MERKUR 37C SLANT VS EDWIN JAGGER 89L

[frangi]

Never used a DE razor in my life, but want one to shave the dome. Store owners say the 37 slant is way too dangerous for first timers, and that i should go with ejagger.  So i must turn to my knowledgeable sly mates.  Which should i buy as a first one, i want BBS shaves with no irritations.

thanks  

[warhawk]

Never used a DE razor in my life, but want one to shave the dome. Store owners say the 37 slant is way too dangerous for first timers, and that i should go with ejagger.  So i must turn to my knowledgeable sly mates.  Which should i buy as a first one, i want BBS shaves with no irritations.

thanks  

Hi Frangi:  As an owner of both fine razors. . . I would go with the EJ89L.  It is a good starter DE razor and also a great razor for any newbie or veteran.  I still have mine. 

The 37C is for the more experienced DE shaver.  Once you get your technique at a comfortable level than the 37C will be a perfect fit.  The 37C is not an aggressive razor but rather a very efficient razor.

If you do some research at badgerandblade.com on a 37C. . . most will tell you that the 37C is not aggressive and also most will tell you to go with the EJ89L.

Since this is your 1st time. . . I would be very patient on your DE shaves because the traditional way of shaving is more challenging.

Keep us posted and enjoy your shaves,

WARHAWK

[tomcj2]

I own both and in fact the 37C is the current one in use ( I rotate through 6 modern razors and use an antique one from time to time).

As I wrote frangi in a PM a couple of days ago the 37C is not aggressive, just very efficient.  Although I prefer the 37C I would still suggest the 89L to anyone as a first DE purchase.  The 89L is a good benchmark to use when describing any razor,  If you bought the Merkur 37C you would never know what a great razor it is.

I also point out that frangi initially posted about a Merkur 34.  I am glad that I convinced him that the EJ89 is a better choice.  I own 3 Merkur razors and only one Edwin Jagger.  The EJ is better built when you look at the machining and the finish. The Merkurs are good, the EJ is better.  When I have the money I will treat myself to one one of the "best" stainless steel razors

[frangi]

Hey , thanks for the advice.  I  ordered the EJ  from mens essentials on the danforth.  Will it give bbs shave, maybe i should have put my money towards 37c ?

thanks

[Crowbar]

The EJ gives a BBS shave no problem and if you push down slightly (still less than what you normally would need to with a cartridge) you'll get the BBS and pinpricks of blood combo happening