Muhle R89 Double Edge Safety Razor

Smooth, not aggressive at all.

The Muhle R89 is a very well crafted razor. It is also a good choice for someone starting out with a double edged razor. On the other hand, the weighting is in the handle mostly and not in the head, where in my opinion it should be. More importantly safety wise, the handle is surprisingly slippery while shaving. This is a mild razor, even for a closed comb.

This is the perfect razor for me. The weight of the head is enough to give you a close shave without having to press down. Just let it glide across your face! Great small size too, so it fits perfectly in my travel case with a pack of razors and my travel brush. I should have bought this razor a long time ago. So should have you!

Great fit and finish. Was looking for something less aggressive than my R41, which I love but which is not a good choice if you’re in a rush. Much more forgiving, though I might find try to find something that splits the difference between these two. Only negative is that the larger header makes it a bit harder to get into tight spots under my nose

I grew up watching my granddads shaving with safety razors. I had been wanting one for years, and so I picked the Muhle R-89 about three years ago. It's by far the best razor I've ever owned. I'll never go back to multiblade raxors again. I've been using Gillette premium blades, and frankly I have never had a problem. The learning curve, for me, was almost non existent. I don't know if I would even have a problem teaching a teenage boy on this razor. I have very sensitive skin and this razor doesn't seem to bother me much. On the rare occasions that I feel a razor rash might be an issue, I just shave once with the grain. But for a baby smooth shave, I'll go once with the grain and then a second time against it. My wife really loves the clean shave this razor offers. You can't go wrong with the R-89