MÜHLE Traditional R 89 Safety Razor, Closed Comb, chrome-plated metal

Absolutely brilliant double edged razor. If you were wondering whether to change from cartridge razors to a double edged, then this is the one for you. Perfect for both beginners and experts, this gives a close comfortable shave. The razor is very well manufactured, with a good finish and well balanced. It is perfect in terms of closeness - not too aggressive and yet close enough, and importantly very comfortable. I've tried a few double edged razors, but this is my go-to razor most days. Some aggressive ones are fine with a few days growth, but this is perfect for daily use. There are many benefits of double edged razors over cartridges. They are much cheaper in the long run. They are also better for the skin as the way cartridge razors work is that they grab the hair with one blade which lifts it, and then the next blade cuts it below the surface of the skin - this means the hair has to push up through the skin when growing, which gives rise to irritation and/or spots. Double edged razors cut the top off, and leaves the skin in much better shape. Also, typically you do a maximum of 3 passes, as opposed to a cartridge with 5 blades which is effectively doing 5 passes, if not more. I mean seriously - 5 blades! Why stop there; why not 6 or 7 or more? Getting silly, and double edged razors were good enough for your ancestors, and importantly they work very well. Yes, there is a learning curve, but get on YouTube and watch a couple of the popular videos, and you will be shaving like a pro in a week. It also becomes a pleasurable experience and a great zen way to start the day. Go the whole experience and get yourself a shaving brush and some decent shaving soap. The aficionados will talk about badger or boar brushes, but it doesn't matter too much and I use a synthetic brush, which is easier to take of and lasts practically forever (make sure to rinse properly as leaving soap on it shortens the life). Shaving soaps - go for a soft cream with a nice fragrance (pick a popular one on Amazon), and you can't go too wrong. Again, much better for your skin than the aerosols/cans. Round it off with an alum block. Then you're all set and it will all last you a long time for a small upfront investment. And importantly, you will enjoy the shaving experience and your skin will thank you for it.

Decided to try a double edged razor after long-term use of Wilkinson Sword Hydro 5 (which I’ve used for ages and am super impressed with). Tried DE partly because I’ve seen so many positive reviews I thought I was missing out, and partly because the razors look really cool! Approached this with some trepidation, and expected at least a couple of nicks and cuts. I was genuinely stunned that I didn’t get any - just a very smooth shave. First try wasn’t as close as the Hydro 5, but very close to it. As technique and confidence are improving, it’s getting better and better. Razor itself is incredibly well made and high quality. Points to note: Do watch a video on how to use them properly. Technique is a bit different - shorter strokes, less pressure - letting the weight of the razor do the work. I used Astra blades which seem terrific. Expect the process to take a bit longer than a cartridge - but more involving and enjoyable. I’ll keep using the Hydro 5 occasionally, especially when in a hurry, but this is really great, and very cheap for an incredibly high quality razor. Highly recommended.

Review title says it all, really! I'd been reading about DE shaving for a while and the Muhle r89 kept cropping up in forum threads as one of the best beginners' DE razors on the market, so when I finally decided to ditch the cartridges and get a shaving kit together this was the winner. Well, after a few shaves all I can say is that I wish I'd known about this much earlier - I'd have spared myself years of razor rash and ingrown hairs for sure, and possibly saved quite a few bob on cartridges. The razor looks uber-sleek in an old-fashioned sort of way, weighs nicely in the hand and the mirror-polished chrome finish is a pleasure to look at; cuts an impressive figure (no pun intended) in the bathroom and feels like it's going to last for years. It also looks fearfully sharp with the blade it comes with, but ll in all it's much more gentle than I'd have expected. Even an absolute beginner like me managed a smooth, rather effortless first shave with just one pass with the grain, no irritation whatsoever and no nicks - not even on my bulging Adam's apple, where I would ALWAYS get nicks and cuts with any cartridge razor I've used. I have a goatee and being able to actually see the edge of the blade also means that it's a lot easier to shape the edges of any existing facial hair. Plus, I've found that the whole ritual of wet shaving is quite fun - a great way to start the day with boatloads of confidence or to unwind at the end of a hard day's work. Well worthy of five stars and definitely recommended to anyone who wants to try this way of shaving.

I tried a cut-throat razor for a while and, while I did make some progress with technique, still made more than a few unintended incisions to my face! My motivation was heavily driven by being fed up with the cost of expensive cartridges ‘5-blade’ etc. I’m glad to say I have now made that transition. I got an excellent shave with my first attempt, even with my sensitive skin. I used the included blade initially, but now use a more easily available brand that I got a box of 50 of from Amazon. The handle is quite short compared to the plastic handles I’ve been using, so it feels slightly weird still, but no complaints on the comfort and quality of shaves.

Excellent bit of kit. Feels very well made. Shaves like a dream.

