{"product_id":"la-criatura-open-comb-double-slant-safety-razor-twisted-shave-tech-spark-tacular","title":"La Criatura Open Comb Double Slant Safety Razor | Twisted Shave Tech | Spark-Tacular!","description":"\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVisually Stunning \u0026amp; Effortlessly Efficient\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"...this razor, a plastic double slant from Phoenix Artisan, is one of the best razors I have: extremely comfortable and extremely efficient, it glides effortlessly through the thickest stubble, meeting no resistance and causing no problems, nor even the threat of a problem. The one I have is the Phantom Blue. I liked it so much that I ordered two spares and also ordered one for the Son.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e The price — US$27 — is an incredible bargain given the razor’s feel and performance.\"\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e~ Leisureguy (Michael Ham), Author of Leisureguy's Guide to Gourmet Shaving: Shaving Made Enjoyable \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI warned you last Fall after the release of \u003ca title=\"El Fantasma\" href=\"https:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/products\/el-fantasma-classic-open-comb-double-slant-safety-razor-its-twisted-fall-release\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/products\/el-fantasma-classic-open-comb-double-slant-safety-razor-its-twisted-fall-release\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEl Fantasma\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e that more color variations on the Open Comb Double Slant Razor were coming. \u003cem\u003eOr maybe I just hinted at that?\u003c\/em\u003e Hee, hee, hee. Well regardless, it gives me great pleasure to finally introduce you to La Criatura! [Cree-ah-tu-rah or The Creature in English.]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"253\" width=\"253\" style=\"float: right;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/Vintage_Fasan_Blue_Ghost_Razor_7551a917-5fe1-4247-b00b-16566ee6cd74_480x480.jpg?v=1605742563\" alt=\"\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/Vintage_Fasan_Blue_Ghost_Razor_7551a917-5fe1-4247-b00b-16566ee6cd74_480x480.jpg?v=1605742563\" data-mce-style=\"float: right;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSleak, Sexy, See Thru and a Serious Shave Machine!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e On top of that, La Criatura is a direct descendant of the Vintage FASAN \"Blue Ghost\" Open Comb Slant [see photo]!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShiny Things?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, not only is this an obvious homage to a particular razor but also to...The Creature From The Black Lagoon \u0026amp;...now get this, Dungeons \u0026amp; Dragons! I can hear some of you now, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"What?!?!\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e-- It's true folks. For any of you that ever launched a campaign with a few friends on a rainy Saturday afternoon you may recall that magical, mystical and sparkly D-20 or for the uninitiated, 20 sided die! [see other photo]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'm talking the real deal Dungeons \u0026amp; Dragons not a pack of Magic Cards, which we referred to then as \u003cem\u003eD\u0026amp;D for idiots\u003c\/em\u003e. Yes, we were role playing puritans in those days. D\u0026amp;D was a full on commitment, conditions had to be perfect and then there was that stack of books one had to lug around. But we remained dedicated to the cause.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: left;\" height=\"183\" width=\"182\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/Glitter_Dice.jpg?v=1621551999\" alt=\"\" data-mce-style=\"float: left;\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/Glitter_Dice.jpg?v=1621551999\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e I kid you not, this 20-sided die was the inspiration for our latest in our Monster Slant Series! \u003cem\u003eThe dorks really did win people. \u003c\/em\u003eSo yeah, glitter in a razor. I promise you this is the first of its kind but most certainly won't be the last!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Gill-Man!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGetting back to The Creature From The Black Lagoon! Culturally, this classic \"horror\" flick from 1954 really had an impact on films to come, and my young, impressionable mind. Not to mention it was one of the better 3D films of its time!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo doubt it was inspired by the classics itself but for me and many others, I find it stands on it's own and who doesn't love the idea of a badass \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eamphibious humanoid creature with some real soul? What's more, it was written by Ray Bradbury!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: right;\" height=\"288\" width=\"288\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/La_Criatura_Ad_1_0529de2c-76a9-4432-8d36-7b6a085346b9.jpg?v=1621559092\" alt=\"\" data-mce-style=\"float: right;\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/La_Criatura_Ad_1_0529de2c-76a9-4432-8d36-7b6a085346b9.jpg?v=1621559092\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen there was that full body costume! Audiences at that time had never seen anything like that before! Even the gills moved when it breathed!!! What can I say, the idea of a love sick, sympathetic misunderstood monster appeals greatly to me, and possibly my entire generation (Gen-X).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike D\u0026amp;D, classic monster movies were also a thing for the weekends growing up, and often one would precede or follow the other. So yeah, this release I hope will be super nostalgic for all who grew up in the 80s \u0026amp; 90s!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntroducing La Criatura!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e Yes, it is a slant razor and yes, it is an open comb. But, it's also a most Killer Translucent sparkly green! \u003ci\u003eIt's really spectacular to behold \u0026amp; even more so to shave with! \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Open Comb Slant Returns\u003c\/strong\u003e...\u003cem\u003eKinda.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you were a fan of our Bakelite Open Comb Slant Razor, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eYOU WILL FRIG'N LOVE La Criatura!\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eHowever, I should point out, this razor is not bakelite nor is it the same design \u0026amp; geometry. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLa Criatura is part of our NEW OC Double Monster Slant Serious of razors. It is an homage to The Vintage, 1930s FASAN Double Slant Safety Razor! That's right, it's even more \u003cem\u003e\"twisted\"\u003c\/em\u003e than its bakelite brother! Meaning, there is even more of a dramatic slant on this beaut, making for a smooth, effortless and lightweight shave!