Parker THE SEMI SLANT, Double Edge Safety Razor and 5 Parker Blade Refills - Electroplated Graphite Gray Solid Brass Handle - Delivers a Barbershop Shave at Home

Update after a week of use. I tried a feather blade in and it goes even better, though the original parker blade was pretty good. It's becoming my favorite razor fast. Much recommended._______I received it 2 hours ago, and I shaved with it 10 minutes ago. Here is my feedback. A shave is not merely the result of the razor. Post review is some specs in my case, to see if my experience might be transportable to yours.+ Aesthetics:the razor is really gorgeous. Stylish, masculine, cool. I have the graphite, and I really like it. It's just a gorgeous design to see and even at a tactile level it doesn't just look, but also feels beautiful in your hand.+ Quality:The machining looks excellent, then again I am no machinist, so I defer to the judgement of the competent. Had I received it as a gift, the spartan packaging (which I also like) notwithstanding, I would have imagined its price to be 5X what it is. I wonder where it is made, the box would not say. Google says USA. I understand the company is Indian, their straight razors are made in US. I presume this is made in India. Both cases are ok for me.+ Functionality:The head of this razor is much larger than any of my other razors. And yet, no problem around the nose or in other areas.The handle is exactly the way I like it. Grippy and very functional. Similar to my Feather (cost: 200+ bucks) but sharper looking. My suggestion to the company: while already good, this handle would gain from being a bit more grippy.Love the balance of the entire thing.Usually it takes one shave to get used to a razor, but I got an excellent shave at the first try. Very close.+ BladesI have used it only once, a few minute ago, with its own Parker blade. The blade was sharp enough but it felt less sharp than feather. I should imagine the result would be even better with a feather. The parker blades also seem considerably lighter and thus more bendable than the feathers, I wonder if micro-vibrations play a role.+ Agressive?While obviously more aggressive than the SS Feather, I found it only mildly more aggressive than King C. Perhaps because of the excellent handle, I could always intuitively find the right angle of cut along the topography of my face (and I shave without mirror). I would say, just aggressive enough for me, maybe I'd like it a bit more aggressive (but using Feather blades next time might fix that).+ Overall:a beautiful object, functional, works for me, and the price is really good. Obviously I cannot comment on durability. I am happy of the purchase. I would have easily paid more for this.______________________+ Beard: thick and coarse in the best of spots, barbed wire in the worst spots+ Skin sensitivity: I have no idea, since I never had any other skin as benchmark+ Shaving location: I shave blindly, under the shower.+ Shaving style: I shave only against the grain, from the throat up. First passage perpendicular against the grain. Second passage 30-45 deg against the grain. Then here and there in difficult spots+ Foam: I've tied proraso and others. I feel much better with dove body wash, which is what I use. I know it sounds crazy, but that works much better for me than any fancy soap.+ Blades: Feather (rarely Gillette)+ Post shave: proraso aftershave, then a cream+ Fundamental elements for me:1- Super hot water (hence the shower).2- I never wash my face with soap before shaving, though I keep it under abundant hot water. Also, I never rinse out the old soap until the end.+ Seniority in DE shaving: Have done it for 8 months. My other razors are Feather stainless steal, and Gillette C King+ I find shaving to be an enjoyable activity. I find razors, like mechanical watches, or guns, or compasses, to be beautiful objects to possess when they are well made._________________________________

Well I just got into the world of DE Shaving and so far I've tried the Viking Blade Emperor Adjustable. I have an IKON X3 coming in. And I've been shaving with the Parker 55 SL for the past 4 days.The price on this Parker Slant Razor is right and the quality is excellent, but most important is that it provides a close Nick Free Shave when used with the right soap and Razor Blade. You've probably read by now that this razor is superior because it cuts at a slant. After all in revolutionary France the Guillotine had a slant razor too!They say it's not for a noobie and I'd agree that the first razor a noobie buys should be an adjustable to get into the groove but this makes a great 2nd Razor.This is a 3 piece which I like because I can mix and match handles. Less mechanical parts to break too.II bought an IKON X3 Slant Razor Head and plan to try using it with this handle. If I like the Ikon, I'll spring the extra $25.00 for the Bulldog handle otherwise I can just keep it in a drawer. A Razor Head is quite small.The quality of engineering seemed precise. The packaging was mimimalistic and not fancy like the Viking but what can you expect for $30.00I'm going to List my Equipment and Soaps so you can duplicate IMHO Success1. I use the Proraso Pre Shave delightfully Mentholyhttps://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0082BYLS6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=12. I'm Using either Proraso Shaving Soap in a Bowlhttps://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00837YY18/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1Or theTaylor of Bond Street Sandalwood Shaving Cream Bowlhttps://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0007MW2ZW/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1I like the Proraso heavy mentholy scent and feel better, but I think that the Taylor may lubricate better and give a better shave.3. A Nice Silver Badger Brush from Parker. This Brush is great it has different levels of stiffness. The ends are really soft but as you go further down into the brush it gets stiffer. Of course you can get by with a cheaper brush.https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0796H9CHX/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=14. Mens Marble Shaving Bowl - This bowl is fantastic. I fill it with Hot Water and within a minute or two it heats up. So when I swirl my soap the lather is warm. I don't know about you but I like the feel of warm lather on my face in the morning!https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07PBX6Y52/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=15. Razor Bank → This one is cheap and goodhttps://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0778NC6Z9/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=16. Razor Blades. Boy this is the toughie. Initially when I started out I tried the Feather and cut the heck out of myself.I bought these two packs. The first pack is really nice has a wide selection but 2 blades is not enough. I used all my Feathers and sure would like to revisit them.The second pack is my favorite Probably because I fell in love with the Nacet and I had great success with the Astra Platinum from the first pack.So I recommend a Astra Platinum or a Gillette Nacet for a great shave and unless you are a real pro, stay away from the Feather on an aggressive razor like this.This site is really neat because they actually test the level of sharpness. Just in case my URL doesn't come through you'll find the tests at "Refined Shave Com" take away the spaces and add a dot.https://www.refinedshave.com/razor-blade-sharpness-summary/The Nacet is the blade that came closest to the Feather. But I used it two days in a row for a really smooth shave.Double Edge Razor Blade Sample Pack (2x each)https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N6EEZ60/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1And7G's COMBO 35 Double Edge Blade Sampler 7 O'CLOCK NACET ASTRA and GOALhttps://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005MKM8XU/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1BTW I have a thick rough beard and very sensitive skin so if you are like me you are going to appreciate this Razor.

I ordered the razor because I never tried the slant razor and the Parker razor was affordable and wanted to try it. It’s said the slant razors tend to cut hair more that to me it took two passes to give me a good shave but I was weary that it’s a aggressive shave but did not get razor burn and there was no burn when putting on aftershave it felt like a close shave there are two things when using this razor which is why I gave it four stars because first is when shaving this razor should do short strokes on your face when you shave because I was afraid that I was getting razor burn but didn’t and the second is the shave is aggressive so you need to take your time to shave and you should shave every 3 to 5 days which the minimum is every three days you should shave with this razor if your going to continue to use it because after shaving with it give your skin time to heal if you have sensitive skin which it states this razor is for sensitive skin so after every shave you should get a aftershave balm for sensitive skin like Nevia sensitive skin or proraso white aftershave balm after using this razor to cool the skin but this is a good razor I was impress with this razor and I got a good shave but was surprise that I did not get razor burn but it cut my hair with ease but you will feel the blade of the razor which is why it’s aggressive. But it’s a good razor just have a good blade in it. I recommend it if someone wants to try a slant razor.