Hey Andy. It is such a good razor and it's rather a shame they have stopped production; some do turn up, here and there though. I would have liked to have seen WS make an up-market version of this rather than their new butterfly safety razor. I guess they didn't realise what a great razor this was.
Absolutely, it was such an easy razor as a starter and got me on my way to traditional shaving, then on to a murkur 34C stubby which I still have, then onto straight razors. Sad it is no longer made, the lowest cost best shave I had as a newby!
the good ol' wilkinson sword classic and a tube of palmolive, a match made in heaven for beginners... the palmolive cream is simply phenomenal, they go for 85 cents a tube in our grocery stores and pharmacies here in germany
My goodness, that is cheap! What a bargain for such great soap, it is much underrated, I think and as you rightly note, a great combination for beginners. I am impressed with the razor. I'd shave twice a day if I could 😃👍 Enjoy your weekend Nader. Cheers.
This razor never fails to give me a great shave every single time, no matter if it's a cream or classic soap or simple Dove Beauty Bar Cream, this razor always gives me a guaranteed great shave and for the price it's beyond a bargain, it's to infinity of bargains haha. Thank you so much, love your peaceful and kind nature :)
Thank you, Amir. You're very kind. It is a terrific razor especially for the price. I only hope Wilkinson Sword continue to make it. I'll have to get mine out for another shave! All the best.
Just watched this, nearly a year after you filmed it! I am now in the mood to have a shave with my own Wilkinson Sword Classic. I'll be using a Derby blade and the same Palmolive soap. The brush will be my cheap and cheerful Wilkinson Sword. Nice to look at some of your old videos taken from the dusty shelves of the RUclips archives!
I’ve had 2 of those safety razors and gave them both away unopened. The Wilkinson Sword blades have been a favorite of mine since around 63 when my dad bought a pack from the local pharmacy. Enjoyed watching your video.
Thanks Roy. I'm really impressed with the razor - I'm sure you realised that from the video 🙂 I've used it a few times since the video and last night, nearly got BBS in one pass. It was very late and I only wanted one pass. A good shave. I hope you have a good week. All the best.
Great shave Mark!. The Wilkinson Sword Classic should be in everyone's shave den, I reach for mine when my face feels irritated, its a nice mild forgiving razor. Its a great travel razor too, pair it with a palmolive shave stick & a tuck of astras its so cheap you could loose the lot!
Hi Craig, I hope you're having a good day. I'm really impressed with the Classic and I find the shave it gives me to be better than some really expensive razors. It's not as mild as I thought it would be. It suits me well. It is so cheap!
Thank you kindly! It is a very good razor. I don't think they make it more which, from a plastic point of view is no doubt a good thing, but it remains a fantastic razor. Cheers
Thanks for sharing! It is such a good razor and it was so disappointing Wilkinson Sword made their twist to open Classic razor, as I was really expecting a zinc alloy or stainless version of this razor, which would have been fantastic!
Yeah the sound of sparrows outside, that brings back memories as they all disappeared where I live. Im also Using tube Palmolive great value and very nice shave. You made that look easy hey that looks like a nifty light little razor..😀
I think there is something wrong with that window. Is it normal to hear the birds through double glazing? Palmolive is a lovely soap, isn't it? It's one that only comes out now and again but I do enjoy it. My first shave stick was Palmolive, that I squashed into a bowl. At the time I only had that or the Body shop soap. That Palmolive lasted a ridiculously long time!
Great shave again Mark. I picked up a couple of the classics at Boots a few months back as they were only about £5 each. Nice simple razor and great for traveling, if it’s lost or damaged it’s no great loss. 👍🏻💈
That's true, at that price. Better than risking your re-plated Gillette Toggle. 😉 I've been enjoying the shave it gives, all week. A great razor for the money.
Fully agreeing on the Wilkinson Sword Classic being a great razor for beginners. One of it's main strengths IMO are it's ergonomics. Being it's balance and the deep cut outs in the plastic handle. Best regards from the Netherlands.
Hello in the Netherlands 😃 I agree, it is a very well balanced razor with a great grip and a nice weight. I might have to get mine out again soon for another video. All the best to you 👍
Well, I followed your excellent review and purchased one of these for my first ever DE shave. I'm very glad to say it was a success. Much better than the Quattro razor I had been using. Though I have to perfect the technique, I was pleased that I did not cut myself or experience any rash or burns. I just need to gain confidence so as to achieve a closer shave in some areas. Thank you for a good review.
That is very nice to read. It's a good razor and, of course, you'll be able to try lots of different blades to find your favourites- that'll keep you going for a few years 😉 Take it nice and easy - it sounds like your well on your way 👍
Hi Mark... enjoyed the (cheap) shave video. Up until now a cheap plastic razor always meant the disposable kind to me. Yes... I did use the disposables in my younger days with very mixed results as I recall. Your review of the plastic Wilkinson has peaked my interest in that razor. For the price it maybe fun to give it a go. If nothing else it would make a great light weight travel razor that can clearly provide a good shave outside the den. I am curious about how the razor would perform with one of your Voskhod blades. As to the tube of Palmolive cream... your use of the word slickness so often has put that on my radar as well. All the best and have a great weekend.
Oh I remember those old plastic disposables, Paul; the BIC disposable was a shocker! The Palmolive is the slickest soap I've ever used! I've shaved a few more times with the Classic and I really like it. It is a great shave, of course, with a Voskhod it would be even better 😉 I'll be trying it out but it may well become my go to razor. Cheers buddy.
Hi Mark! What a great surprise to bump into your video. I am glad you enjoyed the products and that they provided you a great shave! One thing I learned from Nick Shaves is to we your hand and rub it onto some alum stone, so you will get a great grip even with wet hands/handle. I also found this razor to be not that mild, and yes a great travel razor that does not require do much care and can get you through TSA. I used to have some redness due to the WS blade in the past (but it could have been due to my technique back then). Palmolive creates a huge load of lather with a small bit, and very slick! Let me know if you want some more products for you or to pass around! Cheers!
