PARKER Safety Razor Men Variant Adjustable Double Edge Safety Razor And 5 Parker Premium Blades-Adjust The Blade Exposure With A Turn Of Dial For Milder Or More Aggressive Shaves (Satin Chrome)

This would be a longish review - so please bear with me..I have been a DE shaving aficionado for the last 7-8 years and the bug to collect quality razors has really bit me. Last count , I had around 8 or 9 and include such stalwarts like Edwin Jagger 89, Merkur 34 HD & Merkur slant, butterfly opening style Feather, Rockwell 6S (my most expensive purchase till date) and my newest baby - Parker VariantParker is made by Pearl Shaving in Gujarat and I did make a couple of purchases directly from them, but these did not turn out to be too great. However, the Variant was getting rave reviews on many international shaving groups and I went ahead & pulled the trigger.I am glad I did so.. I generally rate razors on the parameters of construction quality, blade alignment, balance, grip levels, adaptability to various blades & of course the quality of shave. Couple of points on each of the above parameters as under:1. Construction quality - top notch, in line with the best in the world. While it is not all stainless steel (like Rockwell 6S) but the chrome on brass/zamak is very well done & feels very premium in hand2. Blade alignment - no issues at all. I was worried about this parameter since some early reviews had expressed concerns here. But it seems all such issues have been sorted out. The blade aligns evenly on both sides3. Balance & grip - The knurled handle gives a very nice grip even with wet hands. Balance too is spot on, with the head sufficiently heavy such that you don't have to apply any pressure while shaving. Just hold it at the correct angle and let gravity do it's job4. Adaptability to various blades - have used it with Astra premium, Shark & Personna blades. Shaves beautifully with all of them5. Quality of shaving - at par with my Rockwell 6S or possibly even better!! This when 6S is universally acknowledged as possibly the best DE razor in the world and costs 4 times more, landed in IndiaA word of caution though. It is an aggressive razor. Please start with setting 1.5 or 2 and then work your way to your most suitable setting..I only wonder why Pearl shaving has not listed this razor on their website. Also the handle bottom is stamped with the word "INDIA". Don't know whether the ones selling internationally are also similarly stamped or is it a India specific edition

I normally don’t write reviews but I feel this definitely deserves some recognition. I bought this safety razor because of its versatility and customizable shaving options. I saw a bunch of reviews talking about this product’s performance and people oftentalked about how hefty and heavy it was, but personally I found it to be very evenly balanced from the stainless steel head to the brass handle, i actually expected it to weigh heavier and denser, but I’d say it’s the perfect balanced razor, not too heavy not too light.I got a 5 pack platinum premium Parker blade set along with it, so naturally I used it and I must say, one of the best shaves I’ve ever had, no nicks no cuts. Although it was slightly aggressive even at a mild 2 setting, aggressive yet smooth, I don’t know how to explain it better. So far I’m very satisfied, but if I had to add something to it, I’d say I prefer a more denser stainless steel frame instead of a brass handle as I personally love me a very hefty handled razor for that security of a safe shave, and for the second. I’d say the adjustable setting could’ve been placed up top so it doesn’t interfere with the screwing system, often with wear and usage the screw hinges would get slightly loose and it would challenge it’s durability in the long run.I’m satisfied with this purchase given the price tag, but if there was a new v2 to drop I’d prefer the adjusted setting to be up top . And a stainless steel handle.8/10 experience!

right from when i unpacked the razor and held it in my hand the first thing that came to my mind was, this razor means business.this razor is heavy, more than 100 grams heavywhich tells us about its awesome build quality. this may last for a lifetime. its adjustable for blade agression from 1 to 5 with 1 being the least agressive and 5 being the most agressive. so no need to have multiple safety razors for multiple agression level settings. its a 2 piece design so tightning and opening the razor happens from the bottom of the handle that adds more to the safety while loading and unloading a blade. its heavy weight means you dont have to apply pressure at all while shaving and the weight does all the work you just have to slide the blade on your beard. its also knurled across the whole handle so there is even less chance for it to slip from your hands.overall a terrific safety razor. can wholeheartedly recommended.PS - i was using bombay shaving company razor and i can say this is a massive upgrade from it. if you want to buy a safety razor for the first time i recommend you try this. you wont regret your decision as this can be very mild if you keep the setting at 1.

It is a sheer delight to use this razor. It is precision designed and fabricated in India. These razors are highly acclaimed the world over in most of the shaving forums. The moment I held it, I knew I had a perfectly balanced shaving instrument. The grip is well knurled and does not slip even when the hands are wet. While shaving the balance is optimal and the weight is just right. The adjustment knob is easy to use and is made of metal (unlike the Merkur Progress) I find a setting of 3 just right for my daily requirements. If I use a very sharp blade like the Feather, I dial down to setting 2 or even 1 on the first day of a shave. The main advantage of an adjustable razor is the ease of adjustability. I often start with setting 3 for the first pass (WTG) and dial it down to 2 and 1 for the subsequent passes (XTG and ATG passes). The only improvement I can suggest to the manufacturer is that the adjustment numbers and index mark could be made better visible (maybe black colored to improve visibility without glasses in a fogged bathroom environment)You will not regret buying this razor. Price is very reasonable compared to the competitors.