Grande R89 Double Edge Safety Razor (Closed Comb) | Perfect for Everyday Use | Barbershop Quality Close Smooth Shave | Luxury Razor for Men

I agonized quite a bit over different DE razors before settling on this one, and I'm very happy with my choice. The "89"-style head is shared with the Edwin Jagger DE89 and shaves exceptionally well. The only difference between this and the EJ DE89 is the "grande" handle, which is larger and a bit heavier (though hollow), but very well balanced and proportioned. I've had no problem with the handle being slippery when wet. What's also nice is that I've been able to get the R41 head, which is more aggressive, so I now have an interchangeable system if I want to experiment with a more aggressive head, though the truth is the R89 is all anyone would need. (I have heard/read that the handle is made of brass, while the head is zinc-based "pot metal." This is the case with most safety razors aside from stainless steel. I do worry a bit that the screw on the head may crack if the razor is dropped but the head cap can be replaced fairly cheaply if this happens.) With a good blade I'm able to get much closer shaves than with a cartridge razor using a three-pass shave. The money saved on razorblades more than pays for the razor itself, and a good soap like Cella, RazorRock, Proraso, etc. will last much longer than canned shaving cream. I have to use a bit more care than with a cartridge, but I find I enjoy the experience much more than I did before. I would equate DE shaving to making your own espresso while cartridge razors are like brewing Folger's crystals or Sanka. DE shaving takes more time and care but it turns something that was once a chore into an epicurean experience. I'm grateful I don't have to pay $28 for a handful of plastic cartridges that can only be used a few times and then clog a landfill. Anyone who wants to can buy 100 Personna blades and a kg brick of Cella, which is both incredibly cheap (several years' supply of blades + soap will run you about $50), and involves almost no plastic waste at all. Hopefully we'll soon see shaving go through the same renaissance that coffee went through 20 years ago. All in all, I would encourage anyone on the fence about DE shaving to give it a try.

TL:DR Muhle R89 Grande wins on all fronts. I have used a Merkur 23C for about 10 years. For about 1.5 years in the middle I used a Merkur 38C HD barber pole and then went back to the 23C. The 23C is great, shaves well and looks nice but the handle looks not the best, but it is light weight and I love the long handle. The 38C is much better looking but way too heavy. The 38c handle is a little shorter than the 23C or Muhle 89 Grande. I wanted to love the 38c but it was just too heavy and always made my hand ache by the time I was done due to arthritis. The shave closeness and balance are not as good on the 38c vs the 23c. Overall I hated the 38c but liked the looks. Now on to the Muhle R89 Grande... I find it to be perfect! I decided to try it when I replaced my old badger brush with a Muhle M89 silvertip badger brush and loved it. The R89 Grande weight is great right in between the 23c and 38c, the handle is as long as the 23c and looks fantastic! The shave is as good or better than my 23c and much better than the 38c. I was always a Merkur guy but I have to say Muhle looks and feels much better quality and the chroming is better on the Muhle too. The razor and traditional M89 silvertip badger brush and the stand for them look great together and are a fantastic matched set. I'll stick with my Astra blades though. Buy the R89 Grande, it's great! Muhle stuff is expensive but high quality. Besides, with brandon's failed economy and inflation, the price will probably be twice as much next year!

I have been DE shaving for a while and recently picked up this Muhle R89. My regular shaver is a Merkur 38c, which I really like also. What I like: This Muhle is beautiful razor and the quality is excellent. The head locks up nicely and there is no wobble. The blade sits squarely in the head and everything is aligned perfectly. The knurled handle feels good in the hand and you get a good grip even when wet. It gave me a very mild shave, no irritation, no nicks, no razor burn; even with a day old Derby blade. What I wasn’t crazy about: Honestly I really like the razor. And everything I didn’t like was minor. I wish it had a little more weight, especially at the top. I feel like it is a bit light for the size. I also felt like the shave was a little too mild, I had to make 3 passes and a fine touch up to achieve my desired smoothness. I think a little bit if weight in the head could help this out. I also would like a little more of a knob or something at the end, like the Merkur 38c has. This helps a lot with gripping a wet razor. Overall thoughts: Beautiful, well made razor, giving a mild shave. I honestly wish this was my first DE razor instead of the Merkur 34 (which I hated). This R89 will be in my daily shaving rotation with my Merkur 38c. It is the complete opposite of the Muhle R41 I just reviewed and I would highly recommend the R89 to beginners and pros alike.

