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Trueman said:You probably already know this, but NatJag has Merkur 37C slant on BST going for a good price...
EDIT: No he doesn't, it's sold - sorry
missingskin said:New or vintage, is it worth spending a bit more on a vintage one or should I just get one from B&H while the discount is on? Is there any difference between the 2?
Thanks for any advise.....
dodgy said:missingskin said:New or vintage, is it worth spending a bit more on a vintage one or should I just get one from B&H while the discount is on? Is there any difference between the 2?
Thanks for any advise.....
Hi there,
I don't know all that much about various slant models, but from what I understand there's a few different vintage types. One version has a thinner handle and also probably weighs less than the other. That type may be called the Chessman model, but I'm not sure. You'll often see em with that sorta whitish handle.
According to a buddy of mine, he prefers the heavier thick handle version for performance. Having never used the thin handle type, I can't speak from experience.
I hope my info was on the money, but I'm not 100% certain. Make sure you order the one you're interested in if you go the vintage route. I can toss up a few pics showing the differences if you need those. Heh, even though I don't use a slant very often, it doesn't mean I don't have a few laying around the arsenal. I have a vintage Hoffritz, an old Merkur(thin handle), and also a slant made by Dovo years ago.
Martin
missingskin said:[
The Hoffritz was my other choice, Greg (Ikon aka Banned Vendor) has one for sale. Pics would be good as I didn't realise there were different versions of vintage slants
missingskin said:[attachment=0]
Martin, this is the Merkur I am looking at this is the E/B pic but it is the same razor as on the Ikon site (and Shave Den...).
Father Ted said:Forgive me for being thicker than a whale omelette - but what is the advantage of a slant?
dodgy said:Hiya,
Here's a few more slant pics, including the rare and famous Lady Pomco razor. This thing's a real piece of work, with two different sides to the head. One side is curved for the delicate underarm area, and the other's a slant type for legs. Heh, I did use the slant side (for science) and the thing about tore me up. The Lady has a sassy side!
Martin
missingskin said:I want that boxed one............... :shock: :shock: ..
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