I started with a Merkur HD, and used that for a good while before I got the urge to try something else.
After reading many positive things about the Slant, I got one.
My original one was faulty - the finish was irregular on the head, and was actually causing the blade to wave up and down slightly.
I returned it to The Shaving Shack (thanks Dan, great service) and promptly got a replacement.
Now - this one was much better, but I just don't think I get on with the Slant. It's not the fact that it's "aggressive" (I prefer the term efficient). I like aggressive razors, and have my technique down.
It's just that I find it hard to get a BBS shave with the Slant. I think it's due to the asymmetrical head! For some reason, I find shaving ATG under my nose and my chin much harder than with the HD. I always seem to miss bits.
I realise this probably is me needing to adjust my technique with this razor, but why should I? I get great, reliable BBS shaves with my HD.
I find the HD to be a superb razor and I can see why many see it as the ideal beginner razor. It's very well built, sturdy, manoeuvrable, very "neutral". By that, I mean that you can really tell the difference between different blades with this razor, which is a good thing!
I've also noticed that, with the Slant, not only is the blade gap different from one end to the other, the blade angle is too! Is this intentional? It's hard enough getting the correct angle with a standard razor, but what is the correct angle for a Slant?!
So, I guess the Slant isn't for me. An HD with a Feather is an awesome combo for me. The grass is always greener, and all that!
John
After reading many positive things about the Slant, I got one.
My original one was faulty - the finish was irregular on the head, and was actually causing the blade to wave up and down slightly.
I returned it to The Shaving Shack (thanks Dan, great service) and promptly got a replacement.
Now - this one was much better, but I just don't think I get on with the Slant. It's not the fact that it's "aggressive" (I prefer the term efficient). I like aggressive razors, and have my technique down.
It's just that I find it hard to get a BBS shave with the Slant. I think it's due to the asymmetrical head! For some reason, I find shaving ATG under my nose and my chin much harder than with the HD. I always seem to miss bits.
I realise this probably is me needing to adjust my technique with this razor, but why should I? I get great, reliable BBS shaves with my HD.
I find the HD to be a superb razor and I can see why many see it as the ideal beginner razor. It's very well built, sturdy, manoeuvrable, very "neutral". By that, I mean that you can really tell the difference between different blades with this razor, which is a good thing!
I've also noticed that, with the Slant, not only is the blade gap different from one end to the other, the blade angle is too! Is this intentional? It's hard enough getting the correct angle with a standard razor, but what is the correct angle for a Slant?!
So, I guess the Slant isn't for me. An HD with a Feather is an awesome combo for me. The grass is always greener, and all that!
John