Parker SR1 Stainless Steel Straight Edge Razor and 5 Shark Super Stainless blades
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Parker SR1 Stainless Steel Straight Edge Razor and 5 Shark Super Stainless blades Details
Manufacturer: Parker Safety RazorsBrand: Parker Safety Razor
Model: SR1
Product features:
- Genuine Stainless Steel Blade Arm (not Aluminum)
- Rounded exposure at the end of the blade compartment to minimize cuts
- Snap/Lock blade holder along with inserts to ensure secure blade insertion.
- Accepts Barbershop Single Edge blades or 1/2 Double Edge blade - Comes with 5 Shark Super Stainless 1/2 Blades!
- Professional Quality for Barbershop use or Straight Razor shavers!
Customer Reviews of Parker SR1 Stainless Steel Straight Edge Razor and 5 Shark Super Stainless blades
Customer Review: There will be blood, wait that's a movie!
Summary: 5 Stars
I know, stupid review title. But what wasn't stupid was my purchase of the Parker SR1 stainless steel razor. After viewing straight edge shaving videos on Youtube (which I recommend), I became fascinated with the thought of trying it myself. When I saw the prices for disposable blades for the straight edge, I saw $ signs.
I think it really has become criminal what companies like Schick and Gillette are charging for disposable blades. They've also become completely carried away with creating blades with as many as five razors! Apparently you also need a battery for some, why, I have no idea. I used to use Atra Plus double blades with some sort of moisturizing strip. I even bought generic Rite Aid brands which were much cheaper but they were still about $1 per blade. I also typically got only a week out of a razor because of all the shaving cream and stubble that got caught between the blades. Trying to shave Monday after skipping the weekend usually meant changing the blade or trying to scrape all that gunk out of there. Yes, it's what I and most Americans have been raised on and it's definitely easier than a straight edge.
I originally purchased 100 Derby brand blades ($8.49), the plastic shaving factory razor, and a vile of styptic powder (you'll need this) all for about $22. That's 100 blades which last about 5-7 days depending on how thick your beard is. You can do the math but you don't need to be Einstein to know you are saving an unbelievable amount of money on razor blades. The problem with the plastic Shaving Factory razor I bought is that it's simply cheaply made. Eventually the round hinge will wear down and your razor will swing freely. The Parker is all metal, it holds the blade much more tightly and you'll discover there's a little rust on both razors when you change blades. The Parker is much easier to clean with a little toilet paper and water. I personally believe that the Parker for some reason, maybe due to its sturdiness, causes much fewer nicks and cuts. All in all, it's a great well made, professional straight razor.
This is a longer review than I intended but I might as well give you the heads up on shaving with a straight razor. The good news first, you CAN learn to shave with a straight razor and nick yourself very infrequently, like anything else it takes practice. For example, I haven't had a single nick in 2 or 3 weeks of daily shaving. I use regular shaving cream, maybe a brush is better but Edge gel with Aloe Vera is fine for me. I can get a good close shave in about 5 or 6 minutes. Then again I've been doing this for about 6 months and perfecting my technique.
Now for the bad news, in the beginning, you will cut yourself. One time I cut myself bad enough to consider tossing the blades and razor asking myself "I can easily afford regular disposable razors, why am I putting myself through this?" You will come to a point where you'll wonder if it's worth the hassle and some will go back to disposable Gillette's or maybe an electric razor. That's fine, I'm not an evangelist for straight razors. Then again, if you're careful (practically run the razor horizontal to your skin, remember the angle of attack is about 10 degrees, that's nearly horizontal to your skin), don't rush, keep the skin wet and add shaving cream to areas you want to shave again, go SLOW in the beginning, watch Youtube videos for some pointers. Rinse the razor in cold water. Shave after a shower or after washing your face with hot water. The upper lip was tough until I realized I can push my nose out of the way! Stretch your skin, contort your face to get as much of a horizontal surface as you can. Develop a routine and shave the same way every time.
Well that's about it, sorry about going on so long, this was supposed to be a review about the Parker SR1 and yes, I highly recommend it. Apparently it's what professional barbers who still give shaves use. It's a little odd how the blade fits in the razor but you'll get used to it quickly. Regarding my shaving experiences and advice, I hope it helps. I don't know exactly when it happened, but there was a day when I said, "Hey, I haven't cut myself in 2 or 3 weeks". After I noticed while changing blades I had used about 1/4 or 26 of the 100 blades I figure probably six months. I hope my advice helps and you will learn to master shaving with a straight razor in half the time it took me. Good luck.
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Description of Parker SR1 Stainless Steel Straight Edge Razor and 5 Shark Super Stainless blades
If you are looking for a Barber Shop quality straight razor but are tired of sharpening and stropping (or don't want to start) this product offering is for you! Our PARKER SR1 Straight Edge Barber Razor is has a Genuine Stainless Steel blade arm and is of the highest quality. Designed for professional and barbershop use, this razor has a snap lock to secure the blade in place as well as many other features found only in high end models. This razor comes with 5 SHARK SUPER STAINLESS 1/2 blades. These are regarded as the premium Barbershop blade by many professionals. This razor will also accept half a double edge blade as well. Parker Safety Razor has been manufacturing fine shaving instruuments for over 25 years and the tradition continues with this Professional Barber Razor/Shaver. The SHARK STAINLESS blades are specially designed for Barber Razors and are of the highest quality! We believe this razor is of unparalleled value and quality. It is designed for barbershop use. Our Barbershop clientelle have been raving about the SHARK SUPER STAINLESS BLADES. See for yourself why we've chosen this particular straight razor and blade offering as our preferred/recommended model for professionals.Razors & Blades
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