King C Gillette vs Wilkinson Sword Safety Razors | Comparison
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- Опубліковано 17 жов 2024
- #Gillette #Wilkinson
Hey everyone, in this video I compare the King C Gillette to the Wilkinson Sword which I have previously reviewed. Any comments or questions please leave in the comment section. Thanks for watching and please like and subscribe
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Kids grow up I think that's the reason. Question how long do the blades last?
@@quanjames That's true, and people are looking to switch. I think it depends on the skin, but generally for a comfortable shave, 3-7 or one a week. Do you use a safety razor? If so, how often do you change?
@@ashtradam I used to change about once a month, but my skin started hurting when I started to shave "baby smooth" so that's why I was asking. But I think I will now change them every 2 weeks, becouse they are not so cheap for my budget.
@@quanjames If you find that every two weeks works then that's good. Are you purchasing the blades locally or online? Astra platinum/Derby professional 100 count usually goes for about $5-$10.
@@ashtradam I buy online but not overworld online shops becouse the shipping cost to much. In my country Astra platinum 100 is 54 euros. I looked Derby professional its 9 euros for 100 so I think I will try these thanks for mentioning
These two get compared a lot. From my experience, the King C is a much smoother razor. The Wilkinson seemed too aggressive for me, although it has a reputation of a mild razor. So I decided to use it a for few weeks. I found out that it feels much smoother with Derby blades instead od the Wilkinson Sword blades. For me, the difference was substantial. On the other hand, the Wilkinson Sword blades work perfectly with the King C Gillette. I think those are fairly sharper blades. I guess it all comes down to personal preference, feel and technique.
Hi, you are certainly correct about it coming down to personal preference. Everyone has their own technique, but it also starts with brand preference for some. Sometimes it's good to try something new, like you did; if it works, all the better, but if it doesn't, that's ok too. I think once a routine works, it is probably best to stick with it unless something can provide an additional benefit. Thanks for watching and your comment.
I have tried both, Gillette has the same head similar to Muhle R89 and it is manufactured in Germany, it is more effective and of better metal quality, Wilkinson I felt was very aggressive and it caused several cuts and the handle was too long, in short I highly recommend Gillette
Hi Geo, the one I have the handle is made in China and the blades in Russia. The Wilkinson the handle is made in China also but the blames are made in Germany. I would have preferred if the handle on the Gillette was made in Germany and the knurling went all the way down in a crossed hatch pattern. Nonetheless, it is made very well...thanks for watching
I have both and enjoy shaving with them. I tend to prefer 3-piece razors though. I believe the Wilkinson is a re-branded Weishi 9306p.
Hi, that's all that matters when it comes down to it. They serve your purpose and you like it. I think you're right and someone else might have commented about the Wilkinson being a rebrand. Does look similar...thanks for watching
I had a King C. Gillette, and I dumped its handle. Now is good with the new one. It is a mild razor, and pretty.
Hi, what did you replaced it with? The heritage edition seems to have better knurling. Thanks for watching
The Wilkinson is the best. Longer doesn’t slip well balanced and butterfly opening. The gilette handle is too heavy slips and the razor is not well balanced. Wilkinson for sure 1000%!
The knurling make a big difference and their heritage edition does have better.
I have both of these here in Australia, and they are both excellent. I think the Gillette has a bit more blade exposure, but the Wilkinson is smoother. These work fantastic with Astra SP blades. I recently got a Merkur 39c, and it's my new favourite razor.
Hi KJ, you're right about the razor. We have to judge them on their price points because you can always find a better product at a high price but not usually at a lower price. Some higher price points you can find even worse products. These razors suit both quality and effectiveness within their price points. Happy to hear you're liking your new Merkur because they make a quality product.
I prefer the Wilkinson Sword premium Germany Blade over the Astra But you get a lot more blades for your dollar with the Astra.
No, it's the other way around. The KCG is way milder than my Mühle so it definitely has neutral or even negative blade exposure (like Mühle and Merkur heads).
The Weishi/Wilkinson head has positive blade exposure for sure - that's why it can bite/scrape you more easily, while the KCG is very forgiving. The blade gap is smaller though which limits the window of ideal attack angles.
The Gillette has decades of QC and R&D behind it and it shows. Wilkinson Sword was originally a Gun Manufacturer and I believe they only had one other budget plastic DE Razor before this one. They’re more known for making Blades.
