Slant Barber Pole 39C Safety Razor Chrome

With its reputation I took my first shave with it very carefully. However within a few strokes I felt vey confident. It gives a very smooth and close shave. The razor itself is beautifully made and I really like the weight and balance the long handle gives.

It's a little heavier than other Merkur razors, but the difference isn't huge. Shave is really, really good - it was OK with the included Merkur blade, and pretty amazing once I switched to my usual Astra blade. Like any DE razor you need a little practice to get used to it, but for most people this won't be a big problem. Would strongly recommend.

look on the internet and you'd be forgiven for thinking this thing is one step down from a cut throat and needs two hands to lift. It really isn't and really doesn't. I can only say that it has caused me fewer nicks and gets closer to the awkward areas than my so called "mild" razors and I'm pretty sure I'm not doing anything differently, despite the scare stories. It does gives me no razor burn, is nicely weighted and is no heavier than my Parker Variant, with my only small niggle being that the knob at the bottom is extremely smooth and impossible to turn with wet/soapy fingers. Definitely recommended and, to me, needs no more care than a standard safety razor

Having heard the scare stories about this razor all I can say is they are nonsense. A good shave from the start .On the second shave I used a Supermax super stainless blade WITH Green Proraso pre cream and shaving cream.I had the best shave ever.I have been using an Edwin Jagger for two years.This razor is a quality piece of kit.The service was to this companys usual very high standard, packaging was top quality ,delivery surprisingly speedy.I certainly recommend this product and this company.

On my third shave with this razor, I was a bit nervous first time, but what a great razor very comfortable and no nicks os razor burn. It is great for me and would recommend it to anyone not as scary as people say. Enjoy