Parker Shaving 78R GR Graphite

[ischiapp]

The Graphite line by Parker Shaving is beautiful.

You searched for graphite - Parker Shaving

www.parkershaving.com

There is also a new model, the 78R GR.
That offers a different geometry of the head.
As well as a more elaborate handle, long and slender.

I like it aesthetically.
Above all, I am intrigued by the novelty.
Can someone share experiences?

 

[slapo]

I haven't, but @Kevy has:

 

[ischiapp]

@slapo
Thank you.
I've watched the videos.
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Parker+"78R"

@Kevy
Nice SOTD video, as always.
I'd like to know some specs, I can't find online.
Weight (head and handle)
Sizes (head and handle)
Numbers about the blade's holding (gap, exposure, etc ... if you got).

 

[Kevy]

Parker 78R Satin Chrome Safety Razor

*Just introduced* The Parker 78R 3-piece double edge safety razor has a highly textured electroplated handle that makes it terrific for use with wet and soapy hands. Parker's newly designed razor head delivers an excellent shave - both close and comfortable - it is mild yet efficient, excellent...

www.supersafetyrazors.com

Its a mild feeling razor, very comfortable in use.

 

[ischiapp]

@Kevy
Thank you.
When you've time, please share the specs.
I'd like to read the numbers.

 

[Nav]

I got the recently released Parker 78R, purely out of curiosity as the head design/geometry looked to be what I prefer.
It's also a bargain price!

This turned out to be a truly wonderful razor!

There's zero blade chatter (my biggest peeve in a DE razor). Blade alignment was perfect first go.
The gap is not huge, I'm guessing around 0.7mm but the exposure feels decent and it does give a bit of blade feel.
I haven't found actual specs anywhere though.

Loaded up with a BIC, it was super smooth and quite efficient, I'd say nearly the D plate of the karve CB or plate 6 of Rockwell 6S.

I'll use it for a few consecutive daily shaves and if it keeps this up, it'll likely become my travel razor of choice!

P.S. The handle just plain sucks! The knurling is great but it's so thin and has a very long stem which can't be used to hold the razor, so one has to hold it far below the head.
I'll definitely change it out for one of my Yaqi SS handles.

 

[Nav]

I got the recently released Parker 78R, purely out of curiosity as the head design/geometry looked to be what I prefer.
It's also a bargain price!

This turned out to be a truly wonderful razor!

There's zero blade chatter (my biggest peeve in a DE razor). Blade alignment was perfect first go.
The gap is not huge, I'm guessing around 0.7mm but the exposure feels decent and it does give a bit of blade feel.
I haven't found actual specs anywhere though.

Loaded up with a BIC, it was super smooth and quite efficient, I'd say nearly the D plate of the karve CB or plate 6 of Rockwell 6S.

I'll use it for a few consecutive daily shaves and if it keeps this up, it'll likely become my travel razor of choice!

P.S. The handle just plain sucks! The knurling is great but it's so thin and has a very long stem which can't be used to hold the razor, so one has to hold it far below the head.
I'll definitely change it out for one of my Yaqi SS handles.

Just thought I'd give a quick update after a few uses of the Parker 78R.

The efficiency (with a sharp blade like BIC) is not more than the karve C plate.

The karve D plate could yield a closer and longer lasting shave.

The post shave shadow is kind of dark for my liking but very few razors lighten it to my preference (blackbird and progress being most capable without tearing upmy skin).

Comfort is extremely good!
No blade chatter!

The same gap with a bit more exposure would have been perfect for me as a daily driver.
But I'm definitely not disappointed with it.