MERKUR 37C SLANT VS EDWIN JAGGER 89L

• MERKUR 37C SLANT VS EDWIN JAGGER 89L by frangi on 26 Jun, 2013 19:39
• 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  
  
• #1 by warhawk on 27 Jun, 2013 18:01
• Quote from: frangi on 26 Jun, 2013 19:39

  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
• #2 by tomcj2 on 28 Jun, 2013 19:04
• 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
• #3 by frangi on 29 Jun, 2013 06:04
• 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
• #4 by Crowbar on 29 Jun, 2013 15:49
• 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