Open Comb Slants

The first two vintage open comb slants has arrived. Here are some pictures to temporarily satisfy people's curiosity. I will shave with it in the morning and share details.

The only marking on the razor is "Made in Germany" on the handle. The case is only marked "Germany" The used blades that were left in the blade container are U1 Gillette Blue Blades if that helps date it.





Does anyone see any reason I should not have it Rhodium plated? Speak now or forever hold your peace.

Woh.

This just blew my mind.

That razor is very drool worthy, nice score.

I say, go for the plating rodd.

sure you want to put that thing next to your face??

It doesn't look like it has the uneven exposure of a Merkur Slant. Can't wait to hear how it shaves. Go for the rhodium.

Wow

heck yeah man plate it all the way...

as long as you like how it shaves

Looks like a torture device.

Cool score Rodd!

That's one great looking tool!

Just took a chunk out of my face looking at it. I dare you to load it with a feather!

That razor is going to shave VERY nicely. I dont know why people think open combs are more aggressive but i could be totally drunk and shave with my Merkur open comb without hurting myself.

It does ingrain some bad habits, i went back to a 40s SS and cut myself up BAD because i was used to the gungho attitude that i used with the open comb.

SilverKarn said:

I dont know why people think open combs are more aggressive

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Indeed. I switched from a Merkur 34c (HD) to a Merkur 11c (open comb HD) and the 11c is noticeably less aggressive.

I have to chip in now... I think everyone see 'aggressive' differently. I see aggressive as 'cut more whiskers' and less aggressive as 'cut less whiskers'.

I cannot comment on the Merkur 34c or a 40 SS but, the Mulhe Open Comb and Gillette NEW are aggressive for me. My SS (55) is cutting whiskers but not a much as the open comb. The Slant is in the same Open Comb league even if it's a close comb...

I can't see any pictures.

WOW!

wicked, cant wait to hear about the shave

Luc said:

I have to chip in now... I think everyone see 'aggressive' differently. I see aggressive as 'cut more whiskers' and less aggressive as 'cut less whiskers'.

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I see 'more aggressive' as 'more likely to shave skin in addition to whiskers' and 'less aggressive' as 'less likely to shave skin in addition to whiskers'. I guess it amounts to the same thing, only with the emphasis on the negative aspects of aggression instead of the positive.

jpkunst said:

I see 'more aggressive' as 'more likely to shave skin in addition to whiskers' and 'less aggressive' as 'less likely to shave skin in addition to whiskers'. I guess it amounts to the same thing, only with the emphasis on the negative aspects of aggression instead of the positive.

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It's always a point of view...

That one looks quite scary

But a very nice score nevertheless.


Regards.

Jakob

Regarding open combs in general, remember, all are not created equal. In some, the blades sits directly, or nearly so, on the comb. In others, there is a gap between the blade and comb surface. Some are more aggressive than others.

-Clarke