I have these 2 razors in my Amazon shopping cart right now. I am going to buy 1 very soon. Question for pros on the board...which razor is better and why ??? http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00K6Z24SK/?tag=thshde-20 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002A8JO48/?tag=thshde-20
There is no right answer. Different strokes for different folks. I have several Merkur razors. They shave very well and I've had no issues. I've never used an Edwin Jagger, but it's rare to hear anything negative. Get the one you like the looks of first, then later get the other. If you find you don't like it, sell or trade on our Classifieds (just be sure to read the rules first).
I am most likely going with the EJ. What swayed me was the stellar finish, better packaging, and the 5 pack of Derby blades. I'll get the Merkur with my tax refund !!!
Nice! Hope you're one who likes the Derby blades. Not many around here do, there are a few. I would suggest getting a sample pack of blades as soon as you can.
Yeah I got a sample pack coming too. I actually like Derby blades. Very mild and allow me to make 3 passes if I want without irritation. Generally I only make 2 passes and touch things up.
@Christopher Powell I've own a RazoRock Mission and I have to admit this razor is pretty good much better than the R89 & DE89 model, the head is a fantastic shaver with a heavy handle and it's a bit longer than the R89 & DE89 model I have to admitted when I was completely blown away when I bought this razor holding in my hand. The "Mission" has a solid handle of brass and chrome it has deep and well cut knurling that's very slightly milder than the R89 & DE89, and there will never be a grip problem with either holding this razor it's easy peasy. I like the heavy handle because makes it easier to "let the razor do the work" and tends to buffer and smooth out what your muscles can't do. At first, I found the "Mission" to be nearly identical in performance to the DE89 with a solid handle. As I went on shaving with a Pol-Silver blade I thought that the "Mission" had a bit more "bite" and was perhaps, just a bit more aggressive and it cut through my whiskers and it was smooth as Olive Oil WOW. The difference was very slightly for me and I rather preferred the "Mission" over the R89, DE89 & 34C because the shave was as smooth and bloodless which is fantastic. The overall construction quality of this razor, the fit and finish on the head and I was surprisingly when holding the heavy solid handle, and the balance in the hand all add up to a fantastic razor. I think the Mission razor will make both an excellent starter for people who are completely new to DE shaving, but also a great (and long-lived) choice for more experienced shavers. This razor seems built to last and has been a pleasure to use so far. I recommended this razor and you won't be sorry so please give yourself the chance to experience the RazoRock Mission Safety Razor, I hope I've explain enough about this razor because this is my very first review of this product.
