Safety Razor of the Month, September 2014 - Slants

davidsilva · Sep 15, 2014

Wow, Gents, thanks for all the slant eye candy!!!

I didn't realize there were so many different slants made over the years!

Q - thanks for the translation - I had no idea until now that I can try loosening up the handle a bit! Hat tip to you!

DrAwkward · Sep 15, 2014

Quaternion said:
I translated the instructions:

I am German, if I made any mistakes in my translation, please tell me.

Thanks for doing this translation (and for putting it on the original German insert- it looks great). My Fasan is already quite aggressive so I don't plan on trying the handle loosening maneuver!
Quaternion, do you have a Fasan? If so, what do you think of it?

davidsilva · Sep 16, 2014

Ikon DLC Slant / GSB

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Very smooth comfortable 2 pass shave. Loud singing feedback.

The DLC coating does not hold up well, as you can see on the cap head shot - along the far side of the cap it's come off on the edge. I baby the razor, it's been used less than 10 times.

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wscottb7862 · Sep 16, 2014

SOTD:
Razorock Stainless Steel Slant
Gillette Black(3)
Jabonman Citrus
GA 26mm Zeebolo
Myrsol Formula C

wscottb7862 · Sep 16, 2014

Most of my slants:

davidsilva · Sep 16, 2014

Wow - Slant Heaven! Thanks for posting Scott.

Gives me new possibilities to watch out for!

gwsmallwood · Sep 17, 2014

wscottb7862 said:
Most of my slants:
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What's the maroon bakelite-looking one in the lower right? Angle on that one looks pretty aggressive.

KQY61 · Sep 17, 2014

Hi,

I feel just so......unslanted!

I only had three total.....

Very nice collection there!

Stan

MacDaddy · Sep 17, 2014

What I look like going through these photos...

froogle_jimmy · Sep 17, 2014

I have but one slant.....But she's a real looker and shaves well too!!!!!

gwsmallwood · Sep 17, 2014

MacDaddy said:
What I look like going through these photos...

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I have a half-boxer that does the same thing. She's awesome.

wscottb7862 · Sep 17, 2014

gwsmallwood said:
What's the maroon bakelite-looking one in the lower right? Angle on that one looks pretty aggressive.

gwsmallwood,
Were you meaning one of these?? The maroon one, no-name but in the Walbusch-style is one of the mildest razors i own.. The black no-name one is a beast!!! It'll rip your face off if you let yor guard down, BUT, It's the one I own that I believe if you had your technique right you could get a one pass BBS with it..

wscottb7862 · Sep 17, 2014

Here's one from Italy..I love the box, it was hand stitched, to hold it together...... Totally unseen in this now throw away society!! Amazing!!

gwsmallwood · Sep 17, 2014

Yep. I was looking at the one on the left. I'm still trying to master the 3 razors I have, but you guys are really working up my RAD.

wscottb7862 said:
gwsmallwood,
Were you meaning one of these?? The maroon one, no-name but in the Walbusch-style is one of the mildest razors i own.. The black no-name one is a beast!!! It'll rip your face off if you let yor guard down, BUT, It's the one I own that I believe if you had your technique right you could get a one pass BBS with it..
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Copierguy · Sep 17, 2014

I always enjoy dragging this vintage Merkur out. If you can imagine a 40s Style Super Speed slant, then you can imagine how this shaves.

davidsilva · Sep 18, 2014

Todays shave:
Merkur 39c
Med Prep
Cyril Salter Rose cream
RV TGN brush
Fine Platinum AS

2 pass shave plus buffing

The angle on this razor is a bit diiferent from my other slants. Haven't used it in a while, so it will take a bit to refind the angle. Meanwhile DFS+ is good enough for today.

gwsmallwood · Sep 19, 2014

Is that a two piece like the 37c? Is it Zamak or plated brass? I'm already thinking about looking for something with a little more lasting power than my 37c.

Copierguy said:
I always enjoy dragging this vintage Merkur out. If you can imagine a 40s Style Super Speed slant, then you can imagine how this shaves.

silvertipped · Sep 24, 2014

I had no idea September was Slant month! It's funny I have been using mine for the last few shaves. I have a Merkur Slant. Great post..some beautiful razors. I didn't know there were so many different Slants. Guess my RAD will continue.

davidsilva · Sep 25, 2014

IB Bakelite Slant, GSB (3), LASS Topanga Fougére, Fine Fresh Vetiver. Smooth!

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davidsilva · Sep 26, 2014

Fasan Bakelite Slant, DR Harris Arlington Soap and AS, Personna Med Prep (4)

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