Parker Semi Slant Safety Razor Satin Chrome is a three piece double edge razor from Parker Safety Razor, the family run Indian manufacturer that has been building traditional wet shaving gear since 1973. Its head holds the blade at a torqued angle so the edge slices across each hair rather than meeting it square on, which is the geometry that gives slant razors their reputation for cutting efficiency.
Parker has tuned this one towards the gentler end of the slant range. Blade exposure is moderate, so you get the angled cut in a razor that feels familiar from the first stroke and asks nothing unusual of your technique. It is a natural first slant if you have been curious about the design, and it earns a place in the rotation alongside a full slant as an everyday razor.
The satin chrome plating is electroplated over the frame and lightly textured, and that texture earns its keep. It gives your fingers a positive hold on the handle when it is wet and your hands are full of lather. At 102 mm overall the razor suits most hand sizes, and the three piece build separates completely for blade changes and rinsing.
Key Features
- The torqued head angles the blade so it slices through each hair rather than pushing straight through it, which is what makes a slant so effective on stubborn growth.
- Moderate blade exposure gives you that angled cut with a comfortable margin, so the razor shaves mildly for a slant.
- Suits coarse or thick facial hair, and works well for skin that prefers a gentler razor.
- Textured satin chrome plating keeps the handle secure when your hands are wet.
- Three piece construction unscrews fully, so every surface is easy to reach when you rinse it down.
- Takes any standard double edge blade.
How to Use
- Unscrew the handle, lift off the top cap, seat a fresh double edge blade on the base plate and screw it back together.
- Build a warm lather with a brush and work it well into the beard before the first pass.
- Hold the razor at roughly thirty degrees to the skin and let the head do the work. Parker specifically advises using minimal pressure with this razor.
- Shave with the grain first, rinsing the head clear every few strokes, and only go across the grain on a second pass if you need to.
- Rinse and dry the razor after shaving, and take it apart occasionally for a fuller clean.
Specifications
- Model: Parker 55SL-SC
- Format: three piece double edge safety razor
- Head: semi slant
- Overall length: approximately 102 mm
- Finish: textured electroplated satin chrome
- Blades: standard double edge, not included in this listing unless stated
- Made in: India
- EAN: 8906161770283
