Mark on his Friendship Shaving YouTube channel has done a review on the razor
Worth a look
Worth a look
DE razor in Tesco!
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Brushes, too, are available from Wilkinson Sword. I stumbled upon this at an Iper in Italy (side note: I still get giddy at being able to buy Proraso here for a coupla Euros!). Made in Germany. Genuine bristles - that's helpful. Not a word of from what, but with the incredible backbone, I am guessing Stegosaurus... I will try it tomorrow. Can't go too far wrong for about $5!
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The wife dragged me around the shops today. Holland & Barrett and Tescos are both now stocking some of the Blue Beards Revenge range including razors (DE and Straight), brushes, shave cream and post shave balm
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Belfast at the Knocknagonney store.
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Today I spontaneously bought the new Wilkinson Classic in a German dm drugstore. I couldn't get the razor alone, but in a "Premium Collection" set together with a brush, a soap and 5 Wilkinson blades for €15.
The razor itself is very well made, even if it's from China or whatever. Seems to be full metal, no Zamak. The knurling and plating is nicely done and the TTO mechanism works fine.
The first shave was okay, but not as close as my Mühle R89. Maybe that's because I used the included Wilkinson blades and soap (the one in the blue bowl) which is crap in my opinion. I think I'll throw the soap away and keep the brush.
Next shave will be with Tabac Original and some of my favorite blades.
P.S. I should add that I have been using a shavette for years and have lost all interest in safety razors ever since, but I am glad to see that Wilkinson offers a good DE razor at a reasonable price, even if it is no longer produced in the US
The razor itself is very well made, even if it's from China or whatever. Seems to be full metal, no Zamak. The knurling and plating is nicely done and the TTO mechanism works fine.
The first shave was okay, but not as close as my Mühle R89. Maybe that's because I used the included Wilkinson blades and soap (the one in the blue bowl) which is crap in my opinion. I think I'll throw the soap away and keep the brush.
Next shave will be with Tabac Original and some of my favorite blades.
P.S. I should add that I have been using a shavette for years and have lost all interest in safety razors ever since, but I am glad to see that Wilkinson offers a good DE razor at a reasonable price, even if it is no longer produced in the US
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When you use the brush, you will understand the ancient curse: "May your hair fall out as fast as a Wilkinson Sword brush." 
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Just spotted today that this Wilkinson Sword DE razor has appeared on sale in Sainsbury's also
Good to see other retailers having them for sale!
I wonder if it will make an appearance in any of the Tescos in the south of Ireland. My local Tesco and the mega Tesco in the next town used to sell their own brand DE blades (Israeli Persona) and Palmolive cream but I haven't seen either of those products for sale there in a long time
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