IanM said:Hello Steve, welcome to the asylum.
Whilst I wouldn't really recommend a Slant as a first razor, I don't think that it deserves the reputation that it has.
I bought a 39C (the long handled version) a short while ago, and have found it to be surprisingly mild mannered, and get more aggressive shaves from my Merkur Futur.
In all honesty, if you apply the general rules of DE shaving - light pressure, maintaining the angle and good prep, you'll be ok, but if you run into trouble, it may well be worth trying something not slanted.
Ian
antdad said:Don't panic...just phone the vendor, say have made a mistake and will return it unused for the exchange.
If he has already sent it, I will lend you a razor in the mean time (Vintage Gillette Flair Tip Rocket)
Its a medium razor and should suit while your getting started.
Anybody disagree with this course of action?
antdad said:Don't panic...just phone the vendor, say have made a mistake and will return it unused for the exchange.
If he has already sent it, I will lend you a razor in the mean time (Vintage Gillette Flair Tip Rocket)
Its a medium razor and should suit while your getting started.
Anybody disagree with this course of action?
Blyth Spirit said:You'll end up buying all sorts of razors before you settle on a favourite.
It's different horses for different courses. I actually agree with Ian (I even think that the 37C is very mild and certainly milder than the 34C) but don't get cocky, these things aren't multi-blade toys...do the basics right, prepare properly and take your time. Remember the 7 Ps!! The 37C and an Astra is a good combo which I can personally recommend.
I think that Antdad's loan offer is generous too and you may wish to consider it if the 37C is too much initially.
Don't panic!
hando said:Steve
welcome aboard fella
i agree with antdad, the slant shouldn't be your first DE.
i would also take him up on his offer and take the razor he'll send you
use that before even attempting the slant, honestly.
you'll get people telling you that the slant is nowt to be scared of but we don't know how clumsy you are :lol: so avoid it for now
if you've never wet-shaved properly before (just used canned goo and a fusion) i'd advise just using the brush and soap\cream first and stick to using whatever cartridges you've got until your lather making gets better
then get a blade sampler pack from here
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that'll do for now
good luck
rangers62 said:Hi Steve
Antdad and Hando are right. The other brethern were being just too gentlemanly. I'm sure there was a collective gasp! when it was seen your first razor was a slant.
Take up AD's offer. If you start this malrkey wrongly, it could just put you off. Permanently, we don't wish that.
AD well in, truth sometimes hurts, but not as bad as your first DE shave with a slant. I was thinking "What if he has sideburns, hows he going to get them level?" I know for some of the more experienced chaps it appears foolproof, but, a nasty cut is possible with a razor used at an unnatural angle.
Steve, this is fun, honestly
Oh!TThrow the Merkur blade away. Bad! very bad.
antdad said:No you should wait and exchange the Slant for the 34C when he has them in stock and then PM me.
Don't be pissed off, easy mistake to make given how it was described but the true test would be if anybody would recommend the slant as a starter razor and I'm fairly certain nobody would. Even those that like it.
IanM said:Truth of the matter is, we don't know if purchasing a slant as a first razor is a mistake for Steve until he tries to shave with it.
Ian
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