Parker 99R Chrome Long Handle Heavyweight Butterfly Open Double Edge Safety Razor for Men | 5 Parker Premium Platinum Double Edge Razor Blades Included | Iconic Brand

I started shaving with one of these when I was a kid... not a good experience for a young guy, cut myself a few times.. And it was about that time that my dad bought a Schick injector.. Later I bought an Atra.. I loved that Atra razor and took such good care of it, and used that very same Atra from the early to mid 70's until about two years ago when blades started to be hard to find... bought a knock-off Schick on Amazon produced in India, and it used Schick blades which were also hard to find. I used it for two years, then decided to try a doubled edged again.. After careful research, I landed on this Parker 99. What an amazingly good choice... I absolutely love this thing. The nice part is, blades for this bad boy are dirt cheap, plentiful and have been around since the 1920's and no end in sight... so I boxed up my old stuff and have this.. My advice is, just wash your face well, soap up good with your brush and shave slow and deliberate and there will be no nicks, no razor burn... I took my time because I remembered getting sliced up way back then... A slow approach is best till you get your own technique, actually makes shaving a pleasurable ritual in the morning... It's a substantial piece, heavy and solid... just let the weight of it work as you glide across your face, it's a nice thing, glad I bought it. I'm now considering a few more double edged razors like a Parker 98 and an Edwin Jagger just to switch up... but this Parker 99 is a nice change... really close shave, one pass down and two passes up, shaves very close. Once you shave with this razor a few times and find that youre relaxed and get comfortable, then you see how nice and close of a shave you get... Suddenly you come to the realization that for all those many years, those companies pushing the triple and quadruple blade razors, simply sold you a bill of goods and you fell for it.. They created a market by convincing men that their product did a better job than single blade and that more blades in the head were better, remember the line... "the first blade lifts the whisker and the second blade cuts it, before it has time to snap back"... yea right...! In my humble opinion, this single blade shave is much more superior....Try it.. you will be rewarded... UPDATE: Best choice in razors that I have ever made... I have since purchased a Parker 66R and a Parker 82R.. The Parker 82 is in my travel kit, because I'm not too keen on the feel of the twist knob.. and the Parker 66 I have been using recently because the handle is perfect for in the shower shaving. I've tried to convince my son just to try one, but he sees a double edge razor as archaic and dangerous. Sadly, they've convince him that in order to get the best shave, he needs to change to a new blade every couple of days, and my poor boy, he uses a razor that you almost have to take out a bank loan for the blades.. ha ha ha... young guy's... he'll come around one day... Check out these Parkers, I kid you not, these are really good razors, I actually look forward to shaving in the morning nowadays.. P.S: I have read some reviews of inconsistencies in the blade head, my advice would be (before you ever use it) to place a blade in the head and close the head and see if the blade is evenly placed one both sides. If not, send it back for a new razor. I have purchased three, all have been perfect right out of the box.... I hope that I have helped you in your purchase.. good luck.

I really like the Parker products I've purchased and use. They have a very solid feel to them and in every way look and feel well built. I've shaved with everything since I began shaving almost forty years ago ... safety razors with DE blades were my first shaving implements, then all the variations of disposables and multi-blade razors out there, about ten years ago I began trying electric razors as well, and recently I've begun shaving with a straight edge razor. BOTTOM LINE: The best and most comfortable shave be far for me is a safety razor with a DE blade like this Parker 99R uses. FWIW I prefer Gillette blades these days. WHY: I love shaving with a straight razor ... it's "shaving zen" for me. It's a ten to twenty minute ritual in the morning like a daily meditation. However, it's not as easy to get a close shave with a straight razor for me as with this safety razor, or nearly as fast if I want or need to get out of the bathroom and on with my day. My beard is particularly coarse, a bit curly and grows in multiple directions on my neck up to and including the chin area. Shaving both across and against the grain, is a necessity for me if I want a really close shave, and it's easy and fast with this razor ... but a real chore with a straight razor. Now don't get me wrong ... I use my straight razor nine out of ten days at home (I haven't taken it on trips away from home yet). I love the ritual, but if I want or need a fast, comfortable and close shave this is my go to tool. Sometimes I even use it to clean up after I've shaved with a straight razor if I don't feel like fussing with the particularly challenging areas of my face too. This razor fits my hand really well. It's balanced so I don't have to apply any pressure at all to the head and I can let the razor glide and do the work of shaving as it should. There's enough weight in the razor to allow me to get close just letting it rest against my skin and there's virtually no drag whatsoever with a good prep before beginning (I use a pre-shave cream by Proraso that I love, and a good shaving cream or soap to create a lather that I apply with a badger brush ... I then also re-lather for additional passes, i.e.: across and/or against the grain). I've owned other safety razors of quality, e.g.: Merkur, and this one is literally as good as any and better than most. I will buy additional Parker razors to try different sizes and styles, and at least one more Parker 99R for the road as well so I can leave my favorite safety razor safely at home. There is just nothing about this razor that prevents me from giving it five stars and from a value for money point of view it should get another three or four if Amazon allowed them. Don't' waste your time with all the indecision and study of everything out there, get this razor, shave with it and I am confident you'll be thrilled with your purchase.