Hi André. Thank you, my friend. It is a great razor! I have used it for three days now, and got a better shave each day. It's not as mild as I imagined but it suits me very well indeed. I love the shave I'm getting; it's better than a lot of very expensive razors. Using Alum is a good tip for this razor, with the Palmolive. Have a great weekend. I hope you're getting some sunshine. 😃☀️☀️
I'm glad you are liking it and getting a great shave every time! Which blades have you been pairing it with it? And, btw, which are you favorite blades of all times? Cheers!
I've just been using the Wilkinson Sword blade that came with it. I haven't got onto anything else yet. Tonight will be my fifth shave with the blade. Voskhod are my favourite André, by a mile. I've actually run out and I'm trying to use all my odd blades up. They are a great blade.
Friendship Shaving agreed! They are also my favorites! Just got a 100 pack on the mail straight from Russia. My first 100 after trying lots of blades. Really like polsilver, ladas, perma sharp and red personnas as well. I'm glad you are enjoying your experience with the products
Another fantastic shave, thanks Mark. I am interested in how the Palmolive cream compares with the Palmolive shaving stick, which is also excellent and really cheap too. Hope you have a great weekend.
Great video as usual Mark. This was my first DE razor after I binned the cartridges. Found it works fine for me with a feather blade. However, had to use a nail file to shave off some sharp edges which were scratching.
I'm assuming you filed the razor and not the Feather blade 😮 I am loving it. I can't believe a cheap razor can be this good; it seems to really suit me. Fair play Wilkinson Sword. 😃
Ha Ha!! It was the 4 corners on the top cover. It is my go to travel razor and I made a box out of a pill case for it. Not as swish as your SE razor box, but it works. Added benefit is that the box fits my Edwin Jagger DE89 too.
Nice one Ian. I tried them them once before and wasn't all that enamoured but it certainly works brilliantly with this razor. It's caused me to rethink my initial impression of them.
Thanks Paul. I think it's a great razor. I wrote to Wilkinson Sword UK, to tell them I was impressed and casually said 'I'd love to see one produced in metal'. Perhaps there's no chance but if you don't tell them, they won't know. That's my rather hopeful theory. Still good on them for still making DE. I hope you're having a good week pal. This summer weather is awesome! Take care 😃
What an enjoyable video! I love to see someone getting a great shave with basic grear, in this case complete with birdsong outside the bathroom window and, of course, a nice bit of history😊(Wilkinson Sword was the blade my dad used to use in his black handle Superspeed ca. the early 70s.) Don't blame the Palmolive just yet--I know that for me the German Wilkinson Sword blades felt quite decent during the shave, but turned out to have been a bit rough on my skin FWIW. Thanks for the video, my friend👍👍
Hey Scotty. Thank you. I haven't listened to it back and didn't realise the birds were joining in. Good advice about the soap as I have used the razor for the last few days and it is definitely not as mild as I imagined. It's a very close shave though and suits me very well. I may have found a new razor blade that I like! I think they were a huge seller back in the day. Have a great weekend. All the best.
I've had a Wilkinson sword classic for a few years now and I can honestly say it has never given me a bad shave. I just wish it had a lil more weight to it.
Yes, Carlos. I can go along with that, a little more weight would be very nice but still, the shave has really surprised me. I like it a lot 😃 It's surprising that a company selling mostly cartridge razors still sells a DE.
Friendship Shaving Wilkinson sword,Schick and Personna are all part of the same Company now. Schick is mainly sold in the United States while Wilkinson sword is in Europe, Personna from what I've read is sold worldwide.
Hello Mark. Another informative video. You might like to try another cheap DE Safety Razor. Although I normally use my Edwin Jagger. When I returned to the D.E shaving world. I bought a 3 Piece D.E Razor from Amazon. The company make was called Home Salon. I still use it regularly on & off because of the superior blade exposure. Great for the beginner or experienced shaver. It comes in 2 colours. Very well made & the whole blade is covered. It's already been on trips away. It's certainly worthy of one of your excellent videos.
Hi Antony. Thank you for your good suggestion. It is late, and I did go to Amazon, where there is a literal shed full of razors available. I'm afraid I got distracted and ended up buying the new Muhle Neo razor and brush. Damn!😂 It was so cheap, it would have been rude not to buy it. I will however take your advice and be looking at some of the razors that Amazon sell, over a period of time. Nice idea - thank you for the inspiration!
That Razor was my first DE razor also the the blades that came with the razor, it has all just turmoiled from there lol this razor, that razor this soap after shave ect stay safe, cheers....Peter
Nice shave Mark, It just goes to show you can get a good shave with some really inexpensive items. Often i use cheap stuff myself like the Wilkinson sword shave soap and brush with Nivea after shave and balm. And i can get the Wilkinson sword blades at a local store for 59p for 5.
Hi Gordon - that is really cheap for a pack of blades. Today will be my sixth shave with the W Sword blade; I had an amazing shave again yesterday, so I think I should get a week of shaves easily. I think that's a record for me. I'm absolutely loving the W Sword razor. It just seems to suit me and the shaves I'm getting are about the best I've had. Amazing isn't it? A £4.95 plastic razor beats the heck out of my ATT razor!
Excellent demonstration, thank you. I too commend this razor. Having been shaving for over fifty years and continue to shave with an assortment like the new Wilkinson Sword TTO, Schick injector, Feather AS-D2, Rockwell 6's, Merkurs, a list of Gillettes, (naming for context of comparison) this plastic old Wilkinson is near top. It is appropriately mild and amongst the most well weighted (43g), balanced and designed, sporting thoughtful complete enclosure (even knurled on the sides) of the blade tabs overhang and blade edge ends.
As you wrote Elias, it really is a terrific razor with a very good and balanced feel. For the very reasonable price it's difficult to beat although perhaps now Yaqi are coming up with some good options. I'm going to be using my Schick Injector next week 😃 All the best.
