I love your razor stand helicopter - fabulous collection btw buddy.
Buying high end razors has never been a “it shaves better” thing for me. Although it might be true in some cases. It’s pride of ownership in something I enjoy doing. That’s all..I have been using a Blackbird Lite lately with great results. It’s been my daily driver and I’ve been content that it’d be the last razor I purchase. It just works for me and I was able to see myself using it for the rest of my life. I tried NUMEROUS razors before it. This Blackbird and a Timeless SS being the most expensive (I’ve since returned the Timeless due to the Blackbird being better for me). With it being expensive, I don’t want to bring it traveling just in case it went missing or something and I’d be out nearly $200.
In came my journey to find a travel razor and my first stop was Aliexpress. With a welcome deal, I was able to get a Baili BD179 for insanely cheap. Awesome! It came and I shaved with it and it was extremely mild and smooth. Okay shave but not the best. It would’ve been fine for travel though and it was cheap as hell. I’m talking like $4 shipped cheap! I was pretty content for maybe a week that I found my travel razor since it came with a convenient case, does the job and it’s a super smooth shaver. I think it looks pretty cool though.
Not sure why or how, but I stumbled upon the Wilkinson Sword Classic. The black plastic one. And let me tell you…I am pissed off guys. This $7 razor shaves the same, if not better than every single razor I’ve ever tried. I’ve tried a lot. This damn $7 razor works so well with my hair and skin. It shaves almost the same as my beloved Blackbird Lite. The difference is, the Blackbird is $193 more expensive. If I knew or got this razor at the beginning of my traditional wet shaving “journey”, I’m not sure I’d be here posting this right now. I’m not a collector. I wouldn’t consider myself super into the hobby or anything. I like a good shave and like the experience. This damn $7 razor has fulfilled that.
Now, is this razor and its performance enough for me to sell the Blackbird? Probably haha…but I might wait a bit. Simply because I love the Blackbird. And it honestly doesn’t hurt or take up a lot of space to keep both razors. It just makes me upset. I also haven’t even used my preferred blade with it yet!
A couple concerns with it though…I haven’t been able to find it on any of the Wilkinson Sword websites so I’m guessing it’s been discontinued. That sucks. I have an itchy trigger finger and I’m going to order like 5 (probably just 2) more on Amazon for backup/just in case which leads me into my second concern…how durable is this razor? With it being mostly plastic, how long do these things last? I’m big on BIFL when possible. I take care of my things and I’m especially diligent when it’s things I have to use every day. Is it realistic with care, this can last a lifetime?
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What an amazing razor for $7. Unbelievable.
Thanks for the link Roaduck but I was actually praising your razor in the middle
lol I JUST got a SLOC today with a vintage SS handle… looking at my Henson Ti22++ like “you son of a B!”
lol still, I would not sell my Henson but if I only had the SLOC, I’d be pretty happy.Well, that was quite the grand tour! You’ve certainly racked up more air miles than a reality TV star on a world crisis tour. Kokomo to Mesa, via Livermore and a sprinkling of 40 cities in between—sounds like you could write the next great American road trip novel! And as for "tickerty-boo" and "potty," I think we've all graduated from your crash course in Colloquialisms 101. Not sure if we get diplomas, but I’m hoping for at least a shiny sticker!
I have this one (paid 4.99); a feather tto ($15) and a Rapira $1.99; all unused. never tried them.....maybe one day.I have been using a Blackbird Lite lately with great results. It’s been my daily driver and I’ve been content that it’d be the last razor I purchase. It just works for me and I was able to see myself using it for the rest of my life. I tried NUMEROUS razors before it. This Blackbird and a Timeless SS being the most expensive (I’ve since returned the Timeless due to the Blackbird being better for me). With it being expensive, I don’t want to bring it traveling just in case it went missing or something and I’d be out nearly $200.
In came my journey to find a travel razor and my first stop was Aliexpress. With a welcome deal, I was able to get a Baili BD179 for insanely cheap. Awesome! It came and I shaved with it and it was extremely mild and smooth. Okay shave but not the best. It would’ve been fine for travel though and it was cheap as hell. I’m talking like $4 shipped cheap! I was pretty content for maybe a week that I found my travel razor since it came with a convenient case, does the job and it’s a super smooth shaver. I think it looks pretty cool though.
Not sure why or how, but I stumbled upon the Wilkinson Sword Classic. The black plastic one. And let me tell you…I am pissed off guys. This $7 razor shaves the same, if not better than every single razor I’ve ever tried. I’ve tried a lot. This damn $7 razor works so well with my hair and skin. It shaves almost the same as my beloved Blackbird Lite. The difference is, the Blackbird is $193 more expensive. If I knew or got this razor at the beginning of my traditional wet shaving “journey”, I’m not sure I’d be here posting this right now. I’m not a collector. I wouldn’t consider myself super into the hobby or anything. I like a good shave and like the experience. This damn $7 razor has fulfilled that.
Now, is this razor and its performance enough for me to sell the Blackbird? Probably haha…but I might wait a bit. Simply because I love the Blackbird. And it honestly doesn’t hurt or take up a lot of space to keep both razors. It just makes me upset. I also haven’t even used my preferred blade with it yet!
A couple concerns with it though…I haven’t been able to find it on any of the Wilkinson Sword websites so I’m guessing it’s been discontinued. That sucks. I have an itchy trigger finger and I’m going to order like 5 (probably just 2
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What an amazing razor for $7. Unbelievable.
With a lot of my favourite things I have at least one duplicate for emergencies in case of fire, theft and flood - obviously but also to mitigate against wear etc especially with steadfast vital supplies that make our lives so much better in comparison to other, run of the mill tools or provisions in times of uncertainty, war and scarcity for example.As I was about to order more of these razors for backup since it seems to be discontinued, the price jumped to a whopping $7.03! Haha.
Speaking of which, although the beginning of this thread was to claim there’s basically no need to get/use anything other than this Wilkie…are there any razors out there like it that has “better” materials? I haven’t found anyone really speaking on any durability issues this razor, I was just curious.
I’m sure with care this razor has the potential to last years. I think that’s my biggest concern. I’d rather not worry about it ever breaking or anything like that. I know I’d have backups (probably going to order 3), but still
Glad you brought this thread back to Earth. There’s a section in the middle of this thing where I have no idea what is being said, tickerty-boos and bespoke stereos in Hong Kong and whatever, ***.
That's very kind of you but I have all the razors I need.
Bro… I’m right there with you…
