RazoRock Wunderbar Slant and Lucky Tiger Liquid Shaving Cream 

It's a surprisingly good product, actually; not a top tier shaving product, but very usable with a great scent and easy to work with!

+Marc Girard perfect fit, as I would expect! Really happy to hear it is working for you, and while I got a very close shave today, I just can't see using the Wunderbar every day. It does teach you to keep a light touch :-)

+TONE Scott it may well be a familiar scent then, and I hope you enjoy it! Sounds like Charlie might appreciate some of that aftershave as a special treat! What do you use to shave him?

+Michael Freedberg I often use the original Lucky Tiger to finish him off (as far as lotions or tonics go) before I finish with a balm. I normally always first use an alcohol based AS as an astringent and then a toner over that, and then finish with a balm whether it's me or someone else. As far as what I use to shave him in general, Charlie literally gets a different shave every week. I use DE razors only (no SE or straight razors on him as small parts of his face are very tender due to his illness). Some of the razors that work well for him are my Rockwell (#4 plate), 1959 Gillette Fat Handle adjustable, Matador 'El Gordo Negro #3', Muhle R89 Twist, Merkur 23c Long Handle, IKON #101, Wolfman WR1/H7, Edwin Jager D89, and my Mergress short handle, amongst a few others. I also have a play list of songs from the 30's, 40's and 50's that we play during his shave time.

+Brian B. How efficient a slant do you want? I am shaving with the iKon X3 now, much easier on the face than the Wunderbar.

Face lathering is the One True Way To Lather :-)

+Chris Baskett if you like that scent, go for it! It really did work pretty well!

Indeed, you really need to pay attention with this razor. Certainly can give you great shaves but at a price: you cannot shave carelessly or you will suffer nicks or cuts. I do think RazoRock did a great job on the overall design and machining, but I too would have preferred a little less efficiency in favor of better comfort and "safety".

Michael Freedberg Today had a third shave with the wunderbar.. Third day on middle of the line super max platinum plus blade. I decided to use a Godrej shave round today. Almost a century old recipe when straight shaving was a norm, the Godrej shave round lather is a bit coarse and dense and provides great cushion for aggressive razors. Wow! I was right, a wonderful and smooth shave. WTG, XTG and ATG on the sensitive neck area. Try a godrej shave round with this razor. Also want to take the time to thank you for the excellent shave videos you put out. Reviews are always extremely informative and all the talk gives a lot of insights on the products. Have a great new year and keep those wonderful shave videos coming!! Especially on those RR products, I am a great fan of RR products and Italian Barber, keep buying most of their stuff.

+T Borden when you get tired of the 37C, try the iKon Slant or the Maggard Slant, both very good alternatives.

@@mfreedberghow did you feel about the wonderbar vs 37c?

+K Theodor zero overhang, forgot to mention that! It is a beautiful razor and one I could see using more often if I only shaved twice a week.

+borbetomagus a couple come to mind. The Sudsy Soapery soaps were very good, the I Coloniali was also very good in this regard, the Haslinger also top notch, as were some of the milk based soaps I tried. Maybe I should take better notes!

+john Luevano I normally never get cuts, even if I buff like crazy, but something about talking while shaving and keeping an eye on the time and remembering to look into the camera...Well, it is just easier to nick yourself! The Wunderbar generally seems more prone to nicks than other slants because of the more pronounced twist and blade exposure. The more passes or strokes with this razor, the higher the risk, I totally agree with you.

+Bruno Bolanti The Lucky Tiger is easier to lather and is pretty slick, but the Myrsol is slicker and more moisturizing... But harder to lather. For ease of use, the Lucky Tiger; for a better shave, I think the Myrsol. Tough call.

Food for thought, thanks

Pete, I never got the German 37 on loan, but that is fine - I still have a number of razors in the queue, and thank you for the very kind offer! The Wunderbar is an expensive bet, and for some just a bit too much. The Maggard Slant is really quite good and if you are liking that, I would just stick with it and save your money for more "software". Are you interested in attending an NC Wetshavers meet-up in late June, in Raleigh? If so, let me know and I can send you the Facebook page info!

+Andrea Gavazzi I have to shave again with the iKon and the Maggard slants, I might do another comparison in the next few weeks.

Thanks Michael

The Baby Smooth is really what the name says: *very* comfortable and smooth shave, efficient, and really feels safe in use. The extent to which the blade has been curved, and the control over the blade edge combine to make this really an excellent razor. Build quality is good to very good. The Wunderbar is the Stealth Slant but more extreme: more "naked" blade feel while shaving, comfortable but it takes work, almost overly efficient, and can easily lead to razor burn or nicks. The Wunderbar is machined to very tight tolerances and is gorgeous, but for me the choice is a simple one: I would choose the Baby Smooth without a moment's hesitation. The Wunderbar is not just a slanted version of the Baby Smooth, the head geometries and overall feel of the shave are quite different.

