Aloha! Voskhod blades are my favorite blades, and I've been wet shaving with DE and Straight Razors for decades. I happen to love them. They are just perfect for my skin. Smooth as silk and a great close shave. BTW, it's not pronounced "Vosh-Kahd", it's pronounced Vos-Hod, accent slightly on the Hod. The K is silent and there is no SH in the pronunciation. Mahalo!
I had written Voskhod off about a year ago because when paired with milder razors like the Merkur 34C or the Edwin Jagger DE89 they seemed comparatively ineffective, however, I just tried them again with my new Futur adjustable. This is where Voskhods really shine because I can crank up the aggressiveness to setting 4 without worry of easily nicking myself. With Personas on setting 4, I have to be really careful. I mean you should always be careful, but the Voskhods are definitely more forgiving while still getting the job done. I'm really glad that I decided to revisit this gems!
Voskhods are Teflon coated so the first a few strokes will not seem as sharp until the Teflon coating wears off a bit , then you will feel the sharpness and smoothness.
@@J8D2 I think it’s to make the blade last longer in terms of sharpness and performance. Also the sharpness of the blade won’t be effected as much when using shaving soap. I assume it works the same as Teflon used on cars to help the coating last longer.
@@ThaRedPitbull feather are extremely durable, but for my skin a bit too aggressive cutting my chin and neck area, somehow 3 years ago i had flawless shaves with them, now i can´t get a shave without nicking me although i do a face peeling, proraso preshave cream and thick lathered barbus shaving soap
@@Humbulla93 My personal favorite are Astra SP which are now complete crap. Luckily I have a 100pk from 2015. There’s also a lot of counterfeit blades out there. Or maybe you dropped your razor and bent it slightly?
@@petemitchell6788 tried it with 3 different razors a mühle r 89 closed comb, a merkur 25 C open comb, and a feather butterfly style razor same result, i also made the same experience with astra sp sadly. i use now voskhod and rapira, and sometimes the shark super chrome, will buy a new trial pack soon to find the perfect one
I recently tried these blades. I fell in love with them, I used to be an Astra man. I able to get these blades on eBay, 300 for $21 that comes out to $7 a 100. I stacked up! great review, I agree with you totally on the comfort, I use them in a bit more aggressive razor, Atlas M2, and they just bulldoze through my grow with no irritation.
After trying a dozen samples or so, I settled on Voskhod Teflon. It works perfectly for me in my Mercer 38c. Bought 100 of them today. Thanks for the review.
Hands down favorite blade. I use it in my ATT S1 and S2 slant and love it. I do have sensitive skin and it just glides. With that and caties bubbles I've attained shaving nirvana.
Great review Nick. I was laughing during the video because your experience with Voskhod blades has been mine as well. I've used them about 5 times now and every time on the first pass I'm not impressed and feel like they aren't doing a good job. Then on pass 2 and 3 they just really shine and every time I'm done with the 3rd pass I'm amazed at how well they did. Like I posted on your IG, I don't think I really understood what "smooth" really meant until I tried these. I have coarse hair and really sensitive skin, so I usually have to use really sharp blades. I don't get it either, but these Voskhods just work miracles without "feeling" overly sharp. They may be my go to blade after a few more shaves.
I ordered 100 of these blades after seeing them in so many of the SotD posts on the Facebook group "The BiG Shave" then tripping over Scott the peaceful shaver waxing lyrical about them coming top in his top five blades. $9.10 including postage from Russia so if I don't like them the bank remains intact. Glad to have found your review chief. Good work fella.
Nick, I have been searching the best blade for my sensitive skin,and untill today Gillette Silver Blue has been my weapon of choice.I was afraid of Voskhod because some guys on B&B forum were speaking about tugging,so I was quite surprised with this marvellous blade.3 passes,WTG,ATG,XTG and I got myself BBB smooth shave .I totally agree with you .It is my No.1 blade and I love it.BRGDS from Croatia.
I had the opposite experience. Very rough shave and lots of tugging. Most razor burn I've had in a long time. I may have got a bad blade but I certainly won't be revisiting them anytime soon.
I know some blades may come defective from the factory but my first shave i had to really put pressure on my razor for it to cut anything! going to give them another try someday but really bad experience for me
These are really great, forgiving blades. If you are on blood thinners (as I am) you will appreciate the smooth, forgiving shave from this blade. Love them and cheap!
I love Voskhods. I use them in a mild blue tip Superspeed, and my experience is like yours: At first, I found them feeling not terribly sharp, and wondered how effective they would be. I actually felt a bit of tugging. But by the end of my shave, I found they had delivered excellent results, with no cuts, nicks, or irritation, even when I used the most adventurous of angles. I have 600 of them now!
Its because of the coating. The Voskhod are actually sharper on the second shave. The first shave only wears the coating out so the bevel is doing an even better job. These blades are fantastic.
