Only difference in price and the knurling of the handle which is slightly better. It has the same exact head. They both weigh the same and are the same size. The reason why I gave it three stars is that there is almost a $30 in price from the Edwin Jagger de89. I am attaching three photos for everyone to see. I ended up sending it back, because I have the Edwin Jagger de89 in Chrome and the Ebony handle, which combined, cost about as much as the Muhle. Read more

The Muhle R89 is just too aggressive for me. It's a beautiful razor that's clearly well made, but I have fair, sensitive skin and it didn't give me a very comfortable shave. Don't get me wrong. It will give you a supremely close shave, but my skin just can't take it. Strangely enough, it has the exact same head as the Edwin Jagger DE89. Not sure why that is. Anyway, like I said the Muhle is well made, but the handle is a bit slippery when wet. It doesn't have much in the way of knurling. I think I'll stick with my Rockwell 6C, Merkur 34C, and Feather AS-D2. Read more

I waited almost a month to post this review so that I had a chance to use the razor several times. I used to have one of those razors that you had to screw at the bottom and it would open up like a butterfly where you would place the blade. This one you unscrew the handle and the top separates into two pieces and the blade goes in between. At first I thought this would be a hassle but it really isn't. I read another comment that suggested applying some vaseline to the threads of the handle so that water doesn't rot the metal. Seemed like a good idea so I did do that. The closed comb feature makes the razor slide easily across my face. I'm not sure about the open comb vs. closed comb - not that knowledgeable. I read about it a bit before making this purchase and read that closed comb is somewhat safer, so that's what I went with. I'm not necessarily the most diligent shaver (don't ask why cause I don't know but I've been known to go sideways - and that's a no-no) so closed comb seemed the smart thing to do. Despite this, I feel I get a very close shave and, more importantly my skin doesn't feel raked raw after a shave (it used to - I'm probably more heavy handed than I ought to be). So, all in all, I would recommend this razor. Read more

So the razor arrived today. I had one week of growth. I wanted to see how it tackled lots of growth so I didn’t shave until it came. Prior to this I used the Rocky Mountain Barber co safety razor and the Gillette King C safety razor.I paired the razor with a feather blade. I usually stay away from the feathers because it’s always been way too sharp, and makes me feel like my face is on fire. I usually go with Persona blades unless I have more than a week of growth. This razor paired with the feather blade was a dream to use. Every stroke was smooth. The first pass cleared out almost all of the hair. The second pass was enough for an average shave. But I like a date nite shave every time so I did I third pass against the grain. Zero burn. Not even I little bit. If you have sensitive skin, don’t be afraid to use this razor. It’s a very aggressive razor but it’s also exactly what you need. The knurling on the handle could be a bit better. It’s not slip out of your hand smooth, but not as grippy as I’d like. I’ve read about a lot guys having issues with the thread and the stem breaking off of the base plate, so I put a little Vaseline in the handle before the first use to prevent corrosion. I’m not sure if this is a great first razor, but I certainly think this is a perfect if not best second razor. Only because a more aggressive razor requires a lighter touch and if you’re coming from cartridge razors this paired with feather blades will fillet your face. If this is your first, get the King C razor and a box of persona blades since it’s more forgiving. After about 30-50 shaves. BUY THIS RAZOR and some feather blades. Read more

This is an old design, and my example looked like it was made with old tooling - a little sloppy on the fit. Still a decent product BUT for a few $ more better options are available. I purchased a Rockwell 6C for about $5 more than this - it comes with 6 customizable settings (3 base plates), good fit and finish, and 100 blades thrown in (special deal). Knowing what I know now I would go for the Rockwell. You probably won't be sorry if you purchase this one though. Read more

I started out with a much more aggressive razor and sent it back and got the R89 instead. While I preferred the butterfly clasp for cleaning, it cut me up. I have sensitive skin and porcupine-like quills for a beard/stubble. Mixing this with Feather blades, Proraso pre-shave, Proraso shave cream (or Taylor of Old Bond Street Sensitive Skin), Alum block, Clubman No Bumps Gel, and Proraso after shave have been my go-to set up. I used to get bumps all over my neck. With these products I still get some irritation as the base of my neck, otherwise I have no razor burn or bumps elsewhere, and the bumps I do get aren't terrible. If I go 3-4 days without shaving I get very little bumps. I'm usually smooth for almost 2 full days going with-across-against the grain shaving on my face. Neck is with & against.Be sure to disassemble the razor into it's three pieces and clean them after every shave. No rust or damage to the R89 since I purchased in June 2019. I'm very happy with it and highly recommend it as a first safety razor for new wet shaver. Read more

I would give it 5 stars, however, the downgrade came to one and only one issue. I've had mine for a little over a year, and recently went to change the blade. While screwing the handle back on, got down to where it would normally stop turning, but kept on turning. The thread post sheared out of the head base. I guess I expected a little more use out of it before I had to replace it. Read more

