maclean3
12-30-2006, 03:08 PM
I found a recommendation to look up Howard1616 on ebay earlier. I emailed him about the different models available as well as the bulk blades (great prices btw). Anyway, here's the jist of his reply - it answers some questions that I as well as other have had.
Jack
.... The 60, 90, 22, 79, and 96 all have the same head. These TTOs are usually considered pretty smooth. I'm not sure why some people consider the different models different in terms of aggessiveness and tame. The differences in these razors is their styling and weights. (FYI, the 90R ... is 2.1 ounces, the heaviest of the Parkers). With the same head, it is hard to explain why some consider the different models more aggressive than others. I guess it is just that no two people think alike.
The 74 was replaced by the 79. They are almost identical razors. The 60,22 and,96 are about 1.9 ounces and the 79 about 1.7. All are Nickel plated with a brass frame. I hope this info is useful.
The most aggressive Parkers are the 3 piece models. (The 84 and 786). Right now, I'm out of stock on the 84's but should have them next week. The 786 is a very light weight razor.. It is 1.1 ounces... It almost feels like a disposable. If you like a light weight aggressive razor, this is a good choice.. Other wise the 84 at 1.6 ounces. Both of these have the same 3 piece head....
Please let me know if I can provide you with any additional information.
Regards,
howie
Howi Inc.
Jack
.... The 60, 90, 22, 79, and 96 all have the same head. These TTOs are usually considered pretty smooth. I'm not sure why some people consider the different models different in terms of aggessiveness and tame. The differences in these razors is their styling and weights. (FYI, the 90R ... is 2.1 ounces, the heaviest of the Parkers). With the same head, it is hard to explain why some consider the different models more aggressive than others. I guess it is just that no two people think alike.
The 74 was replaced by the 79. They are almost identical razors. The 60,22 and,96 are about 1.9 ounces and the 79 about 1.7. All are Nickel plated with a brass frame. I hope this info is useful.
The most aggressive Parkers are the 3 piece models. (The 84 and 786). Right now, I'm out of stock on the 84's but should have them next week. The 786 is a very light weight razor.. It is 1.1 ounces... It almost feels like a disposable. If you like a light weight aggressive razor, this is a good choice.. Other wise the 84 at 1.6 ounces. Both of these have the same 3 piece head....
Please let me know if I can provide you with any additional information.
Regards,
howie
Howi Inc.