I found a decent deal on a 100 pack of these and just tried them out in my Merkur 38C with a Stirling soap. It felt like it was tugging and pulling everywhere on my face and the sensation didn't clear up with subsequent passes. I succeeded in chewing my neck up pretty well and it still left a lot of stubble which I very carefully cleaned up with my Phoenix DOC and a Feather blade without any issue. I'll try the Voskhod again in the Merkur and a few other razors (and perhaps change the soap/cream) but as of right now I've had vastly superior results from Astra platinums in the 38C and Feathers in the Phoenix DOC.
I just shaved with a Merkur 37C with a Persona lab blue and got the best shave ever it was smooth and close and not aggressive at all I also own a 34C a EJ DE89 and a Merkur Futur and I like them all thanks for you informative videos
I watched you’re vids when I first started & found this vid by coincidence You’re probably an orthodontist by now & don’t have time to read this stuff I have a very tuff beard growth & a friend recommended Voskhod. He said “you might think they’re mild but they’re not” - he gave me a sharpness test result as well that he’d done on the blade So I tried it with 3 day growth - lo & behold this blade plowed it all down I also used quite an aggressive razor - blade gap .8 - no nicks, no bruises it’s 2020 & I’m still using Voskhod - I consider this perfect for me & like you said “it’s all subjective”
As always, great video and thoughtful review. Voskhod had been one of my go-to blades for a long time. With my most recent purchase (about 6 months ago) I noticed a dramatic change. I may have just gotten a bad batch or perhaps there has been a change in manufacturing. In my opinion they are now far less sharp and comfortable. I'll probably give them another shot down the road but for now my Polsilvers and Astras can't be beat!
very nice blade. Unfortunatly I discovered Astra SP too soon, and didn't really get to discover more blades, because they are hard to beat. tried these, and they definatly add well to my collection, Astra SP, Feather, and now Voskhod. Tried a few others and for now I dont think I need to explore many more. Mine came shipped with two packs of different LORD blades, haven't tried them yet... but will. 75 Derbys are about to go in the trash!!!
Bought 100 Astras when I bought my Edwin Jagger handle, but working through a sampler pack more recently Voskhod and Persona have been the best so far. Astras seem great all-around but give me a bit more irritation/ burn, which is almost nonexistent with Voskhod or Persona.
@@tonymarinelli7303 i happen to have a R41 in rose gold, today i ordered voskhods, can´t wait until day arrive, feathers are too aggressive for me although 3 years ago i had the most perfect shaves with them
Great review as always, Nick! - never stop! Yep the Voskhod is one of my go-to's along with most all of the Rapira range. They are a seriously smooth shave and I think are fairly close to the Personna Lab (for my face at least) - I would give the Personna an edge for sharpness. Rapira brand blades including this one are abundant on Ebay and the price is right. - from Russia with love. Voshkods go well in a 'mad-man razor' like the Merkur Futur. It teams well. Another strong point for guys with complex beard patters - it allows you to maneuver the blade a few ways in a pass to catch those errant 'hard to pick up whiskers sans the irritation.
Nice video I've been using the Voskhod blades all week I love them. Their definitely in my top when it comes to favorites. I bought 4 packs of 5 and liked them so much I turned around and got 100 on IB. :)
As far as I know Mostochlegmash which is shortened for , if translated into English, stands for Moscow precise light machinery, fended off a takeover bid from Gillette thus being an independent producer of various shaving things. The company runs a Swedish made production line. By the way, whereas Rapira blades, except for Swedish super steel are widely available, Voskhod's an Ladas' though being produced in Moscow are extremely hard to come by here, you get them only through the internet or some every selected shops, weird. Anyway, great job Nick. Greetings from Moscow.
+Сергей Белецкий Very interesting, thanks for the information. These are in my top 3 favorite blades and plus, I am a sucker for anything Russian. So much rich history and culture.
As you’ve undoubtedly heard since the video was posted in 2015 these blades are usually sharper on the second shave than the first because of the Teflon coating wearing off the edge. Most of the time I notice the first pass feels dull in comparison to consecutive passes just like you experienced. 😊 And some type of coating is mandatory when the blades are carbon steel which is very prone to rust. Before stainless became mainstream many blades were coated in some type of preservative to protect them in storage. Thanks for your awesome videos! They’ve been very helpful since I started my wet shave adventures about a year ago.
Great review! I have been using these in an ATT S1 and S2 slant, they perform great. Other blades that work well with these slants are Sputnik and ,of course, Astra SP. Astra SP being my favorite. Thanks for the hard work, reviews, and knowledge!
shout out to the strop chillin' in the back. Getting some Voshkods tomorrow in the mail, super pumped after seeing this video. I'm going to try them in my Merkur Futur with Sterling sandalwood as well.
I've been using Voshkod blades for the past year with an Edwin Jagger DE89 3D razor. I find the blade very smooth and sharp. I have sensitive skin. I highly recommend them.