@@FriendshipShaving Schick injector (110mm black horizontally knurled plastic handle, 29g) is my next, or parallel best, having resurrected it recently and bought several blade cartridges. Good luck.
Elias, I shaved with my Schick Injector today, the very model you described; I had a fantastic shave and will be featuring the razor on the next video. 👍
@@FriendshipShaving Thank you Mark. It might also be useful to include, in the same video or in a follow-up, your assessment on blades. It might be difficult to be all-inclusive, more so that we can (normally) shave only once a day. Realising I can no longer (easily) get the original, Dutch-made, blades, I acquired some, different, from eBay. The one I have tried so far is blunt, another the cartridge came empty. I am yet to try the more expensive blister packed brands. It is an exceptionally good razor.
Nice shave Mark yep can't go wrong with Wilkinson Sword classic razor i ordered another one from Notino with Proraso green soap and pre shave now i know why you don't like plastic package razors lol
Thanks mate. Oh, don't get me started on that plastic. Surely they could pop it in a little cardboard box. I'm having brilliant shaves with the razor and today will be my sixth use on the W Sword razor blade. I had an amazing shave yesterday, so it should last another two days. Fingers crossed - I think that might be a record for me. Cheers buddy.
Great shave Mark. Watched the video last and instantly ordered the razor. For 5 quid it was an excellent excuse to get another razor. Had my first shave with it today with a feather blade, which has become my go to blade. Have to say its a nice razor. Ive had a really nice shave with it, damn close to bbs. Fantastic travel razor!!
I know! It's a great shave. To be honest, I can't quite get over it. I've been really enjoying it all week and ended up getting six really good shaves from that W. Sword blade. I've had BBS twice, quite without really trying. The razor just seems to really suit me. I'm so glad you spent money and enjoyed it - phew! I hope your well. Cheers. 👍😃
Andre I stand corrected I found the classic for about 4 US dollars on Amazon.com It is the Italian Polmolive with Menthol that is about $12.00 US last time I looked for it. Kit
DE Shave Talk with Kit here in Germany 3eur for the razor + 5 blades and 0,85 for Palmolive.let me know if you cannot find it cheaper. I can post you some
That particular version of Wilkinson Sword blades is the only one I can actually walk into a store and buy off the shelf and in this location in only one store. That said, they are about $1.30 for a 5 pack. Back in the day when I only had one DE razor I was of the opinion they were harsh but after I acquired my "collection" I've discovered they are quite exceptional in most of my razors. I have yet to add this inexpensive razor to the bunch but it's on the list.
It's a really nice razor, Keith. I think you'll love it. It's strange that I've used a W Sword blade before and, like you, I thought it was harsh but it seems to be working very well in this razor. It's not as mild as I first thought it might be, but maybe the blade is a part of that equation. Anyway, a stunning shave and I've been using it for four days and enjoying it. Got a go fella. Cheers 👍☀️☀️
Well, I had to look to look up your revolver and found I recognised the style from television portrayals of army officers. They apparently stopped making them in 1963, the year I was born.
I have this razor it was a barging 50p in boots chemist with blades 5! I have one problem I put loads of shaving gel on (turns to cream) but even though I don’t , or hardly feel it! I keep cutting my face no matter what lol 🤷🏻♂️🪒🤦🏻♂️ Any advice as I only cut myself a lot with this type of razor ?? first time I have used one was this year and I am 37 haha.
Hello. 50 pence is a great price! In the Sunday sit downs, play list there are, if I remember rightly, a couple of videos on transitioning to a safety razor. Generally, keeping light pressure and not pushing on the razor and trying to avoid curving motions, might help. Good luck.
I got one of these last Thursday from my local Boots store and I'm really liking DE shaving even after only my second shave with it today. Always wanted to try DE but always been scared incase I ripped my face to shreds but I've not cut myself anymore than with a modern cartridge razor, but I found the shave from the DE to be better than any cartridge razor. I've been wet shaving with cartridge razors for nearly a decade now but I think DE is the way I'll go into the future, and blades cost a fraction of what cartridges cost too, so a DE razor not only gives a closer more comfortable shave but is also cheaper to use. I have some Nivea shave gel and it lathers fairly well but next time I'm gonna try Palmolive soap, also ordered a pack of Feather Hi-stainless platinum blades to try too. Works out at 35p per blade compared to around £3.50 per cartridge on cartridge razors. Great video 👍
Hey Chris. You picked a great razor to start your journey; it's so cheap and yet a good shave. You'll find there are so many different razor blades to try out and that is part of the enjoyment. Some you'll like better than others and there is so much variety, that you just don't get with cartridge blades. There are plenty of razors out there for you to try too 😉 Thanks for getting in touch. Good luck. 👍
That Palmolive cream creates a quite thick lather. Y can compete with Cris fm near Perth in this respect. He also lathers pretty amazing. Cheers Achim+
We all hit n miss sometimes, even Cris. What he does is taking more time, much more... In fact I did flw yr way to bloom MWF for 12h, it works n with more time by using a horsehair brush, I created a thick thick lather. 'But' it takes lots of time, effort, which younger lads, still working, simply do not have. My personal opinion MWF is old, represents history, does its job, but meantime one finds btr ones out there. Likely the time for em to come up with a modern MWF version...? Cheerio, Achim fm Singapore+
Yeah, I'd agree with that Achim. MWF is an old fashioned soap and I think a younger shaver is less likely to buy that than something else especially if they have to soak it and take time building a lather. A more modern MWF range - that would be good 👍😃 We should write them a letter.