Der Rasierhobel von Mühle ist mein erster Rasierhobel. Ich hatte wegen der scharfen Klingen ziemlichen Respekt vor der ersten Anwendung, aber die Rasur mit dem Hobel ist wirklich kein Hexenwerk. Der Hobel liegt angenehm schwer in der Hand und man findet schnell den richtigen Winkel für die Rasur. Geschnitten habe ich mich bislang noch nicht und ich denke, dass die Gefahr sich zu schneiden auch nicht wirklich größer ist als bei einem Systemrasierer, wenn man etwas sorgfältig ist.Toll ist natürlich auch, dass die Klingen sehr günstig sind und man Plastikmüll vermeiden kann. Am meisten begeistert mich aber das unglaublich glatte Ergebnis nach der Rasur und dass ich im Gegensatz zum Systemrasierer keinerlei Hautirritationen bekommen habe. Auch nicht an empfindlichen Körperstellen!Ich kann den Rasierhobel auch Frauen uneingeschränkt empfehlen und ärgere mich, dass ich nicht schon früher umgestiegen bin. Read more

This an excellent first DE razor as it is very mild and consequently unlikely to cause nicks or cuts; it is also suitable to the more experienced shaver who, like me, has a sensitive neck that is prone to irritation; with my previous Merkur HD, itself widely regarded as a mild razor, I sometimes suffered some soreness around my neck, but with the r89 this is now entirely gone.One downside of this is that the r89 is possibly less efficient than other razors I have used, although I find using a good sharp blade such as Gillette Nacets or Astra Super Stainless helps in this regard.Finally, the Muhle r89 is a very well made razor - the chrome is of a very high standard, especially compared to my old Merkur which, although an excellent razor, definitely be looks a bit rough around the edges by comparison.All in all, an excellent razor. Read more

Früher habe ich mich elektrisch rasiert. Dann habe ich den Schritt zur Nassrasur (Systemklingen) gewagt, obwohl "gefährlich, man kann sich schneiden". Habe ich auch. Zwei- bis dreimal in etlichen Jahren. Als ich mich jetzt mit einem Arbeitskollegen unterhielt, meinte der "nichts ist besser als ein Hobel". Aber ich dachte: so eine Klinge ist ja doch ziemlich gefährlich, man könnte sich ja schneiden. Naja, habe ich mit den Systemklingen auch nicht, also probieren wir doch mal die günstigere und umweltfreundlichere Methode.Was soll ich sagen: warum habe ich das nicht früher schon gemacht? Schneiden? Wie denn? Jetzt weiß ich auch, warum diese Hobel damals als "Sicherheitsrasierer" auf den Markt gebracht wurden. Natürlich kann man sich damit schneiden. Dann muss man sich aber schon sehr ungeschickt anstellen. Kam heute an, neugierig ins Bad gelaufen, das Schlimmste befürchtet: aber außer einer guten Rasur nix passiert! :-) Read more

Ich oute mich jetzt mal als Benutzerin von Einwegrasierern. Ich nutze die blaue „Männervariante“, da sie zum einen günstiger ist und zum anderen der Rasierkopf starrer ist und nicht so extrem mitgeht, wie die rosa „Frauenvariante“.Ich gebe zu, dass ich ziemlich rasierfaul bin. Heißt, meine Beine können teilweise mit Männerbeinen konkurrieren. Das führt allerdings auch extrem schnell zum Verstopfen der Klingen, weshalb ich mich nun nach einer Alternative umschaue.Der Rasierhobel wird derzeit extrem gehypt, weshalb ich darauf aufmerksam wurde und diese Variante könnte durchaus für mich funktionieren.Aufgrund von vielen positiven Erfahrungsberichten im Internet habe ich mir nun den einsteigerfreundlichen Mühle R89 bestellt.Der Rasierhober wirkt sehr wertig und es wird eine Klinge mitgeliefert. Eine Schutzkappe sucht man jedoch leider vergeblich.Die Verpackung finde ich dagegen weniger ansprechend.Das Gewicht des Hobels fühlt sich angenehm an. Leider ist der Griff für mich jedoch viel zu kurz. Gewohnt bin ich ca. 9 cm Griff, der Hobel hat dagegen gerade mal ca. 7,5 cm.Warum habe ich ihn dann überhaupt bestellt? Nirgends findet man Größenangaben nur vom Griff. Auf meine Frage an andere Nutzer nach der Länge, bekam ich die Antwort 8,6 cm. Auf die 0,6 cm hätte man wahrscheinlich verzichten können, aber sicherlich nicht auf 1,5 cm.Daher geht dieser nun ungetestet zurück und ich versuche mein Glück nochmal mit der Grande Version. Read more

Essendo uno che va quasi sempre controcorrente ho acquistato altri rasoi di sicurezza di marca ma mai il Muhle R89 che pensavo sopravvalutato e ‘modaiolo’.Invece mi sono convinto a dargli un chance e devo dire che oltre alla qualità costruttiva e dei materiali è veramente un gradino sopra gli altri miei rasoi (Parker, Goodfellas, Gillette).La cosa veramente strabiliante è che passa sul viso come una piuma senza andare a scapito (almeno nel mio caso) della profondità della rasatura. Armato con una Astra verde ho ottenuto facilmente il BBS.Certo ho dovuto ripassare un paio di volte in alcuni punti ma senza un minimo rossore o irritazione.Per la sbarbata quotidiana è il candidato numero uno, gli altri li userò il sabato o la domenica quando avrò più tempo e attenzione da dedicare alla rasatura.Ovviamente consigliato ai neofiti.Per i più temerari ed esperti tonsori c’è la versione R41 open comb. Read more