The Mühle R89 Grande, new in 2012, costs much more than its nearest Merkur equivalent, the 38C, but has superior workmanship and incredible quality upon its chrome plating. In particular, the level of smoothness upon the comb guard and the top of the head are beyond reproach, and many, many users literally claim they can feel this difference upon their face during the shave. All of the Mühle 3-piece razors we sell, with the exception of the open-comb R41, share the same head. Yes, the head of the "Grande" seems the same as the head of the 'regular' R89. NO, you can't buy just the handle alone; they wanna leverage your interest to the last buck, so don't bother asking. Can't buy the handle alone. The lovely knurled chrome handle is ~0.6" (14.5mm) thick, with a 4.2" (107mm) overall length and a weight of 2.8 oz (80 grams). This is a 3-piece razor, instead of a 2-piece like the Merkur #38s, so changing the blade's marginally more involved but still quite easy. It comes in a paper box and delivered with a Derby blade. If you've wanted a simple safety, wanted Mühle's best-commercial-outfit-on-the-earth chrome plating standards, but have big hands, go ahead and spend the extra beans and get a "Grande". |
Mühle R89 "Grande" Safety Razor
$69 In-Stock Free Shipping Worldwide | |
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