Personally, I see this as a feature of the Wunderbar, not a bug. You get great shaves because you aren't pushing it.
Which Slant to buy? Rex Konsul, Razorock SuperSlant, Used Wunderbar or Other?
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Personally, I see this as a feature of the Wunderbar, not a bug. You get great shaves because you aren't pushing it.
I'm a fan of my Parker Semi-Slant. And, yes, I have a few others to which to compare it.
Base plates galore. Someone could corner the market with an adjustable slant for us slant fans who don't want to have to swap plates between passes. I'll help test it.
I've never tried a slant before but am curious and an adjustable at a fraction of the price of the Rex Knosul would be amazing.
I can imagine improvement, every time I nick myself which admittedly is only occasionally. According to the company, close (microscopic) investigation of a helically-torqued blade revealed "micro-waves" in the edge. Evidently, aside from supply-chain hiccups most of the last two years has been spent well down the rabbit hole designing a helical slant that doesn't give micro-waves.
According to Michael, the L3 Superslant is close to the Wunderbar.
I've got one on the way, so I can stack it up against my Wunderbar and see how it goes. I'm really waiting on the OC plates, as there are relatively few OC helical slants.
Y'all can just guess what's the 2023 edition of the Tilted Picnic will feature, can't you?
O.H.
I assume you mean "...between passes that's less expensive than the Konsul."
I'm not sure what the vintage market is in this respect, but the Walbusch B5 might be less than $350. But it's a tilted slant rather than helical.
I don't have anything against tilted slants, but they are by definition a different shave than a helical slant. Like a helical they can be good or bad; I had one I hated and I have an iKon Shavecraft 102 which is a great heavy thing but an excellent razor.
O.H.
Isn't the Konsul a helical slant?
Helically torqued? Micro-waves in the blade edge? Things are getting way too complicated. There are simpler methods to get a good shave:I can imagine improvement, every time I nick myself which admittedly is only occasionally. According to the company, close (microscopic) investigation of a helically-torqued blade revealed "micro-waves" in the edge. Evidently, aside from supply-chain hiccups most of the last two years has been spent well down the rabbit hole designing a helical slant that doesn't give micro-waves.
According to Michael, the L3 Superslant is close to the Wunderbar.
I've got one on the way, so I can stack it up against my Wunderbar and see how it goes. I'm really waiting on the OC plates, as there are relatively few OC helical slants.
Y'all can just guess what's the 2023 edition of the Tilted Picnic will feature, can't you?
O.H.
Simply replace the toothbrushes with blades set at your favorite angle. Voila!
I use a sonicare which I guess is a modern-day take on the hamster wheel toothbrush LOL
Well, since I have already a Wunderbar, and I'll let others be the testers of the Superslant, and I have very little self control, I just ordered a Konsul. 
Like you, I have been amazed by the quality and performance of the Parker Semi-slant. It is well made of solid brass. I like that the head design clamps the blade all the way to the lip of the cap so there is no blade chatter. I have also been pleased with the efficiency and closeness of the shave provided by the razor. That is not bad for a razor that can be purchased for $30.
While I have not drilled into mine, I believe it is a very well-made zamak head on a large well-made brass handle.
It is no more "semi" than a Merkur, FOCS, or a Wunderbar. Not sure what Parker means there.
I haven't used my FOCS in so long I forgot all about it. As I recall, that's a pretty good razor - maybe the best value in shaving.
Great! Supposing the mouse is running forward, that would be a ATG pass…
That is a hamster. Not up on the technology eh?Hahaha!
Sorry, I don't know much about algebra…
The ATT X1 for all twelve shaves with the only differences being Kai Captain versus Kai Captain Mild and maybe an OH Lather Pit original versus Yardley Almond and Oatmeal?
Did I guess right?
Did you ever make a choice?I'd like to buy 1 slant to rule them all!
What do you all suggest and why?
I currently rotate the Lupo 95 (SB and OC) and the Rex Ambassador.
I also have a Rockwell 6S that I like when I want less blade feel.
I appreciate your input
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