Wilkinson Sword Double Edge Razor For Men, Barber's Style Wet Shavers for a Close and Comfortable Shave, 1 Double-Sided Razor Handle plus 5 Blades Refills Pack

Wilkinson DE razor arrived this morning. I'd skipped a shave first thing so I could test it out. I also had stubble on my scalp, so gave it a test on face and scalp. Perfect little razor!! I've wet shaved my whole life and have used plastic polluters for a good few of those years, but for the last five years it's been all metal. I've used double edged, single edged shavettes and cutthroat razors. My last DE razor to yesterday was a clone of the Merkur 34C. It did the job, but didn't really get into the corners that well. Cutthroats are good, but you aren't going to be rushing a scalp shave with one of those unless you want to be...well, err...scalped. Anyhow, I was impressed by this razor. Impressed by it's price, but also impressed by the quality of the shave it offered. Face was done in 5-minutes. No nicks. Scalp was done in 10-minutes. No nicks. The DE gets right up to the edge of the razor, so, makes it easy to get under your nose. It's also great for giving the hairs in your ears a trim as well. Nothing worse than old blokes having Tufts hanging out of their ears 😂😂😂. The angle of the blade being fixed is great. After a minute, I knew what angles I could tilt the razor to without the risk of any nicks. Scalp and face baby smooth - but a lot of that will be down to the Derby DE blades (which I really recommend having used them in shavettes and safety razors). Going to enjoy this little shave buddy. Delivers a quick, clean and easy shave. That deserves top marks from me 👍.

All my life I have never used a razor and instead electric shavers however, over the last year or so, i've had issues with skin irritation. At great expense, I tried Harry's but a) I paid for the upgraded razor and the quality is poor and b) as much as the marketing of any cartridge razor (cough Gillette) claims, "closest shave", "no irritation - smooth with one stroke due to multiple blades", the truth is that the more blades, the more irritation. So, I took the big step to razor shaving and landed on the Wilkinson Sword safety razor, as the top rated on Amazon. Seems like it was a good choice! The razor is superbly made and nice and weighty - it's very clearly a high quality product but for a reasonable price. The blades are fine however, I do think there are sharper out there on the market. Very importantly, shaver waste, to me is disgusting and has to stop. I cannot believe that in 2022 supermarkets still sell "single use disposable" shavers which aren't recyclable (I also can't believe how popular they are). The cartridges are just as bad - all that plastic with metal blades within - most council facilities wouldn't be able to recycle those and it seems a waste in the first place to keep replacing a perfectly serviceable head. Safety razors and single blade "cut throat" are the most 'ethical' of the lot. The only waste is easily recycled wafer thin stainless steel blades and a bit of paper (so long as you buy the right blades - I noticed the Wiklkinson Sword ones come in plastic boxes of 5 which seems mad!). For anyone looking to make the switch and that hasn't used a razor before, I found this very easy, achieved a much smoother shave than I get from my electric shaver and, only got 1 tiny little cut (I mean tiny) on my first go. I am a convert.

The Wilkinson Sword Double Edge Razor is a fantastic tool for men who appreciate the art of traditional wet shaving. Its barber-style design feels solid and well-balanced in hand, making it easy to achieve a precise and close shave. The double-edge blades are sharp and durable, gliding smoothly for a comfortable experience with minimal irritation. It’s also cost-effective compared to disposable razors, and the classic styling adds a touch of sophistication to your grooming routine. If you're looking to elevate your shaving game, this razor is an excellent choice. Highly recommended for both beginners and seasoned wet shavers!

