Been looking at both of these as a a way of getting back into single edge shaving. Till now the only SE I have is a NOS Persona '74 injector, which is starting to rust because I left a blade in too long, doh!
From what I've read the Supply blade dispenser has a key with differing dimensions to other dispensers (Persona/Schick etc.) - does this mean the supply will only take Supply type blades? I don't tend to like razors that only work with proprietary blades, pretty much like modern cartridge "systems" in my mind. If it will only work with its own blades then the high cost isn't justified IMO. Having said that it does look nice, and has a good hefty weight, but the blade issue is quite a definitive issue for me. Obviously it is adjustable, but do the extra base plates come with the razor or are these an extra cost?
With the Parker, I assume this can be used with most all 'standard' SE blades? From what I read here the Parker is quite mild, even on the higher settings. I usually prefer a more aggressive razor, but quite like using a mild razor with an aggressive blade, so if the Parker had this versatility I would be pretty much sold.
Also, is it possible to remove the blade and leave the Parker razor 'empty' i.e. without screwing up loading of the next blade? I'd like to be able to travel with this (checked luggage, of course) and don't like the idea of throwing it in a wash bag with a blade loaded.
Thanks guys,
R
From what I've read the Supply blade dispenser has a key with differing dimensions to other dispensers (Persona/Schick etc.) - does this mean the supply will only take Supply type blades? I don't tend to like razors that only work with proprietary blades, pretty much like modern cartridge "systems" in my mind. If it will only work with its own blades then the high cost isn't justified IMO. Having said that it does look nice, and has a good hefty weight, but the blade issue is quite a definitive issue for me. Obviously it is adjustable, but do the extra base plates come with the razor or are these an extra cost?
With the Parker, I assume this can be used with most all 'standard' SE blades? From what I read here the Parker is quite mild, even on the higher settings. I usually prefer a more aggressive razor, but quite like using a mild razor with an aggressive blade, so if the Parker had this versatility I would be pretty much sold.
Also, is it possible to remove the blade and leave the Parker razor 'empty' i.e. without screwing up loading of the next blade? I'd like to be able to travel with this (checked luggage, of course) and don't like the idea of throwing it in a wash bag with a blade loaded.
Thanks guys,
R