The Slant Razor Thread

Discussion in 'Safety Razors' started by Terry, Jul 22, 2018.

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I use a slant razor because

  1. OK OK I USE A SLANT!! there I said it...

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  2. What was the question again?

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  3. It just looks so cool

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  4. It was love at first sight

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  5. to spite my nose

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  6. ARE we there yet??

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  1. Mouser

    Mouser Well-Known Member

    This.
    I found back around the time of Genesis that I'm only satisfied with BBS results. I also found that with the right technique, equipment and three passes I get it every time, no chasing. Slants , again I found, aren't necessary equipment to get there. It takes three passes no matter what so why bother?
     
    Mouser, Apr 27, 2020
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  2. BigD

    BigD Well-Known Member

    William Wednesday's Modern Williams Shave Soap Shave;
    • Above The Tie (S2 and S1)
    • Derby Usta (5)
    • Omega Jade Boar
    • Modern Williams Mug Shaving Soap
    • Marvy Mug
    • VDH Bowl
    • Fine Lather Bowl
    • Williams Aqua Velva (US Ver) AS
    • Williams 5 in 1 (US Ver) ASB
    • Homemade Hair Tonic
    • Gillette Cool Wave Deo
    • Clubman Firm Hold Pomade
    • Clubman Original Body Powder
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    BigD, May 5, 2020
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  3. PLANofMAN

    PLANofMAN Eccentric Razor Collector Staff Member

    Moderator Article Team
    I'll add in some pictures at some point. I've been shaving exclusively with the Valencia slant for the last week. It's given me smooth shaves with blades on their 6th and 7th shaves (Astra SP), even with a fresh feather blade.

    The twist seems to give me a better viewing angle when I'm edging my beard. When I use a regular razor, the handle obscures the corner of the razor head when I shave my left side, unless I turn my head. That does not seem to be necessary with this slant.

    I wanted to not like this razor. Instead, it's easily moved into the top spot in my top 5 razors, which is a shame, because it's a rare razor and it's going to cost me a bundle to restore it.

    1) Valencia fat handle slant
    2) Cooper MonoBilt
    3) Shake Sharp V2
    4) 1936 Brit Aristocrat
    5) Blackland Blackbird
     
    PLANofMAN, May 30, 2020
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  4. The situational shaver

    The situational shaver Well-Known Member

    Have the same head, the Razorock. I use it mostly as a 1 pass work shave razor.
    I find the slant gets closer on 1 pass than other razors. Although, I used it today for a 3+ pass shave(BBS).
    A Feather blade would be perfect with it for a work (1 pass) shave. But an open comb slant.....hmmmmm.
     
    The situational shaver, May 31, 2020
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  5. PLANofMAN

    PLANofMAN Eccentric Razor Collector Staff Member

    Moderator Article Team
    PLANofMAN, May 31, 2020
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  6. James Kleinkauf

    James Kleinkauf Well-Known Member

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    RazoRock German 37 Slant HD Handle
    Feather‌ ‌Hi-Stainless‌ ‌Platinum‌
    Semogue Owners Club Cherry Wood Boar
    Fine Fresh Vetiver in a vintage mug
    Fine‌ ‌Fresh‌ ‌Vetiver‌ ‌aftershave‌

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    James Kleinkauf, Jul 14, 2020
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  7. brit

    brit in a box

    cool change of pace Jim..
     
    brit, Jul 14, 2020
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  8. James Kleinkauf

    James Kleinkauf Well-Known Member

    Thanks Gary. Back to Gillettes on Thursday
     
    James Kleinkauf, Jul 14, 2020
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  9. brit

    brit in a box

    take your time and enjoy sir..:)
     
    brit, Jul 14, 2020
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  10. BigD

    BigD Well-Known Member

    Went to the Ocean

    To see the Mighty Sea

    The aqua was calm

    The Sea Spray fell upon me

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    BigD, Jul 16, 2020
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  11. jmudrick

    jmudrick Type A Man

    Krect Spiral Curve mk1/ Nacet[​IMG]

    Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk
     
    jmudrick, Jul 16, 2020
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  12. The situational shaver

    The situational shaver Well-Known Member

    Just received my WCS 110 Graham handle. Put it on my Razorock 37 slant head, perfect pairing.
    The added weight of the Heavy Duty handle puts a little pressure on the face, combined with the slant itself
    provides about as close of a one pass shave as it gets. Now, I do think a ‘sharper’ blade (read:Feather) is the
    best combo. Since I’m only doing one pass, the sharper blade shows itself, plus, I’m not putting that much
    ‘stress’ on my skin. Highly recommend.
     
    The situational shaver, Jul 17, 2020
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  13. jmudrick

    jmudrick Type A Man

    Fatip Lo Storto (Tibam handle)/Nacet (2)[​IMG]


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    jmudrick, Jul 17, 2020
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  14. James Kleinkauf

    James Kleinkauf Well-Known Member

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    Maggard Slant Bar chrome.iKon OSS Handle
    Gillette Nacet Stainless
    Frank Shaving 24mm x 50mm Silvertip Badger
    Taylor of Old Bond Street Sandalwood Shaving Cream
    Taylor of Old Bond Street Sandalwood Aftershave

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    James Kleinkauf, Jul 17, 2020
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  15. Tanuki

    Tanuki Well-Known Member

    RazoRock Wunderbar, Tibam handle, 75mm x 12mm
    ... and a cold sea of Arko in a Captain's Choice heavy copper bowl.
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    Tanuki, Aug 16, 2020
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  16. Carson West

    Carson West Well-Known Member

    You have a great eye.
     
    Carson West, Aug 16, 2020
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  17. tonich

    tonich Well-Known Member

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    My Fasan #208 set
     
    tonich, Aug 16, 2020
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  18. Tanuki

    Tanuki Well-Known Member

    Superb. :love029:
     
    Tanuki, Aug 16, 2020
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  19. James Kleinkauf

    James Kleinkauf Well-Known Member

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    RazoRock German 37 Slant
    Feather‌ ‌Hi-Stainless‌ ‌Platinum‌
    RazoRock BIG BRUCE Plissoft Synthetic
    Italian Barber Amici Shaving Soap
    Italian Barber Amici After Shaving Splash

    DSCF0043 - Edited.jpg ​
     
    James Kleinkauf, Aug 23, 2020
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  20. brit

    brit in a box

    brit, Aug 23, 2020
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