Hi, thanks for getting in touch. It could be - I swear they are a little thicker than other blades. I don't actually know if that is true but I'd be surprised if they weren't. 👍
Hi Jeremy, thank you very much. It's kind of you to say so. I haven't used a Palmolive soap stick for a long time. It was one of the first sticks I tried when I got into DE shaving. For some reason it seems to have fallen off my radar. I do remember it being a very slick soap and, in fact, I squashed it into a shaving bowl and used it like a regular soap. Is it as slick as the tube? In all honestly, it was so long ago I can't say but it is slick. I might have to get another one 🙂
@@FriendshipShaving Hey there. I'm almost a year late to this comment, but I figured you'd appreciate the following information if you haven't already heard: I think the Palmolive shaving stick has been discontinued.
Hi Julian, thank you for that information. I had heard the news but haven't got around to buying a few sticks, yet. It was one of the first soaps I used and it was brilliant. I found the soap stick to be better than the tube of cream. Cheers.
Klondike whiskers, does that mean they are tough? I'd not heard this phrase before. The metal key sounds like a great idea. Thanks very much for passing that tip on. Cheers
Update got the Wilkinson Sword Classic Razor and OMG I had a great blade in it and could not get a BBS or acceptable shave to save my life . I hate level 2 aggression razors like this and when you say you got a fantastic shave Mark, wow hard for me to imagine any where near "fantastic" Kit
What? I can't believe it, Kit. That is so strange because I keep going back to mine and I do find it an absolutely amazing shave. I used it yesterday, in fact and it amazes me every time I do use it. It might surprise you, but I think this is my favourite. I'm sorry you had that experience and I guess this really proves the old adage YMMV. I'm genuinely surprised that your shave was so negative.
This razor is a perfect candidate for converting to a devette, as its very easy to cut the guards off. Then the razor gives you a amazing close shave with just one pass.
That's exactly why I love doing this; thanks Kevin that's a great piece of information. How did you find that out? I'm going to look it up. Plastic does rhyme a bit better with fantastic though 😉👍 Have a good week. Cheers.
Haha, on form with that shave, some blades, packaging are fit for the Krypton Factor, trying to get them out. Palmolive shaving cream is the bees knees 😉 VOSKHOD! 😂😂🤣 (Perma-Sharp Super still my fav DE blade) Have you tried a Wilkinson Sword Sticky razor yet Mark? If not PM me on here 😉 Great shave again Mark, ATB ✌🤙
Hey Fuzz, how are you doing? You're showing your age there, mate. The Krypton Factor - I used to enjoy that T.V. show. Yes, that blade pack very nearly beat me! I have just been loaned a Wilkinson Sword Sticky, thank you. I mention it in tomorrow's video and will use it next week. It's not sticky! I must admit I'm looking forward to using it. Thank you for the offer, it's very kind of you. Cheers.
Friendship Shaving Hiya Mark, not too bad thanks, my Mum's got cancer and was admitted into a Hospice this week, not nice seeing her suffer 😔 Yes, I used like the Krypton Factor growing up. Was funny that with the blade, haha. Tidy re-WS Sticky loan, found it goes a bit tacky rather than sticky when you're hands /fingers are wet, and it gives a great shave and is a fantastic design, so glad I got one at a good price and basically NOS. I look forward to watching and hearing your thoughts, when you try it. All the best 😉
I would so much like to have that brush. So, if that guy don't wanna have it... I would be so kind and take it for him 😉🤣👍 ah, or change it against a German Mühle stf l 23 mm Classic. You need a German brush i guess 😁
Hey, I like your RUclips name, very good. Yeah the classic is an excellent razor; I just really wish it wasn't a plastic based polymer. The shave is amazing.
Using it since last 30 years... never disappointed
Nice! It certainly has passed the test of time then! Cheers
Great video Mark, brings back good memories, this was the first razor I ever used! Very forgiving!
Hey Andy. It is such a good razor and it's rather a shame they have stopped production; some do turn up, here and there though. I would have liked to have seen WS make an up-market version of this rather than their new butterfly safety razor. I guess they didn't realise what a great razor this was.
Absolutely, it was such an easy razor as a starter and got me on my way to traditional shaving, then on to a murkur 34C stubby which I still have, then onto straight razors. Sad it is no longer made, the lowest cost best shave I had as a newby!
the good ol' wilkinson sword classic and a tube of palmolive, a match made in heaven for beginners... the palmolive cream is simply phenomenal, they go for 85 cents a tube in our grocery stores and pharmacies here in germany
My goodness, that is cheap! What a bargain for such great soap, it is much underrated, I think and as you rightly note, a great combination for beginners. I am impressed with the razor. I'd shave twice a day if I could 😃👍 Enjoy your weekend Nader. Cheers.
Still a cracking razor today, mainly used as a travel razor, have a few stashed away as they are no longer in production.
Cheers🍻🥃
Good stuff! Yeah, it is a shame they didn't make an updated version of this very razor because it is still a very nice razor to shave with.
This razor never fails to give me a great shave every single time, no matter if it's a cream or classic soap or simple Dove Beauty Bar Cream, this razor always gives me a guaranteed great shave and for the price it's beyond a bargain, it's to infinity of bargains haha. Thank you so much, love your peaceful and kind nature :)
Thank you, Amir. You're very kind. It is a terrific razor especially for the price. I only hope Wilkinson Sword continue to make it. I'll have to get mine out for another shave! All the best.
Just watched this, nearly a year after you filmed it! I am now in the mood to have a shave with my own Wilkinson Sword Classic. I'll be using a Derby blade and the same Palmolive soap. The brush will be my cheap and cheerful Wilkinson Sword. Nice to look at some of your old videos taken from the dusty shelves of the RUclips archives!
Gosh. Was it really that long ago? It has flown by. It's a fantastic razor. Shave on, mate 👍
I’ve had 2 of those safety razors and gave them both away unopened.
The Wilkinson Sword blades have been a favorite of mine since around 63 when my dad bought a pack from the local pharmacy.
Enjoyed watching your video.
Thanks Roy. I'm really impressed with the razor - I'm sure you realised that from the video 🙂 I've used it a few times since the video and last night, nearly got BBS in one pass. It was very late and I only wanted one pass. A good shave. I hope you have a good week. All the best.