I got a sample pack of Russian blades a few weeks ago ......have not tried the Voskhod's yet - heard so much about them, I look forward to using them. Thanks for this good series and the useful information-
My neighbor, also a DE shaver, gave my a 5 pack to try. I had never heard of them. I ended up buying 100. These and feathers are all I use now. The Voskhod are a very good performer and a great value. The 100 pack was $18 on Amazon. I know they can be found cheaper on E-bay. I really like Voskhod in my Merkur HD 37C (slant). This is my favorite razor and this blade seems to perform very well, for me, with this razor. Thanks Nick for the review.
That's how I feel about them too. Very smooth if I shave every other day it's great. If I wait 3 days with longer hair it tugs. Also I have no idea why the 2nd shave with Voskhod is better than the first shave.
Also, do not wash them in alcohol once a week. It messes with the teflon...The first one gave me a rash. Voskhod recommends only shaving *with* the grain. I have a heavy beard.
Seems like these are a good candidate for daily shaver blades, maybe in a more aggressive razor. I've never used them but from what Nick said, they aren't super sharp as say, a Feather Hi-Stainless which I would never use as a daily shaver. They're just way too sharp. I would use a Feather in a milder razor, like maybe Edwin Jagger DE89 or a Gillette Super Speed, and only if I had a few days growth. I've been looking for a good daily shaver blade so I might have to give these a look.
These blades are quickly becoming my favorites. quickly dethroning my Persona Lab Blues. I am currently using them in 3 of my 5 razors, and they always produce a great shave. I get 3 great shaves from them, and a good final 4th shave.
Nice video. I just tried a Voskhod last week. It felt comparable to a Derby to me. It did tug a bit but I found that it would be next to impossible for me to cut myself. I even hit my chicken pox scar and the blade hopped over instead of slicing it off.
Oh my God! I was going to ask you to review those - because you mentioned them a few weeks ago that you will review them (around Feathers review). I learned about them on youtube - one guy who was reviewing over 30-40 obscure safety razor blades (lots from China/India/Russia and rest of the world) - said these were on the top of his list. Anyway, thank you Nick for the review - awesome as always!!
These blades have given me my most comfortable shaving experience yet. There's just one thing. The instructions say not to wipe the blade clean after a shave, so how exactly do you care for these blades? I'm only asking because, I don't want them dulling on me too prematurely.
Nick, you should try the Treet "Black Beauties" (so called because they are black carbon steel). They are similar to the Voskhods in that they aren't the sharpest, but they are very smooth and very easy on the skin. I like them more than the Voskhods. And they're incredibly cheap: Italian Barber has 200 for $13.
Huh, Interesting review! Gonna try these blades tomorrow, have a large sampler pack and I got some of those in there. Also, I don't know if you tampered with the video quality settings of your new camera, but this video's quality is amazing! If you changed something around, it's definitely working.
Nick, could you review gillete 7 'o'clock super platinum (known as Gillette black) My experience is they're a decently sharp blade, but incredibly smooth. I'd love to see your opinion on them.
Been asking for this since the beginning since he started the series. I've tried up to 25 different blades and those Gillette blacks are the best out of any I've tried. Personnas, astras, personna Reds, feathers. Name it I've used it. The blacks are sharper than the personnas and smoother than the astras. It's nuts. Those are my go to blades. I'm Indian also and I thought they would be horrible due to the fact they are made in India. I mean I live in Vegas but everytime I've been there i just see shoddy work but to my surprise they are the best I've ever tried.
Abhi K. I cant agree more, following nicks advise on blades I ordered 100 Personas due to high reviews and praise, but after 3-4 shaves i realized those blades just dont work for me, It feels and looks like im shaving with a peice of glass, I eventually asked my barber what blades he tends to use and he pointed me at the gilette blacks and even gave me a pack to try and i havnt looked back - I hope to see these blades on this series soon.
Hi Nick, blades I use comes in a plastic box that allow me to put them back after I used them, yes, the typical box. My question is: How do you safely throw this blades after using it?
Never thought I would be researching shaving of all things... But my wife got me a DE set for a valentines gift. I naturally did a 3 pass with no knowledge of tips or tricks to DE. I will from this play with lathering techniques. Cant afford to buy any other stuff to try but the wilkinson sword blades I got with the set seem to work.
Ah, nice review and I totally agree with you. It't not the sharpest but I don't really like that on my neck. That's a pretty "bumpy" area on my skin and if the blade is too sharp then I'm bound to get cut! Feathers are a definite no for me. It's a bloodbath. Voskhod is a perfect blade for me!
