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03-20-2012, 04:10 PM #1Senior Member
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I'm tor between a merkur heavyweight and a parker heavyweight. Any suggestions
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03-20-2012, 04:16 PM #2Senior Member
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I prefer Merkur, but I hear the newer parkers are better than they used to be. I don't have experience with a parker, at least not for a long time anyway.
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03-20-2012, 04:43 PM #3Senior Member
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So u think it would be a waste of money I'd figure it would be great for travel instead of packing all my straight razor stuff
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03-20-2012, 04:46 PM #4Member
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I prefer Merkur They make some really nice DE's
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03-20-2012, 05:03 PM #5Member
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I have a parker 60R. It's a good razor. On the mild side of medium. I don't think you can go wrong either way.
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03-20-2012, 05:25 PM #6Senior Member
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Now you have your answer. And as for having it for travel, I'm thinking it would be a good compromise if it's mild/medium. Have you tried a DE before? (Sorry if you mentioned it)
Originally Posted by timj219
@timj219, what blades do you use? I've heard the parker with a feather blade is a good pair, but I've never had a chance to try it.
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03-20-2012, 05:32 PM #7Senior Member
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Here's a good video. Not sure if this guy is a member here or not, but I like his videos:
PARKER 99R SAFETY RAZOR: Learn How To Shave! Complete DE Shaving From A-Z. Brush, Cream, geofatboy - YouTube
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03-30-2012, 04:13 AM
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It depends on what you want. Merkur razors have a better reputation, but they also cost more and they don't make a TTO. Parker makes several TTO DE razors that are fairly affordable, and are considered superior to Chinese razors ( the only other source of modern TTO razors). So, if you want a TTO razor that offers good quality for the cost, then Parker makes several good choices. If, OTOH you want a razor with a reputation for a bit higher quality, don't care if it is TTO, and don't mind spending a bit more money, then Merkur is probably a better choice. Also, if you'd prefer a Merkur, but price worries you, they make 3 piece razors, which cost a bit less than their 2 piece models.
It is ultimately your choice. They are both reasonable options that you will probably be quite happy with.
03-30-2012, 07:05 AM
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What about Ikon? Or the PILS? He makes some awesome looking DEs IMO. Thought about buying one, but Im cool with my Feather AS-D1. Only reason Id buy an Ikon is to have an open tooth DE.