The Gillette also has a Muhle head, which is a very good razor as well. For me, it’s KCG > WS
Hey Hugo, I do like the quality of both these razors and think the only think missing from the KCG is the knurling on the handle. It should have been like the Muhle and more towards the end of the handle. Thanks for your comment and watching
@@ashtradam thank you for making the comparison! Enjoyed the video. And I agree on the Knurling. The more Knurling the better lol
@@hugostiglitz6398 Hi Hugo, thank you for the compliment and for watching. Yes, the knurling helps for sure.
It's not a Mühle R89 head. The KCG is milder/less efficient. The Gillette Heritage on the other hand had a R89 head though (confirmed by Gillette).
King C. Gillette INVENTED the double edged safety razor and the blade in 1901. Every brand of DE Safety Razors should respect the ORIGINAL. Best regards.
Yes of course he invented the double edge, and I agree the original is always the best. I think the 1898 refers to the Pall Mall safety razor which was single edge.
I bought both, the Gillette with the original blades works better for me than the Willkinson with the original blades. The Wilkinson is too aggressive for me, the Gillette is gentler. I'm currently using the Gillette with the Astra blades, no cuts, no razor burn, this combination is perfect for me personally. I will now use the Gillette and the Willkinson with other blades, maybe the Willkinson will still score points. The workmanship of Gillette is top notch, the material is right for the material, the Willkinson doesn't make such a high-quality impression to me, the handle is too long for me personally, but changing the blades works better than with the Gillette.
The market for safety razors is getting bigger especially in the online sector. There is probably a bigger choice of razor blades now. Then there was in their 50s 60s 70s early 80s. Would be interesting to know how many actual razor blade factories there are compared to the amount of blades on the market.
Yes, the market for safety razors have grown alot in recent years. The likes of Harry's, Dollar Shave, etc. Even the big brands like Gillette have reintroduced past products like this video shows. Here's a link you might be interested in reading. Thanks for watching.
www.globenewswire.com/en/news-release/2022/01/18/2368840/0/en/Razor-Blade-Market-2022-Major-Players-Analysis-Forecast-to-2027-Revenue-USD-2583-8-million-Report-by-Absolute-Reports.html
KING C GILLETTE É O MELHOR E NÃO IRRITA A MINHA PELE.
I translated what you said. Always use what works best for you
The Gillette for me
Hello Neil, great choice. Thanks for watching
Wilkinson Sword is by far better. Gillette focus more on gimmiks and selling their plastic crap mach5 turbo battery stuff and dont put as much effort as Wilkinson Sword/Schick do for their double edge razors. Wilkinson Sword wins hands down.
I think I mentioned in the video some people choose because of brand loyalty. What works best for you is the one you go with. Thanks for your comment and for watching
Yes its is better
They’re still basically owned by edgewell ( shick) Then you actually have Wilkinson Sword blades made by Gillette .
How to buy King C Gillete in India ?
Hi, I just looked it up. Ever heard or used Ubuy India? It shows it's in stock there. Thanks for watching
Sorry to be critical, but you never even opened up the Gillette, and as I've never held a 3-piece I can't make a comparison. Also, the comb on each looks pretty distinct, but you didn't mention anything about that. I tried to get a good look as you wiggled them around, but no luck.
Hi, I can make a quick video and post it on twitter if that would help you. What would you like to see?
@@ashtradam I'd love that, thank you. I'd like to see the three-piece come apart &/or put together so I can get an idea of that process (I have a butterfly). I'd also like to see the open and closed combs, and any opinion you have on how they shave differently.
@@k1m6a11 Hi, I posted a short video of the Gillette on twitter (same name) I also forgot that I have a video on UA-cam of the Gillette if you want to look that up. I prefer the knurling on the Wilkinson but the combs on the Gillette are spaced wider. It all depends on if you prefer the butterfly or three piece. Thanks for watching.
@@ashtradam Well how about that! Thanks for your positive and helpful response to my criticism, that's pretty rare. Cheers!
@@k1m6a11 Thanks
Wilkinson Sword Classic Razor is marketed in Japan Schick brand.
Gillette Classic Razor not sold in Japan
I want gillette.
Hopefully they will release it there
I bought the Gillette. Is to mild
Did you try another blade?
I could never buy any Gillette product after that terrible advertisement
Also demnach müsste man auf eine Menge von Dingen verzichten, ich habe von dem Gillette-Vorfall gar nichts mitbekommen, dabei hat Gillette hier in Berlin einen Firmensitz. Einige UA-camr kaufen keine Klingen mehr die aus Russland kommen, jeder wie er mag, aber ich mache nicht jeden Bullshit mit.