Quote Originally Posted by Alex7 View Post
What are the differences between the two? Which one is more aggressive? What are the best models of slant razors? I know that only Merkur produces adjustables these days.
Hi @Alex7

1) An adjustable moves the baseplate of the razor head to create a larger blade gap.
A slant is a razor which holds a blade that is 'slanted'. It could be slanted by a twist (eg Merkur 37C/39C) or via a hump & slanted head (eg Shavecraft #102).

2) Neither is more "aggressive". Aggressive is a term used a lot in shaving but people mean different things by it. It's better to speak of efficiency. (How efficient can this razor remove hair?) There are several factors in a razor to determine this:
- blade angle (how much angle does the head have?)
- blade exposure (how much blade is exposed if you look top down?)
- blade gap (distance between base plate and top cap)

A razor can be both efficient and comfortable, or efficient and uncomfortable, and be called "aggressive". So best not use that term unless you define it.

3) There are heaps of slants available now:
- Merkur 37C (or longer handled 39C)
- Merkur Bakelite slant
- Razorock Stealth Slant
- iKon Slant
- IKon Shavecraft #102
- Lutz slant
- Hoftwich vintage slant
- Above the Tie slant baseplate

It is not true that there is only Merkur slants...

They vary in terms of comfort mostly, but some are judged slightly more efficient than another.

My suggestion is that you try a few different razor styles:
- an adjustable
- a slant razor
- an open comb

Also worth considering is an open comb razor. It exposes more of your hair to the blade and so efficiently cuts it. It is different to a slant and adjustable. Some prefer it since it is very good at not clogging with several days worth of growth.