Voskhods Excellent blades. These are the most forgiving blades I own and if I am going to use a razor that I know is over my shave Number 4 to 4.5 on the one to ten aggression scale I will always pull out a Voskhod and I will not cut myself ... These are my most trusted blades but not my only good blade. Voskhods are Killer good in my RR German 37 Slant for one but also great in my Game Changer .84 and in my Yaqi Flipside Razor. BTW I just ordered 100 for $7.99 Free Shipping Amazon Prime... You have to love that ~! Kit
nice review i like the way you can quantify the feeling you sense during the shave i'm working on paying more attention so i can do the same instead of a blanket liked or hated them i've used voskhod blades and liked them got mine from IB in a russian blade sampler a long while ago thought the swedish steel blades were the best of the bunch on my skin back then polsilver and gillette yellows are my usual go to blades but i mix it up quite a bit and go back to blades i tried years ago funny that i still don't like most of the blades i hated but they don't hurt me any more like they used to better skills over the years and probably awesome soaps currently make a huge difference btw, as far as i know, all blades are teflon or ptfe coated whether they name it or not thanks Nick hope you don't tire of this anytime soon
These blades aren't as sharp as the Astra Platinum, but their performance is very good. Comparable to the USA made Personna blades, maybe just a step above. I used this blade in my Merkur 34C with very acceptable results, but their best performance was realized with my Merkur 39C slant. In fact these are my "go to" blades with that razor. I found the Voskhod blades on Amazon at a very reasonable price, but you have to shop around as some of the vendors that sell them at a higher price than others.
Voskhod blades are fantastic. So comfortable. As you point out, they start a bit slow, but then really get the job done. So smooth! A real go-to blade.
Chris Kelly84 The scent is supposedly based off of Irish Tweed by Creed which is amazing. All of their soaps are amazing and the scent does not effect the performance like some soaps. You will definitely love it, I shaved this morning with the Bay Rum and wow. Cheers!!
hey Nick just want to say think you for making you vids. :) I just started DE shaving coming from the multiblade cartridge razors and Your vids helped me learn what to do and what no to do XD but im really enjoying it so far and will continue DE shaving :)
The Teflon coating is what makes them especially smooth. The reason some kitchen knives are Teflon coated ( or some have indentations on the side of the blade) is to keep food - perhaps tomato slices - from sticking to the blade, giving you smoother slicing. Think of a nonstick pan, how w/ even a shot of Pam the food can slide and glide. That doesn't happen in a stainless pan.
I've been shaving with these blades for a year now. I find the Voshkod smooth and sharp. I do suffer with a bit of razor burn with them. I rate them 8/10.
Wow, Voskhod and Persona are probably the best blades I've used so far. Maybe Astra or Wilkinsons Sword after that. Derby and Shark were smooth on the sides but not sharp enough for the goatee area, knocking them out of the running for me.
These were so dull when i first used them I had to double check my razor to see if they were even loaded. Was that because of the Teflon coating? They gave me incredible irritation because I had to tilt my merkur 34G at such an aggressive angle to cut
Great price indeed. The question is how durable they are and how many shaves you can do with one blade before it goes dull. On Teflon, it's also used as an industrial lubricant in many applications and even to make fake ice rinks for skating in the summer.
What the hell. Get three shaves out of a Voshkie…..use another one…and then another one. You’ve spent 30 cents….the cost of one Feather blade. They are so smooth for three or four shaves….you don’t need to go for six or seven shaves. I use mine until they start tugging a little….and then toss ‘em….and load up another one.
Question, I bought a 100 pack of these blades, and they came in the mail today. All of the 5 packs have 1 rapira SS inside, and 4 voskhods. Is this normal?
How about a review of the Personna Reds (Israel)? I know those blades get a lot of love on the Badger and Blade forum. They're supposed to be quite smooth. Never used them myself, but would love to hear what you think regardless.
Nick like always great review. I saw this a lil over a month ago decided to get them. Hey why not for 13 bucks and 35 extra rapira blades, its a great buy! I have extremely sensative skin on the right side of my jaw line close to my chin!! WOW FOR PAST 2 WEEKS I CAN SHAVE DAILY!!!! I do have thick hair but sensative skin!!! But voshkod Blades My Weber razor and Soap Commander Motivation Soap & Aftershave Balm!!! Match made in heaven for me!!!
Nice review, Nick! I'm hoping to be getting a pack of these soon for my birthday along with a new open comb razor. Do you think these would match well? I'm currently using a EJ DE89. As always, enjoy your videos. Please keep them up. I'm always learning and picking up new tricks from your videos that incorporate in my own shaves. Still having a problem with irritation when I shave, but I'm hoping I'll discover the right mix of razor, blade, and soap.
Have you tried Gillette 7 o'clock super stainless (In the green packaging)? Good blade! These Voskhod blades didn't work for me :( they were fine the first shave then got too dull too fast so next shave had lots of tugging :(
Hey Nick, Nice review! When possible, could you please do an aggressiveness comparison of the safety razors you own for beginner wet shavers. Regards I H
I'm thinking these would be good in an aggressive razor or an adjustable in a higher setting. These may be my next blade purchase when I get low on personna's.
My current go to blade. Not as sharp as a feather but much much smoother. After three shaves I use a new one. Smooth and still cuts well. Amazon is around $10.
Sharper isn't always better. I get irritation from Feather blades and not as close as most blades. How would you rate these blades in the neck area as my beard is thick and gives me a grey shadow even with a bbs shave. Feather gave me razor burn and I feel like these are in-between a nacet and a Feather in regards to sharpness. Did you ever do AGT? Did they improve after the 1st shave? Feathers deteriorated quickly.
