A Voskhod razor blade review and shave.

[@mikehunt8838]

Tried a Voskhod blade today. Works like magic: really close shave, no irritation, no nicks.

[@FriendshipShaving]

They are great, aren't they? I have a terrific shave with them. They're my new favourites. What razor did you use?

[@mikehunt8838]

I used Merkur 33C.

[@FriendshipShaving]

+Mike Hunt Very nice.

[@ИванИванов-щ9и3ы]

Cheapest blades in Moscow. Pack 20x5 (100 ) costs ~ 4 USD. But i like it too.

[@FriendshipShaving]

Wow, that is cheap! They are good though! 😃 Hello Moscow.

[@MrJules1977]

Best technique in the shaving game, no fannying about and you keep it interesting and give plenty of advice, cheers.

[@FriendshipShaving]

Thanks mate, I appreciate it. No fannying about - I'm sure I do a little of that 😃👍

[@Cantorisalto1]

A sweet chap - could say he's the 'Tony Robinson' of the shaving world! The same endearing demeanor. Very nice gentle and informative!

[@FriendshipShaving]

Thank you very much my friend. That is a very nice compliment. All the very best to you and yours 😀

[@Grimexperience62]

I am a big fan of Voskod blades(as well as Astra SP) and I really enjoyed this review. You have a wonderful personality and I look forward to more reviews from you.

[@FriendshipShaving]

+thomas grim Thank you very much, Thomas. In my last video I shaved with a Sputnick razor, from the same factory. Have you tried them? I thought it was really good. Cheers.

[@Grimexperience62]

Not yet, but I will look for them, thank you again sir!

[@Colt-ii4qn]

I tried this blade today for the first time after trying about 30 other brands. THIS IS THE BLADE!!!!!! So super smooth, yet shaves close. I’m ordering a ton of these. FYI I used a merker 34g with this , thank you sir for the review and happy shaving to all 👍👍👍😀

[@FriendshipShaving]

Hey, Nice one - that is exactly how I felt when I first tried a packet. I've had a few packets that haven't been so good lately, so I hope the next ones I buy will be back to their brilliant usual standard. Thank you for saying hello - All the very best.

[@jeremyvuozzo9677]

Great video. Thanks for posting. I really like Voskhod blades; nice and smooth, no irritation.

[@FriendshipShaving]

+Jeremy Vuozzo Thank you, Jeremy. They are great blades and I think they are my favourites. I shaved with one today.

[@saldomino1639]

Great Shave and Video ! I bought some Voskhod blades I like what I am hearing that the blades give a smooth shave !

[@FriendshipShaving]

Thanks 👍 I used to love these blades! I went through a stage of buying some that were poor; they may have been counterfeit, but from reading around it seems they are back up to their good standard again.

[@marctony9788]

Great review and shave. These are my go to blades.

[@FriendshipShaving]

+MarcTony Thank you, Marc. They are great blades. I have just had another amazing shave with the Gillette Old a Type and a Voskhod. Absolutely smooth and irritation free. Thanks for dropping me a line. Cheers.

[@jonathanlewis4077]

Hey dear friend it’s Jon I use those blades a lot I just love ❤️ them always a enjoyable shave

[@jonathanlewis4077]

I have a tube of just love it 😊 as well

[@VishalGupta-od5mf]

Voshkod are a great blade. I get 2 weeks shaving from a single blade. Nivea Sensitive aftershave balm is excellent. I use the Praraso red shaving cream which works a treat with my Kent silver tip badger brush. A fantastic shaving experience!

[@FriendshipShaving]

Thanks for sharing! It seems you are all set for great shaves. Very nice.

[@joeheim6712]

Great review!!! I recently ordered 100 of the Astra SP (green box) and really like them. They are plenty sharp and still very smooth although I find 4 uses are about all I want to try and get before things get a little uncomfortable. The razor that seems to like them best is the 69 Super Speed. The late 40's ball end Tech likes them as well and is my daily go to when traveling. I have been interested in trying the Voskhod blades and thanks to your recommendation definitely will. May you always get fresh clean shaves and Thanks again!

[@FriendshipShaving]

+Joe Heim Hey , Joe. Thank you very much. I need to try out some Astra blades, again; I have plenty but I shaved with one when I started with a de razor and had a rotten shave. So many people rate them highly, so I'm sure it was just me or perhaps it just didn't match up very well with the razor I used. It's funny how that happens. I love the Sputnik blades as well as the Voshkods. They are from a different factory (Gillette) but they are also Teflon coated and I find both to be very good. There are so many to choose from 😃 Have a great week.

