Parker are well known for manufacturing double edge razors since 1973

and have used their shaving expertise to create this affordable yet stylish and distinctive shavette.

This replaceable blade straight razor from Parker was created for professional barbers,

offering some features found only in high end fixed blade straight razors, like a stainless steel (not aluminum) arm.

Designed primarily for shaving the face (not hair trimming), the head of the arm is shaped like a fixed blade straight razor.

Other notable features are: rounded point to minimize cuts, guide pins to insure correct blade insertion,

and a snap close blade holder along with arm clip to secure blade compartment.
This light weight razor weighs 37 g (1.1 ounces) has a slim black resin handle, and accepts 1/2 of a double edge blade (any brand) ... yes, these blades can be easily and safely snapped in half.
The Parker is ideal for the first time straight razor user, presenting an

economical introduction to straight razor shaving by eliminating the purchase

of an expensive fixed blade razor plus all the required accessories (strop, strop paste, hone, razor oil).
 It also eliminates the need to learn how to use a strop and how to properly sharpen a razor.