I use them on a Popular Feathers, and I hate to admit it, but it is the best blades I ever used, and I did use the most expensive ones. Gillette Silver for hard blades and Feather Popular on smooth ones.
Hey Nick I know you probably have a bunch of reviews set up for a while but I wanted to know if you could do a review on Taconic shave soap. I haven't seen reviews on youtube, to see them in action just written reviews.
Nick, I watched your review and decided to order a 100 pack of the Voskhod blades through ebay. I got them for a great price and couldn't wait to try them. I been through four blades now and I'm frustrated as all get out. I get a fairly decent shave on the first shave but on day two it feels like its about to scrap my face off. I'm getting nicks and cuts that I don't get with other blades. I've been putting them in my Merkur 34C so I'm pretty sure it's not the razor's fault. When I put an Astra SP or Personna blade in, my world is right again. I can't seem to figure out what I might be doing wrong. Any ideas?
+James Lynch I would assume it has something to do with the Voskhods being made from carbon steel ??? Maybe dry off the blades after using. The package says "do not wipe" as I assume it would wipe off the teflon. Try pat drying them (pat , not wipe) with a towel.
you are the best shaver TH-camr on the planet, I would like to give me a specific answer in terms of sharpness, smoothness, and quality of Rapira platinum lux and Astra superior platinum and which one you prefer as daily to go one?!!! i appreciate your help and support. best regards Tarek Halwani
Croma Diamant blade when you get the chance please. They are pretty decent price on ebay for 200 blades and reviews looked good but i trust you more as you've tried a lot more now than most of us!
Aloha!
Voskhod blades are my favorite blades, and I've been wet shaving with DE and Straight Razors for decades. I happen to love them. They are just perfect for my skin. Smooth as silk and a great close shave.
BTW, it's not pronounced "Vosh-Kahd", it's pronounced Vos-Hod, accent slightly on the Hod. The K is silent and there is no SH in the pronunciation.
Mahalo!
Oahu! 😁 I'm glad you love them.
I had written Voskhod off about a year ago because when paired with milder razors like the Merkur 34C or the Edwin Jagger DE89 they seemed comparatively ineffective, however, I just tried them again with my new Futur adjustable. This is where Voskhods really shine because I can crank up the aggressiveness to setting 4 without worry of easily nicking myself. With Personas on setting 4, I have to be really careful. I mean you should always be careful, but the Voskhods are definitely more forgiving while still getting the job done. I'm really glad that I decided to revisit this gems!
Voskhods are Teflon coated so the first a few strokes will not seem as sharp until the Teflon coating wears off a bit , then you will feel the sharpness and smoothness.
What exactly is the purpose of the Teflon coating?
@@J8D2 I think it’s to make the blade last longer in terms of sharpness and performance. Also the sharpness of the blade won’t be effected as much when using shaving soap. I assume it works the same as Teflon used on cars to help the coating last longer.
I just tried these blades and for my face I personally like them. Not too aggressive for beginners like myself but surprisingly smooth.
Voskhods are the best blades I’ve found so far. Sharp, smooth, just beautiful!! That being said, I haven’t tried feather yet.
If there is any blade sharper than feather, i haven't seen it.
Did you ever get around to trying out a Feather blade? If so, what did you think?
@@ThaRedPitbull feather are extremely durable, but for my skin a bit too aggressive cutting my chin and neck area, somehow 3 years ago i had flawless shaves with them, now i can´t get a shave without nicking me although i do a face peeling, proraso preshave cream and thick lathered barbus shaving soap
@@Humbulla93 My personal favorite are Astra SP which are now complete crap. Luckily I have a 100pk from 2015. There’s also a lot of counterfeit blades out there. Or maybe you dropped your razor and bent it slightly?
@@petemitchell6788 tried it with 3 different razors a mühle r 89 closed comb, a merkur 25 C open comb, and a feather butterfly style razor same result, i also made the same experience with astra sp sadly. i use now voskhod and rapira, and sometimes the shark super chrome, will buy a new trial pack soon to find the perfect one
I recently tried these blades. I fell in love with them, I used to be an Astra man. I able to get these blades on eBay, 300 for $21 that comes out to $7 a 100. I stacked up! great review, I agree with you totally on the comfort, I use them in a bit more aggressive razor, Atlas M2, and they just bulldoze through my grow with no irritation.
After trying a dozen samples or so, I settled on Voskhod Teflon. It works perfectly for me in my Mercer 38c. Bought 100 of them today. Thanks for the review.
Hands down favorite blade. I use it in my ATT S1 and S2 slant and love it. I do have sensitive skin and it just glides. With that and caties bubbles I've attained shaving nirvana.
My most favorite blade....Consistent in all my razors. Great review.
Great review Nick. I was laughing during the video because your experience with Voskhod blades has been mine as well. I've used them about 5 times now and every time on the first pass I'm not impressed and feel like they aren't doing a good job. Then on pass 2 and 3 they just really shine and every time I'm done with the 3rd pass I'm amazed at how well they did. Like I posted on your IG, I don't think I really understood what "smooth" really meant until I tried these. I have coarse hair and really sensitive skin, so I usually have to use really sharp blades. I don't get it either, but these Voskhods just work miracles without "feeling" overly sharp. They may be my go to blade after a few more shaves.