Great build, strudy and feels like real quality. This was for my son as he embarks on his first ever shave. Will update the review once he puts it to use. But first impressions are great :)

In these days of multi-bladed, flexing and swivelling, plastic razors (with and without vibration motors), it is very easy for the uninitiated to think of the classic single-blade razor as old-fashioned, even potentially anachronistic. In truth, however, these are the razors you grow into, not out of. The number one cause of shaving rash is heavy handedly dragging a blade multiple times over the same patch of skin because you didn't get it right in the first stroke. Those multi-bladed razors were all designed to do exactly that, to allow multiple passes of blades in a single stroke - each blade after the first increasing the stress and abrasion to the skin. Furthermore, all those spring-bladed, plastic headed multi-blades allow an unskilled shaver to get the job done - without learning to shave lightly. Those multi-blade razors actually encourage going heavy-handed, and causing additional skin damage and shaving sensitivity. A classic, single-blade razor, such as this Wilkinson Sword Classic, is actually one of the best shaving tools ever designed and made. It takes a little practice to learn the perfect angle to hold to the skin, and you can nick yourself with the blade if you are careless enough, for certain. But a little practice and you'll get a good, close shave every time with the least possible damage to the skin, and the least shaving rash of your life. Moreover, you'll save an absolute fortune in blades, and for the environmentally conscious, the blades you discard can be fully recycled as they are pure metal, easily melted down and reused. This razor features a cool 'butterfly' mechanism for loading and unloading the blades, where you simply twist the base of the handle and the top opens up to allow very quick, safe changing of blades (you should always handle the blades carefully of course, by the safe edges, not the 'live' edges). Quick and easy, and very practical. For the best results from a razor like this, I do recommend getting a proper shaving brush to lather up as this both lifts the hairs and helps hold them more rigid so that one stroke with the razor gets a good smooth result. Highly recommended for those men ready to learn to shave properly, or those who dislike shaving rash.

There are lots of this type of razors on Amazon, but when it comes to an extremely sharp blade against my face I would rather go for a brand, So I went for Wilkinson. Plus, I vaguely remember my granddad owning a similar razor so I was curious about how it would perform. So Pros & Cons Pro – Longer facial hair – This little razor will quite happily shave through a weeks worth of growth with ease. This is where I find disposables and multiblades fail miserably, anything more than 2 days growth and a disposable is gunked up and useless. Pro – Reuse & cleaning – Ok I like to get my moneys worth. So at the end of a shave I will carefully take the blade out and clean out the hair/shaving foam. Because of this I get lots of shaves out of a single blade. Since buying this I am on my 3rd blade. Con – Closeness of shave – This is old tech and there is a reason why these space age, designer, super multiblade razors exist. This razor will give a good shave but just not “babys bum” smooth, unless you re-shave 3 times. Personally, I don’t mind and it gives a good enough shave for work. Pro - Design – I like the retro styling of this razor. But one thing I particularly like is the blade on either side. As I have got into the routine of first pass shave one side and then second pass shave turn the razor around. Pro/Con – Weight - Being an all metal design means this razor has some weight to it. This isn’t a problem for me but some buyers may want to consider. Pro/Con – Learning curve – After years of using ergonomically designed razors, this razor comes with a learning curve. I taught myself how to shave with a cut throat years ago and I swear I cut myself less with the cut throat then I have with this! (but less “bleedy”). Once you have the “technique” then it is great little razor. However, due to this I wouldn’t want to give this type of razor to my son as his first attempt at shaving. But when he hits 18 with some years of shaving then maybe it fits the build as a “mans razor”. Pro – Eco Credentials – So this razor wins hands down against Disposable and the space age designer razors. The only waste this razor produces is the blade. Compare this to a disposable with its plastic packaging, plastic frame and single use (maybe dual use if a days worth of stubble). Compare this against a premium multiblade, again limited use on the multiblade and the blades are encapsulated in plastic. Pro/Con – Packaging – I would say the packaging is nice enough to be gift suitable, but I feel that Wilkinson missed an opportunity by using a plastic insert to hold the razor. A cardboard formed insert would have underlined the “eco” side of this. Overall – I am really happy with this razor and based on the build quality I suspect I will be using it for many years. If I somehow find a way of breaking it, I wouldn’t hesitate to replace it.

very good razor loverly smooth shave best i have had

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