Quote Originally Posted by Maladroit View Post
Alex, try a Gillette fatboy, they're an excellent adjustable DE. One in good condition will set you back a few dollars but less than what you'd pay for a new quality straight razor. Check out that well-known auction site and you'll get an idea of values and condition.

I'll second the recommendations for a vintage Gillette adjustable, the FatBoy being my personal favorite. On the other hand, when it comes to slants, the Alpha is the recently released Open Combed Slant S-2 from Above the Tie. Machined out of stainless, not cheap, cast pot metal like the Merkurs.