Product Overview

The Parker SoloEdge is a two piece single edge safety razor. The handle unscrews from the head, and the razor takes half of a standard double edge blade rather than a proprietary blade cartridge.

Parker builds the handle from solid brass with an electroplated satin chrome finish and molds the head from a metallic alloy that is satin chrome plated. A 2.5 mm magnet is built into the head to hold the blade in position while the razor is assembled.

Parker lists the razor at 94 g (3.3 oz) with an overall length of 9.8 cm (3.9 in). One hundred Parker premium platinum half double edge blades are included. Parker does not publish a country of origin for this model, so none is stated here.

Key Features

• ✓ Two piece single edge safety razor, separates into head and handle
• ✓ Takes half of a standard double edge blade, not an injector blade
• ✓ 2.5 mm magnet built into the head to hold the blade during loading
• ✓ Solid brass handle with an electroplated satin chrome finish
• ✓ Head molded from a metallic alloy and satin chrome plated
• ✓ 94 g (3.3 oz) at an overall length of 9.8 cm (3.9 in)
• ✓ One hundred Parker premium platinum half double edge blades included
• ✓ One blade edge exposed rather than two

What Is Included

• ✓ Parker SoloEdge two piece single edge safety razor, supplied as head and handle
• ✓ One hundred Parker premium platinum half 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

Single Edge Design and Blade Changes

A single edge razor exposes one blade edge instead of two. The SoloEdge separates into two parts. Unscrewing the handle releases the head, the half blade sits against the blade seat inside the head, and screwing the handle back on clamps it in place.

Parker builds a 2.5 mm magnet into the head, which holds the half blade in position while the razor is put back together. The blades supplied with the razor are already cut to half width, so there is no need to snap a double edge blade yourself.

Who This Razor Is Best For

Weight and Shaving Feel

Parker lists the SoloEdge at 94 g (3.3 oz) with an overall length of 9.8 cm (3.9 in), so it is a heavy razor for its size. The handle is solid brass under the satin chrome finish. Only one blade edge is exposed, so the razor is turned rather than flipped between strokes.

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. Unscrew the handle from time to time and rinse the head and the 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 handle is solid brass with an electroplated satin chrome finish and the head is satin chrome plated, so keep abrasive cleaners and scouring pads away from the plating.

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