Merk slant revisited

[Gary H]

I whipped out the slant tonight for another go around but instead of my regular Noxzema I used my Cremo and got the 2nd best shave to date 3 pass BBS . I can't remember who suggested I retry the slant at a later time after my first few unsuccessful attempts but you were correct

 

[Mick]

Always put away a tool that you are having difficulty with and break it out at a later date. I don't know how many brushes and razors that did not light me up the first or second time I used them but once I grabbed them a couple of months later they wowed me.

 

[Wingnut]

Same thing with blades, especially if you're trying them out when you're just starting.

 

[bosseb]

Oooh, now you tell me , I just sold my slant to a member without trying it out one last time....

Bosse

 

[dpmtherrien]

Oooh, now you tell me , I just sold my slant to a member without trying it out one last time....

Bosse

I can relate to this, except I sold my first too quickly, got a second after about a year or so later and didn't get very good results from it either. So I sold that one thinking that the slant just wasn't for me. About 2 years later I was reading about razor's and got some good info. on the slant. I ordered a third one and this time I took my time and learned to use it the proper way. Now I love it, and the slant has become my go to DE. I guess some people take longer to learn.

 

[fezo]

I just bought a slant from a member here (not either of the above gentlemen). It will be a few days...

 

[rac]

i have used my slant for a few years now, they grow on you , find the right blade and stick to it as the vary a lot in this razor,i have two slants , one was my sons and could not get on with it , pressing by the looks of his face.
i used it and totally different from my own , emm ,same razor . tried another blade and it was great.
my own i use derby only, sons razor i use sharks. i used a derby in his and it was harsh.
then again i used both blades in a gillette tech ,no problem with either.

 

[gus1942]

Gotta love a slant.

 

[PDman]

Just ordered my 39c from BullGoose. The slant seems to get the most conflicting feedback I've seen. A true YMMV DE. Had to see what the buzz is all about. Hopefully I won't be adding it to the short list of razors that I am contemplating parting with.

 

[ackvil]

For some additional comments on the slant look here. IMO, this is one good razor. As long as you keep the pressure off the blade, you can get good results.

 

[BlackBear]

I bought a slant off another member about a month ago and straight away I was impressed, had to be one of the closest shaves I'd ever had, I guess it's like doing the 'Gillette Slide' without really trying (and much less risky) but I would say it's wise to cut your teeth on a normal DE razor, get your technique sound and then give the slant a whirl!

 

[jkingrph]

Always put away a tool that you are having difficulty with and break it out at a later date. I don't know how many brushes and razors that did not light me up the first or second time I used them but once I grabbed them a couple of months later they wowed me.

That's the best advice you can give anyone. I did the same thing with my slant, and also my 2011 R-41. The first times with both they cut me up, so I put them aside and went back after a few weeks or months and retried. The slant was rather easy to learn, the R-41 not so, it took over a year of on off trying before I finally got to the point where I can now pick it up and get a good no irritation, no cut shave.

 

[jkingrph]

Oooh, now you tell me , I just sold my slant to a member without trying it out one last time....

Bosse

Get another and keep trying. You will not be sorry!

 

[lt114]

I love my 37G and my vintage Merkur slant. The vintage model seems to have slightly less blade exposure compared to its modern counterpart.

 

[Gary H]

Boy I almost had a vintage Merk slant tonight. It slipped right through my fingers.

 

[franz]

It's an excellent tool.

 

[Gary H]

I personally cannot use the slant too often it really tears up my sensitive skin but the shave sure is a close one when I do. Would you happen to know if the vintage Merk slant is as aggressive as the modern Merk?