Parker 22R - Long Handle Butterfly Open Double Edge Safety Razor & 10 Shark Super Chrome Blades
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Customer Reviews of Parker 22R - Long Handle Butterfly Open Double Edge Safety Razor & 10 Shark Super Chrome Blades
Customer Review: A Jim Dandy of Safety Razor now even Better!
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a dandy razor.
First of all it is well made. It rivals the Gillette razors of the 1950's -- especially since Parker redesigned the head in the spring of 09. I have Parkers with the old head and the new improved head. The new head is simply wonderful. The door alignment, razor blade alignment, blade exposure and blade angle are first rate with this model. (I have the older model head as well that I purchase a year back and while I like that head, it really can't compare to the improved head that is now on this razor). I purchased this razor to have a spare and was pleasantly shocked with the major improvements.
Second, the weight is great. Parker has beefed up the weight of the handle. It is now heavier than the 22R of a year ago as well. Frankly, I'm not sure why Parker isn't advertising all these changes they made. They should be proud. In short, the Parker 22 of today is not the same razor as the Parker 22 of a year ago -- it is much improved.
I believe this razor may be the best TTO design ever. It certainly might be the most beautiful, but with the great quality as well, it is wonderful.
Now, onto the shave. The Shark blades are great. I also like the Israelis, Derbys and Sharps. The Sharks are probably the longest lasting of the bunch. They are very smooth. The shave is smooth, comfortable and easy. What I really like is that even if I don't shave for days, the razor cuts the hairs like a knife going through warm butter. No pull, no irritation. This razor cuts, it does not pull!
Congratulation to Parker on taking a really good product and improving it be really GREAT. If you are contemplating purchasing this razor, go for it. It will last for years, provide a great shave and you will enjoy using it too!
Customer Review: Really nice razor
Summary: 5 Stars
Decided to switch to a DE razor after years of single, double, triple blade gimmicky razors. Decided on the Parker 22R because of all the positive reviews....and they were right...this is a really nice DE razor at a very reasonable price.
If you are thinking about going the DE route I don't think you can go wrong with this razor. Plus it comes with 10 good razor blades. And if you don't like this particular razor you can probably sell it for half price after a few months...and you still come out ahead over the cost of 10 cartridge blades for the same period!
Regarding the shave....just take it easy and don't use a lot of pressure. If you are new to DE shaving I really suggest you check out videos on youtube for good info on how to shave with a DE razor. The technique is very different from cartridge razor shaving. Save yourself time, frustrations and cuts by learning the proper methods first.
I've only been shaving with this razor for 3 days and have yet to nick myself. Start out a few days with just shaving with the grain. It likely won't be the closest shave but you can always back it up with your old triple/quad cartridge razor for a week or so. Once you feel more comfortable you can go with the grain, relather, and then go against the grain (up the sides of the face) for that really great close shave. You'll be amazed by how close the shave is....especially over your cartridge razor.
I'm still learning but am really happy with the Parker 22. It is a good, solid feeling razor and it looks very sharp in appearance. If I had to do it all over again I would still choose this razor...I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a good DE razor!
Customer Review: Simply Amazing old technology
Summary: 5 Stars
In the process of remodeling our house, my Gillette was misplaced and I used some of my wife's disposable razors. While not happy with the Gillette, the disposable razors were worse. Both types scrape off my whiskers as opposed to shave them. They also plugged up with hair so I have to throw them away before the blade actually goes bad. And the "modern" razor inserts are pricey. As I am a wuss, I rebelled from shaving altogether, telling my wife I was going to find a better was before shaving again. I found this Parker 22 on Amazon, ordered some Col Conk soap, and a badger hair brush. Normally when I shave off a beard I use scissors first, then shave with a new blade till it clogs, then install a blade again for the final shave. The Parker was different. I soaped up my face and shaved, long fur and all. I wiped the soap and beard hair off the razor and into the waste basket to prevent clogging the drain. No pushing, scraping, cleaning the hair out of the razor was required. When the hair loading increased, I simply open the butterfly and rinsed the hair out! Could not do that with the Gillette and throwaways. I just let the razor do the cutting. After 50 years of shaving this was the first decent shave in many a year. My face is as smooth as a baby's bottom!
My old razor will hit the trash as soon as it turns up. Newer is not better in this case. Putting grandiose, high tech sounding, names on trash does not turn it into a silk purse. Do yourself a small favor and check one of these safety razors out. You will never go back to the "new" technology.
Customer Review: Great safety razor
Summary: 5 Stars
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
Customer Review: Very Best of Class by Far
Summary: 5 Stars
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"