Key ingredients
4.3/5
Parker's Variant uses a knob on the base to set blade exposure across five settings, so you can start mild and turn it up as your skill improves.
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Variant Adjustable Safety Razor
$67.77
Parker's Variant uses a knob on the base to set blade exposure across five settings, so you can start mild and turn it up as your skill improves. The closed-comb head sits on a long 4-inch handle that weighs about 110 grams. Five Parker platinum blades come in the box.
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The Edyt Score
4.5 / 5.0
Targets
4.5/5
This metal razor is a 5 settings.
Formula standards
4.5/5
The formula is a 5 settings.
The verdict
This metal razor suits growing into bolder shaves.
Compare against similar products
Side-by-side vs 6 near substitutes (Henson Shaving, Rockwell Razors, Merkur, Leaf Shave, Supply, and Mühle). Compare best for, key actives, texture, skin fit, Edyt score, and notes. Swipe sideways to compare.
| Pick | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Growing into bolder shaves | First-time safety razor users | Dialing in a custom shave | Traditional wet shavers | Cartridge users switching over | Men with coarse beards | Daily with-the-grain shaves |
| Key actives | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Texture | Metal razor | Metal razor | Metal razor | Metal razor | Metal razor | Metal razor | Metal razor |
| Skin fit | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Edyt score Methodology: The Edyt Score reflects ingredient profiles, concentration, and formulation standards. It is separate from crowd-sourced user reviews. | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.5 |
| Notes | 5 settings · Long handle | Aerospace made · Mild shave | 6 settings · 316L steel | Brass handle · Closed comb | Pivoting head · Two blades | Single edge · Japanese blade | Closed comb · Plastic free |
| $ / size | $67.77 | $94.45 | $150.00 | $50.00 | $109.00 | $59.00 | $48.00 |
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FAQ
Who is Variant Adjustable Safety Razor best for?
Parker's Variant uses a knob on the base to set blade exposure across five settings, so you can start mild and turn it up as your skill improves. The closed-comb head sits on a long 4-inch handle that weighs about 110 grams. Five Parker platinum blades come in the box.
How did Edyt Beauty score this metal razor?
Edyt Beauty rates Variant Adjustable Safety Razor 4.55 out of 5 from the ingredient list, who it is for, and how the formula is built. That is separate from crowd-sourced user reviews.
How does it compare to similar products?
The compare table above stacks Variant Adjustable Safety Razor against near substitutes for the same shopping job, including picks from Henson Shaving, Rockwell Razors, Merkur, Leaf Shave, Supply, and Mühle. For more from the same brand, see More from Parker below.
Where can I buy it?
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