I ordered 100 of these blades after seeing them in so many of the SotD posts on the Facebook group "The BiG Shave" then tripping over Scott the peaceful shaver waxing lyrical about them coming top in his top five blades. $9.10 including postage from Russia so if I don't like them the bank remains intact. Glad to have found your review chief. Good work fella.
I've got 100 of these on order, can't wait for them to arrive!
Nick, I have been searching the best blade for my sensitive skin,and untill today Gillette Silver Blue has been my weapon of choice.I was afraid of Voskhod because some guys on B&B forum were speaking about tugging,so I was quite surprised with this marvellous blade.3 passes,WTG,ATG,XTG and I got myself BBB smooth shave .I totally agree with you .It is my No.1 blade and I love it.BRGDS from Croatia.
I had the opposite experience. Very rough shave and lots of tugging. Most razor burn I've had in a long time. I may have got a bad blade but I certainly won't be revisiting them anytime soon.
I know some blades may come defective from the factory but my first shave i had to really put pressure on my razor for it to cut anything!
going to give them another try someday but really bad experience for me
These are my go to blades, use them in my merkur 34c.
These are really great, forgiving blades. If you are on blood thinners (as I am) you will appreciate the smooth, forgiving shave from this blade. Love them and cheap!
I love Voskhods. I use them in a mild blue tip Superspeed, and my experience is like yours: At first, I found them feeling not terribly sharp, and wondered how effective they would be. I actually felt a bit of tugging. But by the end of my shave, I found they had delivered excellent results, with no cuts, nicks, or irritation, even when I used the most adventurous of angles. I have 600 of them now!
Its because of the coating.
The Voskhod are actually sharper on the second shave.
The first shave only wears the coating out so the bevel is doing an even better job.
These blades are fantastic.
Hey guys I just try those blades this morning they worked awesome for me today I’ll definitely stick to them great shave and smooth shave
Can you do a video of your top 5 favorite blades? I see a lot of those on TH-cam and wanted to know your top 5. Thanks.
Just bought a hundred. Going to test them out on my merkur 37c. So far the astra green have been the best for me on most my razors.
How are they
@@handsomesquidward5160 they’re similar. Still like the astra green better
I found a decent deal on a 100 pack of these and just tried them out in my Merkur 38C with a Stirling soap. It felt like it was tugging and pulling everywhere on my face and the sensation didn't clear up with subsequent passes. I succeeded in chewing my neck up pretty well and it still left a lot of stubble which I very carefully cleaned up with my Phoenix DOC and a Feather blade without any issue. I'll try the Voskhod again in the Merkur and a few other razors (and perhaps change the soap/cream) but as of right now I've had vastly superior results from Astra platinums in the 38C and Feathers in the Phoenix DOC.
I just shaved with a Merkur 37C with a Persona lab blue and got the best shave ever it was smooth and close and not aggressive at all I also own a 34C a EJ DE89 and a Merkur Futur and I like them all thanks for you informative videos
Tried them first time with the Merkur 34C yesterday - GREAT BLADES 😉👍
Thanks !
I watched you’re vids when I first started & found this vid by coincidence
You’re probably an orthodontist by now & don’t have time to read this stuff
I have a very tuff beard growth & a friend recommended Voskhod. He said “you might think they’re mild but they’re not” - he gave me a sharpness test result as well that he’d done on the blade
So I tried it with 3 day growth - lo & behold this blade plowed it all down I also used quite an aggressive razor - blade gap .8 - no nicks, no bruises it’s 2020 & I’m still using Voskhod - I consider this perfect for me & like you said “it’s all subjective”
As always, great video and thoughtful review.
Voskhod had been one of my go-to blades for a long time.
With my most recent purchase (about 6 months ago) I noticed a dramatic change.
I may have just gotten a bad batch or perhaps there has been a change in manufacturing.
In my opinion they are now far less sharp and comfortable.
I'll probably give them another shot down the road but for now my Polsilvers and Astras can't be beat!
very nice blade. Unfortunatly I discovered Astra SP too soon, and didn't really get to discover more blades, because they are hard to beat. tried these, and they definatly add well to my collection, Astra SP, Feather, and now Voskhod. Tried a few others and for now I dont think I need to explore many more. Mine came shipped with two packs of different LORD blades, haven't tried them yet... but will. 75 Derbys are about to go in the trash!!!
Bought 100 Astras when I bought my Edwin Jagger handle, but working through a sampler pack more recently Voskhod and Persona have been the best so far. Astras seem great all-around but give me a bit more irritation/ burn, which is almost nonexistent with Voskhod or Persona.
@Chetan Khurana They were Personna Red. I have found Polsilver and Voskhod to be my favorites now.
These are the blades I use when I use my R41. I love them in my slant too. They are damn awesome and pretty cheap really.
