Parker 12R Genuine Buffalo Horn Handle Double Edge Safety Razor
$ 34.49
Experience a luxurious shave with the Parker 12R Genuine Buffalo Horn Handle Double Edge Safety Razor. This expertly crafted razor features a premium horn handle and a durable, 3-piece design for a comfortable and efficient shave.
One pack of five Parker double edge blades is included.
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Description
Product Overview
The Parker 12R is a three piece double edge safety razor fitted with a handle made from genuine buffalo 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.
Buffalo 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 12R, 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 buffalo 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 12R 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
| Brand | Parker |
| Model | 12R |
| Razor type | Three piece double edge safety razor |
| Construction | Separates into handle, top cap and base plate |
| Material | Genuine buffalo horn handle |
| Handle | Genuine buffalo horn, natural variation in colour, grain and markings |
| Blade type | Standard double edge |
| Blades included | One pack of five Parker double edge blades |
| Condition | New |
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
The handle is genuine buffalo horn, so the colour and grain differ on every razor.
The razor separates into handle, top cap and base plate, so the head rinses out completely.
One pack of five Parker double edge blades is included with the razor.
Handle and Shaving Feel
The handle is genuine buffalo 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
- Prepare the skin first. Many shavers find a hot shower or a warm damp towel before the shave makes a difference.
- Build lather with a shave soap or cream. A shave brush lifts the hair and spreads the lather more evenly.
- 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.
- Take the first pass with the grain, then reduce further on later passes if you want to.
- Rinse the head under running water between passes rather than tapping the razor on the sink.
- 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
Does this razor come with blades?
Which blades fit the Parker 12R? It uses standard double edge razor blades. Brands differ in sharpness and smoothness, so a sampler pack is a practical way to work out which one suits you.
What does three piece mean?
How do I change the blade safely?
Is every buffalo horn handle the same?
Do I have to take it apart to change the blade?
How many shaves should I get from a blade?
Can I take it in hand luggage?
How should used blades be discarded?
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6 reviews for Parker 12R Genuine Buffalo Horn Handle Double Edge Safety Razor
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Paul Demers –
great price great product. better than expected and fast shiping.
D. F. MCFARLAND –
Nicely balanced. Easy to change blades — not always true for DE razors. All that and it looks good too. An investment that will probably outlast electric shavers by years.
Mike M. –
Goodbye Gillette, hello Close Shave and Savings.
Vic R. –
Nice looking razor and works great. It took a little bit of getting used too since this was my first safety razor, but it fits nicely in your hand for a secure feeling and has a nice weight to it.
M.Moore –
I like this razor it has a good feel but the handle cracked in my suitcase on my first trip away. It looks solid but is just some kind of plastic (not “ebony” as described but “ebony coloured”).
I also notice the blades don’t last as long as modern blades. But they are cheap as anything so I believe I’m saving money.
Also when I first bought this razor the head did not fit right but it turned out I had assembled it backwards. Once I put it on the right way it was fine.
Al Jorgensen –
Has a great feel and heft to it missing in plastic razors and just feels right in your hand. It gives a very aggressive shave as compared to newer razors and even other safety razors I have used. Did not come with any blades so can not comment on them.