[@GuyRWood]

I wasn't a big fan of these in a Muhle R89 but they were transformed when I bought a Rockwell 6S and used plate 4. Sharp and very smooth.

[@FriendshipShaving]

Hey that's great news, Guy. Isn't odd that some blades change entirely in a different razor? It foxes me, as to why that is, to be honest. I've been enjoying these 7 o'clock blades recently. I hear the Indian one's are going to be made in Russia soon. Anyway, have a good week, mate. Cheers.

[@aarosavi7786]

Voskhod blades work great for head shave, but the first beard shave pass is always tuggy for me. The second and third passes go very smoothly and I end up with a good shave. No problems with J-hooks either. Thanks for nice videos and greetings from Finland!

[@FriendshipShaving]

+Aaro Savi Hello Aaro. Thank you very much for getting in touch from Finland. That's fantastic. I'm really pleased you like my videos. That's interesting that Voshkods tug a bit on the first beard shave pass. I must admit I don't have heavy stubble. Are there any famous Finnish safety razors?

[@1uheepwizard]

34c is my favorite modern razor.

[@1uheepwizard]

They are my absolute favorite blades. I'm glad that you like them too; )

[@FriendshipShaving]

+1uheepwizard Without you, James I would never have tried them. I can see why you like them, they work really well both, in the Chinese Futur and the Old Type. The 34c was a much milder shave, I not sure I emphasised that in the video, but still a great BBS shave. Thanks Pal.

[@hoonshaver3047]

It's good to watch this video about Voskhod blade and your opinion about it. Recently while using Voskhod blade, I was fascinated at the feeling of softness and metal feeling free, so clean shave with it at first 2 times(first with Rockwell 6C, 2nd with Merkur 34C). However when I used the voskhod blade 3rd times with my low quality Dorco tto razor, I had cuts snd bleeding, the same voskhod was different this time, tugging and pulling. Others say vodkhod has low durability, so after use 2 times, they dispose it. What is your opinion of the voskhod blade's lifespan? How many times do you use it and dispose it?

[@FriendshipShaving]

Hi. I used to love Voshkod; they were an easy six shave blade. However, I've had some really bad Voskhod blades over the past few months, bought from eBay, so much so, that it put me off buying them altogether. I was unsure whether they were forged or if the quality within the factory had just dropped significantly. The Voskhod.eu website, where I used to buy my blades, direct from the factory, have been out of stock for a really long time, now. I wonder if the factory is closing down. So, nowaday I tend to use the Gillettte 7 o'clock black, which I feel is similar, even though the coating is different.

[@hoonshaver3047]

Friendship Shaving Thank you for good information!

[@FriendshipShaving]

You're welcome.

[@orbitaaltube]

My favourite blade. I use them with the ming shi adjustable futur clone. It works great and get no nicks at 2.5 or 3 setting. I get a super smooth shave. My stubble is quite coarse. Derbys are too mild for me and the personna are too sharp and I sometimes get nicks.

[@FriendshipShaving]

They are great blades. I don't know what it is about a Derby but I have given up on them. There are plenty that are so much better.

[@mattbod]

Very smooth and one of my favourites but go off quickly for me. I get about three good shaves then they feel blunt.

[@FriendshipShaving]

I really used to like them but there are so many good blades now that I haven't used a Voskhod for a long while. Strangely when I go to the European website for the Voskhod factory, they have been entirely sold out for a very long time now.

[@flo3467]

I just started using using the Voskhod blades in a Baili BD179. The skin on my throat gets irritation VERY easily, but with this setup I just had one tiny nick.

[@FriendshipShaving]

Hey Flo, I think those Voskhods are great, not everyone agrees but when they are matched with the right razor they are terrific. I nicked myself tonight, after putting a different blade in the razor I was using. It keeps it very interesting. Have a great week. Thanks for being in touch.👍

[@johngoard8272]

I am about to try out one of these blades and for my sensitive areas I hope it works out. By the by I like to use Thayers Medicated anti pain witch hazel after a shave as I find it is just the greatest stuff then of course the good Nivea stuff like you use.

[@FriendshipShaving]

I think they are great blades, so I hope they work out for you. For some reason witch hazel brings me out in lots of sore bumps. It's strange because I think there is witch hazel in Nivea but it's when I use the pure stuff I get issues. It took me ages to work out what it was.

