BakeronMowbray—August 13, 2012
It is very heavy and solid feeling, great finish and the knurling is excellent. I shaved with it the first time today and was impressed with the performance as well. I have several vintage DE's that I use and this is probably the first modern razor that could really give them a run for their money (vintage Gillettes are excellent razors). I'd recommend this to anyone looking for a new razor. It's aggressive, but very smooth. The weight forces you to let the razor do the work and it delivers a great shave. Great value for the money in my opinion. One word of caution, if you aren't familiar with using a double edged razor, take the time to re-learn how to shave before expecting incredible results. Research the topic on the internet and be patient while you learn. It's very rewarding to switch to this kind of shaving (money savings, much better equipment, smoothest shave you'll ever experience) but it isn't as foolproof as the modern cartridges. Read more
Anonymous—March 28, 2020
The Parker 94R"Hefty" Double Edge Safety Razor really has a lovely heft and weight to it! I am what I would consider an intermediate safety razor user- I’ve used several different DE safety razors to date and have a regular shaving routine established in which I know what I’m doing and almost never nick my skin. My choice of blades are Astra superior platinums and I have used them with every razor I’ve used. The 94R has a well knurled handle that really “bites” into your skin to get a great grip! The only disadvantage is that possibly over a long period of time, dirt MAY settle into the deep grooves of the knurling, which could probably easily be cleaned with a toothbrush and soap and water. The chrome finish looks really high end, and even the 2 piece head is completely coated to prevent rusting. The blade alignment is also very good, rarely needing readjusting to straighten the blade. This razor is a great value! No need to put any pressure on this handle, the heavy weight works all on its own! Read more
GEEMAN—November 1, 2017
Have used safety razors for long time. Was not satisfied with all the new hitech ones and decided to go back. This is one aggressive razor. With a new blade be super careful. Took some time to readjust and now I am very comfortable using it. Even then I don’t use it for travel since I will get cuts and nicks if I am not careful. This is my go to for weekend shaving. Enjoy the aggressiveness and take my time to shave. These ratings are my opinions Overall - Great buy for the money. Value - Outstanding Finish - Class and Royal Weight - Good but can be heavier. For s guy migrating from plastic razors it may feel heavy, but for safety razor users if they can add some more weight will be great. Handle length - Standard and nothing to complain. Planning to get extra length handles Grip - Outstanding Finish - First class Longevity - Made from brass then chrome plated. Razor style - Very aggressive and new comers be extra cautious on new blades The handle is easy to hold on to even with wet hands. Read more
Southplank—September 6, 2015
This razor is pretty good but I don't love it. (I do love it, see update below) Just a bit harsh for me. I've been bouncing back and forth between a DE89 and a Futur set on 1 for many years now. This Parker feels like the Futur cranked open to about 4. I can use it without cutting myself and get a very close shave without razor burn, but I can do that with my others with more speed and less caution. If you like an aggressive razor, this may be perfect for you. If you are a beginner, either be very careful or consider something less aggressive like a DE89. On to the razor itself. The chrome is OK, but not as sweet as the DE89 or Futur. Chrome seems thinner and not as 'liquid' looking. I see tool marks and specs in the base metal. Nothing serious, it looks fine, but my others are clearly nicer when compared. Knurling is very aggressive. No amount of soap or oil could make this slip in your hand. It is like a wood rasp. Seriously, you could chuck the handle in your drill and shape wood with it. Blade gap, although wide, is perfectly even and equal. As others mentioned the handle feels a little sloppy as you tighten it down. Its fine once its tight. Overall a good razor for someone looking more toward the aggressive side, but beware if this is your first venture into double edge shaving. Update: The cautions above still hold, but after a year of using this I really love it. Still very aggressive, but I get a nice close shave with little effort. I especially enjoy it in the summer. My face sweats a lot when I work outside and if my shave doesn't last all day, I'll have towel lint stuck in my stubble, haha. This razor delivers a shave that lasts. Read more
