Parker 87R Chrome Handle Butterfly TTO Closed Comb DE Safety Razor

Update.... I loaded this with a Permasharp blade and oh my ! This razor is now almost aggressive as my 94 R. Excellent razor !

Update.... I loaded this with a Permasharp blade and oh my ! This razor is now almost aggressive as my 94 R. Excellent razor !

Beautiful razor ! Very clean, close shaver. Mild to medium aggression, I had 4 days growth (coarse beard) and this took it off no problem. I tried it with a Gillette Rubie blade and had to hand set it a tad to keep it straight. With another it may not be so, a lot of these butterfly razors are like that. I ll try silver Blues next imo they are better made in general and seem to fit in all my razors better. But this 87 R rocks, buy it you won't be dissapointed with the end result.

I like this razor better than the popular Merkur 34C. The TTO is more convient and it delivers a really mild shave . The blade angle / blade gap is excellent and I find I can shave rather quickly and without thinking too much about what I am doing because the razor is very forgiving. It reminds me of the old Gillette Fatboy in weight and handle length although this razor is now adjustable. Well constructed for such a cheap razor. I now use this one exclusively and I have my Gillette Fatboy on the shelf along with an old 1950s Kodak SLR camera and Bell and Howell 8mm movie camera. Why ? I can occasionally look at my living room display and think fondly of my late father.

The 87r is basically a modern version of a Gillette Red tip Superspeed. It's a hefty razor with a larger blade gap than most TTO razors. I was surprised at how nicely the 87r is made with a sturdy construction and beautiful knurling on the handle. The shave I find fairly aggressive and requires a light touch on my neck. The end result is a close shave with minimal stubble after 2 passes. I have sensitive skin so I imagine someone who doesn't finding the shave a bit more comfortable. Overall it's a nice razor and a good value.