[@alx252]

7:38 mark is becoming scenti-menthol ... :) Thanks for the review, I'm really looking forward to test this blade too. I have some in a testing set.

[@FriendshipShaving]

Hope you enjoy it! They used to be superb, but I had a batch of bad ones! I'll have to dig out my old ones and get them in a razor. Cheers.

[@Mike-.747]

Very nice blade, my number 2. Number 1 blade for me seems to be Astra far and away

[@FriendshipShaving]

No. I can't do with Astra - awful things 🙂 Isn't it strange how we all react to different blades? There doesn't seem to be one blade that is 'the' best. It makes our hobby very varied and interesting.

[@Clownfinger1973]

Great video...I like voskhod blades as well very good quality blades and great price..I like your style of shave video very calming like +Suffolk shaver..keep,up the good work👍

[@FriendshipShaving]

+Mike Johnson Thanks, Mike that is very kind of you. I really appreciate it. Cheers.

[@johngoard8272]

Hello mate this is the only other Russian blade I haven't tried yet but if it is anything like the Rapira LUX or Rapira Swedish Steel then it will do me. I also like the Nivea balm to and I add a drop or two of an essential oil like patchouli or sandalwood to the bottle for an aftershave too. I meant to mention that I cannot source an old Gillette razor out here in Australia but I do have my beautiful Feather AS-D2 one to compenste (amongst others).

[@FriendshipShaving]

Hi John. I love the Voskhods but I'll have to get some more Plat LUX. Your idea of adding essential oil to the Nivea is really good. I like that, mate 👍 I've noticed that vintage razors do come up, in Australia, on Bay occasionally but it probably would be easier to buy from the US and pay shipping. It's a bit of a pain but needs must 😃 Take care mate.

[@pickinduck]

I am thinking they are named after the spacecraft like the Sputnik blades are.

[@michaelsadkin8802]

Great shave my friend. I have not tried any Russian blades as of yet but certainly will due to your review. I wonder if you know if there are any SE Russian made blades? I seem to find that I get some of my best shaves from vintage SE razors. I have a few including a Gem Brooklyn, a Gem Damaskeene and Gem Micromatic. Excellent shaves. I think you would enjoy using razors such as these. As always, thank you very much for your time.

[@FriendshipShaving]

+Michael Sadkin That's a great question, Michael. I have never heard of any Russian SE blades, perhaps someone, with more knowledge, might be able to add to this comment. I agree, SE razors do provide a really good shave. I have a Gem G-bar and Bullet Tip and also an Ever Ready, whose name momentarily escapes me as I've only had a few hours sleep. So far, I really like the DE blades from this particular factory. The Rapira Swedish Supersteel are also great and I can't wait to try one in the Merkur 34c. Thank you, my friend.

[@dimmacommunication]

I didn't bought the Voskhod because I was scared about the PTFE coating , my doubt was if it's dangerous for your skin or what 🤔🤔

[@FriendshipShaving]

Hi Andrea. I do not believe PTFE coated blades are dangerous. PTFE is another name for Teflon coating, except Teflon is the brand name of a specific company.

[@dimmacommunication]

@@FriendshipShaving I want to try out Rapira LUX vs Voskhod, but can't find samples 😒 Have you tried the Rapira LUX ?

[@FriendshipShaving]

I have tried the Rapira Lux. I really liked them they are really comfortable to shave with but still effective. I've been trying to order from the Russian site for a while now but there razor blades are always out of stock. I hope that's not a bad omen!

[@fanchshaving9310]

I love these blades, I like to use them in aggressive razors. Your videos are nice ;)

[@WolfRanger2008]

Talk about COINCIDENCES and GREAT FIRST IMPRESSIONS! I just discovered your channel and this is the first video that I've seen. Meanwhile in my own shaves I have been using Rapira Super Swedish and Voskhod in the last 2 shaves. I am HUGE fan of these blades and find they work in every razor. Likewise, I've discovered , the same, as you that in a more aggressive razor(in my case a Yuma)any of these Russian Blades work well and generally irritation free. Probably, the most comfortable shaves(and really that is debatable)I've had with have been in a Schick Krona and Gillette Knack. But the kicker is: I have a several Russian Razors and the Voskhod and Landas have performed superbly! I have used in a Russian twist to open Astra 501 which I believe was actually built in Czechoslovakia and in a definitely Russian made Leningrad Bakelite 3 piece razor. Sometimes I go all out and use Russian Apple Blossom or Viking Shave creams with the Russian blades/razors. I only need a Russian after shave to complete the adventure. I am glad to have found your channel!!!

