Parker is a manufacturer from India that has been producing fine hardware since 1973, you can bet your bottom rupee you are in good hands if you pick one of their products. This is where performance, quality and value for money comes together in razor universe. Their razors vary from fairly conservative to outright Bollywood splendour, and boy do they ever have the moves! Their shaving action ranges from mild to medium aggressive, so basically anyone can use them. The 48R series razor is one smooth 3 piece razor, this goes for appearance, touch and shaving action. This razor is very solid at 101 grams, and will slice your unwanted hair with ease using only the razor weight. It's slanted safety bar and matt gold handle ensures not only smooth looks, but a shave that is just as smooth. It is a sensible 102 mm tall, we liked it the minute we took it our of the box and took note of it's sturdiness combined with sexy, swooping lines.