Mühle R89 JET vs Weber DLC

As most of you probably know, on Monday, December 2, 2013; Mühle released a DLC coated version of their popular R89 razor. It was dubbed the JET and only 500 razors have been made. Many, like me, were curious to see how this razor compared to the, sadly discontinued, Weber DLC.

After an hour of negotiations with myself I completed my order and promptly received a confirmation of my order. Fast forward to today and the UPS guy called me just before lunchtime to deliver my parcel.


What was waiting inside was a nicely wrapped and gorgeous matte black razor. I haven't had the pleasure to actually use the razor so here are some of my early thoughts...


Weight and feel
I had previously owned the regular chrome plated R89 that I eventually sold and from memory the R89 JET feels heavier in hand. Of course, it's not heavier than the stainless steel Weber, but heavier than the regular R89. I think part of this is due to the rubberised handle of the JET. In my opinion the rubberised is a welcome addition - chrome razors can be slippery when handled with wet hands. You still can't beat a deeply knurled piece of stainless steel, though.


Fit and finish
Fit and finish of both heads seems pretty much the same. Again, I still haven't shaved with the JET so I can't compare it to the DLC in that respect yet.


Conclusion
At first glance the limited edition Mühle R89 JET is a worthy competitor to the legendary Weber DLC. It is a solid feeling razor that also looks drop dead gorgeous in my opinion. I hope it shaves every bit as good.

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