Merkur HD slant too agressive for me

r010159 · Sep 28, 2016

I have the Merkur HD 89C slant. My skin is irritated too much when using sharp blades like feather blades. I am looking for a razor that has a smaller gap. My Merkur is just too agressive for me. Does anyone have any ideas? When I use blades that are not as sharp, Astra Superior Platinum for example, the blade pulls too much on my beard.

Thanks,

Bob

santamariasteve · Sep 28, 2016

I personally find Persona Lab Blues are a delight in my Merkur Slant.

I would experiment with different brands of blades, until you find the perfect match. Also maybe try a different and thicker lather for a little more cushion?

The Merkur slant is not super aggressive. On a scale of 10 with 5 being average I would rate the Merkur HD as a 5 or 6, and I would rate it's crooked brother as a 6 or 7. I find the differences between the Slant and the HD to be small. Both are outstanding razors.

DrYad3 · Sep 28, 2016

For me the Merkur Slant is already one of the mildest slants out there. So I think it might be a lack of technique/ wrong blade. I found the Iridium Polsilver to be sharp(not as sharp as the Feather) and mild, but clearly YMMV!

kcb5150 · Sep 29, 2016

There's much more in play than gap when to comes to aggression but that's its own thread.. The merkur slant has a different angle than the hd. Try some kai or polsilver or gillette blue in it. Feathers are a ridiculously rough blade sharpness aside.

YKMV · Sep 29, 2016

If you really don't want it, it might find a nice home as a donation to the St.Sue Auction. :001_rolle

Luc · Sep 29, 2016

I find that a mild razor (like a tech) is fantastic with a Feather blade. A razor like the slant works better with a blade that's more average like Derby.

SmurfK · Sep 29, 2016

I'm having a feeling that you don't have the best angle for that razor figured out yet. Try a more shallow angle and see how that works for you. Feathers can be pretty harsh sometimes.

BigJ · Sep 29, 2016

I suggest you try some different blades before giving up on the razor.

For me any new razor means that I must revisit my blade choice. My experience is that sharp blades work best in mild/ moderate razors and vice versa. Combining an aggressive razor with one or the sharpest blades would not work for me.

ackvil · Sep 29, 2016

As others have said, try some different blades in your slant razor. I use Lord, Personna Labs and Medical Prep blades, and Personna Reds with my slant razors.

BTW, I assume you are talking about the 39c razor.

r010159 · Sep 29, 2016

SmurfK said:
I'm having a feeling that you don't have the best angle for that razor figured out yet. Try a more shallow angle and see how that works for you. Feathers can be pretty harsh sometimes.

What is a more shallow angle? The handle of the razor next to the face, or further away?

Bob

SmurfK · Sep 29, 2016

Further away from your face.

Dngolden · Sep 29, 2016

santamariasteve said:
I personally find Persona Lab Blues are a delight in my Merkur Slant.

I would experiment with different brands of blades, until you find the perfect match. Also maybe try a different and thicker lather for a little more cushion?

The Merkur slant is not super aggressive. On a scale of 10 with 5 being average I would rate the Merkur HD as a 5 or 6, and I would rate it's crooked brother as a 6 or 7. I find the differences between the Slant and the HD to be small. Both are outstanding razors.

I think this rating is exactly right.

shave/brush · Sep 29, 2016

I never heard of a Merkur 89c. Post a picture please.

joeyboy · Sep 29, 2016

I have a different slant and it took a couple blades to dial in. The polsilver works well for me where a derby or crystal didn't. The Asta sp also was nice. Watch your pressure.

ackvil · Sep 29, 2016

shave/brush said:
I never heard of a Merkur 89c. Post a picture please.

I think it's a typo. Most likely he meant the 39c.

destrianlives · Sep 30, 2016

Go with an astra sample and more importantly adjust your technique. I have the Stirling Factory Seconds Slant (patterned after the Merkur 37c [Dame head as the 39c]) and it's very mild! Watch your technique and go lighter on the hand.

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