I think it's an excellent mild razor, for beginners and veterans alike. I've been wet shaving for years and still reach out for it. In my opinion it actually is slightly better than the Merkur 34c. It shaves just as efficiently but I find it a bit more comfortable and since it's a 3 piece, it allows for you to try the head with other handles (if you prefer a heavier razor, you can easily use it with a razorock or maggard SS handle). 3 piece designs also allow to replace just the head or just the handle should you damage one. I also think Muhle and Edwin Jagger razors chrome plating finish is usually higher quality than Merkurs (less imperfections in the plating in my experience). I still think the Merkurs are excellent razors btw.
I like to go camping and I may get a merker 34c for that.. More or less looking for something with a good shave that I don't have to strangle someone if I misplace it.. Same with a good brush for cheap and I've already got one of those colapsable bowls.
Muhle razors are high quality but very aggressive it's good choice for shaving long grown beard's I got one r89 and one old muhle with wooden handle that belongs to my dad and I really love them
Mild razor, sharp blade, perfect combo. I have a mühle rytmo set, and it just works very well for me. I have tried more aggressive razors, but they weren't even more efficient, so I just don't see a reason not to use a good mild razor. Having said this, I am speaking about what works for me
@Ohio Shaves I don't have a Merkur 34C, but I have a 20C and a 40C which use the same head. I'm just not a fan of the two piece because it's not as repairable and you're stuck with one handle. It's my understanding that the head geometry is the same for the Merkur two and three piece razors. I also have a Muhle Hexagon, which uses the same head as the R89. I haven't used the AccuForge but I have and love the Personna Comfort Coated blades (hundreds of them). It works great in both the Merkur and the Muhle. I'd give the Muhle a very slight edge in Aggression but it's not so different that I'd recommend one over the other. The Muhle has a bit less end tab exposure than the Merkur head does. The big difference for me is that the Merkur's head is a big more radiused all over the baseplate resulting in the Muhle having noticeably "pointy" corners. This initially bothered me until I realized that I couldn't feel the corners of the baseplate when I had the angle right, so I now view it as a feature rather than a bug. I think this makes it an excellent razor to learn with, especially now that Merkurs cost more. The fit and finish is also better on the Muhle heads. I just wish their handles had better knurling for beginners. As for the reason why the 34C has so many sales, it's been around since 1934, practically unchanged aside from plating (they used to be plated with silver. More people own them and recommend them as a first razor. The Muhle is much newer, less than 20 years.
My first and only DE razor, been at it for almost two months. I haven't had a single cut yet, but I also have to work quite a bit to get everything in certain spots when shaving my head. Absolutely zero razor burn or irritation though. Interested in the next step up.
Hello i have a question. I am currently shaving with a leaf thorn. And i have an issue that in all respects i would have with this muhle razor as well. I constantly nick my adams apple. The only time i have ever NOT nicked my adams apple when shaving is when i used the manscaped plow 2.0 with a personna chrome platinum blade. Is there a technique or method one can use to avoid nicking the adams apple, or is it a question of i havent found the right blade for that razor?
I had the muhle R106 as my first first razor which I think the R89 replaced. Used it for 10 years until I started looking for something more aggressive.
Some things really aren't that easy to improve. As we were discussing before, I do have experience with the straight razor and actually find the open comb more comfortable. Quite a few guys insist this is "wrong" but the open comb is only aggressive because that is what is expected when the customers are shopping. If you are new to wet shaving you may want to give this a try. Try taking the blade out of your razor and use it to move the shaving cream around. Use no more pressure than you need to push the shaving cream. Then put the blade in and try it again, with no more pressure only concern your self with the angle that the razor is being held in your wrist. This is the magic adjustment! (I have some rather thick, wiry hair, so, mild isn't quite the point. I have to beat the bushes down with some authority behind it.) OK, Oho shaves, something that won't waste your time. A popular subject.: When I get to the area around my throat, where the hair direction changes, I do have problems where the hair lays down flat. This are should be a serious subject for ingrown hairs and acne. As such, I usually just leave the area alone, or skip shaving for a day. I'm still working on the theory that platinum isn't a good material to have in a razor blade. The Derby Premium has tungsten, which is worst. It is going well. It isn't some bazaar theory, it current medical science, gold and platinum are about the worst materials you cold expect your body to react to. Titanium or Teflon should be excellent. I think the only reason why chrome is so good is that it is too strong a material to come off during a shave. So, right now, it is "throw the blade out at shave number three because the plating has taken a beating" and that is going very well. Do you think that "riding the cap" with an open comb will help lift the hairs to prevent them from becoming ingrown? Obviously, I have enough scars from shaving mistakes in that area. The open comb should help feed the hairs that are lying flat against the skin or is it the blade gap? (Trig hasn't been reviewed.) (Looking at the RazoRock SLOK) I know you read your comments, but your customers do too. Happy New Year.
