Slants - theory vs reality?

Here is an old thread from B&B forum, 'Geometry of the Slant'. It's as good as any explanation I've run across. (I'm assuming it is legit to post a link to another forum ?) 

https://www.badgerandblade.com/forum/thr...ost-222280

Just curious Jimmy if you had any experience or luck with slant, cuz I haven't had the opportunity yet.?

Indeed I have. For years the only DE I'd shave with had to be a slant. In the old days they were called "Twisted Head" by collectors, while the variety with a straight head slanted on the handle was known as a slant ... Anyway ... Tried a many of them. I used to feel the Merkur 37C was the best, until the Razorock Wunderbar came along and took the # 1 spot ... for me ... YMMV. Below are some that I've accumulated through the years.

Here is an old thread from B&B forum, 'Geometry of the Slant'. It's as good as any explanation I've run across. (I'm assuming it is legit to post a link to another forum ?) 

https://www.badgerandblade.com/forum/thr...ost-222280

Just curious Jimmy if you had any experience or luck with slant, cuz I haven't had the opportunity yet.?

Indeed I have. For years the only DE I'd shave with had to be a slant. In the old days they were called "Twisted Head" by collectors, while the variety with a straight head slanted on the handle was known as a slant ... Anyway ... Tried a many of them. I used to feel the Merkur 37C was the best, until the Razorock Wunderbar came along and took the # 1 spot ... for me ... YMMV. Below are some that I've accumulated through the years.

Wow  that's fantastic! That sure looks like a nice collection. Thank you very much for the pictures and information. I've been up since 2:30 a.m. but that woke me up lol

Just curious Jimmy if you had any experience or luck with slant, cuz I haven't had the opportunity yet.?

Indeed I have. For years the only DE I'd shave with had to be a slant. In the old days they were called "Twisted Head" by collectors, while the variety with a straight head slanted on the handle was known as a slant ... Anyway ... Tried a many of them. I used to feel the Merkur 37C was the best, until the Razorock Wunderbar came along and took the # 1 spot ... for me ... YMMV. Below are some that I've accumulated through the years.

Wow  that's fantastic! That sure looks like a nice collection. Thank you very much for the pictures and information. I've been up since 2:30 a.m. but that woke me up lol

My advice is try a Merkur 37C. It is less $ than a Wunderbar, and I found it to be the best of the bunch before the Wunderbar came along. The ATT S1 & S2 are nice too, but a bit milder than the Wunderbar, and they aren't cheap either. 

I don't know from a scientific point of view why the torqued blade works, but I can say it works for me. OTOH, once I discovered the Wolfman, Charcoal Goods, Blackbird, and Timeless I left the slants behind. Which is not to say that I won't pick them up again, but not for the foreseeable future.

@ Lipripper660 -- Judging by your picture, the "ridiculously good looking" part seems fishy to me ! ! 

I have the RR German slant head. I used it a few times and then put it back in the drawer because I kept getting cuts when I used it. I may try it again sometime, but I'm in no hurry to do so.

I have the RR German slant head. I used it a few times and then put it back in the drawer because I kept getting cuts when I used it. I may try it again sometime, but I'm in no hurry to do so.

doesn't add much to the original topic but I would encourage you to use the german for a couple weeks straight. Overall, it's efficient and easy to learn.

I’ve got an ATT S2 Slant that’s an outstanding Shaver. I’m looking forward to Blackland’s take on a Slant.