DE89LBLAMZ Classic Double Edge Manual Eco-Friendly and Reusable Safety Razor for Men and Women for Shaving Cream or Soap (Lined)

Yesterday I received my new Edwin Jagger DE89lbl from Amazon. I really wanted to like this razor. I am completely new to wet shaving and like most people, did research on the internet before deciding on this one. Delivery was quick as usual. I opened the package to find the black box holding my new razor. I immediately opened the box to find a beautiful chrome shaving tool. Unwrapping the tissue paper and inspecting the razor, I cannot overstate how perfect the chroming on this razor is. I showed it to my wife and she suggested that I have my name engraved across the top plate. How silly is that? (I AM considering it ). It has the finished look of jewelry. It is very well made, has significant weight and excellent balance. I opened the Derby blade pack and removed a blade, wrapped in paper. Upon unwrapping, I was struck by how thin the blade was...paper thin AND VERY SHARP. I expected it to be..... thicker. I disassembled the razor and installed the blade, carefully holding it by the ends. After reassembling the razor, I checked the for blade positioning in relation to the combs. It appeared to be perfect. As I stand there checking blade position and admiring the construction of this razor, IT HAPPENED. I suddenly became aware that in order to use this torture device, I would have to place that very sharp, very exposed blade against my bare skin. I became VERY apprehensive. I do not have baby smooth skin, nor is it soft and supple. I became worried that I would need an ambulance standing by during my first shave, if I could muster the courage to use it at all..... This morning, weather delayed the start of work by a couple of hours. I had some time to spare so I thought I would use it to try out my new razor. I received my Proroso green tub soap and Tweezerman badger brush last week. I have had a week to learn to build lather and apply it effectively. So off I went, cell phone in hand, should emergency medical personnel be needed quickly. After building a smooth creamy lather in my bowl, applying Noxema to the area to be shaved, and thoroughly covering my chin with lather, I was ready. With shaky hands, I picked up my Edwin Jagger DE89lbl and laid it gently against my face. Holding back my tears, I let gravity pull the razor toward the Earth as I attempted to maintain the correct angle of the handle. The gentle scraping sound of the razor cutting the hairs on my face reassured me I was doing it at least partially correct. As I looked in the mirror, i could see a clean strip of skin where shaving cream had once been. I looked for signs of incisions, abrasions, inflammation, irritation, aggravation OR BLOOD. Nothing. Nada. Zip. I had done it. I proceded to shave my entire face with the grain. Not a nick. I relathered and shaved against the grain...Again not a problem. Looking back, I was kinda not manly worrying about removing layers of skin on my face. But it turns out, my fears were completely unfounded. Even with less than perfect skin, this razor and this blade gave me a smooth clean shave with little to no irritation and no nicks or cuts. I said I really wanted to like this razor.... I DO LIKE IT. I also like the Proraso green soap and the Tweezerman brush. Like I said, I am completely new to DE shaving. But this razor is a good choice for me and it will be a good choice most new DE shavers. Great price, fantastic quality and very easy to use, even for a total beginner.... even if it scares you a little at first.

