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I am looking for a new DE Slant Bar razor. I currently have a Merkur 37c that is my favorite. It gives me a good shave and there is really no reason to replace it other than I have had if for some time and would like to try something new. My preference would be to give a three piece slant a try.
Sooo .. What do you gents recommend?
The only other slant I own is the Fine Superlight Slant just because it is made of plastic. Works as good as the Merkur 37c which is very good.
Bob
Maggards has some slant razors I personally can't recommend any but there seems to be quit a selection.
I have been collecting slant (twisted head) razors for years. I have more than I can count, and the best one, after the Merkur, is the Razorrock Wunderbar. Highest recommendation on that one, if you like an aggressive razor.
Thanks .. a quick look around and I could not find a Razorrock Wunderbar for sale. Happen to know a place?
What do you think of Above the Tie Slants? I was thinking of getting the Colossus in an open comb slant.
There is one on the bay right now, I don't know the seller.Quote:
Originally Posted by MrEvolution
Razorock Wunderbar Slant Stainless Steel Razor | eBay
Italian Barber is the store vendor and they are out of stock right now, but he gets them in from time to time.
https://www.italianbarber.com/produc...ar-slant-razor
Keep an eye on the shaving forums, they come up from time to time, or post a WTB. Some guy just had one on the bay at $120 buy it now and accepted a best offer
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw...p2045573.m1684
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As the proud owner of a RazoRock Wunderbar, sent to me from one of the fine members of this community with a breadth and depth of everything shaving, from straights, to hones, to DE/SE blades, I can tell you it is a superb shaver, fantastic in hand, great angles, and provides a really nice, very close shave, I used to think the Mongoose SE was superb, but this one is spectacular.
If you're going slant, just get the best one and be done with it....and that's the Wunderbar IMO.
By the way, not to blow too much smoke up that fine members pant leg, he does somewhat lack in his depth and breadth of knowledge when it comes to soaps and creams...but I've tried to help him that way.....:o
When I was using DE's I never had any luck with the slants. I had 3 of them but they just didn't agree with me. Most likely was just me and my abilities but...
I did have an Above the Tie set. Not the slants, and it was one of the best made DE's I ever had.
Fine has a new ss slant that looks interesting. Not sure its worth the price but at least its available and I've read they are good.
Based on your recommendations I just placed an order for the Wunderbat as it is in stock now at Italian Barber. Looking forward to using it in the rotation. Thanks gents.
Actually they don't stock them they are drop shipped by the manufacturer. When I bought mine it came through Niagara Falls N.Y. Italian Barber is in the LA area.
That is where mine is coming from also. Oh well it gets here when it gets here ...
Had my first shave with the Wunderbar today. It is very efficient completing the job in two passes with a few touch ups. I used an Astra blade on its second shave I could tell the razor demands attention to detail in order to avoid any irritation/nicks. It seems well worth the mental investment. This week I will put it to use and see how it goes.
I've been using my Wunderbar for a bit now so I can provide a mini review here. By way of comparison I've been using the Mongoose since the first version came out.
First the finishing is excellent. The description says it has a basic finish but they must have refined that because mine is mirror quality on the head and handle. The only negative I could find is the handle when screwing into the head is a little rough feeling. It screws in fine but is rough. We'll see what happens with that.
The razor is light compared to the Mongoose and fits well in the hand with a sure grip. It reminds me of the Feather Stainless which I thought has a quality like an extension of your hand like a surgical instrument. This is the same. I imagine the Titanium handle is why it's light and it's well balanced with the head.
Using a feather blade in both razors this razor is less aggressive than the mongoose and gives a better shave no doubt about that at all. I would say this razor equals my original R-41 in shave quality without it's bad disposition. You do have to watch the pressure because if you apply any I would imagine nicks would abound. It's not as sensitive in that regard as the R-41 but is closer to the Mongoose.
The resulting shave was total BBS without any negatives at all. I would highly recommend this razor and as a matter of fact the shave is so close to a straight that....well I'll stop there.
Nice mini review. I think I will try a feather blade in it tomorrow morning. Does anyone have a base stand for it they can recommend?
The base for the above the tie fits fine.
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This Hoffritz slant is a nice shave
I have the razorock slant that is a very fine shaver for a budget. If budget doesn’t apply the Merkur or ATT are my pick.
Today was my 5th or 6th shave using the Wunderbar. I had a 5 day beard that had to go. The Wunderbar took it out in two passes with a bit of touch up, using an Astra blade.
It did take me a bit of learning even though I am experienced with DE shavers. Keeping the angle and pressure correct with this razor is key, more so than any other DE I have used. Today was the first time I really received that comfortable shave I would expect for the Wunderbar.
With that said it is worth the effort, as I am feeling like a million bucks, looking sharp, and very happy with the shave.
As for the base stand I have learned that the Wunderbar I have has the new 3cm wide handle made of titanium and many common stands only accommodate up to 2.7cm. I did not really need a stand anyhow, so no worries there.
Using the feather blade was a bit too harsh, I may try it again in the future.
All n all thanks for the advice guys.
On occasion, my Merkur slant will grab a hair between the end of the blade and the razor head. This only happens when I haven't shaved for a few days. I think it's punishing me for neglecting it.