Slantember 2024
- Thread starter Filudo
- Start date
Only if we have a September.
Not sure who'd be coordinating it, but just show up and play.
I realized I tend to forget it because I use slants a lot anyway so it's just another shave day for me. Of course, as my twin sister reminds me almost every year, I also forget her birthday.
The other day I was trying to remember when I got so forgetful.
O.H.
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OK, let's hope I am not the only one showing some interest in the Slantember 24 shaves. I have participated x 2 before and enjoyed; and this year I have a few "new to me" slant razors including a vintage bakelite US slant (next in line).
But today:
Head shave
Razor: Hoffritz (first use)
Blade GSB (Russia). #1
Soap SV
AS Speick
AB Speick
Brush was a Muhle synthetic
This was a 2 pass shave plus some touch ups (to finish covering all scalp).
No issues, nice smooth shave. First use of a Hoffritz, I had seen some before on the fleabay, but they were too expensive.
This was OK in OK'ish user condition. Did some cleaning. This razor shaves close and smooth.
But today:
Head shave
Razor: Hoffritz (first use)
Blade GSB (Russia). #1
Soap SV
AS Speick
AB Speick
Brush was a Muhle synthetic
This was a 2 pass shave plus some touch ups (to finish covering all scalp).
No issues, nice smooth shave. First use of a Hoffritz, I had seen some before on the fleabay, but they were too expensive.
This was OK in OK'ish user condition. Did some cleaning. This razor shaves close and smooth.
Iridian
Cool and slimy
YOU JUST STARTED SLANTEMBER!
I SHALL PARTICIPATE!
(maybe we don't need a participant list this time, just join in!)
I SHALL PARTICIPATE!
(maybe we don't need a participant list this time, just join in!)
FOCS Piccolo razor/Astra vintage Platinum blade
Tabac splashes/Tabac tallow stick
Omega 10108 boar brush
I think a qualifying factor is having a slant razor…which I have not (by choice by the way).RazoRock SuperSlant L3++ OC / BIC Platinum
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Handle and stand are from Alpha Shaving.
Where is @Guido75? Join Slantember!
Iridian
Cool and slimy
That's even more funny as I thought you started Slantember last year, sooo... much about my memory.
I will join in with a few shaves in September
@Chan Eil Whiskers kicked off last year's Slantember but he's clearly asleep at the wheel this year or he's been consumed by the OliBlade wormhole... 
Either way, I'm game for a good few shaves with my 37C
Either way, I'm game for a good few shaves with my 37C
CzechCzar
Use the Fat, Luke!
in it to win it
Chan Eil Whiskers
Fumbling about.
@Chan Eil Whiskers kicked off last year's Slantember but he's clearly asleep at the wheel this year or he's been consumed by the OliBlade wormhole...
Either way, I'm game for a good few shaves with my 37C
I've been consumed by the OliBlade wormhole.
I'll still participate some in
if I can drag myself away.
Happy shaves,
Jim
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Face shave
Razor RR Wunderbar
Blade Gillette Plat#2
Soap: Caties Bubbles AZURE
Brush: RR synthetic
Art of Shaving balm
I had read so much about the Wunderbar but it was always sold out. Got some sueperslants and then one day the Wunderbar showed up again in stock.... Glad I pulled the trigger, I think it's my best slant.
3 pass shave, close and smooth.
I think so far I haven't tried this one for head shaves....maybe another day.....
Razor RR Wunderbar
Blade Gillette Plat#2
Soap: Caties Bubbles AZURE
Brush: RR synthetic
Art of Shaving balm
I had read so much about the Wunderbar but it was always sold out. Got some sueperslants and then one day the Wunderbar showed up again in stock.... Glad I pulled the trigger, I think it's my best slant.
3 pass shave, close and smooth.
I think so far I haven't tried this one for head shaves....maybe another day.....
Razor: SuperSlant L2+
Blade: Personna
Soap: Ach Brito cream
Brush: Edwin Jagger STF 25 mm knot
Blade: Personna
Soap: Ach Brito cream
Brush: Edwin Jagger STF 25 mm knot
I’ll give it a go.
I'm in whether or not the usual suspects dive in the pool. Thanks for the wake up call, @Iridian !!
No shave on Slantember 1.
