I just ordered a Parker open comb

I was thinking I'll use 4 times used 7 O'clock Super Stainless. Around shave 4 is when they hit their stride. I think the Parker blades that come with the razor are pretty mild. My thanks to you and Ray, too.

All you can do is try and see what works best for you. I actually do Like the Parker blades. If I'm not mistaken, based on what at RayClem has on his spreadsheet, they are quite likely rebranded derby blades. Though I might personally suspect that if they are rebranded Derby blades, I would think that they were the Derby Premium as I got really good shaves out of the Parker Premium. Good luck! Look forward to hearing about your experience.

Razor came early this am so I can do a shave. Looks nice, handle right at 3.75 and 4.0 overall.

Nice. I like when that happens! i like their rose gold. I would be more likely to buy the Variant OC if that was available. Hope the shave is great!!!

Nice. I like when that happens! i like their rose gold. I would be more likely to buy the Variant OC if that was available. Hope the shave is great!!!

I have a Parker semi-slant with the graphite colored handle. That is a great option as well for some of their razors.

Razor came early yesterday so I did a shave with the usual on day or more wait. Looks beautiful and with a new Parker blade it gave a very close zero irritation shave. The real test will be with several days growth which I feel I'll enjoy even more. The shave was equal to my Tech and 1967 Super Speed. I like this razor a lot.

I have a feeling this razor likes a sharp blade. Reason I say that is because the 2 pass is super smooth. The first pass not so much.

All you can do is try and see what works best for you. I actually do Like the Parker blades. If I'm not mistaken, based on what at RayClem has on his spreadsheet, they are quite likely rebranded derby blades. Though I might personally suspect that if they are rebranded Derby blades, I would think that they were the Derby Premium as I got really good shaves out of the Parker Premium. Good luck! Look forward to hearing about your experience.

Razor came early this am so I can do a shave. Looks nice, handle right at 3.75 and 4.0 overall.

Nice. I like when that happens! i like their rose gold. I would be more likely to buy the Variant OC if that was available. Hope the shave is great!!!

I have a feeling this razor likes a sharp blade. Reason I say that is because the 2 pass is super smooth. The first pass not so much.

I like the Parker blades now.

Razor came early this am so I can do a shave. Looks nice, handle right at 3.75 and 4.0 overall.

Nice. I like when that happens! i like their rose gold. I would be more likely to buy the Variant OC if that was available. Hope the shave is great!!!

I have a feeling this razor likes a sharp blade. Reason I say that is because the 2 pass is super smooth. The first pass not so much.

I like the Parker blades now.

I've had good shaves with them. I was surprised.

Parkers were better than the 7 O'clock SS Russians. I was thinking this razor needs a Parker-like blade. Maybe the Derby Premiums or Silver Stars?