Wilkinson blades - great find

[ee32]

Wilkinson blades - made in GB

Several years back my dad and I agreed that the British-made Wilkinsons were the best blades that we tried.

After years of 'the cartridge' use I returned to DE shaving.

Well, a few days ago I got a nice surprise. My dad found in the house about 4 packs of unused British-made Wilkinson blades. Had to be about 35 years old.

I was really curious if they would perform as well as the crop I'm using now.

And guess what? Yes, they were fantastic. Absolutely great. I have some German-made current production Wilkinsons and they are very different, definitely not as good as the British-made ones.

Very sharp, yet forgiving... I wish they were still in production.

 

[Wil Dorenbos]

Well done. Pity they are no longer being made..

 

[sandmountainslim]

I have heard the Indian made Wilkinsons are much better than the German ones. They are very reasonably priced on ebay but I haven't personally tried them.
Wp

 

[rm71]

I have heard the Indian made Wilkinsons are much better than the German ones. They are very reasonably priced on ebay but I haven't personally tried them.
Wp

They are sharper and last longer than the German ones. I love 'em.

 

[talibeard]

Very sharp, yet forgiving... I wish they were still in production.

I will cry with you for the loss of those....

They were very good indeed!!

 

[tweedcab]

I have heard the Indian made Wilkinsons are much better than the German ones. They are very reasonably priced on ebay but I haven't personally tried them.
Wp

I got some Indian Wilkinsons with a sampler from Phil at Bullgoose and I can say after 3 shaves that they are quite smooth. I have many more to try, but these provided a close, nick free, low irritation shave.