Edwin Jagger DE89811BL Octagonal Safety Razor is a three-piece double edge razor made by Edwin Jagger in Sheffield, England, finished with a polished chrome-plated octagonal handle. It uses the brand's closed comb DE89 head, which produces a mild to moderate shave suited to beginners and experienced wet shavers alike. A Feather Hi-Stainless DE blade is included in the box, so it is ready to shave with straight away.
The octagonal handle is a solid brass tube, chrome plated to resist rust, with the Edwin Jagger name engraved around the collar. The shape gives a secure grip even when the handle is wet or covered in lather, and the weight sits slightly further down toward the head than Edwin Jagger's earlier razor designs, letting the head do more of the work rather than requiring pressure from the shaver.
As a three-piece design, the head unscrews fully from the handle for blade changes and cleaning, and it accepts any standard double edge blade, so ongoing running costs stay low. It is a solid choice for anyone moving from cartridge razors to a traditional double edge safety razor, or for an experienced shaver who wants a well balanced, no-frills chrome razor for their rotation.
Key Features
- Three-piece double edge safety razor with a closed comb head
- Octagonal handle in solid brass, chrome plated to prevent rust
- Balance weighted toward the head for a lower-pressure shave
- Includes one Feather Hi-Stainless DE blade
- Made in Sheffield, England
How to Use
- Unscrew the head fully to load or change the double edge blade
- Reassemble and tighten by hand; avoid overtightening as the head is cast metal and can be damaged if dropped
- Hold the razor at a shallow angle to the skin and let the weight of the head guide the cut, applying minimal pressure
- Rinse the head regularly during shaving to clear hair and lather build-up
Specifications
- Overall length: 9.5cm (3.7in)
- Handle length: 8.5cm (3.3in)
- Construction: solid brass, chrome plated
- Head type: closed comb, three-piece
- Country of manufacture: England
- Includes: 1x Feather Hi-Stainless DE blade
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First time Wet Shaving using a DE Safety Razor
This is the first time that I have ever used a DE Safety Razor and I have to save it was AWESOME! I have a lot to learn but this Razor is incredible. The weight is awesome and the octagonal handle made it easy to hold with no slipping when wet. I still have a lot to learn as in maintaining the proper blade angle but, I must say I am never going back to cartridge shaving. For the first time that in my 30 years of shaving, I am truly enjoying the experience.