There is some sort of revolution that is happening with the way how people shave. Safety razors are slowly coming back and the art of shaving is also slowly being revived. Shaving from an earlier period of time was a bit more difficult and required longer time. Despite this, people are surprisingly getting back to the old fashioned way of shaving with newer designs of safety razors.
Parker 60R Butterfly Open Double Edge Safety Razor has a 4-inch handle. Razors with longer handles make the razor more effective. Newer razors that are produced tend to be longer than the older ones. Long and thin handles are easy on the hands and very stable during shaving. There are people who prefer short handles but it actually depends on the user on how he wants his razor to function.
The other parts of the razor are similar to that of any regular Parker razor. The head opens up through the twist-to-open mechanism. This mechanism is very common among DE safety razors. At the bottom of the handle, you twist the knob to open the handle so that you charge another razor blade.
The frame of the razor is made from solid brass. The alloy is the common material of construction for most Parker razors. Other brands make use of stainless steel. Brass is a heavier alloy and provide better balance.
Parker razors also have that dark and matte look to them. This is because of the nickel finish that is used to coat the razors. It gives the razor a more traditional look and a rougher texture. The texture of the handle is important since it affects how secure you can grip the razor when doing wet shaving.
This razor comes with 5 Shark Super Chrome blades.
Parker 60R Butterfly Open Double Edge Safety Razor & 5 SHARK Super Chrome blades-1
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Rating:
- Quality: 10/10
The combination of brass and nickel make the razor last for a very long time.
- User Friendly: 8/10
Double edge safety razors are popular among experienced shavers and very practical people. These people have learned how to properly use the safety razor from experience. For first timer, it’s going to be difficult and would require a lot of practice.
- Grip: 10/10
The handle of razor has an intricate design on the bottom side and a grooves on the upper side to provide a sure grip.
- Ease of Blade Replacement: 10/10
The twist-to-open mechanism is considered to be the most convenient when it comes to safety razors.
- Aggressiveness: 9/10
The razor comes with 5 Shark Super Chrome blades which are aggressive. With proper use of the razor and with the Shark blades, close shave similar to that of barbershop shaves can be achieved.
- Adjustability: 8/10
Only the brand of the razor can be replaced. You can’t adjust how the head tilts and how much of the blade is exposed.
- Balance: 10/10
The brass frame provides the razor good weight and good balance.
- Value for Money: 10/10
For just around $29, the razor is really cheap.
- Overall: 9/10
Overall, the razor is perfect for anyone looking for a classic razor that functions well and provides ease and stability when shaving.
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