I'm a slant noob, what to expect?

I have a Mercur 37c on its way. I normally shave with a EJ DE89 and an Astra SP blade. I bought the 37c to help with the irritation on my neck and Adam's apple. Secondary goal is for time savings for those less than leisurely AM shaves on a workday.

What can I expect out of my first shave with this bad boy? Should I go with a milder blade? Is it going to be like my first straight shave where I turned my neck into tuna tartare on my fit WTG pass? Any pro tips?

Treat it like you would your ej 89 don't change technique to account for the slant

I honestly didn't notice much of a difference. Haven't used it much yet tho.

The angle is a touch different. Not much else

Stay light on the touch until you are accustomed to the difference in the way the blade is exposed. My 37C is a pussycat with a light touch but won't hesitate to remind me who's in charge if I try to treat it like a 34C.

Using my slant wasn't significantly different from using my regular straight bar razor (Jagger DE89). I just took my time, checked for the correct angle, and used the lightest touch I could manage with it. I thought it worked like a charm. If I wasn't doing OCtober and using open combs this month, I'd be using my slant as my go-to razor.

My 37C has recently become my Go-To Razor, and I am surprised because when I first acquired it, we did not get along too well. Of course, the problem was with me, not the razor, but when I re-visited it a few months later, my method had improved enough to finally understand why this razor is so highly regarded. As for Time Savings, this the only razor that I own that can deliver a Socially Acceptable One-Pass Shave any day of the week. I love my 37C, and it will always be near the top of my rotation.

A fantastically smooth shave. I'm coming from a Futur and the 37c is miler by far. Be careful on your neck as the complex curves of the neck and the slant geometry can add up to a LOT of blade to skin contact. Manage the AoA and you'll be fine. I love mine.

As already stated, just shave normally with it. Good luck and let us know how you make out.