+Dan Lutter R41 and voskhod is goes together like bacon and eggs. Perfection.
@@tonymarinelli7303 name a better combo than bacon and eggs, that´s going to be difficult, i do like baked beans to make an unbeatable trio out of it
@@tonymarinelli7303 i happen to have a R41 in rose gold, today i ordered voskhods, can´t wait until day arrive, feathers are too aggressive for me although 3 years ago i had the most perfect shaves with them
Great review as always, Nick! - never stop! Yep the Voskhod is one of my go-to's along with most all of the Rapira range. They are a seriously smooth shave and I think are fairly close to the Personna Lab (for my face at least) - I would give the Personna an edge for sharpness. Rapira brand blades including this one are abundant on Ebay and the price is right. - from Russia with love. Voshkods go well in a 'mad-man razor' like the Merkur Futur. It teams well.
Another strong point for guys with complex beard patters - it allows you to maneuver the blade a few ways in a pass to catch those errant 'hard to pick up whiskers sans the irritation.
Nice video I've been using the Voskhod blades all week I love them. Their definitely in my top when it comes to favorites. I bought 4 packs of 5 and liked them so much I turned around and got 100 on IB. :)
As far as I know Mostochlegmash which is shortened for , if translated into English, stands for Moscow precise light machinery, fended off a takeover bid from Gillette thus being an independent producer of various shaving things. The company runs a Swedish made production line. By the way, whereas Rapira blades, except for Swedish super steel are widely available, Voskhod's an Ladas' though being produced in Moscow are extremely hard to come by here, you get them only through the internet or some every selected shops, weird. Anyway, great job Nick. Greetings from Moscow.
+Сергей Белецкий I always wondered, where do russians buy their double edge blades online? What websites?
+Сергей Белецкий Very interesting, thanks for the information. These are in my top 3 favorite blades and plus, I am a sucker for anything Russian. So much rich history and culture.
No problem. Their Ladas work best for me, very smooth and durable. If you've not tried them yet, make a go, you"ll be impressed.
As you’ve undoubtedly heard since the video was posted in 2015 these blades are usually sharper on the second shave than the first because of the Teflon coating wearing off the edge. Most of the time I notice the first pass feels dull in comparison to consecutive passes just like you
experienced. 😊 And some type of coating is mandatory when the blades are carbon steel which is very prone to rust. Before stainless became mainstream many blades were coated in some type of preservative to protect them in storage.
Thanks for your awesome videos! They’ve been very helpful since I started my wet shave adventures about a year ago.
Great review! I have been using these in an ATT S1 and S2 slant, they perform great. Other blades that work well with these slants are Sputnik and ,of course, Astra SP. Astra SP being my favorite.
Thanks for the hard work, reviews, and knowledge!
hui Heavies Sputnik blades are great! :) Astra SP is like our traditional blade here in Czech republic. Great performance everytime.
Heavies Culture Astra blades are my favorites, I wish they were double wrapped like these Voskhod, with no glue buds on the blade
My favorite blade. It’s the coating that makes them smooth, and they are sharp enough. Excellent blades.
shout out to the strop chillin' in the back. Getting some Voshkods tomorrow in the mail, super pumped after seeing this video. I'm going to try them in my Merkur Futur with Sterling sandalwood as well.
I've been using Voshkod blades for the past year with an Edwin Jagger DE89 3D razor. I find the blade very smooth and sharp. I have sensitive skin. I highly recommend them.
I got a sample pack of Russian blades a few weeks ago ......have not tried the Voskhod's yet - heard so much about them, I look forward to using them. Thanks for this good series and the useful information-
My neighbor, also a DE shaver, gave my a 5 pack to try. I had never heard of them. I ended up buying 100. These and feathers are all I use now. The Voskhod are a very good performer and a great value. The 100 pack was $18 on Amazon. I know they can be found cheaper on E-bay. I really like Voskhod in my Merkur HD 37C (slant). This is my favorite razor and this blade seems to perform very well, for me, with this razor. Thanks Nick for the review.
That's how I feel about them too. Very smooth if I shave every other day it's great. If I wait 3 days with longer hair it tugs. Also I have no idea why the 2nd shave with Voskhod is better than the first shave.
I think it's the Teflon.
I noticed that too.
Also, do not wash them in alcohol once a week. It messes with the teflon...The first one gave me a rash. Voskhod recommends only shaving *with* the grain. I have a heavy beard.
They are better second time round in terms of sharpness when a little of the teflon has worn off.
Seems like these are a good candidate for daily shaver blades, maybe in a more aggressive razor. I've never used them but from what Nick said, they aren't super sharp as say, a Feather Hi-Stainless which I would never use as a daily shaver. They're just way too sharp. I would use a Feather in a milder razor, like maybe Edwin Jagger DE89 or a Gillette Super Speed, and only if I had a few days growth. I've been looking for a good daily shaver blade so I might have to give these a look.
Got two 5 packs of these arriving tomorrow or Monday, even more excited to give these a try now! As always great video!
