Merkur 34C vs Muhle R89 - Comparison
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- Опубликовано: 22 авг 2024
- Merkur 34C vs Muhle R89 - Comparison
Which one will win?
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This is a comparison between two of the most iconic double edge safety razors.
Which one is your favorite? Please let me know, in the comments area.
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Products used:
Mühle R89 Twist - www.amazon.de/...
Merkur 34c Safety Razor: www.amazon.de/...
Proraso Brush: www.amazon.de/...
Proraso shaving bowl - www.amazon.de/...
Proraso shaving cream: www.amazon.de/...
Proraso aftershave - www.amazon.de/...
Hydro cream: www.amazon.de/...
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I was leaning towards the Muhle R89 vs the Merkur 34C. Now I am definitely going with the R89.
I went from wilkinson classic to merkur 34c and I am amazed about how much better merkur is. With wilkinson I had to go super slow and super light to not get my hair pulled, but with merkur I can go faster and actually enjoy the process. I can't even imagine that it can get even better than merkur.
I just purchased the R89 and love it. I wish I would have switched to a DE years ago.
I have the normal mühle r89 and its a beautiful razor. Previous to that i used the king c gillette razor which is even more aggressive then the Merkur 34C. So i have to crank the Mühle up with a feather blade. Its interesting that the r89 is so efficient even with that little blade reveal. Its the German engineering my friend!
It is German & English engineering actually.
The 89 razor head had been developed in close cooperation with Edwin Jagger. That's the reason why EJ have their own 89 model. They may have diverged a bit by now, but in the beginning the heads were exactly the same.
@@igorszamaszow171 from what i heard, the head was developed by Mühle and Jagger made its own design handles, but with the Mühle head. That partnership happened in 89, hence the name.
@@armanilehmann6537 no, the head was a joint venture. Here's an interview with Neil Jagger who explains the situation
sharprazorpalace.com/content/conversation-neil-jagger-440/
@@igorszamaszow171 yet the Mühle is much better quality head, as many have said, including Geo Fatboy.
@@armanilehmann6537 Muhle model has a brass handle insert and brass post. EJ does not.
Hi Alex - new subscriber. I have both razors and agree: the Mühle R89 Twist gives a smother and closer shave than the Merkur 34c. Also appreciate your correct pronunciation of the names of the German razors - most wet shave influencers don't get the pronunciation right.
As a German speaker: Are you deaf? "Mühle" is not pronounced "Myoolayy"!
Thanks for doing this video. I am finally going to switch to DE razors and I was torn between which of these models to try. It's not a huge amount of money, but it isn't nothing either. I think after everything I've read and your test, I'm going to go with the R89 Twist.
Did you buy the R89 ? Which model ? How do you like it ?
@recordspinner94 I got the R89 Twist. I am liking it so far. It is a very forgiving razor. I have a tendency to rush the process, but I have yet to nick myself. It gives a very close shave with Personna blades. It has a fair amount of heft, and is just the right length (for me).
I love Proraso white and green, I have to try the blue one for sure.
Today I used my Theirs-Issard 6/8 straight razor with RazoRock plague Doctor soap and splash and used my 34C for my pick ups
Hello, Alex, I have Merkur 34c but I never get a good shave with it and have just kept it in my collection, I love slant razors, and use Merkur 37c razor for my daily shave, Parker semi-slant is also good but my first and the only choice is Merkur 37c 👍👍👍
Merkur 34C vs Muhle R89 vs Timor closed comb safety razor which one should I buy? Any suggestions?
I just got the Proraso blue pre-post. Also when I started Traditional WetShaving 3 1/2 years ago Proraso red was my very first shave soap.
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-Mike 🌹
R89 is toomild for me companion is better, but i love 38c more
Hi Alex, happy new Year from Switzerland, tomorrow 1.1.2022 will be Feather AsD2, very excited👍👍👍🏅
New subscriber here. Thanks for the comparison. I am getting the Muhle r89.
Did you get the twist ot the regular one ? How do you like it ?
Unfortunately I have not been able to get it yet but it will be the regular razor.
@jeffdowns2146 you're missing out ! I have the twist and the regular sized black handle. I recommend the regular or the grande if you want more weight and girth to the handle. Love the R89 head but the twist version has rusted on the inside mechanics and I am dealing with muhle customer service right now, hopefully a positive experience !
I hope all goes well. I think I am still going with the R89 regular. I had heard a lot of positive things about it.
I am going to get one once I get back home, I think I’ll go with mühle R
Perfect decision Sir! R89 is a great razor 👍
A mighty fine shave brother, and great comparison! Have a great week!
Thank you 😊 Seeing these positive reviews really builds up the confidence I need!
You have a great week also! 👍
@@AlexShavesReviews you’re most welcome! And I hear you on that. Thank you as well, I will endeavour to have a great week indeed!
Muhle r89 for me.You have right.
Thx 😉👍
Enjoying your videos for over a year now, very curious if you have experienced rusty water coming out of your R89 twist ? When I flick my down into the sink without the top cap on (have to do this fairly hard downwards swinging), brown rust comes out of the thread hole, I belive the mechanism inside is corroding even though I've dried it properly in the 1.5 years I've owned it. Trying to see if anyone else has this problem ! Cheers thanks
i feel ( for me) Muhle a little more aggressive vs Merkur, maybe it is a consequence of longer leverage (lever arm of head) and heavy weight. Both good for sensitive skin. I For me the best to use with Edisson and Feather blades.
