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stoet1ja

05-31-2009, 01:40 AM

Just two general questions

1. What does it mean if you have a "slant razor?"

2. what does it mean if your razor has teeth?

I know these are basic but i also know people here will help.

Thanks and God Bless

Josh

mdunn

05-31-2009, 02:38 AM

1. Slant razors put a twist in the blade so it cuts the hair on an angle

2. Teeth are on an open-comb razor

:biggrin:

SRock

05-31-2009, 04:17 AM

1. Slant razors put a twist in the blade so it cuts the hair on an angle

2. Teeth are on an open-comb razor

:biggrin:

And that's the ball game!

strat1117

05-31-2009, 06:43 AM

These should illustrate for you, open comb (Merkur 15C) on the left, slant (Merkur 37C) on the right ( from www.westcoastshaving.com ):

just1nsturm

05-31-2009, 03:31 PM

Welcome to B&B!

And here's another shot of a slant with a really direct view of the blade angle.
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Edit: Also, some argued advantages of these razors:

The Slant cuts at an aggressive angle that helps get tricky hairs and yields a really close shave

And the Open Tooth razor allows more lather to pass through the teeth, supposedly giving a closer more comfortable shave.

Greyfox

05-31-2009, 04:17 PM

WElcome to B&B.:smile:

flyfishinzs

05-31-2009, 05:47 PM

Welcome

thirdeye

05-31-2009, 05:49 PM

Josh, Welcome to B&B, we're glad to have you...Enjoy!!!

Hey great pictures fellas...Nice job!

rm71

05-31-2009, 05:54 PM

Welcome to B&B.

netsurfr

06-01-2009, 05:26 AM

Josh -
Welcome to B&B! Enjoy the journey!!!

MAK

06-01-2009, 06:32 AM

1. Slant razors put a twist in the blade so it cuts the hair on an angle

2. Teeth are on an open-comb razor

:biggrin:

An open comb razor sometimes works better for longer beards.

Fernando

06-01-2009, 09:26 AM

The Slants have a different angle a little bit more of exposure. It's more agressive. And you need to be sure about your technique before trying this, especially in areas such as your mustache and your sideburns.

The Open Teeth works better if you have a beard.

scoopster

06-01-2009, 09:32 AM

Welcome to B&B! Enjoy your stay here.

FreezerBurns

06-01-2009, 01:40 PM

Welcome! :cornut:

Johnny Dale

06-01-2009, 01:52 PM

Welcome aboard! :thumbsup:

Dustinl

06-01-2009, 01:55 PM

Hey Josh!

Welcome to Badger & Blade!!!

DL

Mark5-9

06-01-2009, 02:20 PM

And both are possibly not the best choice for a newbie wet shaver unless you have a heavy beard. I find them a little aggressive.

OldSaw

06-01-2009, 04:14 PM

Welcome to B&B.

bokaba

06-01-2009, 04:33 PM

Welcome!