I have two: The Parker Variant and Pearl Flexi (both are the "closed comb" type). Both are fine tools. The Variant is a copy of the Merkur...
Under $100 US, I like the all stainless steel Yates Merica razor.
Most (all? not 100% sure) adjustable razors' "adjustment" has to do with blade gap (i.e., the gap between the baseplate and blade--higher setting,...
If I had to guess, I would say that your trouble with using a double edge razor is probably due to too much pressure, an improper angle, or maybe...
Can you elaborate on what you mean by "head shape you can't use"?
Now we can add another modern OC adjustable: Seems Parker now has an OC Variant.
I have the Pearl Flexi and Parker Variant (both safety bar versions). Both of these shave better for me than vintage Gillette adjustable TTOs.
The Flexi is a great value in an all-brass adjustable razor, IMO. I heard that early on there were some QC issues, but mine seems flawless. It's...
I don't care for the looks, personally. Looks too much like a windshield ice scraper.
My double-edge battle axe. Fun to shave with
I realize this is a really old thread, but the answer is now "yes." The Pearl Flexi is offered in an open comb version. I have the safety bar...
Looks like a quality tool!
There's not a direct 34C equivalent in brass or stainless steel. The Edwin Jagger DE89/Mühle R89 are somewhat close in shave feel and performance...
I have heard that Pearl had some QC issues in the past but they seem to have corrected them. The Flexi razor I have seems flawless to me.
If you are interested in a modern adjustable DE razor, I have two that I like really well. They're both manufactured in India: Parker Variant -...
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