 Parker razor |
| Review Date: August 5, 2008 |
| Reviewer: L. Tuck, Ocala, FL |
| I received my Parker razor today.I have never used a safety razor before and I was skeptical. I have used a Mach 3 for years. I used my Parker razor with Van der Hagen shave soap. I have NEVER and I repeat NEVER had a shave so close in my entire life. When I finished shaving I went to the medicine cabinet and picked up my Mach 3 and a full set of five blades and threw the Mach 3 and all of the blades directly into the trash can. I can not believe how smooth my face is and best of all I do not have any razor burn at all. I love this razor....and highly recommend it to anyone. |
If you have wanted to try using a safety razor.....
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| Review Date: December 2, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Michael A. Fisher, Dallas, TX |
....this is a great place to start. This is my first safety razor. I wanted to make the switch to save money, since "modern" razor replacements constitute a costly recurring expense. I had also read that safety razors provided a superior shave to even the the latest multi-bladed razors.
I can verify this is indeed the case. The learning curve for this razor is not as steep as I had thought, though you cannot simply drag it around the face and neck as most current razors allow the user to. The amount of time I spend shaving is only a little longer, but this is due to applying quality shaving products, and carefully using the safety razor to produce a baby-soft shave with multiple applications of shaving cream and shaving over multiple passes. The time is well spent, and I find that a shave using this method will last much longer than before.
This is not to say you won't have some cuts or razor burn at first, since your skin has to adjust, as does the the user to new shaving habits, but the investment of time, and money is well spent.
This razor is very solid and has good weight, something you want in a safety razor since you use the weight of the razor resting against your skin to move the blade around as opposed to pressing down as most modern shavers are accustomed to doing.
The razor comes with two packages of blades, each containing 5 blades. A blade will last the typical user about 5 shaves if proper attention is paid to the correct amount of shaving cream, use of hot water, and proper care of the razor. The Ten 7AM Platinum blades are good, though I will be trying other brands of blades to determine which I like the best. Replacement of the blades is easy using the butterfly function.
If you want to try using a traditional razor that delivers great quality for an excellent price, this is the best unit to start with. Very recommended.
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Great safety razor
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| Review Date: July 20, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Lee B. Tyson, |
I recently took advantage of your Parker 22R razor and 10 pack blade offer.
It's been many, many years since I've used such a razor. Opting for the electric models and then when made possible I began using the multi blade units of today.
Electric shavers don't really shave all that close no matter what they claim. The multi bladed units of today do a good job, until that is, you begin looking for replacement blades.
While I don't consider myself cheap, I don't feel I want to spend an arm and a leg for a bunch of blades either, forty or fifty bucks in my option is out of the question.
I began an on-line google search for men's shaving supplies, much like you're doing now!
I decided to give the Parker 22R a try since it comes as a kit with all that's necessary, razor, blades and a travel case, but most importantly at a decent price.
The razor arrived several days ahead of estimated delivery time. A plus.
This razor is built the same as those years ago, a nice weigh to it, smooth butterfly action.
I found out the blades included are numbered on each side, one through four and I take that to mean they can be turned over for additional uses.
My beard isn't all that heavy but I'm on number two going into my third week of use.
I couldn't be happier with this purchase.
Thank you,
Lee |
Great
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| Review Date: December 12, 2009 |
| Reviewer: D. Borrego, Michigan |
After trying every available modern shaving gadget (cartridge razors, electric razors, etc) I decided to go old school because nothing was 100% satisfactory. Cartridge refill prices were absurd and gave me nasty burns. I used electric razors for years and they worked fine but I'd still get razor burn due to having to go over the same area multiple times.
Although I will keep my electric razor handy for whenever I'm in a pinch (time, traveling, etc) Shaving with a DE safety razor is an experience unmatched by any modern contraption. This razor gives me smooth and comfortable shaves without irritation. It is outstanding when used with a quality shaving soap, a badger brush, and a quality aftershave.
Sure, the shaves are slower but since you are paying more attention to what you are doing you get a more even and closer shave with less passes. Mine came with the Shark blades and they work very well for me (plus, they hold their edge very well.)
Good craftsmanship, a very solid razor that no doubt will last many many years. I like the twist to open mechanism which makes blade changing fast and safer. The only down side is that it tends to collect soap scum quite easily but it's not a big deal for me since it cleans easy. After every few shaves I just rinse it with very hot water and towel it off and it's shiny again.
There is a learning curve but it isn't as pronounced as others have said. Basically, you have to unlearn any bad habits you've picked up by using multi blade modern razors and, maybe the hardest thing, remember not to apply pressure.
Bottomline is that this is a quality product at a competitive price. I don't know why so many have abandoned traditional shaving in favor of the low quality and mega expensive multi blade cartridges, but nothing comes close to a shave with this razor, a nice shaving soap, a badger brush, and a nice aftershave. You don't know what you are missing! |
Very Best of Class by Far
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| Review Date: April 3, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Charles W. Wallace, |
Parker 22R Double Edge Butterfly Safety Razor and 10 Blades
"Excellent,Great,Fantastic,Beautiful,Mighty fine piece of Metal,Trust Me this razor totaly Wins "BEST in CLASS",I am 61 years old and shaved with a double edge Gillette 0ver 40 years ago when I was in the Navy and this lasted for about 7 years then I picked up a single edge adjustable that I have used till now, but when I picked up this Parker 22R everything came back to me, the feel the looks the all out "STYLE" I can not understand why I have wasted all these years without a "REAL" razor in my hands. This Parker 22R is the absolute most, I just can not say enough about it. If you want a real shave then you just have to use it yourself to know what I mean. WOOOW!!! All that and it arrived early!!! Just the finest product for the price I have ever bought from Amazon or anywhere else and I shop here a lot. Amazon over the last few years is where I always check with before I make any purchase even for something I pick up at my local brick and mortar just to make sure I do not get ripped off. I WILL be back to this seller for any and all my supplies in the future "THANK YOU very much for putting this on Amazon" |
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