Hi Mark- Very nice shave today; thank you! I hope you have a great weekend ahead and all the best, my friend!
Thank you Mike, I'm glad you enjoyed it. I hope your enjoying some sun this weekend. It's beautiful in the bay. Cheers pal 😃☀️
Great shave Mark!. The Wilkinson Sword Classic should be in everyone's shave den, I reach for mine when my face feels irritated, its a nice mild forgiving razor. Its a great travel razor too, pair it with a palmolive shave stick & a tuck of astras its so cheap you could loose the lot!
Hi Craig, I hope you're having a good day. I'm really impressed with the Classic and I find the shave it gives me to be better than some really expensive razors. It's not as mild as I thought it would be. It suits me well. It is so cheap!
@@FriendshipShaving Well, well, for me ( I have around 30 razor) it is my favorite.
Hey Mark. Excellent shave. I have this razor and indeed its not as mild as someone could think. I love the stories you say. Very informative
Thank you kindly! It is a very good razor. I don't think they make it more which, from a plastic point of view is no doubt a good thing, but it remains a fantastic razor. Cheers
Mark, thank you for this video. It is my favorite razor. I have around 30 razor but for me it is the best. And it is money friendly budge.
Thanks for sharing! It is such a good razor and it was so disappointing Wilkinson Sword made their twist to open Classic razor, as I was really expecting a zinc alloy or stainless version of this razor, which would have been fantastic!
Thanks Mark! Good old classics:-)
Nice one Keith. Have a good week.☀️👍
Yeah the sound of sparrows outside, that brings back memories as they all disappeared where I live. Im also Using tube Palmolive great value and very nice shave. You made that look easy hey that looks like a nifty light little razor..😀
I think there is something wrong with that window. Is it normal to hear the birds through double glazing? Palmolive is a lovely soap, isn't it? It's one that only comes out now and again but I do enjoy it. My first shave stick was Palmolive, that I squashed into a bowl. At the time I only had that or the Body shop soap. That Palmolive lasted a ridiculously long time!
Have a great weekend Mark. All the best. 😁👍
You too Abe. Thanks for watching mate 👍
My first DE and blade and my first shave cream...i will have to dig the old thing out and give it a spin!
Brilliant! I've been using them all week, the razor isn't as mild as I thought it might be but it suits me really well.
Great shave again Mark. I picked up a couple of the classics at Boots a few months back as they were only about £5 each. Nice simple razor and great for traveling, if it’s lost or damaged it’s no great loss.
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That's true, at that price. Better than risking your re-plated Gillette Toggle. 😉 I've been enjoying the shave it gives, all week. A great razor for the money.
Fully agreeing on the Wilkinson Sword Classic being a great razor for beginners. One of it's main strengths IMO are it's ergonomics. Being it's balance and the deep cut outs in the plastic handle. Best regards from the Netherlands.
Hello in the Netherlands 😃 I agree, it is a very well balanced razor with a great grip and a nice weight. I might have to get mine out again soon for another video. All the best to you 👍
Well, I followed your excellent review and purchased one of these for my first ever DE shave.
I'm very glad to say it was a success. Much better than the Quattro razor I had been using.
Though I have to perfect the technique, I was pleased that I did not cut myself or experience any rash or burns. I just need to gain confidence so as to achieve a closer shave in some areas.
Thank you for a good review.
That is very nice to read. It's a good razor and, of course, you'll be able to try lots of different blades to find your favourites- that'll keep you going for a few years 😉 Take it nice and easy - it sounds like your well on your way 👍
Hi Mark... enjoyed the (cheap) shave video. Up until now a cheap plastic razor always meant the disposable kind to me. Yes... I did use the disposables in my younger days with very mixed results as I recall. Your review of the plastic Wilkinson has peaked my interest in that razor. For the price it maybe fun to give it a go. If nothing else it would make a great light weight travel razor that can clearly provide a good shave outside the den. I am curious about how the razor would perform with one of your Voskhod blades. As to the tube of Palmolive cream... your use of the word slickness so often has put that on my radar as well. All the best and have a great weekend.
Oh I remember those old plastic disposables, Paul; the BIC disposable was a shocker! The Palmolive is the slickest soap I've ever used! I've shaved a few more times with the Classic and I really like it. It is a great shave, of course, with a Voskhod it would be even better 😉 I'll be trying it out but it may well become my go to razor. Cheers buddy.
Mark, I had the EXACT same problem haha I was calling myself all sorts of names. Silly me & you 😆
Great shaving Mark! Good sunday!
Thanks Marco. I'm glad you're enjoying your day.
Hi Mark! What a great surprise to bump into your video. I am glad you enjoyed the products and that they provided you a great shave! One thing I learned from Nick Shaves is to we your hand and rub it onto some alum stone, so you will get a great grip even with wet hands/handle. I also found this razor to be not that mild, and yes a great travel razor that does not require do much care and can get you through TSA. I used to have some redness due to the WS blade in the past (but it could have been due to my technique back then). Palmolive creates a huge load of lather with a small bit, and very slick! Let me know if you want some more products for you or to pass around! Cheers!
Hi André. Thank you, my friend. It is a great razor! I have used it for three days now, and got a better shave each day. It's not as mild as I imagined but it suits me very well indeed. I love the shave I'm getting; it's better than a lot of very expensive razors. Using Alum is a good tip for this razor, with the Palmolive. Have a great weekend. I hope you're getting some sunshine. 😃☀️☀️
I'm glad you are liking it and getting a great shave every time! Which blades have you been pairing it with it? And, btw, which are you favorite blades of all times? Cheers!
I've just been using the Wilkinson Sword blade that came with it. I haven't got onto anything else yet. Tonight will be my fifth shave with the blade. Voskhod are my favourite André, by a mile. I've actually run out and I'm trying to use all my odd blades up. They are a great blade.
