Gives a fair to good shave, 24 Feb. 2016

. Both my son and I have used these Wilkinson Sword blades for a while now. My son has one of the vibrating type but wanted another non-vibrating one to see any possible difference. The bumf claims that the “Hydro 3 razor features a water activated gel reservoir designed to protect skin from irritation, delivering 40% less friction”. Therefore, when these Wilkinson Sword Hydro 3 Razor Blades were on offer, via the Vine programme, we requested them. We found that the heads give a close and clean shave – even after a couple of days’ worth of growth. The blades themselves lasted a long time before they become unusable. The lubrication together with shaving foam helps thwart any dryness or chafing of the skin..

This review is from: Wilkinson Sword Hydro 3 Razor Blades - Pack of 4 (Personal Care)

Wilkinson new Hydro 3 Razor Blades - a positive improvement!, 27 Mar. 2016

I have used the previous design of Wilkinson Sword Hydro 3 Blades and razor cartridge in the past. They now have upgraded the cartridge with “40% less friction” hydrating reservoir. The packaging states that this is NOT a lube strip.

The cartridge came with its own handle to attach it to. This handle is well balanced and rubber coated for easy grip and positioning of the cartridge on the face or under the chin. My package also came with an additional pack of 4 cartridges – in addition to the one fitted to the handle already.

I decided to review the upgraded cartridge over a month. For my beard, this is about how long a blade usually lasts. I shave most days – with only the occasional “rest day” to let my skin chill out. That means the day after the rest day the cartridge will have to clear 2 days of stubble. Over the month, after these rest days, the shave was very comfortable.

Also, as part of the Easter season, I...

This review is from: Wilkinson Sword Hydro 3 Razor Blades - Pack of 4 (Personal Care)

3 Stars, 6 Mar. 2016

When I was looking at my computer at what I’d been ask to review my brother asked if he could try the Hydro 3, so here’s his review of how he found it.

“Hydro 3 came just at the right time as my Gillette ProGlide had just run out of razor blades. After a weekend without shaving Monday morning arrived and I always like that clean shaved look in the office.

The first trick was to extricate the handle from the packaging as this is another one of those hard plastic - you aren't getting me out unless you have some scissors handy - packaging. The plastic was too much for the little scissors so I had to get the big choppers out.

The handle itself is uninspiring, grey and with a poor rubberised grip on the underside and a smooth topside. Personally I found it uncomfortable to hold but the blades are what matters so on with the shaving.

After a week I can say the blades do a fair job, the hydro gel does make a difference which...

This review is from: Wilkinson Sword Hydro 3 Razor Blades - Pack of 4 (Personal Care)