Parker 29L Chrome Handle TTO Long Handled DE Safety Razor

I've had mine for several years now and love it. I had a butterfly hand-me-down back in the 80's from my dad or mom. I lost it in several moves over the years and finally found Maggard. Love this razor and finally getting one for my daughter.

I noticed there aren't any reviews of this shaver so I thought I'd provide feedback on the Lady Gillette, which it's modeled on. i actually was gifted my Lady Gillette by an aunt; it's my first DE shaver and might end up being the only one I bother owning as I love it so much. I didn't have any instructions but installing a blade was intuitive.. just twist the knob on the bottom of the handle and the blade assembly "butterflies" open, pop in a blade, and then twist to close. My first shave, with an Astra stainless blade, left my skin silky smooth. I held the shaver like a pencil and let it glide along my leg under its own weight; soon I was gliding it from ankle to knee with no trouble at all. Ankles & knees and underarms & bikini bits need a little more care, of course, but I've yet to nick myself.