Friendship Shaving agreed! They are also my favorites! Just got a 100 pack on the mail straight from Russia. My first 100 after trying lots of blades. Really like polsilver, ladas, perma sharp and red personnas as well. I'm glad you are enjoying your experience with the products
Loving them André. Take care.
Another fantastic shave, thanks Mark. I am interested in how the Palmolive cream compares with the Palmolive shaving stick, which is also excellent and really cheap too. Hope you have a great weekend.
Great video as usual Mark. This was my first DE razor after I binned the cartridges. Found it works fine for me with a feather blade. However, had to use a nail file to shave off some sharp edges which were scratching.
I'm assuming you filed the razor and not the Feather blade 😮 I am loving it. I can't believe a cheap razor can be this good; it seems to really suit me. Fair play Wilkinson Sword. 😃
Ha Ha!! It was the 4 corners on the top cover. It is my go to travel razor and I made a box out of a pill case for it. Not as swish as your SE razor box, but it works. Added benefit is that the box fits my Edwin Jagger DE89 too.
Had a 10 pack of Wilkinson Sword made in England blades delivered yesterday going to try them tomorrow
Nice one Ian. I tried them them once before and wasn't all that enamoured but it certainly works brilliantly with this razor. It's caused me to rethink my initial impression of them.
Just shows you don't need to shell out a lot of money to get a great shave. Nicely done Mark!.
Thanks Paul. I think it's a great razor. I wrote to Wilkinson Sword UK, to tell them I was impressed and casually said 'I'd love to see one produced in metal'. Perhaps there's no chance but if you don't tell them, they won't know. That's my rather hopeful theory. Still good on them for still making DE. I hope you're having a good week pal. This summer weather is awesome! Take care 😃
What an enjoyable video! I love to see someone getting a great shave with basic grear, in this case complete with birdsong outside the bathroom window and, of course, a nice bit of history😊(Wilkinson Sword was the blade my dad used to use in his black handle Superspeed ca. the early 70s.) Don't blame the Palmolive just yet--I know that for me the German Wilkinson Sword blades felt quite decent during the shave, but turned out to have been a bit rough on my skin FWIW. Thanks for the video, my friend👍👍
Hey Scotty. Thank you. I haven't listened to it back and didn't realise the birds were joining in. Good advice about the soap as I have used the razor for the last few days and it is definitely not as mild as I imagined. It's a very close shave though and suits me very well. I may have found a new razor blade that I like! I think they were a huge seller back in the day. Have a great weekend. All the best.
I've had a Wilkinson sword classic for a few years now and I can honestly say it has never given me a bad shave. I just wish it had a lil more weight to it.
Yes, Carlos. I can go along with that, a little more weight would be very nice but still, the shave has really surprised me. I like it a lot 😃 It's surprising that a company selling mostly cartridge razors still sells a DE.
Friendship Shaving Wilkinson sword,Schick and Personna are all part of the same Company now. Schick is mainly sold in the United States while Wilkinson sword is in Europe, Personna from what I've read is sold worldwide.
Thanks Carlos.
Hello Mark.
Another informative video.
You might like to try another cheap
DE Safety Razor.
Although I normally use my
Edwin Jagger.
When I returned to the
D.E shaving world.
I bought a 3 Piece D.E Razor from Amazon.
The company make was called
Home Salon.
I still use it regularly on & off because of the superior blade exposure.
Great for the beginner or experienced shaver.
It comes in 2 colours. Very well made & the whole blade is covered.
It's already been on trips away.
It's certainly worthy of one of your excellent videos.
Hi Antony. Thank you for your good suggestion. It is late, and I did go to Amazon, where there is a literal shed full of razors available. I'm afraid I got distracted and ended up buying the new Muhle Neo razor and brush. Damn!😂 It was so cheap, it would have been rude not to buy it. I will however take your advice and be looking at some of the razors that Amazon sell, over a period of time. Nice idea - thank you for the inspiration!
@@FriendshipShaving
You won't be disappointed.
Good weighted & a very good shaver indeed.
That Razor was my first DE razor also the the blades that came with the razor, it has all just turmoiled from there lol this razor, that razor this soap after shave ect stay safe, cheers....Peter
I hear you! I still have mine and I will have to get it out on video for another shave sometime. a great, cheap razor.
Nice shave Mark, It just goes to show you can get a good shave with some really inexpensive items. Often i use cheap stuff myself like the Wilkinson sword shave soap and brush with Nivea after shave and balm. And i can get the Wilkinson sword blades at a local store for 59p for 5.
Hi Gordon - that is really cheap for a pack of blades. Today will be my sixth shave with the W Sword blade; I had an amazing shave again yesterday, so I think I should get a week of shaves easily. I think that's a record for me. I'm absolutely loving the W Sword razor. It just seems to suit me and the shaves I'm getting are about the best I've had. Amazing isn't it? A £4.95 plastic razor beats the heck out of my ATT razor!
Excellent demonstration, thank you. I too commend this razor. Having been shaving for over fifty years and continue to shave with an assortment like the new Wilkinson Sword TTO, Schick injector, Feather AS-D2, Rockwell 6's, Merkurs, a list of Gillettes, (naming for context of comparison) this plastic old Wilkinson is near top. It is appropriately mild and amongst the most well weighted (43g), balanced and designed, sporting thoughtful complete enclosure (even knurled on the sides) of the blade tabs overhang and blade edge ends.
As you wrote Elias, it really is a terrific razor with a very good and balanced feel. For the very reasonable price it's difficult to beat although perhaps now Yaqi are coming up with some good options. I'm going to be using my Schick Injector next week 😃 All the best.
@@FriendshipShaving Schick injector (110mm black horizontally knurled plastic handle, 29g) is my next, or parallel best, having resurrected it recently and bought several blade cartridges. Good luck.