Merkur 34c, because it's shorter.
New subscriber Alex, great comparison!
Thank you and welcome to my channel 😁 keep in touch in the comments section 👍 have a great day!
Merkur 34C the best
no way. you have the feather asd2 which is 10x better. same goes for the ej and muhle 89.
Quality content. +1 sub
Thank you and I appreciate it 😁
Keep in touch in the comments section!
Cheers and stay safe!
Hello! Please recommend razors for medium-thick bristles, which should be shaved off no earlier than once every 3 days. Basically, once every 5 days. I like the Merkur 38C. Will it suit my purposes or do I need something more aggressive?
New subscriber! Cool videos and great reviews!
Thank you sir! Really appreciate it 😉
I just found your channel. So far I'm impressed with it. I'm a new safety razor user. I just ordered the Temor closed comb razor. I can't wait to get it and start my new shaving journey. I have always used disposable multi-blade razors, but decided to try a safety razor. I hope I find it better than the plastic disposable razors.
I'm just curious, what country are you located in? I'm in the United States.
Nice, good video. I like the Razors. 👍
Thank you 😊
Very nice review. I have a question for you. Which razor has a bigger blade gap ? ( I am refering to the space between the blade and bottom plate)
Thanks for the video
Actually this proraso green mug is a favorite of mine.. Speaking of which I think it's best 2 use rubber set brushes (long handled ones used by Barbers).. It's the Only way 2 eliminate banging 🍻
That is a great idea! Cheers 🍻
@@AlexShavesReviews 👍💈s
& have a great day😉
Would you consider the Muhle R89 Twist a mild or aggressive razor? Cheers.
Hi 👋 It is a mild razor 👍
Nice shave. You would think the more aggressive razor would work better.
Muhle with a sharp blade is the best. With mild blades, not that good.
Go Rockwell s6.never look back.
salut
care este mai agresiv dintre cele doua aparate ?
Hi Alex, is R89 razor also suitable for tough beard with 3-4 days growth if I use a feather blade ?
Hi 👋 it would work, but definitely you will have to do a 3 pass shave if your beard is tough. If you shave only after 3-4 days I would recommend Muhle R41 Grande, it’s a open comb razor, super efficient especially with a heavier beard growth. You can check it out in my last video that I uploaded. Or go for a adjustable razor like Merkur Progress or Merkur Futur. But overall I would recommend Muhle R41 Grande if you shave only after 3-4 days. Try it with a Feather or a Voskhod blade, works like a charm 😁 I hope it helped, if you have any more questions, please don’t hesitate to ask. Let me know what you decided to get, keep it touch. Cheers!
@@AlexShavesReviews Thanks Alex for your response! I have been using merkur 39c slant and parker variant with Gillette SS blades since a year, recently I switched to feather blades and since then I have been getting real close shaves but also suffering from irritation. So I am looking to find a mild razor to fit feather blades. I will give R89 a shot , if not working for my routine will go for R41 😎, I don't like the variant adjustable due to the weight and head size, thanks again for your suggestion and really appreciate your shaving videos, they are really good 👍
Exellent comparison!!
I did a comparison between the 34C and the EJ DE89/Kelvin on Saturday on my channel...
Thank you for you feedback and support! Really appreciate it 😉 Both 34c and DE89 are great razors 👍
@@AlexShavesReviews You’re welcome!!
My pleasure!
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You were only supposed to do the Muhle on your left side but your 2nd pass you used it on your right side lol 😝
You got me scared there 😂😂 I double checked and I think I used Muhle on the right side and the Merkur on the left. That’s what I said in the beginning of the shave: Muhle for the right and Merkur for the left 😉
Thx for all your support and feedback. I really appreciate it.
Stay safe & cheers!
What was the tool at 18:00?
Hello Alex, I have a question, do Muhle R89 and Edwin Jagger DE89 have the same head? thank you
Yes
I cannot believe that the Merkur 34C is only 3 inches long! That’s ridiculous! How are you supposed to hold the damn thing?
my Grandfather's Gillette Bulldog Razor in a green canvas pouch with mirror He had from WW1 heavy well made it glides on the face smooth shaver adjust the head a little adjust the shave angle of the shave is a clone $40 CHEAP Muhle r89 safety razor WITH Muhle r89 HEAD ONLY WITH IKON HANDLE better shave wheelchair Larry
Muhle R89 is too mild for me
This has been my experience with these razors too. The Muhle R89 shaves closer while still feeling smoother than the Merkur 34c.
The Edwin Jagger DE89 doesn’t shave as close as even the Merkur 34C for me. So, the Muhle R89 head is my favorite Cap & Plate set. The Gillette Heritage Razor comes with R89 head also, an excellent beginners and travel Razor in one.
I just buy the Cap & Plate set, then I put them on the RazoRock Super Knurl handle, that is actually my favorite mild razor, even though it’s a Franken-razor, the handle is super-grippy, stainless and the perfect length & weight for me.
I also prefer the R89 head because it’s made of brass, rather than Zamak(a lesser Zinc alloy) like the DE89 & 34C heads.
So, yes, some variation of a Muhle R89 is always my first & glowing recommendation for beginners.
Please god. I'm sorry
Dont use music on the videos, this should be relaxed...
Приветствую. Русский Английский? Андэстэнд?
Hi 👋 English is better 😉 I live in Germany