The Edwin Jagger DE89Lbl Lined Detail Chrome Plated Double Edge Safety Razor is a traditional safety razor with a smart handle design. The head of the razor is designed to fit standard size double-edged blades. It also has that classic comb head detail as guard and for smooth shaving. The razor ensures a very close shave like any traditional DE razors. It’s made durable with a brass handle which is plated with chrome.
The smart handle design is seen on the handle of the razor. It has straight lines detailed on the metal for an excellent grip even when doing wet shaving. The handle and the weight of the razor provide perfect balance when using the razor.
Getting this razor comes with 5 Derby double-edged safety blades. Using the razor requires a bit of practice and skill but after a number of shavings, you would learn how to master the razor for that very clean shave.
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Rating:
- Quality: 10/10
The razor is constructed with durable materials finished with chrome plating to make it long lasting, and resist wear and corrosion. When it comes to the quality of shaving, this double-edged razor provides that very close shave that all people want when shaving.
- User Friendly: 8/10
For a time user, the razor is quite difficult to use. Double-edged razors have that the certain angle for a more effective shaving especially those ingrown hairs.
- Grip: 10/10
The smart straight line design provides excellent grip. This makes the razor very popular for people who are more comfortable when doing wet shaving.
- Ease of Blade Replacement: 10/10
Replacing the blade is fast and easy. Any standard sized double edged blades will fit the head. The shaving experience is affected by two factors, the ease of use and the blade. The Derby blades that come with the razor are quite popular right now although the Feather ones are perhaps getting the most attention among the DE blades. The Feather blade fits inside the head of this razor without any problem.
- Aggressiveness: 9/10
Double-edged razors are known be aggressive when used for shaving. The reason why people turn to the modern type ones is because of the danger of cuts when using the traditional ones. The Edwin Jagger DE89Lbl has a combed head which acts a guard to prevent any unwanted cuts. Experienced shavers rarely get any cuts even when using those straight and DE razors.
- Adjustability: 8/10
Since it’s a traditional razor, there isn’t much adjusting that can be done for the razor although it can be used with the common accessories and products for shaving without its quality being affected.
- Balance: 10/10
The razor is popular because of two things, its handle and the balance when using it.
- Value for Money: 10/10
The price of the razor is within the range of most DE razors at around $30 to $40.
- Overall: 8/10
Overall, this DE razor is a good shaving partner after spending some time mastering how to properly use it.
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