WILKINSON SWORD - Double Edge For Men | Premium Stainless Steel Safety Razor | Razor Handle + 5 Blade Refills

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The razor handle is long with a type of barber pole knurling. It feels smooth and well machined but maybe not as grippy as I would like. The head is a twist to open with laser-etched branding. Fitting the blade Once you’ve been over your whole face, you’ve made one “pass”. Don’t be tempted to go over the same area without first applying some more shaving soap or cream. The soap protects your skin, so if there’s still some hair left after one pass, rinse your face and then pop some more on. Step 7: Clearing up In essence there are really three main price points to consider, and that is really about how much you are prepared to pay.

Aside from that, you may sometimes need to resort to disposable razors if you’re travelling or away from home. Due to the plastic waste involved, you should do your best to avoid this happening but if it does, try to go for a recycled or eco-friendly option. How Much Should You Spend?

No problems to report in the first pass. It feels smooth enough and efficiency is perfectly acceptable.

Apply shaving cream or soap: You’ll want a good layer of creamy lather all over the area you intend to shave. When you’re going to be taking a bladed instrument anywhere near your face, it’s worth ensuring the tool is up to task. A bad razor invariably means a bad shave, which means a bad start to the day and perhaps even some unnecessary pre-work bloodshed. This is my review for the new Wilkinson Sword TTO razor released in 2019. I found it to be a very good razor for a few reasons. Mainly, performance, price and availability. It works well, it’s cheap and is readily available to buy on the high street in the UK. The Wilkinson Sword Classic is a twist to open double edge razor. The handle is brass and the head Zamak, both plated in chrome. My first, and probably many people’s, foray into DE shaving was with the plastic three-piece Wilkinson classic so I was interested to test this one out. We tend to think that shaving using a classic safety razor is a bit of an art form, but that doesn’t mean it needs to be complicated or difficult! You can follow these easy steps to get the great results you’re looking for:

The verdict: Safety razors

But, if you follow these simple steps, you’ll soon feel like a pro with your safety razor in hand. Step 1: Prepare your skin

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Safety, Subscription or Disposable?

Generally at Wilkinson Sword, we like using a vintage shaving brush to work a classic shaving soap up into a foamy lather, or smothering on a lovely rich shaving cream for maximum moisturisation. Don’t worry though: people will still think you’re mad, bad and dangerous to know if you casually mention you use a barber’s razor. They don’t have to know it’s actually pretty easy – and leaves your skin smoother than a baby’s bum. Plus, there’s even safety razors suitable for beginners. How do you shave with a safety razor? Opt for a safety razor with a closed comb. Closed comb safety razors have a guard that creates space between the blade and your face – reducing risk of irritation. A handle with a solid grip – remembering that you should only hold the end of it between your thumb and fingertips You can decide how close a shave you get. Want some stubble leaving? Just use a light touch. Fancy being Mr Smooth? Apply a bit more pressure.

If you have sensitive skin and are concerned about using a safety razor for the first time, there’s a few things to keep in mind when choosing the best safety razor for you: Perfectly reflecting the current trend for timeless, old-school style, they make for a clean, comfortable finish by keeping redness and irritation to a minimum. They also do good for the planet by reducing your consumption of single-use plastics and cost less in the long run.Second pass across the grainand the only complaint I have is with the handle size. I am finding myself changing grip locations to get it comfortable in my hand. It’s not a major problem, more a combination of preference and me not being used to using a long handle. The shave is done in my usual two passes with a good result. Handle length compared to a Muhle R41 Post Shave Although…despite how sharp the blades are, it’s really not dangerous. You just need to know how to shave with a safety razor. And once you’ve mastered it, enjoying a super-close shave time after time, you’ll wonder why you ever did it another way. This convenience gives subscription services the edge over traditional DIY blade buying for those who often find themselves pushed for time. Plus, it often ends up cheaper than purchasing directly from the shop.