I'm not sure an open comb Razor would be better? I would think preshave oil might work best. But again, I don't really know your situation reading something and actually seeing it is two different things. But if you have scars from Razors on your neck where your hair grows flat. A open come, Razor might Lance one of those off leading you into a nightmare shave
@@OhioShaves "An open comb razor" That's Ok, Ohio, don't be too concerned. I was just our razor shopping and noticed that you have your page set for nickel slots. I know you always answer your comments and thought it was a popular subject. To rebrief, I learned how to wet shave with a blade that was way too sharp and had considerable problems with the results. As usual, nobody taught me the answer so it was a tough row to hoe. That was close to fifty years ago and I still have a strip along my throat where the hairs lay down flat. So, what I do with that area is set the adjustable razor(Futur) for a fairly aggressive tooth. (The Futur is a God awful heavy and aggressive razor in the first place.) Once that I have remembered to address the area differently, I "ride the cap" against the grain. With the Future set on a number four, the blade slides under that whole line of brush in one nice neat swipe. Now, the open comb is abut the same as the Futur is on a three. Conversely, the Futur on a one is like a plastic disposable. with the open comb all of that chopped up debris is pushed over the blade in a nice neat bunch. Of course, back when I was fifteen the only answer was to grow a beard. OK, So rather than waste your time, if the razor is "more aggressive" then with a slightly duller blade you can get more blade feel and adjust your angle much more quickly....I think? Or is "aggressive" a different quality? (because a shaving scar that old isn't really the subject for most of your viewers.) Hope you enjoyed the read. And yes, that is a bloody dangerous mess.
80 years ago, they made them more aggressive, but they were the only choice. 100 years ago, they were even more aggressive, but coming from straight razors, they were a breath of fresh air!
In 2017, I ran into a dude at a Walmart while shopping for cartridges. He said why are you wasting money when you can use a DE razor? After 8 years, of off and on attempts, I settled on a R89 & Astra Super Platinum for my daily 1 pass shave. Not perfect but good enough.
Coming from Germany I have the R89 Grande and 38c (34 head with barber pole handle). For me, together with a few Gilette razors, they are timeless classics that belong in every household (if the money allows). However, it would be desirable if both Mühle and Merkur were to become a little more ‘innovative’ and not rest too much on their old products. In 2025, there is a strong competition with excellent products, such as Razorock.
Great vid. Mühle R89 for the win! Go to razor since starting out de shaving. Do you ever use pre shave when dealing with a 24 hours or 48 hours stubble? Cheers and happy new Year!
@ I personally think that preshaves are way too overrated. Its al about prepping the skin, making the hairs softer. A warm shower, good exfoliating movements with a brush and a cream or soap that is slick enough is key and honestly you don’t need nothing else. Just dive in there and go like they did in the old days 😜
With synthetics, you don't have to worry about soaking them or waiting for the smell to leave the brush, with use. Some natural hair brushes really stink when you first get them.
I love shaving with a DE, it feels like an event that I enjoy compared with using cartridges. If only they could give me a closer shave on my head, I would throw my Gillette cartridges away
I don't think this razor necessarily seems terrible, but it seems very out of date and inferior, and there's just better options available. (Yes, I mean better DE razors avaialble)
When I began shaving, the Mühle R89 was the go to razor for beginners here in Germany. It's available in many drugstores. Still one of my favourites, works great with Astra blades just like the Timor (another classic german CC razor). Greetings and have a great New Year! 👍
Thanks. You too
R89 and 34C are always suggested to newbies but my suggestion would be the Merkur progress or the Rockwell 6C.
