Parker 86R discussion thread...

[NervousBreakdown]

I have decided to post a thread to discuss my review... I'm sure there's questions to be asked,,, as the thread has had a lot of views and no responses....

Here is the review....

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?ltr=P&t=114403

 

[spinyeel]

I had a 22R.An absolutely shocking excuse for a safety razor.The blade gap on either side was different and the flimsy silo doors popped off on a regular basis.I'm sure the products coming out of Asia will improve in quality eventually,but I won't hold my breath.

 

[slantman]

I have the 2010 82R which are suppose to be re-vamped TTOs that are heavy duty(razor weight 3.3 oz) and built stronger. I have used this razor several weeks with no problems. The blade sits in evenly and the shave is very good to excellent depending on the blade used. I understand all the newer models are built like this.

 

[rainman]

The 86R tends to come with 100 blades, used to be 7A.M.'s, now sharks I assume, sold by Howe on ebay, amazon, or his website. Most of the amazon reviews are very positive but they are also buy beginning wet shavers. They are light weight for their size, they look alright, quality could be dodgy. At one time I was tempted to get one but didn't.

 

[NervousBreakdown]

For all of this razor's downfalls,, it was still good enough to convince me to completely swear off of the cartridge razor junk forever,,, so it can't be all that bad.....

So,, have any of you tried 'making the best' of the poor blade alignment as mentioned in my review...??? Is this something that is commonly done...???

 

[Highspeedlane]

Holy resurrected thread Batman!

I ordered a Parker 86R in December 2008, used it once, didn't like it, put it up and then later lost track of where I left it. Over the years I periodically looked where I thought it might be but never found it. Until a week ago when I was digging for a camera related item buried in a desk drawer...and there it was!

I have used it twice this past week. What a difference some time and refinement of technique makes. I loaded a brand new Gillette 7 o'clock Super Stainless and was amazed at the 86R's efficiency. Two passes plus touch up gave a perfect shave. The level of blade exposure is about ideal for me...sufficient blade exposure that I can feel the blade and a corresponding level of efficiency that really works well.

It's been said here thousands of times...a negative first impression of a razor can often be the result of factors that may not have anything to do with the razor itself

 

[Mlee]

I don't know anything about the 86R but my first and only modern razor that I purchased new was a Parker 99R. The quality seamed very good and the price was right but it was very mild so I sold it. Shortly after that I bought my first Gillette and I've been rolling deeper into the hole ever since. In my quest for vintage razors, I've purchased 3 used Parkers at flea markets, a 94R, 65R, and just recently a 91R. All are in as new condition and appear to be of very good quality. The heads on the 94R and 65R appear the same and I expected the 91R to be the same also, but it's not. The gap on the 91R is much larger, I haven't used it yet but I expect it to be a lot more aggressive. Anyone have experience, if so what are your thoughts?

 

[Highspeedlane]

Just had the 86R out again this morning. I don't know what it is about that razor but it really does work well, and along with a Gillette 7 o'clock Super Stainless provides an excellent shave. It's noisy compared to most other razors I use, but highly efficient. I don't know enough about Parker QC to know if I ordered another one that it would resemble this one, which I purchased 10 years ago.