Open Comb or Slant?

**UPDATE** - Sorry i'm a little late but ended up going with the Merkur 37c Slant. Really happy with it. Thanks for all your input gentlemen!
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Hey Gents,


I'm thinking of finally getting my first open comb or slant razor for use when I end up growing my beard out over 2 weeks.
I don't want something crazy aggressive, just efficient. Can't decide between an open comb or slant. Any suggestions between two and any specific recommendations?


Thanks!

For lining or edging a beard I think OC would be the way to go.

I held off on OC razors for a VERY long time as I had been conditioned early on to fear them by the community. Now I love them and have a number in all stripes.

A great value IMHO is the RR Rake. Solid head and a SS Bamboo handle for $40 is a crazy deal. There is another RR OC [same head] with a different SS handle for $30. I don't have this but the head is a good shaver.

Fatip represents another, slightly more aggressive shaver that is a great bargain and one of my favorites as well. I like the Grande personally.

If you want the best of both worlds, the iKon 101 is solid and on the milder side. I actually feel the SB side is slightly more efficient. You can get the head alone if you have handle(s) and will run you $40-45.

Good luck!

Maggards sells an open comb that isn't too shabby for under $30. It's mild but still gives a decent shave, and it's comfortable to use. I got a smooth irritation free shave with mine on Sunday. I had it loaded up with a Derby Extra, and my MR-8 handle screwed on. The Soap Commander Purpose SS with 6 drops of Glycerine probably also helped. I gotta agree with kwsher, for $40 the RR Rake is a heck of a deal. I want to get a Parker 26c for the head so I can try it on my MR-8, and MR-22 handles.

Clayton

Just ordered an OC head and a puck of the new Col. Conk natural line shaving soap. The OC head is made by the Pearl Razor Company, and is made in India. It looks like a Parker 26C head. I shall see once it get's here, the Company seems pretty straight forward. Been around since 1990, and they sell through various vendors online.

Clayton

Parker 26C. Ideal for removing a 2 week beard. And affordable.

I have a Merkur Slant Blade (No model I.D.) It is a big disappointment.
My Parker 91R regular straight head is far superior.

My old GEM Micromatic Open Comb ($10 on eBay) consistently gives me a better shave than any of my other razors with the exception of a properly honed Rolls Razor.

Hi Clayton, look forward to your thoughts. Although I don't have specific confirmation, it is my understanding that the Rake uses the same Parker head. It delivers a nice, efficient shave IMHO and I enjoy using it.

Hope that you enjoy chevyguy!

I started with a 37C and it's a fine shaver. I just recently bought a Lutz double slant and wow. What a smooth shave. Would recommend this baby.

IMO a slant is not necessary. You can achieve the same results by angling your razor head. YMMV, etc. I know a lot of shavers swear by them, this is just my view. I say go with the Open Comb.

Hi Clayton, look forward to your thoughts. Although I don't have specific confirmation, it is my understanding that the Rake uses the same Parker head. It delivers a nice, efficient shave IMHO and I enjoy using it.

Hope that you enjoy chevyguy!

I think I read somewhere that the Cadet, Pearl, RazoRock and PAA open combs are all the same. I have the PAA Symmetry head and it delivers a great shave, but not for everyday use, for me. I'll use it if I have 3+ days of growth.