Ok, I tip-toed into the safety razor world gingerly, ever so gingerly, a year or so back with a starter kit -- a cheap handle and a variety of blades for less than fifteen bucks. The razor was kinda flimsy, but got the job done and revolutionized my shaving. I thought it was great. At the time. However, it has started to rust, and that just seems like a bad scene. So, back to Amazon I went, to pick up a replacement. *Yowza* is this a better razor. When they say "SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT" they _mean_ it, caps and all. This thing feels like a _tool_. If you're thinking of jumping in, spend the trivial amount of additional money to get a real razor -- this one. It grips the blades better, it opens and closes more smoothly and authoritatively, etc etc etc. It's like moving to a good Craftsman ratchet wrench -- sure, it may not be a super-spendy SnapOn, but it's worlds better than the one that came from a drug store in a kit with a tiny hammer and a couple horrible screwdrivers. Why four stars? Well, to me, a product has to be perfect to get five, and their are two nuisances that seem like they could be easily rectified: 1) The handle is a nice, grippy texture... except on the end. And it's the end that you have to turn to work the butterfly mechanism. When wet, this is unnecessarily slippery and annoying. Not the end of the world, but if the end were similarly textured, it'd be a much better razor. 2) I'm kinda underwhelmed with the blades, if I am honest. Dulled quickly and weren't that great fresh and new... but, the safety razor world is *very* personal -- some will love these blades and dislike the ones I may like. Do yourself a favor and order a variety pack of samples when you order this razor, and don't write off the whole endeavor until you have tried every blade you've purchased! Overall, I'm quite happy with this razor, wish I had bought it long ago, and would recommend it to a friend. That said, again, safety razor shaving is *very* personal, and your mileage may vary! (But you do owe it to yourself to give it a try, and this razor would be a noticeable step up from the Cheapest Possible Option for very little extra cash!)

I decided to purchase the Parker 99R after doing some research on their line; and plus butterfly openers are awesome. Apparently the 99R is the way to go if you want one of Parker's butterfly operner razors as the others are prone to quality control issues; the blade might not sit right, the opener not functioning properly, and some shoddy work in the finish. Now two of those I could see being a big deal as they could assist you in accidentally slitting your own throat, but I think for an item procuced in India, the last issue could be expected. Now I have nothing wrong with India, but it's overseas manufacturing, that's all. TL;DR - This is a great razor but I don't recommend it too highly for newcomers to the world of DE shaving as the blade angle is more aggressive. If you're purchasing a razor for the first time, go check out Edwin Jagger; their razors paired with a good blade cut through hair like a lightsaber through Battle Droids yet are very easy to use. Your whiskers and your skin will wish to shake your hand and go have a round of scotch. If you have been shaving with a DE razor for a while, the Parker will make a nice addition to your whisker slaying arsenal; just don't expect the finish to be absolutely perfect and do expect to see some more aggressiveness in the razor. For those of you still reading, let's get the ball rolling. The 99R arrived fast and well packaged. Super Safety Razors did a great job here. I have Amazon Prime, granted, so if it wasn't two day shipping I'd be raising an eyebrow to some degree. Upon first inspection, the razor's appearance was, for me, an 8.5 out of 10. The chrome finish was for the most part nice and shiny. There was a minor scratch on one of the opening panels, as well as some other little "dust scratches" here and there but you'd have to be searching for them to notice. For me this isn't a big enough issue to take a star off for as the razor is going to wear over time anyway. If I cared that much I am sure a jewelry store could polish it up. The razor is also pretty hefty, the handle is about four inches long and has some significant weight. It felt like most of this was in the razor head however so it is a bit top-heavy in comparison to my other razor which I adore, the Edwin Jaffer DE89BL; not an issue for me, but it could throw some people off. The butterfly mechanism worked very well. The bottom "dual knob" piece twists to open the razor head to expose the piece that the blade slides on to. The razor head houses the blade snugly and the first time I shaved with it I did not notice the blade being loose or moving around. Some reviewers have had an issue with this so I must have gotten a good one; then again look at the numbers. WAY more five stars than anything less so I think your chances of receiving a good razor are pretty high. I raise my glass to you Parker, well done on the mechanism. What I did notice is that this razor is much more aggressive than the EJ, and my skin felt it. Applying my good old Aqua Velva Ice Blue post-shave stung more than usual. The angle required for this razor is a little more than the EJ I felt, but was quick enough to get used to as I've been using my EJ for a number of years. Despite the increased aggressiveness I managed to not cut myself; whether this was lady luck smiling upon me that morning or just skill I do not know, I'll take it either way. The increased aggressiveness felt like it actually led to a closer shave than the EJ but not by much. It's a bit of a double edged sword (razor) with the Parker (Pun intended. Come on. Coooomeeee on. You laughed.) It might net a closer shave but I feel I'd have to be much more careful than with the EJ. Each razor has their ups and downs. The 99R is a great razor and I look forward to many a manly shave with it. My EJ still has a special place in my heart as it was my first safety razor and still has comfort factor going for it, but the Parker does yield a great shave with some more care and patience than normal. If you're in the market for a new safety razor, the Parker 99R is worth the money. Happy shaving gentlemen, stay smooth. Stay classy.

