Hey guys. I'm in the market for a new razor and have decided to make it my first slant bar. I've narrowed it down to these two for reasons of price, basically. I own and use a Merkur 34c and really like it. I also have a bunch of old Gillette DE's that I love. Redtip, Superspeed, Bluetip, Ball End Tech, etc. I have a pretty coarse beard and regular skin type, I think. (A few sensitive spots but I'm sure everyone has those.) What do you think would be best for a slantbar noob?
I think the merkur slant. I have a Hoffritz and to me seems aggressive. So since it's a rebranded merkur I think that's a good choice
The 37C IMV is a clone of the 34C with an attitude. The build and heft are very similar and of course the price is right. I use both and enjot them but I have not used the new Fine Slant so I can't comment.
I have the Merkur 39c (big brother to the 37c, but the same head) and it's a wonderfully smooth razor. I don't know about the Fine...isn't it plastic?
Merkur 37C or 39C both are great slant razors and I get great shaves with both. It would really depend on weather you like a short or long handle on your razor as the shave heads are the same between the 37c and the 39c. I normally like the shorter handles myself but with the Merkur slants mentioned I slightly prefer the 39C longer handle myself (this was a surprise to me) it just works well on this razor. The Fine is plastic and I don't know much about it but the Merkur slants are tried and true and solid work horse razors that provide great shave when used correctly. Happy Shaves All, Bill G
I've used both and prefer the Fine. Yes it is very light, but it gives a wonderful shave. Nothing wrong with the 37C so you will be happy either way. Since you like the 34C, the Merkur is probably your safer option.
I'd prefer metal over plastic any day, and my 39 c is a great shave. The 37c is probably a little more manageable being lighter somewhat.
I was a bit dissapointed with the quality of the Fine slant, for making great aftershaves and now a soap, I am surprised they would come out with a plastic razor. I haven't tried it so I can't speak for the performance, but it reminded me of a Cracker Jack prize. No disrespect to Fine, but I dont think this was a good business decision on their part.
The FINE gives for me better shaves than the 37C which I find very harsh. Both are however are for my taste very aggressive - mind you I had only 2 shaves with the FINE so far and it could well be due to the very light weight...the FINE is (surprisingly) for me a much smoother shaver than the 37C. I know it is well above your price range, but from the currently readily available slants, my No 1 is the ATT S1 (by a large margin that is) - and I haven't tried the IKON 102 yet (only the IKON DLC).
I know many find slants to be aggressive, but I have found both the Ikon 102 and the 39c to be the easiest, mildest, smoothest razors I own. IMHO, YMMV.
The plastic puts me off as well but it is supposedly a great shaver. The 37C was recently refined and shavers with the new version reports that it's smoother in use and with a better finish. I'd go with the Merkur.
The Fine is mild for a slant. The slanting of the blade assist the cut for sure. 7 cuts in, I can say it's easily a great single pass shave. Plastic is definitely a perception drawback at $30 dang dollars, but it is an awesome shave. Aluminum would've been spectacular at this same price...but oh well. I am glad that the head fits on other handles when I want a heavier option. Overall so far... I like it very much. It satisfies shavewise...it just feels like a toy. But, therein lies the magic.
Not one of the two listed options, but there is a 15$ kracken slant razor for sale. Some guy 3d prints then. A cheap way to go if very unsure Sent from my ASUS ZenFone 2E using Tapatalk
Now that is awesome. My only question is the plastic in his going to last and how are his angles... is it to aggressive or to mild. I'll have to research it.
