Parker 98R Heavy Duty Premium Barberpole

Brand: Parker Code: SH98R   Based on 22 votes and 5 reviews £21.99 Flat fee delivery Retail Price: £29.99 You Save: £8.00 (26% OFF!) ShavingShack Loyalty Programme: Collect 21 SHAVE POINTS when buying this product! Quantity 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10  Add to basket              Parker's answer to the awesome Merkur 38C! Parker have surpassed themselves with this razor. Taking styling cues from the exceptionally popular Merkur 38C, this chrome plated razor provides excellent grip, balance and performance. The head is taken from their top of the range 3 piece razors which are near identical to the heads of the Merkur 34C/Merkur 38C and likewise, the barberpole handle design is very similar to the Merkur 38C. Length: 10.8 cm Weight: 121g IN THE PRESS SHAVING101.COM - Wet shaving guru Mike Sandoval described the Parker 98R as "a good value razor for the budget conscious wet shaver", adding "I used this razor to shave two days' growth and it did a solid job of cutting my beard down efficiently on the first pass". He concluded by saying "Overall I found the Parker 98R to be well made and a fair alternative to the Merkur 38C. Merkur remains the leader for double-edge safety razors and the 38C is a solid step up in construction quality". You can read his full review by clicking here. Product video

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Average Customer Rating   Based on 22 votes Customer Reviews Author: Dan at The Shaving Shack This really is top of the range Parker where they've clearly taken a bit more time and effort in every department with this razor - Merkur watch out! It's pretty much a slightly longer, roughly the same weight version of the Merkur 38C. What this means is that you'll get the same quality and performance but at a lower cost. Author: Adam Bentley Having found that the replacement blades for my Philips electric razor were going to cost more than the razor itself I decided it was time for a change. When I started shaving it was with Gillettes but was put off by the cost of replacement cartridges, and the fact that it seemed every time I needed new ones they weren't being stocked anymore so I had to buy a new handle as well. Being a Yorkshire man this strain on my pocket was too much, hence the change to electric. After much research it was clear that DE was the way to go cheaper blades that may last longer and perhaps an end to the dreaded shaving rash. Unfortunately I then found the clear change wasn't so clear with the number of handles available, so it was back to the research. After many hours trawling the internet I thought I was set on the Merkur 38C from Shaving Shack having seen many positive reviews, especially from new converts, that was until I laid eyes on the Parker 98R, so similar and yet less expensive, it was calling me. When it arrived I have to say I was astounded by its size and weight, even though it tells you both in the details, it still came as a surprise. However, in use, both are a great advantage allowing you to grip the razor in a way that best suits you and also damping any shake you may have, reducing risk of accidents. For my first shave with a DE this was undeniably of great help to me and I came away nick free with the best shave of my life. The construction of this razor is fantastic and just oozes quality so lacking in many modern products. From the sharpness of the pattern on the grip, which ensures it wont slip even in soapy hands, to the cleanness of the thread where head joins to handle, meaning this razor will surely outlast me, and I'm only 29! If you're considering this razor I thoroughly recommend it, you wont be disappointed. Author: Jason Haigh Wow! Where do I start? I have used gillette cartridge razors for years and was totally put off purchasing more due to their high price - hence the switch to DE razors. I purchased this parker razor last Thursday and was received Saturday and it is superb. The build quality is far higher than expected-its a great instrument and such a pleasure to use (it almost looks too good to use). The blogs on this site helped with my first shave yesterday and looking forward to the next. Goodbye gillette cartridges and hello DE razors!!!!..should have done it years ago. Author: Shaun Miller Got my 98 R today what a cracking razor, lovely weight and finish, my dad still uses an open razor and strop so this will be my next step. Nice quality and even better shave in style, what a way to start the day. PLEASE NOTE: Only account holders are allowed to rate and review products - please log in and revisit this page to add your review. For every review we publish, we give you 60 SHAVE POINTS however, we reserve the right to accept or reject reviews and there is no guarantee if and when a review is published.