Elias, I shaved with my Schick Injector today, the very model you described; I had a fantastic shave and will be featuring the razor on the next video. 👍
@@FriendshipShaving Thank you Mark. It might also be useful to include, in the same video or in a follow-up, your assessment on blades. It might be difficult to be all-inclusive, more so that we can (normally) shave only once a day. Realising I can no longer (easily) get the original, Dutch-made, blades, I acquired some, different, from eBay. The one I have tried so far is blunt, another the cartridge came empty. I am yet to try the more expensive blister packed brands. It is an exceptionally good razor.
Nice shave Mark yep can't go wrong with Wilkinson Sword classic razor i ordered another one from Notino with Proraso green soap and pre shave now i know why you don't like plastic package razors lol
Thanks mate. Oh, don't get me started on that plastic. Surely they could pop it in a little cardboard box. I'm having brilliant shaves with the razor and today will be my sixth use on the W Sword razor blade. I had an amazing shave yesterday, so it should last another two days. Fingers crossed - I think that might be a record for me. Cheers buddy.
Great shave Mark.
Watched the video last and instantly ordered the razor. For 5 quid it was an excellent excuse to get another razor. Had my first shave with it today with a feather blade, which has become my go to blade. Have to say its a nice razor. Ive had a really nice shave with it, damn close to bbs. Fantastic travel razor!!
I know! It's a great shave. To be honest, I can't quite get over it. I've been really enjoying it all week and ended up getting six really good shaves from that W. Sword blade. I've had BBS twice, quite without really trying. The razor just seems to really suit me. I'm so glad you spent money and enjoyed it - phew! I hope your well. Cheers. 👍😃
nice shave, sir! very smooth and comfortable razor.
Pro Tip: If your hands become slippy during shaving, simply rub your fingers over an alum block. really helps big time!
Thanks Larry. I knew that, I don't know why I didn't think to do it! Thanks for the reminder, I'll be sure to do that next time. All the best to you 👍
Palmolive is expensive in the States! I am going to try that razor one day ! Hi Mark ! Kit
DE Shave Talk with Kit really? How expensive? They are very affordable here in Germany. Around 1USD
Andre I stand corrected I found the classic for about 4 US dollars on Amazon.com It is the Italian Polmolive with Menthol that is about $12.00 US last time I looked for it. Kit
DE Shave Talk with Kit here in Germany 3eur for the razor + 5 blades and 0,85 for Palmolive.let me know if you cannot find it cheaper. I can post you some
Thanks for the offer, but spent my budget already ! You how how the addiction goes right ? Kit
I didn't realise there was an Italian Palmolive. Well, you learn something new everyday in this game. Thanks Kit. I hope you're well.
That particular version of Wilkinson Sword blades is the only one I can actually walk into a store and buy off the shelf and in this location in only one store. That said, they are about $1.30 for a 5 pack. Back in the day when I only had one DE razor I was of the opinion they were harsh but after I acquired my "collection" I've discovered they are quite exceptional in most of my razors. I have yet to add this inexpensive razor to the bunch but it's on the list.
It's a really nice razor, Keith. I think you'll love it. It's strange that I've used a W Sword blade before and, like you, I thought it was harsh but it seems to be working very well in this razor. It's not as mild as I first thought it might be, but maybe the blade is a part of that equation. Anyway, a stunning shave and I've been using it for four days and enjoying it. Got a go fella. Cheers 👍☀️☀️
How does the Wilkinson Sword Classic shave with the Astra Superior Platinum blades?
Mildly. It is a nice combo for those that perhaps need a mild razor.
I shave with Wilkinson blades in my Gillette razor. I also have a Wilkinson Sword revolver .455 cal based on the Webley Pryse design.
Well, I had to look to look up your revolver and found I recognised the style from television portrayals of army officers. They apparently stopped making them in 1963, the year I was born.
I have this razor it was a barging 50p in boots chemist with blades 5!
I have one problem I put loads of shaving gel on (turns to cream) but even though I don’t , or hardly feel it! I keep cutting my face no matter what lol 🤷🏻♂️🪒🤦🏻♂️ Any advice as I only cut myself a lot with this type of razor ?? first time I have used one was this year and I am 37 haha.
Hello. 50 pence is a great price! In the Sunday sit downs, play list there are, if I remember rightly, a couple of videos on transitioning to a safety razor. Generally, keeping light pressure and not pushing on the razor and trying to avoid curving motions, might help. Good luck.
I got one of these last Thursday from my local Boots store and I'm really liking DE shaving even after only my second shave with it today. Always wanted to try DE but always been scared incase I ripped my face to shreds but I've not cut myself anymore than with a modern cartridge razor, but I found the shave from the DE to be better than any cartridge razor. I've been wet shaving with cartridge razors for nearly a decade now but I think DE is the way I'll go into the future, and blades cost a fraction of what cartridges cost too, so a DE razor not only gives a closer more comfortable shave but is also cheaper to use. I have some Nivea shave gel and it lathers fairly well but next time I'm gonna try Palmolive soap, also ordered a pack of Feather Hi-stainless platinum blades to try too. Works out at 35p per blade compared to around £3.50 per cartridge on cartridge razors. Great video 👍
Hey Chris. You picked a great razor to start your journey; it's so cheap and yet a good shave. You'll find there are so many different razor blades to try out and that is part of the enjoyment. Some you'll like better than others and there is so much variety, that you just don't get with cartridge blades. There are plenty of razors out there for you to try too 😉
Thanks for getting in touch. Good luck. 👍
nice shave.
Thanks Jill
That Palmolive cream creates a quite thick lather. Y can compete with Cris fm near Perth in this respect. He also lathers pretty amazing. Cheers Achim+
Oh no, Cris is the King. He has such a well thought out routine, I'm a bit more hit and miss. 😃
We all hit n miss sometimes, even Cris. What he does is taking more time, much more... In fact I did flw yr way to bloom MWF for 12h, it works n with more time by using a horsehair brush, I created a thick thick lather. 'But' it takes lots of time, effort, which younger lads, still working, simply do not have. My personal opinion MWF is old, represents history, does its job, but meantime one finds btr ones out there. Likely the time for em to come up with a modern MWF version...? Cheerio, Achim fm Singapore+
Yeah, I'd agree with that Achim. MWF is an old fashioned soap and I think a younger shaver is less likely to buy that than something else especially if they have to soak it and take time building a lather. A more modern MWF range - that would be good 👍😃 We should write them a letter.