Both with adjustable settings, easy to find angles and fairly compatible with most blades out there.
I recommend Rockwell to a lot of people starting out. It's a great Razor and a great price.
I have been wet shaving since few years now. I just use mild razors as I shave daily so don’t need so much of aggression. These 2 razors are the most I reach out on a daily basis.
Great Razors.
Great video Dave! I also noticed the efficiency was a bit less, especially on the first pass. That razor really loaded up with mostly soap as it was only a two day growth. Agree 100% that this is a good entry level and looking forward to your comparison video.
Thanks! I'm glad you liked the video, looking forward to doing the comparison too!
My first razor and gave it away pretty quick. While it’s an easy comfortable shaver, it will never give a close shave. It’s a good beginner daily driver only, no matter what blade you drop in it
I hear ya.
According to me, today, It STILL makes sense. It's a part of the traditional Shaving, and each beginner should ho trough a Muhle R89 or EJ de89 or a Merkur 34C with a Proraso cream and a Proraso brush. It's quite the initial ritual. Like the first beer, the first whiskey.....
thanks for sharing.
Great review! You really broke down the pros and cons of the Muhle R89. After watching, I’m definitely curious to try it for my daily shave!
I'm glad you found it helpful.
This is my razor and also my first one as the store person recommended it. Its perfect with the feather blades, all i need is two passes and i dont worry about BBS often because i don't work in an office.
Nice. Thanks for sharing
Personal opinion, but the Rockwell 6C which was $45 at Christmas seems a better deal than the R89. I bought a couple to gift to guys who are now enjoying their first DE razors.
I agree I think the Rockwell is a better Razor
Merkur 34 c with a feather blade is my go to duo, enjoyed the shave
Nice to hear that you have it figured out.
I’d like to see a video of you using the Muhle Rocca. it’s supposedly between the R89 and R41 in terms of level of aggression.
That's possible.
Very nice, David, thank you!
I'm glad you liked it.
The R89 is a good razor. My favourite beginner razor is the DE89 and a bit more premium the EJ 3one6
thanks for sharing.
Rockwell 6c is my daily driver.. got it on sale $48😊
One of the best in my opinion 👍
Never tried the Muhle razor before. However started out on a Merkur 34C and it is a great started razor. But now days I would suggest a Henson or Timeless AL Slant to start with. Tech has come a long way in the last 80 years. Thanks for the video. Have a good one.
I agree, Jeff thanks for your support, my friend
Holy smokes, David! You’ve had over 1,000 views and 75 comments in 4-hours! Love to see the engagement and your channel growing!
Another great video and review.
GO BLUE!!! 🔵🟡〽️
OSU beat Texas!
Thanks, brother. Greatly appreciated. Should be a good week of football as well.
According to some, the King C Gillette has the head of a Muhle R89 while the handle is manufactured in China. I purchased my King C. Gillette for $13 @ Walgreens.
I can tell the difference between the two.
@ That debunks that myth. Which would you consider to be more aggressive?
@@FitOverFiftyFitness Gillette has more blade deal for sure
I have the Muhle R89 Twist. It is not a bad razor for a beginner.
💯
I have it too and think it's good. However, through you Dave I got to know the Rockwell and the Timless razor. The Timless arrived last Friday from the USA. I was immediately in love. Mühle und Merkur supplies the best razors available on the German market. But the two Americans have conquered my heart. Although I actually like the Rockwell better than the Timless. But as in everything, this is a matter of taste. Thanks for your great tips Dave. Best regards from Germany. Alex ❤
Good stuff!
Off topic, but I love the Accuforge blades I bought from Razor Emporium. I was using a #5 block on my Rockwell 6S and the Russian Astra blades but now I use a #4 block with the Accuforge and still get a better result.
I agree these are my go to blades. They're a little costly, but Well worth it. I ended up buying 250 of them at $.28 apiece
@@OhioShaves That is a very fair price for the quality and American made!
