Wilkinson Classic Blades vs. Blue Package

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Steve
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Wilkinson Classic Blades vs. Blue Package

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Most of what I see online are Wilkinson Sword "Classic" blades in a white package. I also see a blue package made in W. Germany that does not say "Classic". Does anyone know the difference?

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Difference?

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Not sure of difference vs blue pack, but I sure get great shaves with the white pack.
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Back in '07 or '08 I had very good shaves with the white pack. Don't know about the black.
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Steve I avoid blades made in Germany because they are overpriced. Costs of production I suppose but blades from India or Russia are better and cheaper.
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Post by GregPQ »

I'm old enough to remember--fondly--the great Wilkinson Sword blades of the early 1960's.

I've been consistently disappointed with today's German-made Wilkinsons. I've picked them up at a local grocery store in Massachusetts and at a Tesco's in Scotland.

Such a tempting combination though, Wilkinson + Made In Germany. To be avoided, in my experience.

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GregPQ wrote:I'm old enough to remember--fondly--the great Wilkinson Sword blades of the early 1960's.

I've been consistently disappointed with today's German-made Wilkinsons. I've picked them up at a local grocery store in Massachusetts and at a Tesco's in Scotland.

Such a tempting combination though, Wilkinson + Made In Germany. To be avoided, in my experience.

Greg
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I have to agree, these German produced blades seem harsh to me and leave me with a lot of irritation despite lots of cold water rinse.

Shame the Light Brigades are still not produced :cry:
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