Slantember 2:
(cribbed from the Superslant thread)
RazoRock Superslant L3++OC
Nacet (1)
Jikoryen stick
big Zenith boar
Nacet loaded easily, shave went fast. Two pass and touch up. My cheeks and jawline were glassy smooth after the two passes, no surprise with a Nacet in this razor. I did touch up my neck maelstroms, but did not chase the baby.
Felt great to get the stubble off. No irritation, no blood, no balm or AS, just a fast, effective shave 90 minutes before bedtime.
No shave on Slantember 1.
Slantember 2:
(cribbed from the Superslant thread)
RazoRock Superslant L3++OC
Nacet (1)
Jikoryen stick
big Zenith boar
Nacet loaded easily, shave went fast. Two pass and touch up. My cheeks and jawline were glassy smooth after the two passes, no surprise with a Nacet in this razor. I did touch up my neck maelstroms, but did not chase the baby.
Felt great to get the stubble off. No irritation, no blood, no balm or AS, just a fast, effective shave 90 minutes before bedtime.
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Head shave
Merkur G37
Gillette Plat #3
Soap: Fitjar (good stuff, lost its aroma since I placed it in a bowl and open to air for a year +, I'm OK w no smell)
Brush RR orange
AS: Tuff
Another good shave w this razor, I think I have used this one the most in the past 11m. Well maybe a tie w the Wunderbar and Lupo DC?
Close, smooth and minimal irritation.
One for previous face and now this G37 head.
Merkur G37
Gillette Plat #3
Soap: Fitjar (good stuff, lost its aroma since I placed it in a bowl and open to air for a year +, I'm OK w no smell)
Brush RR orange
AS: Tuff
Another good shave w this razor, I think I have used this one the most in the past 11m. Well maybe a tie w the Wunderbar and Lupo DC?
Close, smooth and minimal irritation.
One for previous face and now this G37 head.
Slantember 3
RazoRock Superslant L3++OC / Nacet (2)
Jikoryen stick / big Zenith boar
Osage Rub
I am on assignment to use the L3++OC at least three days running.
Prep with triple lather/rinse using mentholated, old formula Col. Conk Lime.
Nacet in place, again a quick two pass and touch up. My cheeks and jawline were perfectly smooth after minor touch up in a couple small areas. I touched up my multi-directional neck maelstroms in the usual way.
This shave had to wait until the end of a long family dinner. It's bedtime! No drama. I splashed some Osage Rub to check for any undetected scrapes or irritation. All clear.
Unlike the Wunderbar or a Merkur slant, I don't take extra care over my adam's apple or in the odd nooks and crannies. If I get the shave angle wrong I pay with a second stroke or moment of touch up later, not with a nick or scratch.
I use this L3++OC plate with the same attitude and at the same pace as any of my Superslant plates.
RazoRock Superslant L3++OC / Nacet (2)
Jikoryen stick / big Zenith boar
Osage Rub
I am on assignment to use the L3++OC at least three days running.
Prep with triple lather/rinse using mentholated, old formula Col. Conk Lime.
Nacet in place, again a quick two pass and touch up. My cheeks and jawline were perfectly smooth after minor touch up in a couple small areas. I touched up my multi-directional neck maelstroms in the usual way.
This shave had to wait until the end of a long family dinner. It's bedtime! No drama. I splashed some Osage Rub to check for any undetected scrapes or irritation. All clear.
Unlike the Wunderbar or a Merkur slant, I don't take extra care over my adam's apple or in the odd nooks and crannies. If I get the shave angle wrong I pay with a second stroke or moment of touch up later, not with a nick or scratch.
I use this L3++OC plate with the same attitude and at the same pace as any of my Superslant plates.
Hi,
I'm always In. I use a Slant every day. Over the years, I have has several slant models, and the one I settled on is the Fasan DoubleSlant.
I have two. One with the plastic top cap and one with the metal top cap. Does that mean I am in twice?
I have changed the handles, though.
I have had the plastic top cap one since 2013 and the metal top cap one since 2014.
Stan
I'm always In. I use a Slant every day. Over the years, I have has several slant models, and the one I settled on is the Fasan DoubleSlant.
I have two. One with the plastic top cap and one with the metal top cap. Does that mean I am in twice?
I have changed the handles, though.
I have had the plastic top cap one since 2013 and the metal top cap one since 2014.
Stan
