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Psicko
04-28-2010, 12:55 PM
Has anyone ever heard of a russian DE blade called Voskhod? If so, how do they shave? I found a random store that has several wrapped packages of them for a decent price.
drewmac
04-28-2010, 12:57 PM
Nope, that's a new one to me! Just pick up a pack and try them. What's the worst that can happen :)
Ferannia
04-28-2010, 01:47 PM
It seems they come from a Moscow based company "OJS Mostocochlegmash" which in Soviet times used to make motorbykes, large hydroplanes and spaceships.
Ferannia
04-28-2010, 01:53 PM
http://www.mtlm.net/razors3.html

http://www.mtlm.net/images/razors_product_image_voshkod.jpg
Atrin
04-28-2010, 01:56 PM
Mmmmmmmmmmm delicious dog killing teflon.
Psicko
04-28-2010, 02:03 PM
Well the owner of the store had an open box, so she gave me one to try. I will shave with it tommorrow and report.
Wil Dorenbos
04-28-2010, 02:29 PM
It's the company that also makes Rapira; those are good blades. Do not know this one, but if they are anything like the Rapiras I would try them.
WinstonSmith
04-28-2010, 03:22 PM
I wonder if it's made from melted down space capsules!
RichGem
04-28-2010, 03:31 PM
Teflon coated? You should get a decent shave (if they're sharp enough). I'll tune in tomorrow to hear how it went.
Psicko
04-29-2010, 06:29 PM
Ok, so here is todays report on the blade. Todays setup was:

Gillete black super adjustable razor
Col Conk Badger brush
VDH soap
and the Voskhad blade

This blade is really good. I got a nice bbs shave after 3 passes. I have not tried feathers or other high end blades yet. I am still going through the 10.00 sample pack of blades of westcoastshaving. I am going to retry these blades after I finish the sample pack. That might take a while since I normally use a straight razor. So far this is the best blade I have used. I am going to pick some up from the lady.