Reddit reviews Parker SRB Straight Edge Barber Razor and 5 Shark Stainless Blades
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Professional Quality - stainless steel blade arm - stronger than aluminumSnap/Lock blade holder to ensure secure blade insertion.Comes with 5 Shark Stainless half blades - designed for a precise fit in barber/straight edge razorsRounded exposure at the end of the blade compartment to minimize cuts.Designed for professional, barbershop or home use
I use this razor. I love it, it has saved me a lot of money on blades while also making you look awesome.
I went with the Parker SR1 and it worked. I enjoyed it more than cartridge shaving but less than my SR. The different blades felt very different in it, similar to what I hear described by the DE users. If you can put it off for a month, I may be giving it away (I try to keep clutter from piling up. I'm just waiting to see if my brother wants it).
I got a Parker SRB about six weeks ago for the same reasons. Strangely, I am much better at shaving my head with it than shaving my face. My head comes out great, but my face is always bad. I'm going to get a sampler pack and try different blades, which I anticipate will be a common recommendation.
Interesting, can you point me to a discussion of barber straights? I am not sure that 'shavette' is the best term for this family of razors. I believe the term 'shavette' derives from the Dovo line; Parker for example calls theirs a 'Straight Edge Barber Razor.'
You have many other options. I didn't mean to be harsh, and I do apologize. It all comes back to the old adage that if it seems too good to be true, it is.
Prices are substantially lower with a used shave ready razor from whippeddog
or, you can always go the shavette route like this or this
An alternate option is get a cheap used DE, or a cheap new one, and start that way, and build your skill at shaving technique in general before moving into using a straight. The shavette is likewise a good option to start because it's cheap, and there's no blade maintenance.
Used straights are typically available at antique stores, and some reading here or B&B, or SRP (which also has a clasifieds section for used straights) will tell you what to look for, and what's a good price. My last straight was $7 from an antique store, plus $20 for honing.
Again, I didn't mean to be insulting, I just keep seeing these damn woot deals, and it's pissing me off they're selling this crap as something you can shave with.
[These] (http://www.amazon.com/Parker-Straight-Barber-Razor-Stainless/dp/B002OXJ6II/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1372049437&sr=8-4&keywords=straight+razor+parker) use shavette blades.
http://www.amazon.com/Parker-Straight-Barber-Razor-Stainless/dp/B002OXJ6II/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top
I decided to go with this guy. It's due to arrive Wednesday. I have a solid beard right now and it's been hard not to use my awesome DE... so hopefully I like it!
Thanks for the advice
You are correct