To distinguish the Chinese Gillette Wilkinson Sword from the Indian one simply look at the different type of package, the Indian ones generally have the writing "Saloon Pack".
Gillette Wilkinson Sword
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Back in 1960's they were great blades, use to do commercial on TV all the time touting their product. Apparently the quality has continued.
Gillette owns the rights to the Wilkinson Sword brand name in many countries, including Australia and Brazil, and has owned the rights in India since at least 1962.
Yes, the picture of the Indian Wilkinson Sword in the last photo was made by Gillette, in India. Chinese made Gillette Wilkinsons did not come along til later. I believe member Ivan has stated that the Chinese Wilkinsons are no longer in production.
Indeed there are still some blades made by Gillette and named Wilkinson Sword for the Brazilian and Australian market, as in the pictures I posted.
Are Gillette Wilkinson Chinese blades currently no longer produced?
If this were the case, I hope to continue to find at least the Indian ones, I can't wait for the sample of these blades to arrive so I can try them out.
If this were the case, I hope to continue to find at least the Indian ones, I can't wait for the sample of these blades to arrive so I can try them out.
The Indian Gillette Wilkinson Sword arrived today.
I look forward to trying them in the next few days, for now they are all good in the five pack.
I look forward to trying them in the next few days, for now they are all good in the five pack.
I tried them today for the first time on EJ 316,my first impression: mediocre razor blades!
In my experience the razor blade cut poorly and struggled hopping on the skin despite good preparation.
Rough and not very sharp, maybe I mismatched the razor.
In my experience the razor blade cut poorly and struggled hopping on the skin despite good preparation.
Rough and not very sharp, maybe I mismatched the razor.
Second shave with Gillette Wilkinson Sword on Fatip Gentile razor, my prerasatura was Prep cream and I Coloniali mango oil shaving soap , I can definitely say that shave at least was acceptable.
Blade glided smoothly across face and cut everything leaving no residue, no sign of irritation or red point.
I cannot explain why on the EJ 316 this blade did not work.
Blade glided smoothly across face and cut everything leaving no residue, no sign of irritation or red point.
I cannot explain why on the EJ 316 this blade did not work.
For me it's a middle range of sharpness, so I like it best paired with a razor that will enhance cutting ability. I don't have a Gentile, but I do have the Fatip Grande and the GWS works great in it for me.
What are the differences if any between regular Indian GWS and the Saloon Pack?
Same blade different packaging and number of blades inside?
Same blade different packaging and number of blades inside?
I think the consensus is that they are just packaging differences.
The saloon packs are generally intended as wholesale packs at a slight discounted price or include an extra blade. There are no differences otherwise as far as I know.
So even though they are the same razor blade the Saloon Pack should be a barbershop and salon pack.
@Life Is A Dream Are the GWS razor blade in the Saloon Pack found more in India?
@Life Is A Dream Are the GWS razor blade in the Saloon Pack found more in India?
The address mentioned in the saloon pack is different from the non-saloon one but i don't think the address of the saloon pack refers to the factory address.
In India, at least in my state, the saloon pack version is far more common. I don't know if that is the case in all states in India.
In my opinion, the Indian Gillette manufacturered Wilkinson Sword blades are excellent. I bought a Saloon Pack a couple of years back for $6 (a hundred).
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