How to use a slant? Tips and Tricks for best results using a Slant?
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I became a fan of the slant when it stopped the misses with her rants! 
Slant user here too!
Use it with a less aggressive blade to start (eg IP, Derby).
Use it with a really sharp blade when you are really expert (eg Feather, Gillette)
I don't use mine much these days. My facial hair needs a sharper blade, but my skin gets too irritated with the feather/gillette + slant combo.
S.
Use it with a really sharp blade when you are really expert (eg Feather, Gillette)
I don't use mine much these days. My facial hair needs a sharper blade, but my skin gets too irritated with the feather/gillette + slant combo.
S.
Not sure what this means; I line up the edges using the 'beaded line' of the bar on either side, looking down 'birds eye view' at the razor head. It would seem I'm doing exactly what you say should not be done. Can you clarify this for me? Thanks.
(wonder if I should bump those 'Slant science' threads with the argument about what a helix is etc, fun reading there...)
Lee is a great, knowledgeable guy. Just call him at 1-800-503-5001. He ships very quickly and there is no S&H charge if you tell him you're a member of B&B. Tell him John W. sent you. He always answers the phone.
I usually to XTG for first pass and ATG for last pass with no need for j-hooking or blade buffing. BTW, call Lee and tell him you're a member of B&B and he'll refund you're S&H. Tell him John W. sent you.
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I emailed him so all should be good
Even though the number works, the cost will still equal a fair amount...
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So I've used my Slant(39C) a few times now. The first time was a little tricky, but after that it was pretty simple. I haven't tried using it on my head yet, I'll give that another week or two.
The only real difficulty I'm having is right under my lower lip. No matter what I seem to do I end up with some major irritation right there. Has anyone else experienced this or know what I'm doing wrong? I don't cut myself, or get visible razor burn it just seems awfully raw after the shave and hurts like hell.
The only real difficulty I'm having is right under my lower lip. No matter what I seem to do I end up with some major irritation right there. Has anyone else experienced this or know what I'm doing wrong? I don't cut myself, or get visible razor burn it just seems awfully raw after the shave and hurts like hell.
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I'm glad I'm not the only one confused about that... I'm pretty sure the blade only goes on the razor in one particular fashion, although I could be wrong...
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What angle does everyone use with their slant?
+1 The slide creates a shearing of the hairs. There is a motion of the blade crossways as it cuts whereas normally, the blade slices straight through the hair.
Sorry, I have been trying to find the original post, which I thought had photos on this as well, but can't seem to find it. As best as I can explain it, the long horizontal cutting edge of the blade (is there any other?) has to be parallel to the head, and not to the slant bar. It also has to have equal exposure on both sides.
Maybe someone else can explain this better?
Couple of links, the first being what I suppose is the definitive Slant thread on B&B:
On the Slant
And another, with excellent diagrams by Mozart:
On the Geometry of the Slant
On the Slant
And another, with excellent diagrams by Mozart:
On the Geometry of the Slant
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