For emergencies ok - otherwise stay away

Through this razor I got on the plane prior years. And since I was always too lazy to me to appoint a proper planing on the net and to employ me closer with razor I still the only planer blades incl taken there to buy in the local stores -. The Wilkinson Classic. Some time ago I also then noticed times that even today high-quality planer - to buy - also by renowned German manufacturers. Until now, I thought, the Wilkinson Classic would be the last vestige of a bygone era. But who deals with the matter, will realize that it still is a relatively large market and plenty of much better alternatives.

Now the shaver:
Shaving can you look at with practice so already. The quality of the planer is better than one might expect for the price: The weight is relatively high for a plastic slicer - for me an advantage; the loading is very simple; the thread does even after many years his ministry. In general, it is also comfortable to hold. That was it but also already with the positive properties.

The shave: The enclosed blade are by far the worst I've ever had in my hand. And I think with this opinion I am not alone. The beard you get from it, but not very thoroughly yet gently. Since each system or disposable razors is gentler and probably more thoroughly. Since I have the high price of Systemies not see, I'm long gotten away with it cope but a really nice shave there has never been.
So in combination with the original blade of the plow is absolutely nothing for sensitive skin or very strong beard. Then I once Feather, Personna, Astra etc. clamped: The shaving was a lot better (gentler especially), but did not still serve up a system razor. More I could not pick out from the part. The thoroughness was roughly comparable to that of a good electric razor. Another problem is that the Classic is added relatively quickly and can be by design poorly cleaned. Once splashing through the water brings little since. And on disassembly of the razor during shaving, I have little desire. For me, this planing, except as very cost-effective solution for an emergency, no authorization. The Orignalklingen are totally overpriced, the result is not convincing even after years of practice. Once I bought a Mercury 39C I resent every time that I have rumgeärgert me forever with the Classic. Mercury is friendly and many times more thoroughly. He also feels a lot more comfortable on the skin. Since I own this I have no razor burn and no more pimples. Shaving holds up to two days. When Classic was a shave at the very latest the next day due.

My advice for the undecided:
Whoever thinks to have an insensitive skin and / or a weak beard growth, the Classic can look at it. Since it costs less would be a bad buy bearable. I know people who get along well with the thing. But if even after an acclimatization period are still problems, I would stop me no longer with the part.

Beginners I must advise the Classic. Unlike the system of razor blade angle of attack must come from the wrist and are constantly revised. Especially the Wilkinson is because in my opinion very picky. Beginners or people with sensitive skin I would put the mill R89 or the cheaper Feather Popular fond. They're both (depending on the blade of course) much gentler and at the same time a bit more thoroughly. The lie from the result at the level of good system razors, but are less expensive.

Who has a strong beard growth and an insensitive skin, I can the Merkur 37C or 39C recommend. Who then can not get enough, can look at the mill R41, although you can then pick up the same diameter / Shavette. The shaver mentioned spaces in a train away over the Wilkinson Classic in three.

Why only 2 stars: For me personally, this razor is simply nothing. He is ungründlich and relatively irritant. Although one (s) can still something herrausholen with better blade but in all imaginable combinations cuts as good as any other planing is currently on the market better. A star there for the low price, the other that they would collect the hair halfway - but only halfway. If there were no significantly better planing or I had the classic shave no desire, I would prefer an electric razor or a shaver system. Anyone familiar with the possibilities of a good plow or a razor, will no longer want to bother with the thing.