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeriously folks, this is one of my favorite designs of all time! \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNext, we opted to give ABS a go rather than bakelite this time around. While I absolutely love bakelite (it may be my spirit animal*) ABS might just be the better option! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e[*It's a toss up between Bakelite \u0026amp; David Lee Roth]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt Has A Twist Adjustable Element Too! See Instructions Below!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOC ABS Double Slant Series or Why Does ABS Rock?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst off, it's recyclable (7) and then, the color options are endless! While I loved offering our past bakelite razors the color choices were not really there. Heck, in order to do our Oxblood razors I had to source the bakelite supply myself, then ship it to the manufacturer! I mean, I never would have been able to do a Sparkly Green in Bakelite, the manufacturers barely understood what a safety razor was, never mind if I asked them to make it See Thru green and with glitter! \u003cem\u003eBut I Digress...\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eABS is also super strong and impact resistant. This could make it a perfect travel or camping razor. ABS so too is heat tolerant and possesses a high tensile strength. It's shock absorbent, and lastly, scratch resistant. To sum it up, though light, it's pretty damn durable and will last generations, especially with the brass hardware we had to include.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe made sure the brass post was the standard 1032 thread so that it can be mixed and matched with your other favorite handles! Though I recommend you hang with the whole package before you switch it up! Unlike it's metal cousin, La Criatura requires slight pressure, but very, very slight. As for the presumed learning curve, you should have it mastered by the end of a 3 pass shave! A slant need not be about weight, but finesse and angle Grasshopper... \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo sum all this up, La Criatura is a killer retro style, high grade quality, piece of shave tech past, present \u0026amp; future. Trust me, you do yourself a serious disservice if you dismiss this as sheer novelty alone. Those of you who already own \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/products\/el-fantasma-classic-open-comb-double-slant-safety-razor-its-twisted-fall-release\" title=\"El Fantasma\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/products\/el-fantasma-classic-open-comb-double-slant-safety-razor-its-twisted-fall-release\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEl Fantasma\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/products\/crimson-ghost-open-comb-double-slant-safety-razor-twisted-shave-tech?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=e7fb7d3da\u0026amp;_ss=r\" title=\"Crimson Ghost\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/products\/crimson-ghost-open-comb-double-slant-safety-razor-twisted-shave-tech?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=e7fb7d3da\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Crimson Ghost\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e or a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/products\/phantom-blue-open-comb-double-slant-safety-razor-its-twisted\" title=\"Phantom Blue\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com\/products\/phantom-blue-open-comb-double-slant-safety-razor-its-twisted\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhantom Blue\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e know exactly what I mean. A Smooth, Clean \u0026amp; Efficient Double Slant Shave Every time! \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSHAVE ON!!!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"im\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eInstructions\u003c\/span\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003eThere are a few things you need to know about this razor, especially if you are new to a Classic ABS safety razor model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dramatically shaped slant cap secures the blade at a precisely calculated cutting angle. This, in conjunction with the Slanted Open Comb, creates a smooth, drawing scythe-like cut. You will find it super efficient and truly pleasant to take down that unruly beard. Be sure to tighten the handle snugly for shaving. For closer shaves you can try loosening the handle by a 1\/8 turn to a maximum of 1\/4 turn, depending on beard thickness and your own assessment. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f60e0e;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #f60e0e;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNote\u003c\/strong\u003e: This IS a plastic razor, so \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNEVER Over-tighten\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e as you might a metal razor! To repeat, snug is the way! With this in mind, your slant will last decades!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShave with a vertical downward motion and don’t be surprised if you don’t feel\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003emuch of the smooth cutting action. The Slant Cut is an automatic result of this\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003etime tested, classic design. But, you still have to choose the blade that works for\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eyour own unique face - \u003cem\u003eThat’s where the true edge is.\u003c\/em\u003e  As important as the features\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eon this razor may be, the beard is still being cut by the strength and quality of the blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt is recommended you experiment with different brands of blade till you find the\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eoptimal blade for you. Some favorites: Feathers, Titans (dorco), Bolzano, Astra and Voskhod.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\" data-mce-style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eOne 3-piece ABS Open Comb Double Slant Safety Razor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOTE: This is For One Razor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplete Length: 3.25\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e16 grams \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39529688334384,"sku":"","price":28.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/5884\/files\/la-criatura-open-comb-double-slant-safety-razor-twisted-shave-tech-spark-tacular-261444.jpg?v=1726347532","url":"https:\/\/phoenixshaving.mom\/products\/la-criatura-open-comb-double-slant-safety-razor-twisted-shave-tech-spark-tacular","provider":"Phoenix Shaving","version":"1.0","type":"link"}