I bought this razor to replace a Parker 22R, which I now use strictly as a travel razor. I have had the 22R for a few years, and am very satisfied with it, so I was feeling a little loyalty to the Parker brand when I bought the 99R. I chose the 99R for its weight and overall size, in addition to its classic styling. I also like the butterfly system, so the 99R was a perfect match for me. I am a "really enjoy a good shave" guy, but not a shave fanatic, and the Parkers really seem to fit the bill at a good price. Here's what I think about the 99R: Price - 5 stars: How can you go wrong at $32? Even if you had to replace it every couple years (which you likely won't if you take even moderately good care of it), you are miles ahead ($$$) of buying quality disposables. Aesthetics - 5 stars: I think the barber pole handle is an absolute beauty. It looks awesome on the counter stand with my brush. Function - 4.975 stars: I'm knocking off 25 thousandths of a point over the butterfly closure. I think this is more of a function of the design itself than this particular model. If you want to be able to change blades while wearing mittens, you might have some minor blade alignment problems. With both the Parkers I have, if the blade is off a bit, all you have to do is open the head just the slightest bit, grab the sides of the blade with one hand, and twist the blade a bit while you clamp the head shut. It's kind of an Obi Wan Kenobi thing: "Luke... Be smarter than the razor...Luke...." I am not saying that a person could never get a faulty razor, but I think that if you want the ease of a butterfly, you have to pay a bit of attention when you install blades. The 99R is not an overly aggressive razor, so you need to rinse it often, which means more water thinning out the lather on your face, running down the handle etc... but I have had nothing but good shaves from it. The knurling on the handle is not overly aggressive, so if you are someone who complains about a slippery handle, this one MIGHT not be for you. It does have some bite to it, just not a ton. MOST IMPORTANTLY: This razor was sold by Super Safety Razors, and fulfilled by Amazon. I'm not sure I can even express how happy I was with their customer service. After I made the purchase, they sent me an e mail thanking me for the business, and telling me how important my satisfaction was to them. A week later they e mailed me again to make sure everything was okay with the product, and to see if I needed anything from them. How many vendors go to that trouble for a thirty five dollar sale? Can't recommend Super Safety Razors highly enough. Overall, a top notch transaction, and a top notch razor in its class.

There are many criteria by which I judge a DE safety razor. I bought this one because I thought it looked cool, and I wanted a razor with the butterfly head, which intrigued me. That said, like others have done before me, I will now judge this razor on my own criteria. Your own results may, of course, vary. 1. Looks. 7.5/10 The chrome seems to be of good quality, but not as high as an EJ or something like that. To be fair, this razor is also cheaper than most Edwin Jagger razors. It polishes up pretty good. The head and the knob look flimsy. They aren't, but they do look kind of cheap, to me. I really, really like the barber pole stripe style, though. If 5 is average, this one's looks are well above average. 2. length/weight 9/10 10 is perfect, and since I have yet to find a razor that is perfect, a 9 will have to do. I'm a big guy, with big hands, so the extra length and weight feels good in my hand. This is the main reason I bought this razor, but I've found that, in the end, it doesn't make much difference, and I still get a better shave with other razors. 3. Aggressiveness 5/10 This is the most important thing in a razor, to me, and is the thing that could potentially vary the most, according to your personal preference and technique. This is not even close to aggressive enough for me. When you put your blade in, you will only see a paper-thin edge sticking out. My first shave with this razor felt like I was just rubbing the lather off of my face with my finger. I had to do 3 passes just to get a good enough shave to go to work. Over time, and with multiple shaves with it, I have gotten it down to 2 passes, but if I want a really smooth shave, I still must do 3. Maybe your technique is different than mine, but I'm no tenderfoot when it comes to wet shaving, and this thing, literally, just doesn't cut it for me. So why did I give it a 5? It still shaves better than a cartridge, but not as good as any other DE razor I have ever used. Overall, I gave it 3 stars because I really want to like it and use it all the time (based on the looks of it and the weight/length, not to mention I don't like feeling like I wasted money on an inferior product), but it is just not aggressive enough for me.