[@FriendshipShaving]

+WolfRanger2008 Hi. I'm very pleased that I have made such a good first impression. They are really good razor blades. I have a Gillette Slim Twist which I believe is the same razor as a Gillette Knack; I will look forward to using it now and, of course, will let everyone know how I find shaving with it. I have never tried any Russian shaving soap or aftershave, not yet anyway! I'm glad you enjoyed watching my video and thank you for taking the time to write to me; it lets me know that I'm doing something right. Have a great day. Kind regards.

[@Shaverboy516]

Hi Mark, would you say the Voskhod blades are smoother than Astra SP blades?

[@FriendshipShaving]

I don't like Astra SP blades at all. I have always found them to be very rough and uncomfortable to shave with and I don't understand how some people like them but, of course, they suit others extremely well. So, for me a Voskhod is in another league but, I have received a few packets lately that are really not very good. So much so, that I wondered if they were knock off Voskhods making the rounds. That wasn't a lot of help was it? 🙂

[@Shaverboy516]

Friendship Shaving Thank you Mark, I guess everyone is different when it comes to blades, for me Astras have always performed well and will try Voskhod blades soon:) I do like that the Voskhod is double wrapped with no glue

[@FriendshipShaving]

I like that too. I've just used a Voskhod - one of the good ones. It was very nice but I think that my skin is changing slightly; it maybe my age!

[@Shaverboy516]

Friendship Shaving I doubt it Mark, you have really good skin and maybe these blades just don’t suit you anymore, that’s what’s great about traditional wet shaving, there so many brands of blades, I have a sampler pack with different brands on the way, even though for me Astra has been the most comfortable, I still like to try different ones out:)

[@FriendshipShaving]

I'm the same to be honest. I've never bought 100 blades in a pack. I love to try all different ones.

[@sebastianclaudiu1319]

hi what aggressiveness do the voskhod blades? from 1-5 thank you health

[@FriendshipShaving]

Hi Sebastian. It's usually razors that are referred to in terms of their aggression: for example, a Voskhod razor blade will be more aggressive in a Mühle R41 than in a Mühle R89 because the R41 is known to be quite an aggressive razor. I like the Voskhod blades; I find them to be sharp but cushioned because of the coating. I hope that helps.

[@azshooter348]

I shave primarily with vintage Gillette razors. The Voskhod blades work extremely well in all of them. They re among my top 5 favorite blades.

[@FriendshipShaving]

You can't beat a vintage Gillette. As you know. I'd really like to get my British Goodwill re-plated; it is an amazing shave! It takes a Voskhod very well. There is a website that sells direct from the factory but they have been sold out of all blades for about eight months. I wonder if the time are folding. I hope not.

[@halfinchholes88]

Long term review. These Voskhod blades work wonderfully in my Merkur 510, Yaqi double-sided, and Yaqi slant-side. In the Yaqi Slant Blade, very aggressive. Be careful, but a really close shave. No regrets. Always a close shave. Saved me during COVID. Mask fitting paramount. Un-Vaxxed.

[@FriendshipShaving]

They are great blades. Good that you are getting close shaves and thank you for wearing a mask.

[@1uheepwizard]

nivea cooling balm is awesome. thayers cucumber is also great if you haven't tried it give it a whirl.

[@FriendshipShaving]

+1uheepwizard I love my Nivea. Mind you that Proraso Green is my new favourite. This s a great hobby. Cheers.

[@shave-a-thon3415]

Both Proraso Green and Nivea Sensitive balm both contain witch hazel. The Nivea Sensitive Cooling balm doesn't add witch hazel. Proraso Green and Lucky Tiger Face Tonic both leave the skin feeling great but have very fleeting scents.

[@FriendshipShaving]

+Shave- a-thon It's true, they do have mild scents. I shave on an evening so the mild scent suits as I'm just in the house. They are great products.

[@luisgonzalez-hc4xy]

thanks for the vid. i did not know they were carbon blades. i have yet to see them rust. maybe the coatings help. I've seen the treet blades start to rust though. i use treets with caution with my SS razors. thanks again. the voshgods are among my favorites. i think the voshgods work great on my merkur 34c, edwin or any other mild razors FOR ME. the Proraso for sensitive skin works well for me as well. inexpensive but good leather with slickness. use it with balm afterwards cause it is a little dry on the post shave --FOR ME. thanks again.

