Blade Wars: Voskhod vs. Wilkinson Sword Classic
This blade war pits two PTFE (Teflon) coated blades against each another. Both of these blades garner a great deal of admiration from YouTube wet shavers and others. I have never used the Wilkinson Classic blade, so I am curious to see how it does. Voskhods are made in Moscow, Russia, and these particular Wilkinsons are made in Germany. I purchased 100 Voskhods for approximately $10, including shipping, on eBay. I acquired my pack of Wilkinson Swords with a razor purchase, but have seen 100 German-made Wilkinson Sword Classics on Amazon for approximately $20.
My razors for this blade war will be two Razorock Mentors, which have fairly aggressive heads and somewhat short stainless steel handles. One handle will be marked with a blue Sharpie for differentiation, but I wont know which blade is in which razor. Ill shave half of my face with each razor, and switch sides with each subsequent shave. I intend for the competition to last for six half-face shaves, but will let it go longer if there isnt a clear winner and Im not getting irritated.
As we go, Ill share what I experience and invite you to comment. Id love to hear your thoughts, reactions, and predictions.
Do you have a favorite? Which do you think will come out on top? Voskhod or Wilkinson Sword Classic which blade do you think will win the Blade War?
This blade war pits two PTFE (Teflon) coated blades against each another. Both of these blades garner a great deal of admiration from YouTube wet shavers and others. I have never used the Wilkinson Classic blade, so I am curious to see how it does. Voskhods are made in Moscow, Russia, and these particular Wilkinsons are made in Germany. I purchased 100 Voskhods for approximately $10, including shipping, on eBay. I acquired my pack of Wilkinson Swords with a razor purchase, but have seen 100 German-made Wilkinson Sword Classics on Amazon for approximately $20.
My razors for this blade war will be two Razorock Mentors, which have fairly aggressive heads and somewhat short stainless steel handles. One handle will be marked with a blue Sharpie for differentiation, but I wont know which blade is in which razor. Ill shave half of my face with each razor, and switch sides with each subsequent shave. I intend for the competition to last for six half-face shaves, but will let it go longer if there isnt a clear winner and Im not getting irritated.
As we go, Ill share what I experience and invite you to comment. Id love to hear your thoughts, reactions, and predictions.
Do you have a favorite? Which do you think will come out on top? Voskhod or Wilkinson Sword Classic which blade do you think will win the Blade War?