Pass Around: Merkur Slant (enchanted)

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Hiya,

Here's a good slant to try for the first time. I believe it's a vintage gold Merkur made at least 20 years ago, and in very good shaving condition. Plating's missing in a small part of the handle bottom, and there's a few blems on the head, but nothing that affects the shave. Overall it looks pretty good

. I've used this one and it's a keeper (normally). Heh, in this case it's to be passed along for other members to sample. No plans for me ever seeing the Merkur again.

Keep it for a week or so, and try a couple different blades and then send it along to next on the list.

Step right up and pry one particular monkey off your back,

Martin

Here's the list so far:

drroly .....done
BillyHoyle...done
wellboy....done
jonno40......done
SIRUSKEY....done
Hax.....done
Duffer
Helveticum
new2DE
monkeytennis
Jamies
 

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Re: Pass Around: Merkur Slant

Too bad I've already adopted a slant. I took the risk and just ordered it. It has pushed the futur from its first place. So if you have not tried a slant: sign up, it may be worth it. Works well with astras for me.

/marcel
 
RE: Pass Around: Merkur Slant

Another generous passaround - thank you :)

I'd like my name added to the trial list please.

Thanks,

Adam
 
RE: Pass Around: Merkur Slant

Hiya,

Slants never did impress me much until very recently. Yeah, the shaves were good and close in the past, but nothing major. However, after using this Merker a few times my opinion's changed a bit. No idea if it's the razor, or maybe my technique's changed a bit, but this thing is pretty darn good.

Definitely a bit closer than usual.......like a milder OC type, and those few trouble spots on my face ended up being smoother than with my Fatboy. Even did a very nice clean up on my neck.

I do have to pay a little more attention to detail, but it's nothing I'm not used to dealing with. I can see the attraction of a slant better now, for whatever the reason.

Martin
 
RE: Pass Around: Merkur Slant

I have a couple of Vintage slants but I don't really get them myself, for me not as close as a LT NEW/Improved or Kirby for that matter. Surely the duffest razor for doing under the snozzle.

Nice offer though Martin.
 
RE: Pass Around: Merkur Slant

antdad said:
I have a couple of Vintage slants but I don't really get them myself, for me not as close as a LT NEW/Improved or Kirby for that matter. Surely the duffest razor for doing under the snozzle.
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What's doin Tony,

As you know, we mostly have pretty similar druthers regarding shaving crap. In other words, I can usually tell if a razor's gonna fit me by how it works on you. Plus, you've tried lots of razors and know their schtick, and it's always nice to draw on that. I know exactly how much bite and how close a shave you're talking about with those two other razors......good reference points.

Believe me, I only tried this slant just to make sure it wasn't messed up. I was expecting the usual slant shave, which doesn't normally do much for me either. This razor's an anomaly, or as Yul usta say, "Eeeze ah puzzlement!". Personally, I believe this Merkur may well be enchanted.

Remind me to send you an extra extra deep dish vegetarian pizza the next time we do a deal.

Martin
 
RE: Pass Around: Merkur Slant

Enchanted eh? That'll be worth stomaching some veggy pie for. What blade in the twisted sister?
 
RE: Pass Around: Merkur Slant

antdad said:
Enchanted eh? What blade in the twisted sister?
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I always try the Iridium first in a new to me razor, even if I've used that type of razor before. Also, if I'm sampling a never before shaved with model, I want my go to blade to let me know how the razor performs.

At this point in time, if the Iridium doesn't work in a certain razor I stop screwing with it pretty quick.

Oh........double anchovies if i'm not mistaken.
 
JohnnyO said:
Now what claret would go with American double anchovies pizza I wonder ................. and will The Anster's club have it.

JohnnyO. \:mad:
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I'm not quite sure any claret goes with anchovies for that matter, at least I think that's what Jeeves would say :icon_razz:

P.S. on a second thought, he'd probably just grow silent

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