[@FriendshipShaving]

Hello Luis, thank you for getting in touch. At the time, I believed they were carbon steel blades but I can't remember where I found that information. An Internet search revealed a few other people with the same opinion but no proof so, I've written to the company that manufactures Voskhod and asked them directly. It will be interesting to see their reply and I will mention it, in a video when I get some news. Like you, I have never seen one rust and that made me unsure. Thank you for bringing it to my attention. Take care 👍

[@MarkEvans1962]

Another Voskhod fan here. I've purchased over 400 to share between my son and myself. You might also like Shark Super Stainless. They're great, and very inexpensive shipped out from Turkey, although the blades are from Lord in Egypt, I believe. My favourite Russian Gillettes have to be the silver blues. Any of those blades is fantastic, although the Gillettes are a bit pricier but they last me a week of shaves, so not too bad really.

[@FriendshipShaving]

+Mark Evans Oh my! You do like them 😃. I'll bet they were a good price. I've not tried the Shark blades or the Silver Blues, I don't think. A week of shaves is very good, especially compared to some. I've tended to stick to just a few blades, but I have a feeling I'll be trying a lot more. Thanks for watching, Mark.

[@Chris-zz8jx]

Friendship Shaving I tried the Kai blade which I believe is the most exp. blades at £3.50~ a tuck. It was very smooth. I think it has become my fav blade.

[@FriendshipShaving]

+Chris James I should hope it was very smooth at that price, Chris. I hope they last a long time. I have yet to try one. I'll start saving 😉

[@shave-a-thon3415]

I used to think my favorite Gillettes out of the St. Petersburg plant in Russia were the GSB's or the 7 O'Clock Yellows, but the Polsilver Super Iridium's have become my favorite for their combination of smoothness and sharpness. I also get 5 to 7 shaves from each one which is about what I get from a GSB. I get my most shaves per blade from the German made Wilkinson's I usually get 7 to 10 per blade from those and one even gave me 20 shaves. I like the Voskhod's and Astras, too but I usually don't get more than 5 shaves per blade with those.

[@FriendshipShaving]

+Shave- a-thon I will have to try both the Polsilver and the GSB blades. Thanks for your recommendation.

[@jensebu78]

Thanks for the tips with the Voskhod. I will try them! Ah, try the after shave balm from proraso. The green one with menthol in it. I love it! Great scent and cooling! 👍

[@kadebarry]

I also love the Voskhods and they seem to work well in just about any razor. However, they are made of Swedish stainless steel, not carbon steel.

[@FriendshipShaving]

+Barry Kade You're quite right, Barry. I have no idea why I thought they were carbon steel, at the time I made the video. Not only did I say it in the video but I wrote it in the videos description too. I've now corrected the description. Thank you for bringing that to my attention. I really appreciate it.

[@jonathanlewis4077]

I have that soap 🧼 in the tube just love the white as well

[@rongarcia7744]

I used the Voshkod blade with mercur 33 c .and I switched the handle with the marvel razor ,was a compterble shave 👍

[@FriendshipShaving]

Hi Ron. It sounds great. I'll bet the Marvel handle changed the shave quite a bit. Cheers.

[@ВячеславСемёнов-ъ1ш]

I am 34 years old and i enjoed your shaving.And a am from that country) I wish to by razorock mamba for sharp blades using in it.Also i want to get a cheaper razor whith a little morle agressivnes to use soft blades in it....About a second razor-i v hed pearl and merkur 41.These razors dont have an accuransy of blade fit.But there is in plastic schick premium which i like very much.I wish to ask your opinion,a belive yoy have.Wich zamak(cheap metal) razor i am able to by whith accurancy close to perfect.

[@FriendshipShaving]

Hello Russia 👍😃 That is a difficult question. My Mühle R41 holds the blade perfectly well - I have had no problems. I find that most of the Merkur razors give a mild shave. I like the Italian FaTip Grand; the FaTip Piccolo is the same head with a heavier handle, because of this it gives a more aggressive shave. It is inexpensive. I hope it helps you. All the best.

[@ВячеславСемёнов-ъ1ш]

Hello.I started to dig for merkur razorz .Then I saw a video comparison between merkur vs Edwin jagger and muhle 89 vs Edwin jagger.In both cases, men confirmed the softness of the EJ with good efficiency.And I bought one.I started to shave in a bad mood waiting for the face to be scratched.And I was shocked.This razor whith feather blades included worked just perfect.I had a cleanest shave whithout irritation.Fantastic! All razorzs that I had(Pearl,plastic schik premium,muehle r 41) seemed to me amateur crafts made on the knee.Thank you for advice.It was a right direction.

