This morning I decided to have another go with the Merkur Slant Bar. Day number two produced the same unsatisfactory results as day one. This morning I opted for the Harris Almond Cream and I made it with a wetter consistency than I would normally use. The /| was loaded with a Feather blade; and despite it's lack of ferocity on the first day, I set about shaving with a delicate touch. I can still not get a close shave with the /|. I went N-S twice and finished with an ear to nose stroke, the results weren't even remotely comparable to what you would get with a straight. There were no little red dots today, so I figure my technique must have improved slightly but the results were singularly unimpressive. When shaving with the /|, there is a much more definite cutting sensation than with other razors I use but the final result is no better, in fact it is a little inferior. I know that the more experienced here insist that the /| is no different from any other razor, but given it's reputation the results I am getting are incongruous. Any ideas?
Warm regards,
Alex
PS. As a footnote, when I had the /| right on my ear at the beginning of my Ear to Nose stroke, I started shaking uncontrollably (separate health concern, I'm not that scared of the razor) and I didn't even get a cut. Something here doesn't add up.
Warm regards,
Alex
PS. As a footnote, when I had the /| right on my ear at the beginning of my Ear to Nose stroke, I started shaking uncontrollably (separate health concern, I'm not that scared of the razor) and I didn't even get a cut. Something here doesn't add up.