Great Holiday Inn Express ad! I stayed at one once.

Motel 6-we'll leave the light on for Mr. Gem.

There are plenty of posts around the internet still claiming the KCG shaves exactly like a DE89. I have a Merkur 33c, but have never tried a DE89 or R89.
I have the Maggard V3 and a Parker SB head on a 3-piece, and they are both different from each other, and different from the KCG.

I was tempted to buy a real Muhle R89 or EJ DE89 when I found out the KCG was different, but for the price, and with all the razors I have, it is just not worth the dough.

I'm still scratching my head why the KCG head comes with a paper in the head in German, though. Box says made in China for the handle, which people claim includes the head.

I'm sure glad people don't say "interwebs" here. Drives me crazy.

I'm sorry, I didn't read your post but here's what I think about it ...

INFORMED discussion costs extra.

You're just a contrarian. I like that.

I have read neither of your posts nor have I used any of the products either of you mentioned. And I still strongly disagree with you about everything.