[@FriendshipShaving]

You chose a good razor. The Edwin Jagger DE89 and the Mühle R89 use the same head design. Initially, both companies worked together. The Edwin Jagger razor now has a brass post to screw the handle onto which makes the head a little heavier than the Mühle. Enjoy your shaves 👍😃

[@sebastianclaudiu1319]

Hi understand Thanks for the reply

[@FriendshipShaving]

You are very welcome. Have a great week. 😃👍

[@kensurfs]

👍👍

[@bradleycred99]

I’ve yet to try a Voskhod (pronounced Voc-hod - I recently heard), but I really like the Astra Green in my X3 iKon. I understand that Astras are Russian made as well.

[@FriendshipShaving]

Voc - hod 😕 I'm going to look into that but I have had a few viewers from Russia and the Ukraine and no one has mentioned that before. I think Astra's are, although I don't them so I've not paid much attention, to be honest.

[@bradleycred99]

Friendship Shaving SinatraLennon had a recent video using a Voskhod blade and he was chatting about its pronunciation and I saw another video about that blade that stated the s is a soft c sound and the k is silent. I’ve heard the Voskhod blade works well in slant razors. I need to pick up a pack and try them.

[@bradleycred99]

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[@nealefrancis9094]

Love voskhod and ladas

[@FriendshipShaving]

They are good blades. No doubt 👍

[@brijanjekodzonija985]

Great blade i m shaving with and works great,

[@FriendshipShaving]

Nice one 👍

[@achimkohlhage1328]

Sry for far belated reply as viewed video on 14/5/18 only. My 'most' goto blades KAI, Feather, Polsilver, Gilette Silverblue, Muehle, Astra green. The priority razors Fatboy, Mergress (short), Futur, DE89, Rockwell 6c, Shavecraft 102, R41, 34c. Using all blades in all razors, so experience different shaves constantly. I'm just shaving, not aiming for ultra BBS all the time, no skin can take that... Together with all choices of soaps, razors n blades, results are infinitely, making this hobby so interesting in the challenge to find the 'best combination'. Guess an impossible task... but one can come near to it. Cheers.

[@FriendshipShaving]

It's great isn't it. I used a SuperMax stainless the other day in the Ambassador and had a fantastic shave. It's not a razor blade I would normally have picked. It just goes to show how we can be surprised. It all makes for a fascinating hobby.

[@stephenmkeer]

Gillette silver blues are from Russia too,right ?

[@FriendshipShaving]

+The Suffolk Shaver Apparently they are. When I said I'd review all the Russian blades, I didn't realise they were so many and happily that means I have lots of blades that I will have to try out. 😃

[@shave-a-thon3415]

GSB's, the 7 O'Clocks (Green, Yellow and Black), Polsilver, Astra, Permasharp, Platinum, and Nacet are all made out of the same Gillette factory in St. Petersburg, Russia. While Energizer still owns the Wilkinson blade that's made in Germany, Gillette makes a Wilkinson blade in India (and perhaps China) as well that's sold in a cardboard pack (as opposed to the plastic pack for the Wilkinson's made in Germany).

[@FriendshipShaving]

+Shave- a-thon That's good to know. Astra is another brand that I didn't realise we're Russian made. Thank you for taking the time to pass that on. It's great when everyone shares a bit of knowledge. Cheers.

[@davidwatson3035]

The Voskhods are one of my top three blades and I find they works in my Merkur Progress really well. I don't remember having a bad shave with them. Great value on eBay. 👍🇷🇺

[@FriendshipShaving]

I had one bad blade, once! Great stuff. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you. All the very best wishes. 👍

[@Ordi317]

I like your videos Mark. Im just begining with traditional shaving. I tried some market razor blades but they didnt do quiet well or maybe its my lack of skill :D. Also i ordered Voskhod blade today. I hope that ill do a better shave with it. Thanks for the review and cheers from Poland.

