The slant is supposed to be great for tough beards especially with a nice sharp blade...not nearly as fearsome as reputation suggests. Leisureguy recommends it in his book Gourmet Shaving as a very good second razor and I found it as just as easy to use as the HD after only a week into DE shaving. Both razors were easier for me to use with a sharper blade like a Feather than with the less sharp varieties which may tug enough to discourage him before he really gives it a chance. Just go slow, shorter strokes, light to no pressure. Of course, he will still need the patience for several passes to get a smooth shave...which it sounds like he may not have.
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