Thanks David for the video. It’s a good option. Probably I will stick to my 34c or Jäger 89 With that price range. Or just go a bit further with timeless Aluminum slant (my favourite razor now) for mid price range👍🏻
Thanks for the feedback! I agree, there are a lot of great options.
I have both of these razors, but I prefer the Merkur 34C if I'm shaving daily. If I shave every 3 or 4 days the I go to either the timeless T95 Tuxedo or the Rockwell T2. Happy New Year Dave I hope your fully healed.
Great Lineup!
@@OhioShaves thanks
Nice shave Dave
Happy New Year! I agree, Muhle R89 is a mild one, definitely not my cup of tea. I love their R41 though.
Happy New Year, thanks for watching!
Good honest review once again Dave. Happy new years to ya. I think you’re spot on with the description of the Muhle r89. It’s a fantastic classic well built razor for the beginner because it’s very forgiving. It also serves well people with thin light beards . For me using that razor or the Merkur 34c they are to mild for my coarse thick hairs which even with a feather blade I would have to work at my face more than I like to get the close shave I desire. With that said even tho use a mild razor such as these mentioned or even a Henson u still have to keep in mind no matter what brand or model u use your still dragging a razor blade across your skin. So the less contact u can make to get your desired shave the far less chances of irritation u will have . But it all depends on each persons wants out of a shave and their skin and hair types. As I’ve said in past comments I prefer more efficient razors with sharp blades. Recently I’ve been diving into the injector razor market . Just got a Supply SE and a Bullgoose asylum v3 razor. Now their blades are thicker and much more rigid than de blades and so far especially the Asylum ooh brother what a shave. Totally different feel and use . They glide like butter through the hair. Can’t even feel it cutting. But this is the beautiful world of wet shaving. So many options with razors, blades, and soaps etc that the sky is the limit. And chances are there’s gonna be more than one combo that works right for every individual.
So many good options in the wet shaving world!
@ true that brother. One of the things that make it so enjoyable. Especially during winter when there’s not much to do. It’s an enjoyable pass time for me. And let’s be honest unless guys wanna look like cave men u gotta shave at some point and why not enjoy the finer options that the wet shaving world offers. We only have one face so why not treat it the best.
It gives a nice smooth shave. This could easily be a daily driver. It may be 80 years old but I think you can’t beat it.
That’s why it’s worth the hype.
Nice video Dave. Have a great week!
You too! thanks for your support Bryan
I think it's an excellent mild razor, for beginners and veterans alike. I've been wet shaving for years and still reach out for it. In my opinion it actually is slightly better than the Merkur 34c. It shaves just as efficiently but I find it a bit more comfortable and since it's a 3 piece, it allows for you to try the head with other handles (if you prefer a heavier razor, you can easily use it with a razorock or maggard SS handle). 3 piece designs also allow to replace just the head or just the handle should you damage one. I also think Muhle and Edwin Jagger razors chrome plating finish is usually higher quality than Merkurs (less imperfections in the plating in my experience). I still think the Merkurs are excellent razors btw.
Great review!
I like to go camping and I may get a merker 34c for that.. More or less looking for something with a good shave that I don't have to strangle someone if I misplace it.. Same with a good brush for cheap and I've already got one of those colapsable bowls.
Great Choice
Muhle razors are high quality but very aggressive it's good choice for shaving long grown beard's I got one r89 and one old muhle with wooden handle that belongs to my dad and I really love them
Nice.
Mild razor, sharp blade, perfect combo. I have a mühle rytmo set, and it just works very well for me. I have tried more aggressive razors, but they weren't even more efficient, so I just don't see a reason not to use a good mild razor. Having said this, I am speaking about what works for me
Thanks for sharing.
@Ohio Shaves
I don't have a Merkur 34C, but I have a 20C and a 40C which use the same head. I'm just not a fan of the two piece because it's not as repairable and you're stuck with one handle. It's my understanding that the head geometry is the same for the Merkur two and three piece razors.
I also have a Muhle Hexagon, which uses the same head as the R89.
I haven't used the AccuForge but I have and love the Personna Comfort Coated blades (hundreds of them). It works great in both the Merkur and the Muhle.