[@FriendshipShaving]

Keep at it, Mateusz. The technique takes a little while to get but it is well worth it. You can buy sample packs of different razor blades online, very reasonably; it will let you try lots of blades to see which ones you like best. Cheers.👍

[@Ordi317]

@@FriendshipShaving Ive got Voskhod blades today and i tried it allready. It work like magic for me. No cuts good shave i guess i found the one i need :P

[@FriendshipShaving]

That's a good one and, if you like that you will probably also like the Gillette 7 o'clock platinum (black packet). Happy shaves 👍

[@WolfRanger2008]

Generally, I have found there is a distinct Paradox when using Russian blades with Russian razors. This regards 3 of my USSR Era Bakelite razors. When I match them with Voskhod or Ladas they feel harsh and aggressive. Place the same blade in a Gillette or Schick of the same Era and they feel smooth. I don't know why...

[@FriendshipShaving]

Now that is a very strange paradox! It's quite bizarre.

[@jonathanlewis4077]

Voskhod blades are awesome 😎

[@FriendshipShaving]

They are fantastic, aren't they. A really good smooth but sharp blade. 👍

[@talega1]

I do really like rusky blades, but only the P-G kind, all of them; probably #1 is Nacet.

[@FriendshipShaving]

I must admit to liking nearly all the P&G Russian blades. I know they are all different, from each other, but I don't think I've found a bad one yet.

[@halfinchholes88]

Holy Shit! This blade is comparable to the Merkur blade that came with my Merkur Progress razor! I did place a small dish and tissue and peanut oil nearby to avoid any oxidation of the blade. A simple dip on both blades. A carbon steel blade will always outlast any stainless steel blade. Secondly, a 'Cracking Good Price'. I just bought 100 blades for $10 american! YOU'VE GOT MY ATTENTION!!... Keep up the good work!

[@FriendshipShaving]

Hey buddy. Those Voshkods are brilliant blades. I know I said in the video that they are carbon steel but I'm not sure they are, now. I've not ever had one go rusty even if I just rinse and leave it, and you know how quickly carbon steel does rust. I'll have to look into that again. AnywY, it's good to read that you liked them. All the best to you. 👍

[@craigsimpson1903]

I have the worst of both worlds, sensitive skin & whiskers from hell. Derbys & these Voskhods irritate the hell out of me no matter what razor i put them in, yet the scary feather,polsilver, perma sharp & astra sp's work like a charm. I'm currently testing out the St Petersburg collection so far not one dud blade. Nacets are on the list to try. Different strokes for different folks I guess.

[@FriendshipShaving]

Different strokes - that's so true, Craig. I've read of a few people that don't get on with Voskhods but who like Astra's - I wonder if that's a thing? I like the Feathers, I must admit. They work better in some razors than others. I suppose all blades are like that. It keeps us entertained ☀️👍

[@craigsimpson1903]

I certainly does, its all part of the fun! I've still got another fortnight to wait for my ming shi 2000s to arrive. Decided to buy one after watching your and Paul H's review's, if i like it i'll probably ask santa to bring me the German original for Christmas.

[@Chris-zz8jx]

I find the voskhod a bit tuggy tbh but YMMV. I find Gillette Stainless (Green) bit smoother but milder then Gillette Sharp Edge (Yellow). Astra (also Gillette) is nice all round blade.

[@FriendshipShaving]

+Chris James How strange that some blades feel entirely different, depending on the person. I also like Gillette Greens, and find they improve after the first shave. I didn't know Astra were Gillette blades. I have some waiting for me to try. This is such a good hobby. Thanks for the information, Chris. Cheers.

[@shave-a-thon3415]

How ironic is it that the company that made the best DE razors still makes the best DE razor blades but won't officially import or distribute most of them in the USA? There's one high priced pack being sold now in the Walgreens chain that's based on the Gillette Platinum (I think). Do any UK drugstore chains carry Gillette DE blades in single packs or bulk, or do you have to go to the specialty shaving stores to buy them?

[@shave-a-thon3415]

See my other comment about all the blades made by Gillette out of their St. Petersburg plant. One to note is Polsilver Super Iridium (the Polsilver Stainless Steel ones were made by their previous owner in Poland, i think). Gillette also used to make Rotbart blades but they were discontinued a few years ago. A discussion by a company rep of the different specs for all their blades made out of the same plant would be very interesting.

[@Chris-zz8jx]

Shave- a-thon good comment as every :) yea would be interesting to hear how they make so many different c blades at one factory.

[@FriendshipShaving]

+Shave- a-thon It's very difficult now, in any retail chain to be able to buy anything other than the Gillette multi-blade cartridges. Occasionally, you might see a pack of blades but it would mostly be in a small independent chemist and these are being bought out by the big chains. The internet seems to be the place to buy these days.