This is an excellent razor. Perfectly crafted, it looks slick. I'm glad I went with this "lined detail" model rather than the smooth chrome model. It's balanced exactly the same and gives a little more grip to the handle. It even looks classier, in my opinion. Speaking of balance, this razor is perfectly weighted. It's not too heavy, but with a good blade you won't feel the need to press against your face, which is a no-no anyway. I'd say it's ideal for medium-sharp to very-sharp blades. So, not the Derby blades that come with it. They're really dull, and you're going to want to try some other blades. I've listed three good alternatives below. After talking with some friends who have used butterfly-opening razors, I'm really glad I went for this one instead. It opens easily by unscrewing the handle, which releases from the top two sections, leaving three total chromed pieces and your blade. Simple, elegant, easy to use, and easy to clean. I'm using Edwin Jagger's Best Badger brush, Edwin Jagger Traditional Shaving Soap (Sandalwood), and Proraso Liquid After Shave Cream (the white stuff, balm-like with no alcohol). I shave down, then angled above the chin, then up, rinsing and lathering between each step. My hair is straight and thick, my skin is medium-fair, and my neck is relatively sensitive. Here is my review of the blades I've tried. There are a lot of sampler packs on Amazon, but after doing some research I chose to order around 30 each of just a few different blades to try, avoiding all of the lesser-quality "filler". I'll compare here and there to Mach-3 blades since that's what I previously used before switching to electric, and now this. First off, Derby is what is pictured at the time of this review and is what came with my razor. These you can practically rake across your face any way you see fit. They aren't very sharp, on par with a Mach-3 that's been used a few times. Shaving requires more strokes which leads to more irritation, especially on the neck. That said, I'd say these are a good blade if you're super worried about cutting yourself, because it's practically impossible. But even beginners might want to look elsewhere as these blades kind of ruin the "shaving experience". Don't be disappointed if you just bought this razor and have only tried these blades! Keep reading... I ordered a 100-pack of Astra SP Platinum (that's Astra Superior Premium Platinum, not the regular stainless) since it's under ten bucks at the time of this writing. These are great. Beginners, start here. They're sharp enough that you don't have to press the razor against your skin—which you shouldn't have to! You're supposed to let the weight of your razor do the work as you guide it along your face in short strokes. So naturally, these are sharper than Mach-3 blades, but if you do press a little, you probably won't nick yourself. I love these blades because for me, they're comfortable enough for everyday use and provide good, close shaves at a very inexpensive price. Easy on my neck with care. My go-to blade. Great for beginners and pros alike, and eligible for Subscribe & Save! Wilkinson Sword Classic seem to be great blades for people who have their technique down pretty well. Compared to Astra SP Platinum, they are sharper. They provided the best shave of the lot, but I did nick myself here and there on my neck and below my chin the first time around. Do not push these blades against your skin. It doesn't take much mastery to use these, and they're worth working up to. Downside: more than twice the price of Astra SP Platinum. I'll keep some of these around for days when I want the closest shave possible, or I just feel like something different. If you're new to traditional shaving or think Mach-3 blades are sharp, maybe don't start here, but definitely try them out. Feather "New Hi Stainless" Platinum Coated blades are exactly what the reviews say: sharp. My first shave I got a good amount of nicks, but my second I had almost none. I adapted well, and you have to; each brand is a little different and the best require good technique, but some are more forgiving than others. These are negligibly sharper than the Wilkinson Sword Classic but they aren't forgiving at all and I didn't achieve any better of a shave. They're incredibly sharp compared to a Mach-3 blade. At 2x the price of the aforementioned and more than 3x the price of Astra SP Platinum, I won't be keeping these on hand, but your mileage may vary. If you only want the sharpest blade around, this is it. Fun fact: these come ten to a pack instead of five. In conclusion, I'm sticking with Astra SP Platinum for regular use and Wilkinson Sword Classic when I'm up for something sharper. I shave every other day, and either is priced reasonably enough that if I want, I can use each side of a blade just once for a fresh edge every shave. That's about a 100-pack every year, so do the maths on price. Of course, both brands last much longer than this if you're looking for even better value.

