What blade for a Merkur Slant?

[godsantagonist]

I am using slants exclusively now. I have a gold slant that I was using, but just recently got a Barberpole slant (39c). I have been using Wilkinson Sword Gold 5 for a while since I picked up 2 boxes years ago ordered from a shop in England. I have used Feather, Derby, Merkur, but that was a while ago. Got the itch to collect others.

Here are ones I'm thinking of ordering:

Gillette Silver Blue
Gillette 7 O'Clock Black
Gillette 7 O'Clock Green Permasharp (India)
Perma-Sharp
Bluebird


Yes, I know YMMV, but still, I'm looking for recommendations/anecdotes. What are you using in your slant, including any bakelite slants.

Thanks for your help.

 

[edw]

They made a poll before and favorites were Feather and Derbys.

I still did not try none of them.

I think in some terms slants are opposite of those aggresive open combs (I mean Muhle R41 wich I also like very much), because they are NOT picky about blades. Most blades performs well in a my slant bar 37c.

My preferred until now in 37c are Gillette indian black because of smoothness.


http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/76609-Your-favorite-blade-in-Merkur-Slant

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/23826-Favorite-Blade-with-Merkur-Slant

 

[man00ver]

+1 edw's comment: a Slant seems to bring out the best in just about any blade, even the ones you don't like in other razors. Since I know Feathers are GREAT in a Slant, I'd think the Silver Blues would be equally nice (being another very sharp blade). But all those you listed as interesting would probably work well also.

 

[godsantagonist]

thanks for the links. i looked for more recent threads...lol

wondering how things have changed in 3-5 years.

 

[NCJack]

I've had excellent results with Astra SP and Gillette 7O'Clock Yellow (all I've used so far)

 

[Invicta]

The Rapira super stainless are working really well for me. The prices are good too, 400 for $32 delivered from an ebay seller.

 

[pirateskull]

Feathers give me the best shave in my slant.

 

[Agravic]

Astra SP or Polsilver SI are my choices for my 37C/37G/39C razors. The slants are intrinsically more accommodating to blade variations compared to other CC and OC razors ... in my opinion. Good luck!

 

[the_edski]

Talk about opposite ends of the spectrum I wouldn't know what to think about that poll!

They made a poll before and favorites were Feather and Derbys.

 

[whavens]

I use either Super Iridiums or Polsilver Super Iridiums. My go to blade in any razor.

 

[tfinch]

I like personna lab/med in the slant. Partly because the lack of wax spots makes getting the blade to align right a bit easier.

 

[Feek]

Astra SP for me in my slant.

 

[Takezo]

I agree with previous posts about slants bringing out the best in just about any blade -- I haven't had a bad blade-slant combo shave yet. Having said that, I really like shaving with Feathers in my Hoffritz -- I will usually not need to shave for another 48 hours though, and that's kind of a drag for me 'cuz I like shaving...

 

[WoodfordReserve-Neat]

I pretty much concur. A slant seems to give me a good shave with just about any blade.
Although, I really didn't care for Derby blades in my slant.

For me:
Feather
KAI
Bolzano
Personna IP Red
were my favs

I would recommend trying a sample blade bundle from one of the supporting vendors and see what suits your face the best.
Good luck and HTH

 

[menghai]

I use Feathers in mine. 7 o' Clock blacks are also nice.

 

[Teddyboy]

Perma-sharps from Russia.

 

[Loveelvin]

Perma-sharps from Russia.

+1

 

[Dave Deluxe]

I prefer Rapira blades, but find that almost any blade works great in a Slant.

DD

 

[mattiow]

Only ever 1 blade in my sledgehammer - personna medical prep - great bbs shave every time

 

[Antares600]

I always use a Red Personna in my 37C. Fantastic BBS shaves every time, and the blade seems to last longer in a slant.