[@10floz30minutes]

I tried a couple of Voskhod sample blades. Average. Not bad. Not fantastic, but servicible with not much trouble.

[@FriendshipShaving]

I used to think there were amazing but, over the last year or so, the blades I have been getting have become really mediocre and in some cases very poor indeed. I know we all have slight differences in the way we experience a blade but I think something has changed at the factory. I can't think why else my experience of them would change so much. I don't use them now. Shame. I loved them.

[@10floz30minutes]

@@FriendshipShaving I now notice the video is over 3 years old. Time is long enough that maybe we have both experienced the change in quality. Many youtubers are still reporting their affirmative satisfaction with the blade. I guess that means, "average" blade for them.

[@FriendshipShaving]

You could well be right there. I believe the blades were made on very old machines, originally bought from the U.K., at some point. I think there may be a video on KZbin. I also noticed that for the last couple of years the European website attached to the factory - Voskhod.eu, has been completely out of stock on all blades.

[@Dev9172]

I have 10 of them I got free . I also have a cheap yaqi razor that I do not use much . ( I have a Merkur 38c ) I will try them in the Yaqi.

[@FriendshipShaving]

I'm sure you'll like them. 👍

[@Dev9172]

Thank you

[@guitarzarfun]

Gillette Nacet SS are the E ticket. Voshkods tugged like mad.

[@FriendshipShaving]

Vodkhods did what? Wash your dirty mouth out 😜👍 It fascinates me that our skin makes a blade behave in a completely different way for two people. Add that to the same blade working better with one razor than another - it's strange how that happens. I don't get it. Nacets are quite nice.

[@guitarzarfun]

Yeah I don't get how it works. I bought 100 of the Voshkods after all the online shine they got..I think I made it through about 5 of them and had to jump ship. sold em off. Tried them in a Weber, A 2nd version stainless Rockwell 6s, a 40's Gillette Open comb and a cheap Lord. Felt like they forgot to put an edge on em! Some of the other popular blades were the same way. Gillette silver blues get tons of love but felt about the same to me. Feathers had the strange ability to cut my skin up while simultaneously not giving me as close a shave as a Nacet...and were only good for 3 shaves tops. weird. Polsilvers were pretty good, not quite as good as Nacets, but way more expensive. Nacets were the cream of a huge crop of blades i tried. Everything from Polsilver super iridiums, feathers,Kai, crystals and a slew of others.They slide effortlessly and quietly through my wire whiskers. My trusty Astra greens fell off the throne. Nacets seems considerably sharper and last longer than Astras but I still like 'em. Crystals were almost as sharp as Nacets ( and last pretty good) but not quite there & would probably be my #2 just because they are fairly cheap in bulk, Astras greenies are my #3 not quite as sharp as Crystals and noticeably less keen than Nacets but still a good workhorse blade really mainly cuz you can get 'em cheap and they don't tug much & will give 4 good rounds.

[@FriendshipShaving]

Silver Blues are awful! I recently tried a Lord stainless steel blade which surprised me by being really good. I don't understand how Astra's are well liked - they grind there way across my skin. The mysteries of shaving, eh. 🙂👍

[@1uheepwizard]

I'll send you some sharp stars. they are nice too.

[@FriendshipShaving]

+1uheepwizard I have never heard of them. I think I there might be a Google search coming up! Thanks.

[@jimflys2]

Feathers are over rated and over sharp. They are sharp the first time. They don't stay as sharp as less sharp blades over time.

[@FriendshipShaving]

I quite like them in a mild razor. You are certainly correct, Jim. Nacet blades, for one, end up being sharper than Feather for longer, after that first use. Actually, there are so many nice blades on the market. We're a bit spoiled really.

[@Nico-ki2gc]

turn!!! the razor!

[@FriendshipShaving]

Okay, Nico! Okay 😃 Have a good weekend

[@Nico-ki2gc]

@@FriendshipShaving u2 stay safe

[@FriendshipShaving]

Thanks, mate. You too. 👍

[@komkom3425]

worst garbage on the market, too soft, tugs and pulls

[@FriendshipShaving]

Nowadays, it seems that is true but, from my own experience, there was a time when the blades were terrific and certainly suited me. I've just thrown away a lot of bad blades.

[@xerxis301]

@@FriendshipShaving I am using Voskhods in my daily shave routine and they are fine for me.