Slant Bar 37C Safety Razor Chrome in

Got this as the reviews mentioned it would work well for a sensitive skin/heavy beard combo. It's ... meh. A bit too safety, not enough razor. The search continues.

Bought this after buying other razors even a well known brand which can be brought from many other shops. I had tried different blades in the other razors and could not get a close shave. So after much research on the website I came across this razor after reading all the reviews a few saying it is good for sensitive skin and heavy beard. I bought one and I must say it did not disappoint me from the first shave I got a very close shave with the blade supplied and no razor burn like I did with other razors and blades. After a week of shaving I have found the razor for me the only thing I could do with is slightly longer but I am getting use to it now so all is good highly recommended.

Arrived in less than 2 weeks after ordering.



This is a fantastic razor that is able to provide a drama free shave that's as close as it could get. Loaded with a fresh Astra SP blade I was able to get a closer shave than my adjustable with significantly less effort.



Allow me to debunk some myths:



1) The finishing on my 37C is flawlessly as good as EJ and Muhle. I can't speak for other Merkur razors but this one is nice and shiny.

2) This is not an aggressive razor. It's just way more efficient.

3) It's not light and cheap feeling. It's got a nice weight and heft to it.

4) I'm confident it can be used as a daily driver.



I hope I can pick up the bigger brother 39C soon.

Purchased In-store - 06/01/18

Cost - £27.95 with full Voucher Card.



Shaving Kit

Normal DE Razor - Merkur 34C



Preferred Blade - Gillette 7 o'clock

Sharp Edge (Yellow)



Shaving Soap - Penhaligon's Bayolea



Brush - Traditional Shaving Company Silvertip Badger.



Osma Alum Bloc

Years DE Shaving - 7



Review



Purchased the 37C Slant to try something new. The 34C I normally use is an excellent shave and until today been the top of my rotation list of razors.



Have seen other reviews of this razor and it's aggressive nature. For me that word is overused in the shaving world. Most of the time it's an excuse for poor shaving prep and technique.



With my face properly prepped and a fresh blade, I found the Slant no harder to use than the 34C and it was in fact smoother and closer with only two passes needed and one touch up pass around my tricky chin area. No nicks at all, which I find the 34C can do especially under the nose.



Using the Alum Bloc afterwards, I found there was very little stinging, which shows virtually no irritation from the shave itself.



The only thing I would probably change to my routine would be to use a cream instead of the soap to add that extra something to the glide of the razor.



So in conclusion, if you are an experienced DE shaver then don't hesitate to purchase one and ignore the rubbish about aggressiveness and being ultra careful with it as it's a damn fine razor.

I cannot say enough good things about this razor. The first time I used it I was scared, but by the end of the first shave I was in love with it and has since then been my #1 razor of choice!