Ok maybe I missed a post some where: Was in walmart in NOVA today saw Wilkison DE blades 1.64 10 count. Of course they where out of stock, but is that a good deal. Not up on my prices.
If they don't get any in, let me know and I'll send you a pack of them. We have 3 Wal-Marts in about 15 miles of each other. They always have them in. Just drop me a pm. They are ok in a pinch for me, but no where close to a "go to". But then ymmv.
I like the Derby's much better, but then to each their own. You may think Wilkison's are great, they're just not for me. At the price I would say give them a go and form your own views. Like they say "One man's trash is another man's treasure".
Just gotta find the right razor and they work great, I admit though, no more than 2 shaves per blade or you're asking for trouble imo.
I am similar... with some blades others for me last longer. Wilkis i can get 2 maybe 3 from while voskhods i can get 3-4 maybe 5 even.
Today was day four of 3+ passes with the same Wilkinson blade. I hand strop before every shave. Still getting close, comfortable shaves. All four shaves have been with a different razor, by the way. They work okay for me. Will they work for you? Only you can answer that. One other thing, for me anything under 20 cents per blade is something I'll try once - twice if I like it.
Considering that's 16 cents a blade, there are better blades out there for about the same price - such as the Israeli Personna blades. $14.99 free shipping for 100 (14 cents a blade and a much better blade IMHO) at http://cgi.ebay.com/290562911557 or better yet... Get you 100 of the, IMHO, best affordable blades being made, Voskhod, for $12.00 right here from the TSD store: http://www.theshaveden.com/store/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=236
Thanks for the info guys. And I am following the tune to the best for me advice. Was just trying to find a some what local supply. Some how I just don't think that's going to work the way I think it is
Having a local supply is great. As long as the price isn't outrageous and the blades work for you. However if you enjoy a specific blade might as well buy 20,000 or 10,000 or so and keep a life time supply .
Regan, how come I have come to expect that type of answer and I have been here less than a month :happy102
Tried the Wal Mart Wilkinson's today. I used one in a 48-50 Super Speed and it shaved well. We'll see how many 3 pass shaves it will give me
I don't worry about the couple extra cents per blade, The EJ likes the Wilkinson's. If I buy another 100+ blades, more than likely its going to be these Dark Blue 7 O'clock's, if they were sharper, I wouldn't bother hoarding my Iridiums....
I wish they were that cheap here $16 for a pack of 10 here in all the shops and it's the only ones they stock