When I got this, I thought it was just for a better, nicer looking razor to have a nice set. Pleased to say it definitely helps round the all good experience and improved shave and I get the idea of the razor head weight. For beginners like me looking to convert: I used to dread shaving as got thick'ish beard and sensitive skin and after looking into DE (double edge) shaving with its acclaims and thought it was worth a go. So having just converted to DE, I like it a lot! Its actually a good experience shaving now! Wanting to ditch the Gillette fusion, I started with a supermarket bought cheap Wilkinson's razor and brush(which I already had). My first time (still using Gillette's gel) I looked like a 'victim'. Second time I used a Palmolive soap stick and it was a far better experience and shave. I used the soap stick straight on face and brushed on to create lather but the lather can equally be done on a bow, just happens at the time I didn't have one. Still the result was so good that using a stick, I'd probably still put it on face straight. The soap stick at < £1 at Tesco of Lloyds pharmacy thrashes the gel no end (and will last and last) and see why people refer to gels as gunk! Really is. As I liked it I upgraded the whole set thinking i'd improve the shave somewhat. Got Taylor of old bond (TOBS) shaving cream (£10), TOBS after balm (£12), a stand with bowl (£24), 100 derby (£9) + also subsequently got 100 astra blades (£10) (rated better but I can't confirm yet), a TOBS pure badger brush (20) and this new razor (£25) after quite a bit of research. The lathering is now a nice experience. And what an upgrade its been. I also got an alum block (for 2 on the big auction site for £5 delivered) and any little nicks disappear - applied with moist face, run block under water and rub on face as you would with a soap all over and wash off after a minute. Magic, no blood, nothing and its great knowing its an antiseptic too! You get a tingle as feedback where most damage has been done. If you want to talk about it as an investment, price-wise, yes it was quite an initial investment to convert to DE and have a decent kit. On return I got good tools that will be of service for years and enough blades for 2 years (per 100 blades at the rate of 1 blade a week). So on the long run it will pay for itself over the next 3 years and then it will be major savings from then on. Now, the shave I get.. well that is so superior. UPDATE(30 May 2015) Still 100% DE, over the past 2 years. Still behind it 100%. It was a great choice. And this razor also a great option and is still going strong.

Absolutely brilliant. Just shaved and glad of gone old school again.

I’ve been on the hunt for while now. I purchased a few razors I’m trying to find a combo that will give me a close shave with maximum 2 passes I have sensitive skin on my neck so less passes less irritation how does the R89 stack up All my razors are closed Comb as is the version of the R89 I chose, it’s the chrome coloured Its weight is slightly less than my Edwin Jagger massively less than my Gillette King Classic It’s a great weight the handle is patterned and great for grip but for people with large hands they might find it short. I found it spot on for me I paired this up with Feather stainless steel blades lathered up with Tabac soap ( its old school reminds me of my Grandpa ) The result 2 passes with the grain and across the grain. Very smooth shave . Granted I don’t have the thickest, coursest facial hair but there was about 10 days growth so a fair amount to chop through. This combo did it effortlessly I think I can stop the hunt now, so if you want a great razor for not a lot of money you’ll be hard pushed to beat the Mühle R89

Un plaisir de se raser. Rapide et efficace.

Det här är en riktigt bra säkerhetshyvel för att lära sig att raka sig på det här sättet, och blir sen ett säkert alternativ att falla tillbaka på när man har bråttom. Förutom den här säkerhetshyveln är det bra om man investerar i en rakborste, rakblad, raktvål/kräm (behöver bättre glid än raklöddret på burk), alun-sten och aftershave balm. Kolla gärna på youtube. Det finns billiga alternativ. Kvalitén är väldigt bra, ingen rost eller dylikt även fast jag låter bladet sitta i tills det är slött, då rengör jag hyveln och byter blad. Jag har använt min R89 flitigt i ett och ett halvt år nu. Den går dock inte alls bra att raka huvudet med, om någon undrar. Bladet är för skyddat för att den ska fungera på huvudet, där kan jag rekommendera t.ex. Mühle Companion istället. Högsta betyg på den här hyveln, jag kan verkligen rekommendera den. Jag gillar grejer som håller.

This is a great razor. I was originally looking at straight blades, but it turns out that those are very involved for maintaining. I looked into safety razors and this model came up as solid and highly recommended. I also looked into instructions to make sure I didn't cut myself. I shave my face and my head and I have had zero cuts the first week. The shave is very good, replacing the blades is way less expensive, and I am no longer using or throwing away plastic junk razors.

Desde el primer uso, la maquinilla de afeitar tradicional de doble filo Muhle R89 ha superado todas mis expectativas. Su diseño cromado no solo le da un aspecto elegante y atemporal, sino que también asegura durabilidad y resistencia al desgaste. El peso y el equilibrio de la maquinilla son perfectos, lo que facilita un afeitado suave y preciso sin esfuerzo adicional. La calidad del afeitado es incomparable. La R89 ofrece una experiencia muy cercana a la piel, eliminando el vello facial de manera efectiva sin causar irritación. Esto es especialmente importante para aquellos con piel sensible o propensa a cortes. Además, el hecho de que sea compatible con todas las cuchillas de doble filo estándar es un gran plus, permitiéndome elegir mi marca preferida y obtener siempre resultados consistentes. El mantenimiento es sencillo. La maquinilla se desmonta fácilmente para una limpieza profunda, lo que asegura una larga vida útil del producto. Además, su diseño clásico añade un toque de elegancia a mi rutina de afeitado diaria, haciéndola no solo una herramienta útil sino también un objeto de decoración en mi baño.

Scrivo una recensione di questo splendido prodotto, dopo quasi 8 anni dal suo acquisto. Posso solamente elogiare tale prodotto, che in realtà prima di acquistare, avevo ricercato, e confermo pienamente tutte le recensioni positive che ho trovato. Si tratta di un prodotto perfetto per poter fare un'ottima rasatura. Il suo peso e qualità fanno si che il suo stesso peso unito a una buona lama, io uso ancora le Astra Verdi acquistate unitamente a quest' ordine, permettono una rasatura perfetta e quasi sempre senza tagli o irritazioni. Eseguo sempre tre passate con il pennello e la ciotola, da verticale in su, poi in giù e obliquo, e tagliano perfettamente. Ho visto che in tanti anni il prezzo è rimasto quasi invariato e ciò mi ha fatto piacere, e la considerazione di aver fatto un ottimo acquisto e risparmiato. Ho un rasoio che è intatto e come nuovo e ancora le lame prese in origine, senza aver più comprato rasoi usa e getta, con un notevole risparmio economico se si tiene conto di tutti i fattori, ma soprattutto per l'ottimo lavoro svolto da questo splendido prodotto