The right blades for me, perfect for anyone new to DE razors
I have tried many other brands and varieties. The closest I came to finding near-perfect blades before were the pricey Vikings Blade Mild safety blades. Those went up to $20 for a 50-pack lately. They were sharper and more comfortable than Derby blades. These Wilkinson Swords are a further push in the right direction and half the price per blade over the VB Milds. They they cut slightly better with slightly less resistance and there is slightly less comfort, but it's still safe/comfortable enough that I have actually pushed in a bit with my razor for a closer cut and still did not cut myself. So due to them cutting better while still being comfortable enough to not cut me I'd rate these higher than the VB Milds. Mind you this could be my skin. Some people do better with pure stainless blades. Others get irritation from platinum coated blades. It could simply be a sensitivity to the angle they ground the blade edge. The coating and edge on the VB Milds and these Wilkinson Sword blades works very well with my skin. Derby and Astra blades almost feel like they break my skin out as I use them, even if they have some of the same materials as the blades I like. This is why sampler packs are out there, once you get your technique down with a DE safety razor you can properly compare blades and see what works for you. I do suggest these Wilkinson Sword blades as a good middle ground though, everyone says they are good, they are a middle of the road balance of sharp and safe, and they are made with quality materials and are not the most expensive. If I was to suggest a blade for someone new to safety razors it would be these. Read more










