Oh right, so it's a probably just the coating wearing away. Do people get the same problem with the Merkur 39C do you know? I've really enjoyed the slant, but if it's a feature of all Parker Semi-Slants, I may replace it with an alternative which doesn't have the issue (or at least not as common).The head and thread is made of Zamak which corrodes very quickly when exposed to air and water. It's likely that the coating on the thread has worn off and the Zamak subsequently corroded through use until failure. It's a known issue with Zamak heads - not just Parker razors. Their longevity is entirely reliant on the quality of the coating.
To avoid the issue completely you'll need to go with a brass, aluminium, titanium, copper or stainless razor - all of which cost more.Oh right, so it's a probably just the coating wearing away. Do people get the same problem with the Merkur 39C do you know? I've really enjoyed the slant, but if it's a feature of all Parker Semi-Slants, I may replace it with an alternative which doesn't have the issue (or at least not as common).
I've had my EJ89 now for over 5 years and no issues with that one. I've also got a Claymore which must be at least 3 years now and is doing fine.To avoid the issue completely you'll need to go with a brass, aluminium, titanium, copper or stainless razor - all of which cost more.
Worth noting that many Zamak razors do go on for years though - including Merkur, Edwin Jagger and Mühle.
Good shout - I like the Lo Storto GentileAs mentioned above....Fatip All brass. The Lo Storto is the slant and comes in Open comb and Closed versions
......and I think it is less expensive than a MerkurGood shout - I like the Lo Storto Gentile
I should mention. FaTip has a non-standard 4.5 mm thread so you would be restricted to FaTip handlesAs mentioned above....Fatip All brass. The Lo Storto is the slant and comes in Open comb and Closed versions
Right well I thought I'd bite the bullet and get myself something to replace it....As mentioned above....Fatip All brass. The Lo Storto is the slant and comes in Open comb and Closed versions
I use a merkur slant; any idea how the fatip compares to it shavewise?......and I think it is less expensive than a Merkur
I am afraid that to date I have only used the OC version of the FaTip and that is definitely more efficient than my old style 37C. @Boycie83 has the Gentile Closed comb version which may be a fairer comparison....perhaps he would like to comment??I use a merkur slant; any idea how the fatip compares to it shavewise?
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