Parker Variant Adjustable Safety Razor - Graphite

I've used safety razors for over 50 years. After using the Parker Variant for over a month, I can say that it is the best safety razor I've ever used. I chose the graphite model as it most closely resembled the 1970s era Gillette "Super-84" Adjustable razor I used to use. But the resemblance ends with the color. At 110 grams, the Parker Variant is heavier than the 67 gm Gillette---allowing you to press less hard and letting the razor do more of the work. The longer handle provides more control than the Gillette Super Adjustable. Watch the 2 minute instructional video for the Parker Variant---it'll tell you all you need to know about using this great razor.

Excellent build quality and perfect heft. perfect shave with absolutely no irritation or razor burn, smooth shave.

Awesome shave! My 3rd Parker and worth the money. Get you one!

First adjustable I've owned, well made has a very nice weight and balance. All shaves so far have been very nice. Once I become used to this razor I'll try different settings.

The Parker Variant is an amazing razor. It is a must have razor, looks great and easy to use.

Excellent product and a perfect entry into double edged razors. This will make you throw your Gillette in the trash and never look back. An amazing wet shave experience to say the least.

This is probably the best razor i have tried. The razor shaves wonderfully with the minimum of effort, and there is nice weight, and the knurling on the handle is very good. I thoroughly recommend this product

Magnifica pieza,muy bonita y bien terminada, creo que vale mas de lo que cuesta. saludos y gracias

After receiving my Variant, I finally put my Merkur Futur to rest after 7 years of exclusive daily use. I easily found that sweet spot between efficiency and comfort with the greatest amount of hair reduction in my personal comfort zone. I'm not the kind of shaver who has rotations. I find something that works and I stick with it and for over a year the Variant has been the "One." I just ordered a second one (just in case).

I just got the graphite variant razor and am very pleased. I am a longtime wet shaver, and have tried various styles of razors (slant, single edge, standard DE razors) and was pleased that an old adjustable razor I picked up on eBay beat all of these. This razor beats that old adjustable, and I tested it by shaving my head. I got a smooth, non irritating shave. The handle is easy to hold, and the weight of the razor is excellent. I do remember having a Merkur Progress some years ago, which I sold and this razor beats that also. The Progress wasn't easy to hold, and I didn't think that the blade was held tight enough. I can tell after one shave that the blade is secure, I moved it up to 4 to shave part of my head. Get this razor!

Parker continues to perfect what was already an outstanding razor. The satin-chrome-and-graphite two-toned color combination is a true beauty. The graphite-colored coating is thin enough to allow crisp edges in the knurling of the handle, which provides excellent grip. Parker has also changed not only the color of the handle coating from black to graphite but also the coating material, which is intended to offer long-term durability. The adjustability of this design allows easy mid-shave changes, so you can dial up for less sensitive areas and dial back for more challenging geography. The adjustability also allows for accommodating blades of differing shaving character. If you shave with an appropriately-light pressure, which is good DE-shaving technique, this is a one-size-fits-all product. I have owned over a dozen different modern and vintage DE razors including a 1963 Gillette Slim adjustable. I also have and use two different Parker barber razors, the SRX and the PTB. Of all the razors I've used, the Variant is my go-to instrument when I want the closest, best shave. I sincerely recommend this razor for beginning and experienced double-edge alike. Just a final tip to those transitioning from modern multi-blade-cartridge designs: use no pressure when shaving with a DE. Any complaints about this razor being aggressive can only be chalked up to pilot error. The razor is terrific. Also, I heartily endorse supersafetyrazors.com and the head man, Howie, for providing excellent customer service.

I own a variety of adjustable razors (several variations of the Mergress razor, the Futur and the Gillette Fatboy) but since purchasing the Parker Variant, they are pretty much ignored. Parker delivered a razor with an excellent fit and finish at a great price. I enjoy this razor so much that I also had to get the satin finish too.