Adjustables vs. Slants

Discussion in 'Safety Razors' started by badabing10, Nov 23, 2014.

  1. badabing10

    badabing10 Active Member

    How do they compare vs. their apperance.

    In your opinion what is the best Adjustable and which is the best slant?


    Thanks,
    SB
     
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  2. GDCarrington

    GDCarrington Burma Shave


    Too many models to choose from so I can only give my personal preference.
    Adjustable - Gillette Slim
    Slant - Merkur 39C

    Due to reasonable pricing and availability along with proven performance characteristics over a long period of time.
     
  3. VonDutch68

    VonDutch68 Member

    I've always wanted to try a slant. I wonder how different it would be.
     
  4. JR Reyes

    JR Reyes I scream for....chicken wings??

    Personal experience only...

    My fav adjustable is the Gillette Executive, another great one is the short handle black beauty

    Fav slant is the ikon shavecraft 102. I prefer it to the 37c based on quality and 3-piece design, but both provided a great shave.

    So the answer is YES...buy both!
     
  5. Mr. Shaverman

    Mr. Shaverman Well-Known Member

    I would like both, but have neither.

    A slim in 2015, that's my dream.
     
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  6. Omelmad

    Omelmad My printer email address is..........

    In shiny titanium !
     
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  7. HoosierTrooper

    HoosierTrooper Steve-less in Indiana

    Best adjustable is the Schick M types.
     
  8. RaZorBurn123

    RaZorBurn123 waiting hardily...............

    Best adjustable: Gillette Slim. Merkur Progess. Schick M Type.

    Best Slant: iKon Shavecraft 102.
     
  9. ironthinker

    ironthinker Well-Known Member

    I love adjustables. The ones I use the most are the Merkur Progess and the Gillette Black Beauty. I will never buy another slant.
     
  10. Mouser

    Mouser Well-Known Member

    Fat Boy ! but I have six different types of Gillettes, (father's & grandfather's) and a Schick Krona (also my father's) and no favorites.
     
  11. HolyRollah

    HolyRollah BaconLord

    I prefer the slants vs adjustables. I found, for me, that with most adjustable razors, I simply dialed them wide open & left them there The exception being the Futur, which wide open is far too aggressive & dangerous.
    I see the appeal to adjustables, and thus, the popularity.
    If I were to purchase another DE razor, it'd be a slant — the Merkur 39c— larger handle, good weight, highly-efficient and comfortable shaver.
    Of the adjustables I've used (Gillette Fat Boy, Gillette Slim, Merkur Futur), I prefer the Futur. All models will shave you closely and comfortably.

    Two vintage Gillette Adjustables: Fat Boy & slim
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    Here's two modern Merkur adjustables: the large Futur & the gigantic Vision
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    Merkur 39c (left) shown with two other large razors…
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    Last edited: Nov 24, 2014
  12. celestino

    celestino Friendly Neighborhood Wetshaver

    Way too many choices, here, and the razor will be very subjective choices!
    Personally, I think the Merkur Progress and the Ikon Shavecraft 102 Slant are the best adjustable and Slant, respectively.
    Good luck with your decision. :happy088:
     

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