Wilkinson Sword Hydro 5 Razor

Great

I bought this razor after being sick of paying so much for the gillette refills, i have used gillette razors since i started to shave.The razor handle is not as sturdy as gillette and the razor head is a little big, but it is a really good shave, i have not cut myself once since i have started to use the wilkinson sword and the razors stay sharp and last a long time, i have been using it now for a few months and still on the first razor blade.

Was previously using a Gillette Fusion ProGlide Power Razor but got fed up with the inconsistent sharpness and cost of the replacement blades, so thought I would give this one a go.Have been using the same blade now everydayfor 4 weeks and it is not pulling as yet so is lasting well and longer than the Gillette.I also find it a bit easier to use once I got used to it and tend to hardly nick my face at all.Not quite as good for trimming sideburns as the Gillette.I prefer it to the Gillette and would recommend it.It cost me £4.99 from Amazon including a spare blade.

This blade gives an excellent shave. The handle could be more comfortable to hold, but that is only my opinion, others may find it okay. Bit pricey, but that is to maybe to be expected for a quality product I suppose.

Just what I expected -- thank you. I have using Wilkinson off and on since 1960 -- switching to Gillette especially when they brought in improvements, and when during my tenure in Oman for over 20 years in the nineties and noughties.Yes,the Hydro 5 is just what I needed!Bala

Bought this mid Jan 2015. Normally I change blades every 10 - 14 days as blades always seem to get too dull and start to pull. I am still using this original blade today 22/6/15 so it's around 6 months old. The secret is cleaning it with Razorpit, giving it 3 or 4 "wipes" after each use. The blade doesn't get clogged easily either. I didn't buy the Razorpit through Amazon as found it cheaper elsewhere. Very pleased with this Razor so far. I'll probably have to change the blade before the end of the year but it should be OK for a month or two yet :)

Been a Gillette user since the first hairs appear on my chin as a teenager but despite the quality shave they give, the often eye watering price made me want to try another brand with Wilkinson Sword being the next obvious choice. Well I think the phrase 'you get what you pay for' certainly comes into effect here. On the plus side you do get a close shave however in my case with plenty of nicks and cuts. The head of the Wilkinson sword razor is larger and not as streamlined as the same level Gillette razor, which I found made it hard to get a close shave near the nose and for accurate sideburns. Another major downside was the rate at which the razor clogged up, which no doubt added to the constant nicks, with each pass having to have several shakes in water to fully clear.Glad the razor was bought on offer as I will no doubt be returning to Gillette. Yes they may be more expensive but at least I will get a faster hassle and nick free shave on a morning!!!

I've used Gillette products most of my adult life but after giving this product a try I'm convinced I've been missing out on an excellent shaving experience. The razor feels comfortable to hold, is very comfortable on the skin and the applicator leaves your skin feeling great...almost no need for applying aftershave balm afterwards.It's got a clever little trick where you can flick the applicator section back when shaving your sideburns so as not to waste it on a specific area of your face.A super close shave leaving you feeling great. I couldn't recommend this product more!