I have about 20 slant DE razors and all have their personalities. In my opinion the point of diminishing returns can come as early as $35. The Fatip LoStorto Originale and Gentile (the Gentile being arguably the better of the 2) will amaze a new to slants shaver. They are very easy to afford, easy to use and very forgiving.
Cheap vs. Less Cheap Slants
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Would you thus recommend the Gentile for a new to slants?
Chan Eil Whiskers
Fumbling about.
The FOCS is one of my best razors. I had the SB Fatip slant (the Gentile) but gave it away. The FOCS is also one of my best slants, and I have plenty of them albeit not a collection.
Nothing wrong with the Gentile, but the FOCS is a better razor. Both are very easy on one's skin. Both are easy to use.
When thinking about which slant to buy you might want to read the Slantember threads.
Happy shaves,
Jim
I LOVE the Originale. I have recommended it to so many people and have been it’s cheerleader for a good while. It excels at buffing, is efficient and mild. While not as mild as a Tech or Superspeed it is easy to use with a very easy to find angle.
The Gentile is even easier to use and slightly more mild. In my use it is just as efficient. It perhaps loses a point for not buffing as well but it is to be expected. Open combs keep soap in play better.
My suggestion is get both. They are plenty inexpensive and having a spare razor is never a bad idea. If pressed, I would choose the Gentile for a new to slants shaver.
That is basically what I experienced. I am new-to-slants and started with the PAA monster slant which is open comb. After becoming enamored with that thing, I ordered the Fatip Gentile slant.
My findings is that for a one pass shave, the PAA and the Fatip are very similar, so for me no difference as they are both comfy, mild, and close shavers. But if you go to a second or more passes, the open comb may be more effective.
The soap/cream that you use plays a big role too, since the safety bar should not scrape away the lubricating oils in your lather. I use Jack Black Beard Lube before face lathering with my cream/soap.
I think the FaTip slants on a value per dollar scale are unbeatable.
The Fine slant is slightly better At everything but at a much higher cost…if you can even find one.
The Wunderbar is arguably more efficient but again for much more money.
Diminishing returns.
The Fine slant is slightly better At everything but at a much higher cost…if you can even find one.
The Wunderbar is arguably more efficient but again for much more money.
Diminishing returns.
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the only slant i have left and settled on is a Yaqi Slope on a Muhle standard handle. works perfectly for me.
Chan Eil Whiskers
Fumbling about.
It's not FaTip, it's Fatip.
Otherwise you're right, but it's not just that. The FOCS is a very good shaving razor regardless of price.
To me, my Fine slant is a good razor. I certainly like it, but I wouldn't say it shaves better than the FOCS.
The Wunderbar is definitely more efficient. It's also amazingly smooth feeling in use. However, the Wunderbar has a decided tendency to jump up out of nowhere and bite you. I used a Wunderbar for a month during one of the Fixed Fours. I think I had one shave which didn't involve blood. Other than that, I really do like the Wunderbar.
Happy shaves,
Jim
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the SuperSlant is an evolution of the Wunderbat.
i liked the SuperSlant, but found the head profile too pronounced and enjoy the maneuverability of the Yaqi Slope more especially under my nose.
i liked the SuperSlant, but found the head profile too pronounced and enjoy the maneuverability of the Yaqi Slope more especially under my nose.
If my SuperSlant L2++ doesn't sell, I might eventually try another base plate, maybe a L1OC. But I much prefer my other two slants: the ATT X1 and the ATT S1. I have the S2OC but I haven't tried it yet. I suspect it will also be nice... Oh, and I have the very inexpensive PAA Filament. My wife just loves hers.
The WB can nip but I think that’s why I love it. It makes you a better user.
I admit I’m currently smitten with a certain single edge
I admit I’m currently smitten with a certain single edge
The X3 has more of a safety bar. The B1 has teeth, which I'm sure was harder to make, but got clogged much easier with shaving cream.
The coating is supposed to protect the stainless steel and make it a smoother surface to shave with. I don't care for it. Why not just metal plate it like the Muhle R41 GS? While your at it, why not rhodium since it's supposed to be the best?
The X3 does have a big gap. I paired it with a 175gram handle and while shaving under the nose, carved off a sizable piece of one of my nostrils. Now I'm shy around that area whatever razor I use.
We need our noses.
I agree wholeheartedly. Deformities/disfigurements do nothing to enhance the shave experience for me but as they say YMMV.
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