What is the purpose/function of a slant bar guard on a safety razor?
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What is the purpose/function of a slant bar guard on a safety razor?
The insert that came in the razor box "Diagonal Razor" explains it well. A bit hard to read at the size of the photo but essentially the guillotine stroke designed into a safety razor head.
Makes sense. Those look like some very handsome examples.
Works pretty well in practice too --- especially when you have several days growth. Coupled with a sharp blade (Feather), these are hard to beat.
A modern Merkur slant can be had for less than $40....