Slant/ Recommended Blade

[Tommynick]

I recently picked up a slant on e-bay which is now sitting in Barbicide. The blade of choice seems to be a Feather. I was curious if anyone has used any of Gio's blades in the Slant ( Sputnik, Astra) and their impressions.

[Mottern Man]

I have not, I can tell you that a Derby works great for me.

I have yet to try his sample pack, it is on my "to do" list. :D

[DragonBoy]

Ill second the Derby in a Slant - works very well.. :cool:

[suffolksupplies]

I would start with the blade you normally use. Blade choice in any razor is very much personal preference.


Paul

[Leisureguy]

I agree: use your current "best blade," whatever it is. FWIW, I have used the Treet Blue Special (a carbon steel blade that I like better than the Feather) in the Slant---great shave. Also Astra Superior Platinum, a stainless that's my go-to blade currently.

[Bronco]

I'm a slant newbie as well. So far I've tried the Crystal and the Wilky UK, both gave super shaves. It took a little practice with the slant but it really does give a great shave.

[rick]

........unless thats your favorite blade ;)
I like the Derbys in mine.

[Smedley]

Feathers are my personal favourites so far.

I have yet to give the Slant a good week's worth of shaves to see if I can optimize my 'techneek' with it. Say, now I have something to look forward to next week! :rofl

[Tommynick]

Day one with the slant. I loaded the Feather blade. I took my time and light pressure as Leisureguy points out in his postings on the Slant. Nice close shave. I had some weepers on my neck but no major problems. The Feathers and the Astra Superior are my go to blades at the moment so I will rotate these over the next few weeks. I also bought some Gems a few weeks back so I am learning the Jr as well. I made a lot of progress thanks to all the good advice in the various Forums since January.

I bought blades from Gio prior to the samplers but can't wait to try the Treet Blue special that everyone has seemed to like.

[Leisureguy]

Good work with the Slant. Properly handled, it gives a lovely shave.