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I ordered the Parker 94R to see what the handle was like. My usual "heavy, grippy" handle is my Toro Mastiff - I believe that it's identical to the Sabi T1/T2 (one of them). I received the Parker today and wanted to post my thoughts for anyone considering either.
Toro Mastiff - My continued preference as a replacement handle if you want a "heavy" or grippy handle. I should note that I have never tried a Weber/Ikon bulldog style handle, as I don't care for the aesthetics. This is the one on the left in picture 1 with the "strips" of grippy stuff and the shiny flared bottom. The knurling is quite secure even with lather, and I use this handle for head shaving when I really don't want to drop the razor.
Parker 94R - Another heavy handle. It's not as "nice" aesthetically in person as in online pictures, in my opinion. It doesn't have any visible flaws, but it's simply a diamond-checked handle up close with no real detail to it. It's also heavy, and the knurling is even deeper than the Toro Mastiff. It feels even grippier, and the ring around the bottom knob suggests that it would also be nicely grippy for people who shave with a "3 fingers holding the very end of the handle" grip.
The Parker head reminds me of an EJ style head. I prefer the vintage Gillette heads myself.
Cost for the Parker was $25ish from ShoeBoxShaveShop, with Gary providing outstanding customer service. Two thumbs up.
In short - I'm keeping my Toro Mastiff.
IMG_4384.jpgIMG_4385.jpgIMG_4386.jpg
I ordered the Parker 94R to see what the handle was like. My usual "heavy, grippy" handle is my Toro Mastiff - I believe that it's identical to the Sabi T1/T2 (one of them). I received the Parker today and wanted to post my thoughts for anyone considering either.
Toro Mastiff - My continued preference as a replacement handle if you want a "heavy" or grippy handle. I should note that I have never tried a Weber/Ikon bulldog style handle, as I don't care for the aesthetics. This is the one on the left in picture 1 with the "strips" of grippy stuff and the shiny flared bottom. The knurling is quite secure even with lather, and I use this handle for head shaving when I really don't want to drop the razor.
Parker 94R - Another heavy handle. It's not as "nice" aesthetically in person as in online pictures, in my opinion. It doesn't have any visible flaws, but it's simply a diamond-checked handle up close with no real detail to it. It's also heavy, and the knurling is even deeper than the Toro Mastiff. It feels even grippier, and the ring around the bottom knob suggests that it would also be nicely grippy for people who shave with a "3 fingers holding the very end of the handle" grip.
The Parker head reminds me of an EJ style head. I prefer the vintage Gillette heads myself.
Cost for the Parker was $25ish from ShoeBoxShaveShop, with Gary providing outstanding customer service. Two thumbs up.
In short - I'm keeping my Toro Mastiff.
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