Rainman it sounds to me like like you have the 82R model. The 80R model has a length of 3 1/2in. The two models also have different knurling.
I purchased this DE from classic shaving because the attractive price for a TTO. At the time I did not know it was a Parker, I probably would not have purchased it if I knew at the time because of the problems with their engineering. Though after taking it out of the box I was some what impressed.
The razor has a good balance to it, 3ozs with a length of 3 1/2in. The grip is well knurled as holds well when wet. I tend to use a preshave oil and it holds well with wet oily hands. The blade is not too exposed which lowers the aggressiveness though the weight seems to supplement that aspect. I have used Lord platinums and German Wilkinson's both seem to give a close shave in this razor. The TTO function of the razor works well and I see no problems with the mechanics of the feature. I have no complaints for the overall quality, there are no problems with it that have came to my notice.
I purchased this DE from classic shaving because the attractive price for a TTO. At the time I did not know it was a Parker, I probably would not have purchased it if I knew at the time because of the problems with their engineering. Though after taking it out of the box I was some what impressed.
The razor has a good balance to it, 3ozs with a length of 3 1/2in. The grip is well knurled as holds well when wet. I tend to use a preshave oil and it holds well with wet oily hands. The blade is not too exposed which lowers the aggressiveness though the weight seems to supplement that aspect. I have used Lord platinums and German Wilkinson's both seem to give a close shave in this razor. The TTO function of the razor works well and I see no problems with the mechanics of the feature. I have no complaints for the overall quality, there are no problems with it that have came to my notice.