The Vikings Chieftain was my starter DE razor and was a great place to begin. The twist to open (TTO) on the Vikings however felt rather cheap like it could break at some point. It also just didn't deliver as close of a shave as I would have hoped. It was still good. I'd tried Astra, Feather, and polsilver super iridiums blades among others. I wanted to give another razor a try, and considered the Merkur and Edwin Jagger, but I really liked the Vikings twist to open top, so I went for the Parker 99R. I'm very glad I did. The Parker razor has a longer handle and is heavier, and I like both of those things. It delivers a more aggressive shave than the Vikings. Some have said that the Parker is a medium aggressive razor, and that seems to be the case (in my limited testing). The TTO action on the blade is very solid. The Parker is well made, and it holds the blade firm in place. The grip on it is excellent as well. The Parker is also much easier to clean. The Vikings guard is huge and has little slits for washing out the shaving cream that gets in the guard. The Parker 99R on the other hand has a much shorter guard and is very easy to rinse off an clean. ------------------------- Some downsides to the Parker and why you might want to consider the Chieftain: ------------------------- - The Parker does not come with a travel case, and the Vikings comes with a very nice travel case. - The head of the Parker does not conceal the edges of the blade. The vikings does. The part not concealed is the top and bottom part of the blade that you can actually handle without getting cut. It would have been nice if the parker covered this up like the Vikings. I just have to be more careful around the ears, but that's pretty much it. Other than that, the Parker 99R is a very nice TTO razor. I'll be getting the travel case parker sells to keep it safe when traveling

Do not buy this product. It is dangerous.I have been using safety razors for over 30 years. This one seemed like a quality product however, after a few weeks of use the knob on the handle that opens and closes the wing doors became loose while using. You have to constantly tighten it as you shave. When the handle is loose the blade is loose and can cause some pretty deep cuts. Don't waste your money. One star only because you cannot submit zero.

Great shave, it’s a tad more aggressive than my outgoing razor. Slight learning curve to deal with the more aggressive shave. Great build, and it feels like it will last for years and years.

友人に勧められて購入しました これまでせっかちなので傷だらけになるのが怖くて手を出しませんでしたが、時間に余裕ができたのでチャレンジです 初めの頃は案の定傷だらけでしたが、徐々にコツがつかめてきました 断然の深剃り、肌も滑らかです アフターケアは必須です

Una maschera di sangue i rasoi a farfalla nel contropelo mi massacrano la pelle nel collo e nel sotto mento, tornato subito a radermi col merkur. slant il top. Dopo un po' ho deciso, di riprovare a radermi con questo rasoio, e devo dire che non è male facendo piano e con attenzione, offre rasatura soddisfacenti

Parker Safety Razors have been an export item to USA and Europe, where wet shaving is becoming more and more popular due to high cost of cartridge razors and related issues of irritation and razor bumps. Parker is a very respected and purchased brand on Amazon.com and other stores. Fortunately these export quality razors are now also sold in India at a reasonable cost. The Parker safety razor is an all brass body razor with an excellent coating of chrome. It is a very high quality and heavy metal razor. The Twist to Turn butterfly mechanism makes it very safe to use a double edge blade. Good quality double edge razor blades from Gillette and Super max. This particular razor the Parker 99R is medium aggressive razor and is very popular in the USA and Europe for its build quality, fit and finish and quality of shave. You can google check the reviews on USA online vendor sites. Use zero pressure of the skin, unlike cartridge razor and you get a very close and comfortable shave which will last a whole day without any skin irritation or redness. I highly recommend this razor. It feels substantial in the hand due to its all brass metal construction. I recommend this for anyone starting off or mature shavers looking for a better shave than the substantially more expensive plastic cartridge razors. The DE blades are so cheap that I don't use a blade for more than 3-4 shaves, which means i am always using a sharp new blade always. Earlier thanks to the high cost of a cartridge razor, I used to keep pushing a blade even when less sharp for more than its life to justify its cost. This used to cause me severe skin issues and irritation and redness. Build quality : All brass heavy chrome finish. Very high quality. It is one of the heaviest DE razor in the market and very popular due to its weight for an effortless, zero pressure shave. Fit and finish : 5 stars - very thick chrome plating on brass razor. Very showy. Very smooth butterfly mechanism. The blade is aligned equally on both sides making the shave quality equal and smooth. Shave quality : very efficient and smooth. With zero pressure gives a very clean baby bottom shave in two passes. Best to use a shaving cream and brush instead of the gel or foam which is not as slick as a shaving cream lathered on face. Shave quality is much better than a cartridge razor.

Love the weight of the razor. Combine that with a warm lather and a fresh blade, you'll have the closest shave you ever had at home.