I have use a large variety of razors and this one is by far the best to date. Due to very sensitive skin along my neck and under my chin I have been trying anything and everything from razors to moisturizers to aftershaves and a large variety of shave gels, creams, soaps, etc. Due to the sensitivity and the razor burn that followed, I would have to wait days to shave again, which made the multiblade razor unable to clear my facial hair without multiple passes, which in turn led to more razor burn. Tried straight razors, and while it might be something that seems cool to do, it takes a lot of time, dedication and learning- not to mention the need to find someone who can hone your blades. I tried a straight that used the same type of blades as any safety razor, and it was ok, but lacked the comfort in hand of a straight razor. Electrics- it looked like I used a belt sander to shave and after spending a tonne of cash on too many electrics that just didn't work, I decided to switch to a double edge as my final kick at the can before resigning to a life of cartridges and the damage that follows. First off- if you read safety and think this means you won't get nicks if you shave like you did with multi-blades, you're in trouble. It's a different technique than the cartridges I grew up with, where you push to have hairs pulled and cut. With a DE you let the wait of the razor and the right angle do the work (and by right, I don't mean 90 degrees, I mean the right angle for you!). If this is the first time you're using this type of razor, spend a few minutes on youtube. I'm more than a tad leery when it comes to any shaving gear and the reviews and promises that come with them. When I read the reviews on this DE, I was encouraged and the price was well worth the gamble. First shave with the Jagger, not a nick, not a tad of burn. The weight felt great, which leads to trusting it to do the shaving and not returning to the ingrained impulse to push. Very smooth glide across the face and with warm (not hot) water rinses between strokes the entire experience was quick and comfy. There might be a better razor out there, but at this price, I doubt it. The weight, the quality of the build, the packaging, the appearance- everything far exceeds what you would expect out of something at this price. Not only do I highly recommend this to anyone looking for a great value DE, I plan on buying a few to give as gifts for those I know who hate shaving as much as I once did. Great job Edwin Jagger!

El tamaño es mediano tiene buen peso, es de acero inoxidable, se nota la calidad y cuidado del detalle, por el modelo y lo pulido del acero se resbala un poco hacia abajo pero nada grave. Viene muy bien empacado en una caja de cartón pero aparte Amazon lo envía protegido, se atornilla sin aplicar tanta fuerza y hasta el tope, no se requiere apretar fuertemente. No tengo mucho bigote ni barba y tampoco mucha experiencia usando esta maquinilla, pero después de casi 35 años de afeitarme algo de práctica se ha de tener y es intuitiva la forma de usarlo, sólo me jalé un poco el bigote por no saber dar el ángulo pero después nada de problemas, al afeitarme no me irritó ni cortó, eso sí usé un buen jabón para afeitar, NO usé espuma ya que en los comentarios algunos dicen no es útil para éste tipo de rasurado. El precio no es muy barato pero creo en la calidad de los materiales de este rastrillo hecho en Inglaterra y espero que dure por lo menos 5 años, tomando en cuenta que lo usaré diario. Es muy importante enjuagar bien, dejarla secar y dar una pasada con una microfibra, obviamente SIN la hoja puesta para que no se empañe o quede jabonoso y mejor si se puede colocarla en una base, no guardarla mojada y con la hoja sucia, tiene bonitas lineas para dejar que se manche u opaque. Muy Recomendable. 1a ACTUALIZACIÓN Adquirí además una DES89KNBL plata, por su pequeño tamaño es ideal para viajar recuerden guardarla en el equipaje documentado porque NO dejan pasar navajas en el aeropuerto y te lo quitan o lo tiras (y después lo recogen para ellos). El tamaño pequeño llega a desconcertar, pero es muy manejable por su poco peso, el material se aprecia de excelente calidad y los acabados de primera, el mango no se desliza, espero también dure muchos años. Muy Recomendable 2a ACTUALIZACIÓN Adquirí una DE89BL, Negro que trae el mango de acrílico negro, se siente mucho más ligera que la que tiene el mango de acero inoxidable, el cabezal es idéntico a los otros, de excelente material y acabados, creí que el mango sería resbaladizo pero con poca agua no se resbaló, tal vez en la ducha si; aunque prefiero afeitarme afuera sin desperdiciar agua y con todo el ritual del jabón y la brocha que encontré de la misma marca Edwing Jagger de pelo de tejón a un super precio en Amazon. Me ha gustado esta marca inglesa aunque no he podido registrar mis 3 maquinillas y la brocha en la página de la marca. En esta ocasión la mensajería entregó la caja muy maltratada hasta creí que tal vez habían dañado el rastrillo pero no, afortunadamente no fue así lo hubiera devuelto ya que tomo fotografías desde que abro el paquete.

Bello, bilanciato, solido, leggero e intuitivo. PERFETTO!

Muhle R89 gibi yumuşak bir makine, kesinlikle çok kaliteli. Mühle R89 bulamadığım için bunu aldım.

Me gusta todo en esta maquinilla, es perfecta para el rasurado de la barba