I saw this razor in the UK internet marketplace and thought wow that’s good looking - an SS version of the classic Bakelite Slant.
Of course the bakelites are <20g but this leviathan weighs in at 140g+ and it only costs £15 too.
The name is so funny and meant to suggest Englishness - Sword Edge is obviously inspired by Wilkinson Sword.
There is a Sword Edge website and all their razors are named after towns.
No offence to the people who live there but Cheadle sounds like a very bad name for such a good looking German-inspired design.
Clearly made in Pakistan, the plating on the head is very ropey round the pins and the baseplate is cast crudely but the big SS handle is worth the price on its own.
Also blade alignment is appalling and I had to line up the blade manually to get even exposure on both sides.
The all metal Windrose slants are much better made (and at a higher price) but I found the shave from them too mild and unremarkable.
The shave from the Cheadle on the other hand is quite powerful and efficient.
It’s a bit rough but it has the extra blade feel and aggression that I really like.
So the Sword Edge Cheadle Slant has a horrible name, terrible QC on the cap and also blade alignment issues.
On the other hand it has formidable heft, a fantastic handle, a great price point, is really good looking and delivers an excellent aggressive slant shave.
If you like aggressive slants then go for it!
Of course the bakelites are <20g but this leviathan weighs in at 140g+ and it only costs £15 too.
The name is so funny and meant to suggest Englishness - Sword Edge is obviously inspired by Wilkinson Sword.
There is a Sword Edge website and all their razors are named after towns.
No offence to the people who live there but Cheadle sounds like a very bad name for such a good looking German-inspired design.
Clearly made in Pakistan, the plating on the head is very ropey round the pins and the baseplate is cast crudely but the big SS handle is worth the price on its own.
Also blade alignment is appalling and I had to line up the blade manually to get even exposure on both sides.
The all metal Windrose slants are much better made (and at a higher price) but I found the shave from them too mild and unremarkable.
The shave from the Cheadle on the other hand is quite powerful and efficient.
It’s a bit rough but it has the extra blade feel and aggression that I really like.
So the Sword Edge Cheadle Slant has a horrible name, terrible QC on the cap and also blade alignment issues.
On the other hand it has formidable heft, a fantastic handle, a great price point, is really good looking and delivers an excellent aggressive slant shave.
If you like aggressive slants then go for it!