+sourav sagar some razors handle that part of my neck with no issue, but not this razor... Just cannot seem to find a comfortable angle there.

Michael Freedberg I have similar issues with the "Torsionshobel" German 37. There is only one orientation of slant/twist, but most of us have mirror-image growth patterns. It leads to non-mirror shaving patterns for me.

Woohoo!!

The Wunderbar is still listed at $130 at ItalianBarber.com www.italianbarber.com/products/razorock-wunderbar-slant-razor

+MrUlski no lanolin, but there is something a bit slippery in that aftershave... Feels like glycerin and that may make my skin seem a bit shiny (or pale).

look at 24:27 - this happens before the aftershave - could be that you rised in super cold water that or there is something funny about that shave cream

+MrUlski ah, there could be a bit, a tiny layer of that shaving cream still there, it was a bit difficult to rinse off... I will have to go back and watch for that! If something jumps out at me, I will post an update!

Lucky Tiger's website says the 'Liquid Shave Cream' includes (among other ingredients) - glycerin, coconut oil, aloe, calendula, chamomile, olive fruit oil & borage oil. The Lucky Tiger 'After Shave & Face Tonic' includes (among other ingredients) - witch hazel, glycerin, aloe, calendula, borage oil & chamomile.

+SpikeG. jr. If I get one on loan, sure, but not sure I would invest in one! Aggressive razors do not always work that well for me.

Chapel Hill, home of the National Champion Tar Heels!!!

We can certainly be friends then. Lol. Thanks for helping me learn this art of shaving. Take care.

Yes. Yes it does. The "cheap" Merkur 37C does not have the same tolerances or overall fit and finish, and often a lot of people find it does poorly on the neck. Also, shave in the morning :-)

I can see why people would love this razor, but I can also see where this razor might be just a bit too much - and there are other slants that are more comfortable and just as effective that I would likely buy over this one. On the other hand, once again RazoRock has done a great job delivering a very high quality product at a very competitive price!

@@mfreedberg which other slants as efficient but more confortable are you talking about?

Not sure about the name, sorry! R41 over the Wunderbar, eh?

Yes but next I want to get a medium (aggressive) razor witch ones come to mind for you ?

Interesting question! The answer is really very simple: I shave every day for work. If I had to have more than two days of growth, I would have to go work unshaven and *that*, my friend, is not going to happen :-) I am not sure I really understand the point of "making the razor work for it" when most of my shaves are every day or at most over the weekend. Shaving off two weeks of growth is great fun, don't get me wrong, but it does not really tell you much about the razor's comfort and efficacy for daily shaving. If you DO want to see 30 days of growth go with a single stroke, go check out my Movember video - my mustache is gone in seconds.

+Paul Francolini good point, I will try to remember that for next time!

+Barnabas Csonka just leave it as it is...the head design should hold the blade properly and will not require any blade alignment.

Michael Freedberg Many thanks ! So far it's a bloodbath for me we'll see how I get on... it's too efficient you were right ! Thanks ! Regards from Ireland

+Barnabas Csonka make sure you have a really good lather and really watch the pressure. The razor is really efficient and will take off more than you expect. Try just a single WTG pass, then build up to adding a XTG pass. Once you are no longer getting nicks or irritation, add in the ATG pass. Gentle!

Michael Freedberg thanks a million !

+mapp47 more "aggressive" but smoother on the face. Built to last, much better handle, heavier. 37C feels like a starter slant, which is a bit unfair, but there major differences between the two head geometries.

Michael Freedberg "Slantier," then?

maybe so! Obviously it is hard to say which will work better for any given person, so the best we can do is share our impressions, hopefully in a way that helps others make their own decision.

would you recommend the Lucky tiger liquid shave cream?

Yes, I would - it is a slick shaving cream you can use with a brush or just by hand, the scent is very pleasant, and I found it easy to use. I also think it is relatively cheap in the scheme of things -- if you do get it, let me know what you think!

I have never shaved with the Slant 37, sorry!! My understanding is yes, though :-)

The G37 you could shave with your eyes closed, this one, not so much. G37 BBS in 3 passes, Wbr in 2, but both shaves will take the same time.

Do you have a dense, thick beard that grows quickly? Do other razors struggle to give you a close shave? Are you careful about very light pressure and no rushing? If yes to all of this, then go for it! Just be aware that this razor does tend to be a bit harsh and sometimes unforgiving, and that other very experienced shavers never really got the shaves they wanted. It may well work perfectly for you, and if not, you should have no trouble re-selling it. What are you using now?

Spoiler alert: all the good stuff happens before the shave :-)

+jpicking that does remove most of it, but even that minor residual layer is enough to "glue" the top cap and base plate together.