I know that everyone says to use the slant just like you would any other DR razor; light touch, no pressure, etc. I do a lot of blade buffing, j-hooking around my jawline and neck area, and almost use the DE is a way that the blade works at an angle sort of like a slant. Is it possible to perform these techniques with a slant as well?
Ordered a Merkur 39c Slant.Questions.
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Yes, very very slowly until you get the hang of it.
+1 Good luck.
Great choice of razor! I love mine 
my only beef with it is the handle can get slippy but YMMV Let us know how it goes!
my only beef with it is the handle can get slippy but YMMV Let us know how it goes!
My 39c is my daily shaver. As long as you don't get cocky, you'll love the razor. If you do happen to do something stupid with it, though, you'll immediately know.
+2. As with any other razor, get acquainted first before you get adventurous!
While this is true. I didn't find my 39C any more dangerous than any of the other razors I own. In fact, I have found it to be less likely to give me weepers or nicks and cuts. Is it because I am being more careful? I don't think so. I shave exactly the same way and somehow it just seems very easy to use and yet very smooth and efficient. My favorite for sure.
You may find less need for blade buffing with the 39C, I did.
+2 This is what I found also. You may not need to use those techniques with this razor.
The slant will offer an exceptionally efficient shave. As the guys have mentioned, you may not find a need for J-Hooking or buffing afterwards. You may, however, need to find a support group to help you stop touching your face due to how smooth it will feel. I recommend your wife or girlfriend....or cat...or dog....or whoever.
Yes, it is very possible and shouldn't be an issue if you have it down with any other DE.
you probably won't need the advanced techniques due to the great result you will get from a well prepped three pass shave. j-hooking and such are ways to improve a not-so-great razor/shave. I rarely have any need to buff a part of my face that I've shaved with a slant (of course if I've missed a bit such as high on the cheek or near the ear/sideburn area that is a different story).
Good choice!! I have a 37G and I always get the best shave from it. If I could only keep one of my DE's, it would be the slant.
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