IMO the Edwin Jagger DE89 clearly has a far better build quality and far better chrome than the Merkur 34C (which I also own)
There is just no comparison, which is why I am about to sell my Merkur
Perhaps I got one from a bad batch because it's cheap and nasty looking in every aspect from build to chrome finish
Your theory about a bad batch of Merkurs must be correct, I've had mine for....ten years as well as their blades and wouldn't trade it, sell it or buy a new one. Good luck on your newby.
By the Way, great Sleeve. Local work? I'm going to be in Brisbane this fall/spring.
I do. As it saves time in the morn at the gym as im then just giving it a quick run over
Your theory about a bad batch of Merkurs must be correct, I've had mine for....ten years as well as their blades and wouldn't trade it, sell it or buy a new one. Good luck on your newby.
By the Way, great Sleeve. Local work? I'm going to be in Brisbane this fall/spring.
I need all members in my house..... Now

If you saw the two shavers side by side you would see what I mean. Even my 15 year old niece (who knows nothing about shaving) reached for the DE89 saying it looked nice when I showed her both
Got that sleeve done in Melb at Tama Tattoos
Glad you like it, thanks
Glad to know I'm not the only one - 2X for me!
I have to shave twice a day because I dislike the five o'clock head shadow. I will skip the second if I am staying home for the evening, but almost always on weekends. I have just made it my routine. It does take time because I have to shave for about 15 minutes each session.