I'd give the Muhle a very slight edge in Aggression but it's not so different that I'd recommend one over the other.
The Muhle has a bit less end tab exposure than the Merkur head does.
The big difference for me is that the Merkur's head is a big more radiused all over the baseplate resulting in the Muhle having noticeably "pointy" corners. This initially bothered me until I realized that I couldn't feel the corners of the baseplate when I had the angle right, so I now view it as a feature rather than a bug. I think this makes it an excellent razor to learn with, especially now that Merkurs cost more. The fit and finish is also better on the Muhle heads. I just wish their handles had better knurling for beginners.
As for the reason why the 34C has so many sales, it's been around since 1934, practically unchanged aside from plating (they used to be plated with silver. More people own them and recommend them as a first razor. The Muhle is much newer, less than 20 years.
Great information! Thanks for sharing your experience.
My first and only DE razor, been at it for almost two months. I haven't had a single cut yet, but I also have to work quite a bit to get everything in certain spots when shaving my head. Absolutely zero razor burn or irritation though. Interested in the next step up.
There's a lot of options.
BBS chaser here. Unrepented too.! Happy New Year Dave. Great video.
Happy new year!
Hello i have a question. I am currently shaving with a leaf thorn. And i have an issue that in all respects i would have with this muhle razor as well. I constantly nick my adams apple. The only time i have ever NOT nicked my adams apple when shaving is when i used the manscaped plow 2.0 with a personna chrome platinum blade. Is there a technique or method one can use to avoid nicking the adams apple, or is it a question of i havent found the right blade for that razor?
I would focus more on your technique, but yes, the razor blade combination is a huge factor.
I had the muhle R106 as my first first razor which I think the R89 replaced. Used it for 10 years until I started looking for something more aggressive.
Thanks for sharing.
Good review thanks 😊
I'm glad you liked it!
Some things really aren't that easy to improve.
As we were discussing before, I do have experience with the straight razor and actually find the open comb more comfortable.
Quite a few guys insist this is "wrong" but the open comb is only aggressive because that is what is expected when the customers are shopping. If you are new to wet shaving you may want to give this a try. Try taking the blade out of your razor and use it to move the shaving cream around. Use no more pressure than you need to push the shaving cream. Then put the blade in and try it again, with no more pressure only concern your self with the angle that the razor is being held in your wrist. This is the magic adjustment! (I have some rather thick, wiry hair, so, mild isn't quite the point. I have to beat the bushes down with some authority behind it.)
OK, Oho shaves, something that won't waste your time. A popular subject.: When I get to the area around my throat, where the hair direction changes, I do have problems where the hair lays down flat. This are should be a serious subject for ingrown hairs and acne. As such, I usually just leave the area alone, or skip shaving for a day.
I'm still working on the theory that platinum isn't a good material to have in a razor blade. The Derby Premium has tungsten, which is worst. It is going well. It isn't some bazaar theory, it current medical science, gold and platinum are about the worst materials you cold expect your body to react to. Titanium or Teflon should be excellent. I think the only reason why chrome is so good is that it is too strong a material to come off during a shave. So, right now, it is "throw the blade out at shave number three because the plating has taken a beating" and that is going very well.
Do you think that "riding the cap" with an open comb will help lift the hairs to prevent them from becoming ingrown? Obviously, I have enough scars from shaving mistakes in that area. The open comb should help feed the hairs that are lying flat against the skin or is it the blade gap?
(Trig hasn't been reviewed.)
(Looking at the RazoRock SLOK) I know you read your comments, but your customers do too. Happy New Year.
I'm not sure an open comb Razor would be better? I would think preshave oil might work best. But again, I don't really know your situation reading something and actually seeing it is two different things. But if you have scars from Razors on your neck where your hair grows flat. A open come, Razor might Lance one of those off leading you into a nightmare shave
@@OhioShaves "An open comb razor"
That's Ok, Ohio, don't be too concerned. I was just our razor shopping and noticed that you have your page set for nickel slots.
I know you always answer your comments and thought it was a popular subject. To rebrief, I learned how to wet shave with a blade that was way too sharp and had considerable problems with the results. As usual, nobody taught me the answer so it was a tough row to hoe. That was close to fifty years ago and I still have a strip along my throat where the hairs lay down flat.
