OC or Slant?

[Gravy]

Since it's got colder i regularly dont shave during the week. I think the beard must insulate my face or something!

I'm wondering which would be better to cut through 5 days of beard?

My collection of DE razors are all closed comb or safety bar at the moment.

I know i'll probably buy both, so the real question is Which New or Vintage OC razor would you recommend to a first time OC user to go with their new 37c?

 

[Lose the beard]

I've not got much experience with Open Combs as of yet apart from a few that I have tried.

The Muhle R41 is a real aggressive beast, it will do a good job but if you are not used to an aggressive razor I think I would pass this one by.

The iKon Deluxe Open Comb is a joy to use and very effective, probably the most aggressive of all the modern iKons. I do have a more aggressive older one but that is a rarity.

Gillette NEW open comb's get good reviews, especially married up with a heavier handle, I have just picked one up in the BST which I am looking forward too. I believe there is another one still available in BST.

That's all I know, as I said, I'm not very experienced in the Open Comb department.

 

[Gravy]

thanks, i might look for a Gillette NEW, would a head from that fit my Weber handle? I like a heavy razor.

 

[Helveticum]

Slant.

 

[IanM]

I think for a shave every 5 days a Slant would edge it.

Personally, I'd use my Feather AC SS for that.

Ian

 

[Lose the beard]

Yes, the head of a Gillette NEW will fit your Weber handle.

 

[n1vlo]

slant

 

[Gravy]

Thanks all, i think i'll get a slant and maybe a gillette NEW or similar head to use on my weber handle sometime in the new year.

 

[ch2700]

Slant or Merkur futur adjustible

 

[JohnnyO]

Slant, to get the same or better result as most OCs I've used but feel way smoother & more comfortable.

JohnnyO. \:icon_razz:

 

[bigduncan]

ikon slant on sale 2013
my idea of perfection

for now i have to use my ikon deluxe open comb
the best modern razor i have had the pleasure of using

 

[Lose the beard]

I'm looking forward to the iKon slant, it will fit in the collection of iKons nicely.

 

[bigduncan]

stop showing me razor porn
i might have to spend money

must resist, must resist

 

[surai]

Why not use a beard trimmer at 0 then use a razor?

 

[Lose the beard]

Why not use a beard trimmer at 0 then use a razor?

Because it's a shaving forum where we like to use more traditional things.

Either a slant or an open comb razor, or a Merkur Futur will happily take off a weeks worth of growth, no need for any electrical gizmos.

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stop showing me razor porn
i might have to spend money

must resist, must resist

I know how much you like it really.

 

[bigduncan]

stop it now please as santa