Absolutely a perfect saftey razor I have sensitive skin and no I irration on this razor I have large hands and not a problem well made I chose this razor over any of the merkur saftey razor

Quality safety razor of good length (perfect size of the hand) made of Stainless steel and heavy not light in weight. Gives a close shave.

The Mühle razor is the epitome of precision and elegance. Its ergonomic design ensures a comfortable grip, delivering a smooth and effortless shaving experience. Crafted with premium materials, it combines efficiency, durability, and timeless style, making it a must-have for those who appreciate luxury and sustainability in their grooming routine.

Çok kaliteli bir ürün.Bıçak açısı o kadar iyi ayarlanmış ki,yüzünüze hasar verme ihtimali yok gibi birşey.Ben Permasharp razor kullanıyorum.Bu makinayla uyumlu.Mühle çok kullanışlı bir ürün geliştirmiş.Tebrik ediyorum.

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Ich bin ein langjähriger Anhänger der MÜHLE Rasurprodukte und habe insbesondere die Qualität ihrer Rasierpinsel immer geschätzt. Der MÜHLE TRADITIONAL Sicherheitsrasierer war keine Ausnahme – sein ausgewogenes Gewicht und das hervorragende Rasurergebnis haben mich von Anfang an überzeugt. Selbst meine empfindliche Haut hat sich nach der Rasur stets gut angefühlt, was bei anderen Produkten nicht immer der Fall war. Umso größer war meine Enttäuschung, als ich feststellen musste, dass sich nach weniger als zwei Jahren die Verchromung am Kopfoberteil des Rasierhobels zu lösen begann. Dies führte nicht nur zu einem ästhetischen Makel, sondern auch zu scharfen Kanten, die eine potenzielle Gefahr bei der Rasur darstellen. Diese Art von Abnutzung hätte ich eher von einem günstigen Produkt aus Fernost erwartet, nicht aber von einem renommierten Hersteller wie MÜHLE. Trotz der anfänglichen Begeisterung für den Rasierhobel muss ich meine Bewertung aufgrund der mangelnden Haltbarkeit der Verchromung leider nach unten korrigieren. Es ist bedauerlich, dass ein ansonsten exzellentes Produkt durch solch ein Problem beeinträchtigt wird. AKTUALISIERTE BEWERTUNG: Nachdem ich meine ursprüngliche Rezension veröffentlicht hatte, in der ich meine Enttäuschung über die mangelnde Haltbarkeit der Verchromung des MÜHLE TRADITIONAL Sicherheitsrasierers zum Ausdruck brachte, möchte ich nun ein Update geben. Ich habe den Kundenservice wegen des Problems kontaktiert und war angenehm überrascht von der schnellen und kundenfreundlichen Reaktion. Der Kundenservice hat sich um mein Anliegen gekümmert und mir wurde umgehend eine neue Hobelkopfplatte zugesandt. Dies hat nicht nur das Problem mit der Verchromung gelöst, sondern auch gezeigt, dass MÜHLE einen hervorragenden Kundenservice bietet, der bereit ist, auf Gewährleistungsansprüche schnell und effektiv zu reagieren. Aufgrund dieser positiven Erfahrung und der schnellen Lösung des Problems möchte ich meine Bewertung auf fünf Sterne erhöhen. Es ist erfreulich zu sehen, dass MÜHLE trotz des anfänglichen Mangels einen Kundenservice bietet, der schnell und effektiv auf Probleme reagiert und somit das Vertrauen in ihre Produkte stärkt. Neue Bewertung: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Best shave I had so far, I tried many razors, but this is the best one.

Cela fait quelques années que j'ai lâché les multi lames qui coûtent un bras pour revenir au "rasoir de sécurité". Mon précédent rasoir wilkinson à 15€ était censé être un "rasoir de sécurité" mais je me coupais (légèrement) assez régulièrement. Avec ce modèle, bien plus cher que 15€, j'ai l'impression qu'il faut vraiment le vouloir (ou insister lourdement à repasser plusieurs fois au même endroit) pour "arriver" à se couper. A contrario, je suis quelques fois obligé de repasser plusieurs fois au même endroit pour raser d'aussi près que je le veux. Je pense que la dépense extrêmement peu du rasoir, le rendant très sur mais, quelques fois, rendant plus compliqué le rasage de prés. Au final, je suis vraiment content de ce rasoir, très qualitatif d’aspect et que j'espère garder très longtemps. Je pense d'ailleurs en offrir à Noël !