So, what I do with that area is set the adjustable razor(Futur) for a fairly aggressive tooth. (The Futur is a God awful heavy and aggressive razor in the first place.) Once that I have remembered to address the area differently, I "ride the cap" against the grain. With the Future set on a number four, the blade slides under that whole line of brush in one nice neat swipe.
Now, the open comb is abut the same as the Futur is on a three. Conversely, the Futur on a one is like a plastic disposable. with the open comb all of that chopped up debris is pushed over the blade in a nice neat bunch. Of course, back when I was fifteen the only answer was to grow a beard.
OK, So rather than waste your time, if the razor is "more aggressive" then with a slightly duller blade you can get more blade feel and adjust your angle much more quickly....I think? Or is "aggressive" a different quality?
(because a shaving scar that old isn't really the subject for most of your viewers.)
Hope you enjoyed the read. And yes, that is a bloody dangerous mess.
80 years ago, they made them more aggressive, but they were the only choice. 100 years ago, they were even more aggressive, but coming from straight razors, they were a breath of fresh air!
👍
Thanks for the info.
Do you have any video that use a boar shaving brush? Sure would like to see what you think of the boars.
I don't
@@OhioShaves Bummer. Maybe that'll change in the future.
Happy Shaves! 😀
Excellent review!!
Thank you
Glad you liked it!
is Muhle R89's head identical to Edwin Jagger DE89's?
I have no clue.
@@OhioShaves would you mind comparing the two sometime? I'd love a video like that!
No, the DE89 is more efficient, it has a larger blade gap.
@@XionLuis it's possible I'm gonna compare it to the 34 seat which is a little more popular than the Edwin Jagger
good choice sir, happy new year!
Happy new year!
In 2017, I ran into a dude at a Walmart while shopping for cartridges. He said why are you wasting money when you can use a DE razor? After 8 years, of off and on attempts, I settled on a R89 & Astra Super Platinum for my daily 1 pass shave. Not perfect but good enough.
Thanks for sharing
Coming from Germany I have the R89 Grande and 38c (34 head with barber pole handle). For me, together with a few Gilette razors, they are timeless classics that belong in every household (if the money allows). However, it would be desirable if both Mühle and Merkur were to become a little more ‘innovative’ and not rest too much on their old products. In 2025, there is a strong competition with excellent products, such as Razorock.
There’s a lot of choices out there
Great vid. Mühle R89 for the win! Go to razor since starting out de shaving. Do you ever use pre shave when dealing with a 24 hours or 48 hours stubble? Cheers and happy new Year!
I have in the past but a day or two stubble is really not a big deal for me to shave off.
I always use preshave. I find it to help with that first pass.
@ I personally think that preshaves are way too overrated. Its al about prepping the skin, making the hairs softer. A warm shower, good exfoliating movements with a brush and a cream or soap that is slick enough is key and honestly you don’t need nothing else. Just dive in there and go like they did in the old days 😜
I have noticed your preference for synthetic brushes. What’s the secret?
With synthetics, you don't have to worry about soaking them or waiting for the smell to leave the brush, with use. Some natural hair brushes really stink when you first get them.
They're better than my opinion.
It's a personal preference. I really love my synthetic brushes. No soaking required, easy to cleanup, soft.
I like mild razors, but this one was too mild even for me.
For me also.
Yeah it's very mild.
I love shaving with a DE, it feels like an event that I enjoy compared with using cartridges. If only they could give me a closer shave on my head, I would throw my Gillette cartridges away
Practice. I know I get a closer shave than any of my Gillette cartridges.
I don't think this razor necessarily seems terrible, but it seems very out of date and inferior, and there's just better options available. (Yes, I mean better DE razors avaialble)
I agree.
It's a pretty decent basic razor.
I wound up with 5-6 of these things. Also DE89 couple of those and a Rocca. I like the Rocca ok. I've got countless knock offs.
Right on
yeah it's definitely a beginner razor
Sensitive skins need one pass! Only one pass! And this razor, can't shave you with just one pass. The best for me, is the Razorock .68.
Thanks for sharing.