Wilkinson Sword Classic Men's Razor with 5 Razor Blades

I've been struggling with shavers for most of my adult life. Disposable ones are sharp for a short amount of time and then you have to deal with the plastic waste, razor companies that sell the replacement heads are convenient until you look at the price per head, and again, they become dull very quickly. I'm kicking myself for not discovering these kinds of shavers earlier. Less guilt about waste, and the blades are so cheap!I especially like this shaver. It's lightweight, the angle of the blade is perfect, and the price is great for buying two (one for home and one for travel). I'm a woman, so I use these to shave my legs, and the angle and size is great for getting the hard to reach areas around the ankles (if you know, you know!) The blades are very easy to change out as well.Highly recommend! I even got my daughter to buy one and she loves it too.

It is a lightweight razor. Not as light as it could be, there is metal in the handle. About as light as a cheap short-handle aluminum option.

makes a good backup . Definitely on the aggressive side . The plastic construction does not inspire confidence . But for 7 bucks I can keep it for that rare occasion

So I'm an experienced wet shaver for around 6 years so I have different razors and different types (De, Se, injector, shavette, gem) and tried many more. My intention with this razor is not to use regularly but strictly mostly as a travel razor. I will update this review after my first few shaves.I knew beforehand this was a plastic razor so I had low expectations and low standards for build quality. Gladly I'm impressed by it. So yes it's mostly plastic however the plastic isn't cheap and there are a a metal weight in the handle. More so the razor base plate feels ceramic or metal. I have played with it a bit and I'm happy with the mechanical workings and how easy and safe it is to load and unload a blade and how simple it is to open and close. All you need to do is hold the handle below the base plate and turn the bottom of the handle and twist. The cap will release or screw down in the same manner. All you do is put the blade on the base plate, loosely place the top cap on and twist the handle and it will lock down the top cap.It has a good weight I will say I was expecting a super light razor like the paa plastic slant razors I have. It is heavier than those and has a good long handle as well.Since I have not used I yet I can't comment on the blades yet but, I have used the Wilkinson blades before (saloon pack) and I do enjoy those. I do suspect that for close shaved you would need sharper blades like a feather, kai, or Perma sharps.

This is what I’ve been looking for. A safetyRazor that won’t break my sink or tile if it gets dropped. Cheap enough I ordered three. Forgiving enough that you can go pretty quick as well. Definitely what I needed.

I'm a collector and user of DE razors. From my least expensive Gillette 7 o'clock out of India to my most expensive Rex Ambassador, I've used them all. This razor is mild and used with good soap and a blade like a Voskhod to a Feather, it will provide a decent 2-pass shave, which is where I stop. I did a couple minor modifications to customize the razor. 1. I used an emery board (like a previous commenter) to smooth down the sharper edges around the cap at the ends of the razor blade reveal. 2. I put a couple drops of super glue down in the bottom of the handle between the plastic and metal weight to stop the jiggle of the metal weight in the handle. Otherwise, don't over tighten the cap and this razor should give a year or more of normal useage. I keep a few of these around for guests and I keep one (without a blade in it) in my carry-on travel kit. Lost, stolen or confiscated on a trip isn't a big deal.

I bought this as a first safety razor.It works great, I have less irritation issues with this than multi blade cartridge razors.Since it worked out for me, I bought a $30 Merkur. I like the Wilkinson better as far as shave quality goes.The only bad things (in comparison) are that the plastic doesn't feel as nice as the metal razor and the metal razor rinses off easier. But as far as rinsing goes, it is still so much better than a cartridge razor.

As a wet shaving veteran, I have too many safety razors to count! New models, hard to find/vintage single edge razors, luxury Mongoose SE razors, Injector blade style razors, and a couple straight razors etc... I have practically tried them all!I was looking around for a good, cheap travel DE safety razor and eventually came across this Wilkinson Sword Classic. It's made from black polymer and inside the handle is a silver/metal bar, which helps to add some usable weight to the razor.Key benefits for this razor:1.) Lightweight for travel2.) Cheap (so even if you lose it during travel or just decide that wet shaving isn't your bag, you won't be too mad.)3.) The head design covers the side tabs of the DE razor blade. (Those side tabs can be sharp sometimes! This feature will definitely help to deter some accidental nicks/cuts, especially for beginners.)4.) Mild-medium blade gap (easy to use no matter what your experience/skill level; ton of confidence even when doing full "against-the-grain" passes.)5.) Comes with a pack of blades, so you're all set to go!