MWF, indeed, we should. I'm trying to find their contact...
Great Shave Buddy 💈😁🤙🏼💈
I love this razor. My skin burns from Wilkinson's blades, could be your cause of burn.
Hi, thanks for getting in touch. It could be - I swear they are a little thicker than other blades. I don't actually know if that is true but I'd be surprised if they weren't. 👍
Hi how long this plastic razor normally last??
Years. It's a plastic polymer and I still have mine. So long as you take car when unscrewing the head it will last forever!
I appreciate your great reviews every week, thanks so much. Is the stick version as slick as the tube version?
Hi Jeremy, thank you very much. It's kind of you to say so. I haven't used a Palmolive soap stick for a long time. It was one of the first sticks I tried when I got into DE shaving. For some reason it seems to have fallen off my radar. I do remember it being a very slick soap and, in fact, I squashed it into a shaving bowl and used it like a regular soap. Is it as slick as the tube? In all honestly, it was so long ago I can't say but it is slick. I might have to get another one 🙂
@@FriendshipShaving Hey there. I'm almost a year late to this comment, but I figured you'd appreciate the following information if you haven't already heard: I think the Palmolive shaving stick has been discontinued.
Hi Julian, thank you for that information. I had heard the news but haven't got around to buying a few sticks, yet. It was one of the first soaps I used and it was brilliant. I found the soap stick to be better than the tube of cream. Cheers.
It is a open comb?
No, it is a closed comb/solid bar razor.
I HAVE KLONDIKE WHISKERS . TWICE OVER IS SUFFICIENT FOR ME i purchased a metal key tube , great for metal soap tubes. around 1 pound 50 pence .
Klondike whiskers, does that mean they are tough? I'd not heard this phrase before. The metal key sounds like a great idea. Thanks very much for passing that tip on. Cheers
Update got the Wilkinson Sword Classic Razor and OMG I had a great blade in it and could not get a BBS or acceptable shave to save my life . I hate level 2 aggression razors like this and when you say you got a fantastic shave Mark, wow hard for me to imagine any where near "fantastic" Kit
What? I can't believe it, Kit. That is so strange because I keep going back to mine and I do find it an absolutely amazing shave. I used it yesterday, in fact and it amazes me every time I do use it. It might surprise you, but I think this is my favourite. I'm sorry you had that experience and I guess this really proves the old adage YMMV. I'm genuinely surprised that your shave was so negative.
This razor is a perfect candidate for converting to a devette, as its very easy to cut the guards off.
Then the razor gives you a amazing close shave with just one pass.
Wow. Now there is an idea!
And the tool used to modify the razor was my Swiss army pocket knife as I was bored one afternoon.
In the UK you can get this in Boots for £4.69 with blades included if anyone was interested.
That is a ridiculous price! So cheap. Thanks for passing on that information. Nice one 😃👍
It's Not Plastic Its A Delrin Polymer Razor So Its In Between Plastic And Metal Very Durable With A Metal Insert !! I LOVE MINE 👍
That's exactly why I love doing this; thanks Kevin that's a great piece of information. How did you find that out? I'm going to look it up. Plastic does rhyme a bit better with fantastic though 😉👍 Have a good week. Cheers.
Love mine too; keep going back to it from my "good" razors. She's a keeper.
5 quid direct from Wilkinson Sword with free shipping.
That's an amazing price.
Haha, on form with that shave, some blades, packaging are fit for the Krypton Factor, trying to get them out.
Palmolive shaving cream is the bees knees 😉
VOSKHOD! 😂😂🤣
(Perma-Sharp Super still my fav DE blade)
Have you tried a Wilkinson Sword Sticky razor yet Mark? If not PM me on here 😉
Great shave again Mark, ATB ✌🤙
Hey Fuzz, how are you doing? You're showing your age there, mate. The Krypton Factor - I used to enjoy that T.V. show. Yes, that blade pack very nearly beat me! I have just been loaned a Wilkinson Sword Sticky, thank you. I mention it in tomorrow's video and will use it next week. It's not sticky! I must admit I'm looking forward to using it. Thank you for the offer, it's very kind of you. Cheers.
Friendship Shaving Hiya Mark, not too bad thanks, my Mum's got cancer and was admitted into a Hospice this week, not nice seeing her suffer 😔
Yes, I used like the Krypton Factor growing up.
Was funny that with the blade, haha.
Tidy re-WS Sticky loan, found it goes a bit tacky rather than sticky when you're hands /fingers are wet, and it gives a great shave and is a fantastic design, so glad I got one at a good price and basically NOS.
I look forward to watching and hearing your thoughts, when you try it.
All the best 😉
Im wetting my knickers
I won't tell anyone
Ciao Mark sempre belle sbarbate
Thanks mate. 😃👍☀️☀️☀️
I would so much like to have that brush. So, if that guy don't wanna have it... I would be so kind and take it for him 😉🤣👍 ah, or change it against a German Mühle stf l 23 mm Classic. You need a German brush i guess 😁
You're out of luck Jens. The gentleman has claimed it.
Oh no. Two times in a row no luck at the same brush. Damn 😆
Hey Mark, WILKINSON SWORD CLASSIC: little expense so much yield...bye bye
Hey, I like your RUclips name, very good. Yeah the classic is an excellent razor; I just really wish it wasn't a plastic based polymer. The shave is amazing.
Great video. Does anybody know if these razors are fire resistant?
Thank you, Robert. I do not know although I suspect, at the price, it is extremely unlikely.
Omg
Cheers 👍