Product Overview

The Parker 78R is a three piece double edge safety razor with a solid brass frame and a closed comb head. The handle unscrews from the head, so the razor separates into a handle, top cap and base plate for blade changes and cleaning.

Parker publishes a weight of 2.9 oz and a length of 4 in for this model, and publishes the same weight and length for all three finishes, so the choice between them is a matter of appearance rather than of how the razor is built.

The three finishes are high luster chrome, satin chrome and graphite. Parker describes each as a textured electroplated finish on the same solid brass frame, and the texture is part of the plating rather than a separate grip sleeve.

Key Features

• ✓ Three piece construction, separates into handle, top cap and base plate
• ✓ Closed comb head
• ✓ Solid brass frame
• ✓ Textured electroplated finish in high luster chrome, satin chrome or graphite
• ✓ 2.9 oz at a length of 4 in
• ✓ Uses standard double edge razor blades
• ✓ One pack of five Parker double edge blades included

What Is Included

• ✓ Parker 78R 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

Weight and Shaving Feel

At 2.9 oz over 4 in the 78R sits in the middle of the double edge weight range on a standard length handle, so it is neither a light travel razor nor one of the heavyweights, and the handle is long enough for a full grip.

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.

The finish is plated. Avoid abrasive polishes, scouring pads and strong household cleaners, which can cut through a plated finish.

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