Talk me out of a slant razor
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I'm not a pro, and maybe I just haven't found a good razor & blade combination...
but I have yet to get a good, irritation-free shave from the 39c I own.
I really want to use it more frequently, but I only get brave enough once every two or three weeks.
I get great shaves with other DE razors - and maybe this is the wrong slant for me.
Got any friends local so you can try before you buy?
but I have yet to get a good, irritation-free shave from the 39c I own.
I really want to use it more frequently, but I only get brave enough once every two or three weeks.
I get great shaves with other DE razors - and maybe this is the wrong slant for me.
Got any friends local so you can try before you buy?
This is beautiful and I don't even like gold razors and I don't think I like slants. Gorgeous.
Thing is, by what you are saying, the guillotine stroke, or Gillette slide, that you so professed earlier is entirely useless. While a slicing motion is generally better, the Gillette Slide only applies such a motion across the width of a human hair,and no more than 45 degrees as otherwise you would just be slicing your skin. I agree that a Guillotine cut is not maximized when the blade is so big against such a small hair, but if you consider the Gillette Slide better to normal razoring, you must realize that the slant, although almost negligible in comparison to the width of a hair, is also advantageous.
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Nope.... so I guess I'll buy something cheap like the Merkur, and then if i end up liking it, I can pick up something nicer like the Ikon
I like the Merkur 37c but I did not like the Ikon.
No.
I'm arriving late to this discussion, and I won't try to talk you out of a slant, because I want one too. If you get one, then I won't be the only one (perpetually) succumbing to temptation. Personally, I'm holding out for the Razorock slant, because I know that it will be both affordable and high quality.
I'm arriving late to this discussion, and I won't try to talk you out of a slant, because I want one too. If you get one, then I won't be the only one (perpetually) succumbing to temptation. Personally, I'm holding out for the Razorock slant, because I know that it will be both affordable and high quality.
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What didn't you like about it? Too mild or too aggressive? Weight? Feel? Etc?
Want to know the truth, just buy one... They are just about the most risk-free DE investment not a gillette adjustable because they are so easy to get your cash back out of if you decide it isn't for you.
I felt the Ikon compared to the Merkur was just not as smooth. I probably could have gotten use to it if I kept it longer. Instead I sold it after about 10 shaves.
Can't, at least new from what I've seen. I snagged one here a few weeks ago. Check the bay. I didn't want the 37c because I have the 34hd and 11c. Wanted something different. Glad I got it. The 37 shaves wonderfully. Joe at IB is coming out w a Razorock model.....
If you're going to get one, I'd suggest getting a 'regular' Merkur Slant. Vintage may be better than new, but I've found the recent Merkur Slants to be well-made.
The only slant I cannot recommend is the iKon. It is expensive, and I found it to be a mediocre shaver. It is pretty, though. This is one of those situations where spending more money doesn't necessarily buy you a better shave.
The only slant I cannot recommend is the iKon. It is expensive, and I found it to be a mediocre shaver. It is pretty, though. This is one of those situations where spending more money doesn't necessarily buy you a better shave.
Had my first slant shave yesterday with a 37C-awesome. I have a moderate beard and sensitive skin. My problem area is under my chin-grows all crazy. The slant shave was vastly superior to my OC shaves. I also tried a SI blade, because most of the slant posts mention going with a sharper blade. The SI in my other razors are not for me-in the slant it was a match made in heaven. Technique is important too. My shaves of the last year have jumped in quality as I learned from you guys to lighten the pressure and let the razor do the work
I would get one. I have the 37C, 38C, and iKon slant. I love them all. I would recommend the Merkur 37C for a first. It's very nice, easy to use, and the price is right, IMO. If you found you didn't like the slant I don't think you would have a hard time selling it.
Why?
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Why what?
Why would I talk you out of a slant razor? I use a Merkur 37c daily.
It's awesome!
It's awesome!
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Light touch, and I find the handle likes to be slightly closer to the face vs a straight de. Give it a couple of days growth the first time. They are epic on 2 or 3 days worth.
