slant razors

BlkKnight · Monday July 10, 2017

Love the 37c here.

One pro tip:

Don't overthink blade placement. Just chuck it in as you would a normal de. Let the head bend the blade.

J

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Blyth Spirit · Monday July 24, 2017

BlkKnight said:
Love the 37c here.

One pro tip:

Don't overthink blade placement. Just chuck it in as you would a normal de. Let the head bend the blade.

J

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Interesting thread on B&B about this very topic. The people from Merkur recommend that the razor is held upside down so that the blade alignment is with the cap and the hendle/guard is also tightened upside down.

May be worth giving it a bash?

BlkKnight · Tuesday July 25, 2017

I've not bothered, the blade sorts itself out when you tighten the head. Just lob it in.

neilwf · Tuesday July 25, 2017

I have a RazoRock German 37 Slant head. It shaves me well but it's really more aggressive than I need. The alum block stings afterwards but it doesn't reduce the number of passes I need for a good shave.

Aaron1983 · Tuesday July 25, 2017

Ive also feared them but just placed an order [emoji16][emoji16]

Blyth Spirit · Thursday July 27, 2017

My latest 37c arrived today from the Shack and has just provided a fabulous shave, which I am convinced is because I now know how to align the blade to the razor.

There's a definite change to the knurling on the handle though, it's not as pronounced as that of my 11c or 34c.

Shaverrific666 · Thursday July 27, 2017

I have an ATT S1 and a Razorock "Wunderbar" The S1 is (IMHO) milder than the ATT R1. The Wunderbar is the best slant i've used no question. Incredibly efficient and smooth!

I previously owned two Merkur slants but moved them on.

Nalves · Friday July 28, 2017

I'm just about to receive a 37C today. I was eager to try it before reading this post, now I'm even more.

Steve Bowles · Friday July 28, 2017

You have to go with the 39c or the 37c, and then the X3. You won't get any better shaves.

Roy · Friday July 28, 2017

How comfortable are slant razors?

Benz3ne · Friday July 28, 2017

Roy said:
How comfortable are slant razors?

Personally I find them very comfortable. No tug or struggle regardless of the blades I've used or the growth they've had to deal with.

Wishbone · Friday July 28, 2017

Benz3ne said:
No tug or struggle regardless of the blades I've used or the growth they've had to deal with.

Indeed ....... The advantage of a blade edge that's guillotining your whiskers off with a little more grace than the square hacking edge that is a standard safety razor alignment.

For anyone quaking in their boots at the thought of using a slant for the first time, I have these measured words to calm and allay your fears: Stop being pussies......... it's just a feckin' razor

Steve Bowles · Friday July 28, 2017

What @Benz3ne, and especially what @Wishbone said. 39c is my daily shaver.

JohnnyO · Friday July 28, 2017

Wishbone said:
Indeed ....... The advantage of a blade edge that's guillotining your whiskers off with a little more grace than the square hacking edge that is a standard safety razor alignment.

For anyone quaking in their boots at the thought of using a slant for the first time, I have these measured words to calm and allay your fears: Stop being pussies......... it's just a feckin' razor

Was that quote not originally attributed to Msgr Jean - Ignace Guillotin ?

JohnnyO. o/

Aaron1983 · Friday July 28, 2017

Just had my first ever shave with a open comb slant.

WOW....[emoji16]

Steve Bowles · Saturday July 29, 2017

JohnnyO said:
Was that quote not originally attributed to Msgr Jean - Ignace Guillotin ?

JohnnyO. o/

Let's not lose our heads over the little things.