Thread: Parker SR1

I just thought I would share my thoughts on a parker shavette I just tried. My only razor, which is a pun jab 9/16 full hollow is in need of a honing.(I'm getting ready to send it out to Lynn to get it perfectly honed.) I decided to order the parker because -1. It was only around $17 on Amazon -2. It would be good for travel. -3. Wanted a straight type razor to use in the absence of mine. -4. Curiosity.
I wasn't sure what to expect from the the shave. Read some good things and some bad. I knew I had to use a really light touch with it but was used to that from my straight. I must say I was pleasantly surprised. I got a very nice smooth shave with no irritation. I used a shark blade that it came with. I really have nothing bad to say about it. The razor was cheap, gave me a great shave. seemed well made especially for the price and the blade was easy to change and held in place very well. It is also all stainless steel, well balanced and handled nicely.
In my opinion the Parker SR1 is well worth the money you pay for it. I would have to say if you are looking at getting into wet shaving and thinking of trying a shavette razor to see if you would like it, try a parker. For someone new I would recommend going slow and applying almost no pressure, let the blade do the work.
It did make me curious as to how the feathers or Kai razors feel.

I'm a newbie and this is my only razor. I don't have anything to compare it to (yet), but I'm very satisfied with the shavette style.

I too paid less than $20, and with my order of soap, brush, styptic sticks, and extra blades...I came in at about 50 bucks to get me started. Plus, I don't have to worry about ruining a strop while I learn to shave!

I too would recommend this razor for its versatility and ease of use.

Even still...I can't wait to get my hands on a real SR sometime soon!

I wish I'd invested in an SR1 (I got a "Vincent" which is like a "Magic" and I suspect the "Diane" ). The lightness of a hollow aluminium 1/2 DE blade open razor makes for a teeth-gnashing experience! Oh well, got plenty of str8s now!

I've got a parker SR1 too, and I'm one of those people that can't do anything but give it a poor review..

it looks great from a distance, but once you get closer, the finish on the scales is absolutely terrible on the inside, it feels incredibly flimsy, and the blade doesn't stick out enough in my humble opinion to really do it's job right.

if you close it, it's quite hard to get it open again, and the scales scratch up the sides of the blade holder quite a bit thanks to an amazingly crude finish.


it works,.. but I find that my "shaving factory" ubercheap shavette feels much more solid than the parker SR1. :/

Originally Posted by BossManBill

I don't have to worry about ruining a strop while I learn to shave!

With a strop, you just have to start out slow and consistant. Been going at my strop for 1.5 years and only one slight nick....

Jeff.

I have started off with ( no laughing please) a bluebeard shavette set, it was got for me by the wife and although its only two shaves down it has been fine and done a far better job than anything else i have ever used. I to cannot help looking forward to the day when i get my first SR and that way i could have something to compare it to.

Kindest regards

Ritchie