What's you favourite slant ?

The only slant I have is the Maggards one, used it a few times a year ago, didn't like it and haven't retried. Should I try it again or is it a bad intro to slants so instead try a 37C/X3?
 
The only slant I have is the Maggards one, used it a few times a year ago, didn't like it and haven't retried. Should I try it again or is it a bad intro to slants so instead try a 37C/X3?
The Maggard Slant has a good reputation , I haven't tried one personally , many say it is more efficient than the X3 or 37c but most reviews of it are positive.
 
The Maggard Slant has a good reputation , I haven't tried one personally , many say it is more efficient than the X3 or 37c but most reviews of it are positive.
Will give it another go then now I have a few more shaves under my belt. Found that blade alignment was very hit and miss, but if it's a cheap way to try one out (free in fact as I already have it), I'll stick with it.
 
I like the Ikon 102, but I also have the original Ikon silver s/s slant (no idea what the model number is). This is the one where the blade posts are undersized, thus making blade loading and alignment a challenge. However, with practice I can usually get it right first time, and it shaves very well.

The ATT is another favourite, and I have both S1 and S2 plates; of which the S1 seems to work better for me.
 
I have couple of slants. My favourites are the Fasan Double Slant and Razorock Stealth Slant. They so different but the shaves are magnificent.
The Fasan Slant scared the Bajeezus out of me. Had to to sell it before I needed a blood transfusion.

Great form factor - but I could not use it enjoyably.
 
The Razorock German 37. Cheaper than the Merkur and a 3 piece, so you can change your handle to suit if you wish.
I use it for head shaving and so far have used Nacet, Voskhod and Personna Med Prep blades for 2 or 3 pass shaves with fantastic results.
I got it with the Bulldog handle for £19.99 from The Shaving Station.
 
Another 37c vote here! It was the first slant I got and it's just so good and non threatening. I keep looking at getting another slant as I like to keep 2 of every type of razor (open comb, adjustable, straight bar etc.) but I'm not sure anything else will be as good!

I tried the PAA alpha ecliptic on a passaround and loved it, so bought 2 (one in aluminium and one bakelite) but they weren't as good as i remembered so sold them again.
 
Lots of votes for the Merkur slants, and I too love them!
I have a bakelite Fasan slant which is good too.
The Ikon (I forget which it is) was ok but at the time I last used it I preferred the Merkur 39.
Did not know Parker had a slant!
 
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