DE Razor Comparison

[Deleted member 1881]

I know it may be apples with oranges but I would like to know what do you prefer, and the most important WHY?

 

[Hectorsgaf]

I prefer apples, oranges are a bit too tart for me.

 

[Nishy]

EJ89 IMO. The larger Barley Chatsworth with the curved handle is also a brilliant razor. I prefer the EJ as I find the shave to feel more comfortable whilst maintaining efficiency.

 

[Hectorsgaf]

EJ all the way

 

[Dr Watson]

The DE89 / R89 head is a modern classic.

 

[jeepie]

EJ for me as haven't used the other one. Not sure if this poor quality sample means I can't vote but I did.

 

[Chris]

Bit of an odd comparison isn’t the 24c an OC?

 

[Lann]

EJ for me also

 

[Deleted member 1881]

The EJ can mow down a week of growth?

 

[Chris]

If you’re only going to shave once a week you’re probably better with an OC.

 

[slapo]

24C any day.

 

[Dr Watson]

Isn't that a bit like asking which people prefer, VW Golf or Land Rover and once nearly everyone has said VW you then ask, "the VW can go off-road?"

 

[TobyC]

Get a Piccolo and leave the zamak on the shelf! Fatip is brass, cheaper too!

 

[God]

Neither of these two interests me. But between these two, I'll get the parker 24C. The EJ is too mild and only good for beginners.

If I'm looking for an open comb today it's going to be the fatip Nobile or a vintage Gillette.

I hate zamak razors.

 

[TobyC]

The EJ is too mild and only good for beginners.

I hate zamak razors.

Not a fan of zamak either, but a true EJ DE89 (not a look-alike clone) is a pretty good shaver! I was going to get rid of mine a while back because I hadn't been using it, but I shaved with it one last time, or so I thought, and the shave was very efficient and close. Very nice razor for anyone wanting a nice razor, I just wish they were brass.