Parker SR1

[aib1015]

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.