WilkinsonSword Double Edge Razor Blade Refills for Men - 5 Count

TL;DR — These are good, sharp blades and provide an extremely close shave. Possibly my favorite blade where cost is no concern. Feather is sharper, but doesn't provide a better shave in my experience. Astra SP Platinum is not quite as sharp, but is half as expensive and still quite comfortable.Here is my review of the blades I've tried. There are a lot of sampler packs on Amazon, but after doing some research I chose to order around 30 each of just a few different blades to try, avoiding all of the lesser-quality "filler". I'll compare here and there to Mach-3 blades since that's what I previously used before switching to electric, and now this.First off, Derby is what came with my razor. These you can practically rake across your face any way you see fit. They aren't very sharp, on par with a Mach-3 that's been used a few times. Shaving requires more strokes which leads to more irritation, especially on the neck. That said, I'd say these are a good blade if you're super worried about cutting yourself, because it's practically impossible. But even beginners might want to look elsewhere as these blades kind of ruin the "shaving experience". Don't be disappointed if you just bought this razor and have only tried these blades! Keep reading...I ordered a 100-pack of Astra SP Platinum (that's Astra Superior Premium Platinum, not the regular stainless) since it's under ten bucks at the time of this writing. These are great. Beginners, start here. They're sharp enough that you don't have to press the razor against your skin—which you shouldn't have to! You're supposed to let the weight of your razor do the work as you guide it along your face in short strokes. So naturally, these are sharper than Mach-3 blades, but if you do press a little, you probably won't nick yourself. I love these blades because for me, they're comfortable enough for everyday use and provide good, close shaves at a very inexpensive price. Easy on my neck with care. My go-to blade. Great for beginners and pros alike, and eligible for Subscribe & Save!Wilkinson Sword Classic seem to be great blades for people who have their technique down pretty well. Compared to Astra SP Platinum, they are sharper. They provided the best shave of the lot, but I did nick myself here and there on my neck and below my chin the first time around. Do not push these blades against your skin. It doesn't take much mastery to use these, and they're worth working up to. Downside: more than twice the price of Astra SP Platinum. I'll keep some of these around for days when I want the closest shave possible, or I just feel like something different. If you're new to traditional shaving or think Mach-3 blades are sharp, maybe don't start here, but definitely try them out.Feather "New Hi Stainless" Platinum Coated blades are exactly what the reviews say: sharp. My first shave I got a good amount of nicks, but my second I had almost none. I adapted well, and you have to; each brand is a little different and the best require good technique, but some are more forgiving than others. These are negligibly sharper than the Wilkinson Sword Classic but they aren't forgiving at all and I didn't achieve any better of a shave. They're incredibly sharp compared to a Mach-3 blade. At 2x the price of the aforementioned and more than 3x the price of Astra SP Platinum, I won't be keeping these on hand, but your mileage may vary. If you only want the sharpest blade around, this is it. Fun fact: these come ten to a pack instead of five.In conclusion, I'm sticking with Astra SP Platinum for regular use and Wilkinson Sword Classic when I'm up for something sharper. I shave every other day, and either is priced reasonably enough that if I want, I can use each side of a blade just once for a fresh edge every shave. That's about a 100-pack every year, so do the maths on price. Of course, both brands last much longer than this if you're looking for even better value.

My dad used the Gillette Blue Blade and it was my first choice. I later switched to these blades and never looked back. They retain their sharpness pretty well with proper care and cleaning after each shave. They work well in my Merkur razors and I have no good reason for looking for a replacement as long as these are available here on Amazon.Recommended.

The best and most comfortable DE blade I've found. I know that razor blades are very subjective from one person to the next, but for me, these are my daily drivers.Great price too!

These blades are about my favorite blades. German made. Last 2 to 3 shaves. Can be a daily razor blade with no worries. Are a little expensive but made in Europe is worth it. Work best with Merkur 34c/ Muhle R89 Twist/ Rockwell 6c safety razor and please don’t use these Wilkinson blades with a cheap Walmart safety razor.

These are good blades reminding me of the blades of my youth. I’m 70 years old so my face has seen better days. I returned to the old double edge to cut back on the plastic that comes with the newer multi blades. I’ve been testing blades and can say as far shaving these are the best. Now the BUT, the dispenser is plastic and defeats the reason I went back to double edge. The dispenser 50+ years ago were metal and could be recycled. I see that that there is another Wilkson blade that comes without a dispenser but it’s so hard to tell if they are the same manufacturer, I may risk a few bucks and some skin and try them out later.

Using this in my Merkur 37c SLANT BAR.I already had a 100-pack of Astra SP, but I am still new-ish to DE safety razors, so I'm still inquisitive enough to try a few blades. So far Astra SP is the best. Wilkinson was a close second and I don't regret trying it, but I won't buy again. The value isn't there. It was still a bit rougher than Astra. Others I've tried so far are Van Der Hagen (Germany), which came with my Van Der Hagen razor and Merkur (by Solingen), which came with my Merkur 37c Slant. Van Der Hagen blades are tolerable, Merkur blade was forgettable. I have relegated all of these to "clearing the runways" - trimming the sideburns, for which I use the regular DE (not as easy with slant). I have also recently tried Feather and the first shave was rather nice, but the second was rough - I suspect they are a "one shave blade", which makes them too expensive and not worth it.I will probably give them as samples to friends and maybe try it once or twice more in each of my razors and will update if I have any news.

these razors work great

Provide a clean and comfortable shave. A little pricier than bargain blades but they shave WORLDS better than some of the cheaper brands like Personna. I can also compare them to Feather, which a lot of people rave about. Feather shave very smoothly and they are fine on my face, but they give me TERRIBLE razor burn on my neck. WS blades are the best of both worlds, extremely sharp and also extremely smooth and forgiving on the skin.They come in a plastic box which can safely hold your used blades. I've been very happy with them. You can get a 100 pack for less than $20 that will last you 1 - 2 years. Don't waste your time trying to pinch pennies on inferior blades, this is your face you're talking about!PROS:* Extremely sharp, but also smooth shaving* Coated with chromium, ceramic, and teflon. In my experience this does deliver a smooth shave* Comes with plastic boxes for blade disposal. Many cheaper brands do not.CONS:* On the pricier side. Still, you can buy 100 of these for less than 20 bucks...OVERALL:* My go-to blade. Great combination of sharpness and smoothness. For me, unbeatable.