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 99R is the 98R's brother from another mother, as this razor utilizes a dial that opens the razor doors instead of a detachable 3-piece head. It has the same high quality finish with a barber-pole handle that offers superb grip, the razor is also very comfortable in hand. Its heavy weight is distributed well and the balance feels good. Not as heavy as it's boet at 100 grams, and also slightly shorter at 108 mm.