I've posted this on my blog, but thought I should put it here as well: the gold Merkur Slant Bar that I got from Em's Place had the wrong top---I suspect it was an HD top. The top did not slant (as it should), so that even though the top (on each side) gripped the blade firmly at one end, the other was left to hover in space. This would give a VERY bad shave---"Satan's Razor" indeed.
Since my guess is that a batch of HD tops got misassigned to Slant Bar razors, it's probable that this has happened more than once.
I have no worries: Em gives excellent service, and my order will end up okay. But if you have or later get a Slant Bar, check the fit of the top.
Since my guess is that a batch of HD tops got misassigned to Slant Bar razors, it's probable that this has happened more than once.
I have no worries: Em gives excellent service, and my order will end up okay. But if you have or later get a Slant Bar, check the fit of the top.
