Product Overview

The Parker 11R is a three piece double edge safety razor fitted with a handle made from genuine ox horn. The razor separates into a handle, a top cap and a base plate, and the blade is clamped between the top cap and the base plate when the handle is screwed on.

Ox horn is a natural material. Colour, grain and markings vary from one handle to the next, so the razor you receive will not be an exact match for the photograph in those respects.

One pack of five Parker double edge blades is included. Parker does not currently publish a weight, a length or a country of origin for the 11R, so none of those figures is stated here.

Key Features

• ✓ Three piece double edge safety razor, separates into handle, top cap and base plate
• ✓ Handle made from genuine ox horn
• ✓ Colour, grain and markings vary on every handle
• ✓ One pack of five Parker double edge blades included
• ✓ Takes standard double edge blades that are widely available
• ✓ No hinge or spring mechanism in the head to wear or seize
• ✓ Head separates fully for rinsing and drying

What Is Included

• ✓ Parker 11R three piece double edge safety razor, supplied as handle, top cap and base plate
• ✓ One pack of five Parker double edge blades

Blades are supplied separately in the box and are not fitted in the razor, so load a blade before the first shave.

Product Specifications

Three Piece Design and Blade Changes

A three piece razor comes apart into three separate components: the handle, the top cap and the base plate. Unscrewing the handle releases the top cap, the blade sits between the top cap and the base plate, and screwing the handle back on clamps the assembly together.

Because every part separates, the head can be rinsed thoroughly and dried, and there is no hinge or spring mechanism inside the head to wear or seize.

Who This Razor Is Best For

Handle and Shaving Feel

The handle is genuine ox horn rather than plated metal, and horn has a warmer surface than bare steel in the hand. Because Parker does not publish a weight or a length for this model, neither figure is stated here.

How a razor feels is subjective and varies from one shaver to another. Beard type, blade choice, lather and technique all affect the result, so treat these descriptions as a general guide rather than a promise about your own shave.

Getting the Best from Your Razor

1. Prepare the skin first. Many shavers find a hot shower or a warm damp towel before the shave makes a difference.
2. Build lather with a shave soap or cream. A shave brush lifts the hair and spreads the lather more evenly.
3. Let the razor do the work and apply very little pressure. Hold the head at a shallow angle to the skin rather than pressing it flat.
4. Take the first pass with the grain, then reduce further on later passes if you want to.
5. Rinse the head under running water between passes rather than tapping the razor on the sink.
6. Change the blade once it starts to feel rough or drag. Blade life varies between individuals.

Care and Storage

Rinse the razor under warm running water after every shave and shake the water off. Take the head apart from time to time and rinse the top cap, base plate and handle threads so that soap does not build up. Dry the razor and leave it where air can reach it rather than in a closed cabinet or a sealed travel tube.

Horn is a natural material. Rinse and dry the handle after every shave, do not leave the razor standing in water or in a hot steamy shower, and never put it in a dishwasher.

Keep unused blades dry and stored in their original packaging. Place used blades in a sealed Razor Blade Bank or another puncture-resistant container. Never place loose blades directly in household trash.

Shipping and Returns

Ships fast from Montreal, Canada. Free shipping in Canada on orders $49+.

See our Shipping Policy and Return & Refund Policy for full details.

Frequently Asked Questions