Parker SRX Straight Razor – All Stainless Steel Barber Razor with Clip-Type Blade Holder for Disposable Blades – Ideal for Precision Wet Shaving at Home or Barbershop – Iconic Brand

After receiving and using my Parker Razor I had been requested to write a short review about my 'experience'. This is my first straight razor and in my first two days ... of full face whittling of skinnage ... I must say its a great value, feel in hand and ... it looks like a million bucks. As for the 'free 5 included half blades made by Shark' ... I can only ask WHY I DIDNT start earlier ... well because 'the internet much less AZN and storefronts .. hadn't existed 'back then'. I'm sure all the millennials use straight blade razors but if not .. "boys" ... man up for a sweet shave.If you are curious after watching Utube videos on ... beginners .. straight shaves... THIS IS a recommend and buy a hundred SHARK blades while AZN offers it - oh you might find a little blood here and there. You might see the possibility of cutting your major arteries with this ... weaponized shaver but ... follow a good training video and .. use two hands, take it easy ..Actually .. I'm still doing a first morning shave with my Dorco 4-5blade (buck club) razor which always leave stubble behind. So as I progress on getting the hands on.. the combo works well (maybe a first go with cartridge shave then do over with the Parker SRX. I've had two minor cuts .. because the blades are incredibly sharp - clean and the razor ... uncompromising.I have NOW been advised about .. these blades have 'protective coating' and DO NOT WIPE the blade clean ... didn't know that. Also as the blades are so inexpensive .. I've been tossing blades after a single, weenie morning shave. Apparently even while these are disposables, they may well last a few shaves before changing. BUY AS A very very sweet product. Buy the New for 2016 because ... it only gets better with experience.PARKER ... since the great year of 1979! Its not complicated. I wouldn't wish to put Gillettee out of business but they made the $$mistake of over pricing their cartridges. Man up: Buy PARKER for your first and it may be your last Stainless Steel Pro razor .. Made by loving hands in India of all places where .. they probably have just a few million beards using Parker daily. Blades by SHARK ... made in Turkey I believe .. insane imports. I love America and the time we live in. Thank you !

I bought this due to the reviews, the weight, the price and the fact that sharpening tools were not needed. The weight is like a true straight razor. I just let the razor do the work. No pressure needed. The Parker is a well made unit. No need to sharpen and strop like the old days. It had been years since I used a straight, so I thought I'd give this a try. Works great. Like a bike, right back to using both hands on both sides of the face. No cuts. Fits in my hands perfectly. Does not slip. No need to get the handle wet when using.CARE IS NEEDED when opening the blade lock to insert or remove the blade. If you do this wrong, you will pay. It is tricky. Just be patient and careful. I use my fingernails to open but using another item might be better (small screwdriver, butter knife). This is my only peeve with this unit. I tried to press back on the lock lever on the spine, when unlocked, to see if it would open easier while prying the two halves apart. It did not work. If the manufacturer improved this so it was easier to open, then it would be near perfect. Other than that, I really like this unit.I would say to teach yourself not to grab for the blade if dropped. Something we had to learn it the trades. Just practice with the razor and a small piece of tin foil ( make shift blade) over a towel in the sink-like you are loading the razor with a blade. The idea is teach yourself not to instinctively grab for them if dropped. Just saying. Also watch some of Lynn Abrams videos on using a straight razor if your are a newbie.I personally did not like the blades that came with the razor. Seemed dull to me, but, so did others. I have a very stiff and thick beard. Bought a sample pack of double edge blades and tried several. For me, the Feather Platinum and Astra Platinum blades and this unit kick butt.

Haven’t used it yet, just got it 30 min. ago. Is is very professional looking. It has a little weight to it so it should be a blast to use. Had a problem with shipping sent a message to the seller and it showed up a few days latter. Not his fault, UPS. Thanks for your help. Would buy again and from this seller.