Voskhod blades are fantastic, very gentle on the skin and a great close shave! Amazing & highly recommended!
These blades are quickly becoming my favorites. quickly dethroning my Persona Lab Blues. I am currently using them in 3 of my 5 razors, and they always produce a great shave. I get 3 great shaves from them, and a good final 4th shave.
Nice video. I just tried a Voskhod last week. It felt comparable to a Derby to me. It did tug a bit but I found that it would be next to impossible for me to cut myself. I even hit my chicken pox scar and the blade hopped over instead of slicing it off.
eric whitlow good to know, ill try these after my derby sample.
Oh my God! I was going to ask you to review those - because you mentioned them a few weeks ago that you will review them (around Feathers review). I learned about them on youtube - one guy who was reviewing over 30-40 obscure safety razor blades (lots from China/India/Russia and rest of the world) - said these were on the top of his list. Anyway, thank you Nick for the review - awesome as always!!
4 years late but do you remember the video?
These blades have given me my most comfortable shaving experience yet. There's just one thing. The instructions say not to wipe the blade clean after a shave, so how exactly do you care for these blades? I'm only asking because, I don't want them dulling on me too prematurely.
use the Vaskhods blades with the feather razor it is an amazing close shave and used cella shaving cream it was amazing try it.
Nick, you should try the Treet "Black Beauties" (so called because they are black carbon steel). They are similar to the Voskhods in that they aren't the sharpest, but they are very smooth and very easy on the skin. I like them more than the Voskhods. And they're incredibly cheap: Italian Barber has 200 for $13.
Those Treet carbons are fabulous. Sharp enough but not overly aggressive. I dig them!
Huh, Interesting review! Gonna try these blades tomorrow, have a large sampler pack and I got some of those in there. Also, I don't know if you tampered with the video quality settings of your new camera, but this video's quality is amazing! If you changed something around, it's definitely working.
Another great video Nick! I'd like to see you review the Rapira Platinum Lux blades.
Great blades used with my Parker Variant, very smooth , great shave.
Nick, could you review gillete 7 'o'clock super platinum (known as Gillette black)
My experience is they're a decently sharp blade, but incredibly smooth.
I'd love to see your opinion on them.
Been asking for this since the beginning since he started the series. I've tried up to 25 different blades and those Gillette blacks are the best out of any I've tried. Personnas, astras, personna Reds, feathers. Name it I've used it. The blacks are sharper than the personnas and smoother than the astras. It's nuts. Those are my go to blades. I'm Indian also and I thought they would be horrible due to the fact they are made in India. I mean I live in Vegas but everytime I've been there i just see shoddy work but to my surprise they are the best I've ever tried.
Seconded
Abhi K. I cant agree more, following nicks advise on blades I ordered 100 Personas due to high reviews and praise, but after 3-4 shaves i realized those blades just dont work for me, It feels and looks like im shaving with a peice of glass, I eventually asked my barber what blades he tends to use and he pointed me at the gilette blacks and even gave me a pack to try and i havnt looked back - I hope to see these blades on this series soon.
The VOSKHOD teflon coated blades are my favourites (so far).👍
Hi Nick, blades I use comes in a plastic box that allow me to put them back after I used them, yes, the typical box. My question is: How do you safely throw this blades after using it?
Never thought I would be researching shaving of all things... But my wife got me a DE set for a valentines gift. I naturally did a 3 pass with no knowledge of tips or tricks to DE. I will from this play with lathering techniques. Cant afford to buy any other stuff to try but the wilkinson sword blades I got with the set seem to work.
Ah, nice review and I totally agree with you. It't not the sharpest but I don't really like that on my neck. That's a pretty "bumpy" area on my skin and if the blade is too sharp then I'm bound to get cut! Feathers are a definite no for me. It's a bloodbath. Voskhod is a perfect blade for me!
Voskhods Excellent blades. These are the most forgiving blades I own and if I am going to use a razor that I know is over my shave Number 4 to 4.5 on the one to ten aggression scale I will always pull out a Voskhod and I will not cut myself ... These are my most trusted blades but not my only good blade. Voskhods are Killer good in my RR German 37 Slant for one but also great in my Game Changer .84 and in my Yaqi Flipside Razor. BTW I just ordered 100 for $7.99 Free Shipping Amazon Prime... You have to love that ~! Kit
nice review
i like the way you can quantify the feeling you sense during the shave
i'm working on paying more attention so i can do the same instead of a blanket liked or hated them
i've used voskhod blades and liked them
got mine from IB in a russian blade sampler a long while ago
thought the swedish steel blades were the best of the bunch on my skin back then
polsilver and gillette yellows are my usual go to blades but i mix it up quite a bit and go back to blades i tried years ago
funny that i still don't like most of the blades i hated but they don't hurt me any more like they used to
better skills over the years and probably awesome soaps currently make a huge difference
btw, as far as i know, all blades are teflon or ptfe coated whether they name it or not
thanks Nick
hope you don't tire of this anytime soon
These blades aren't as sharp as the Astra Platinum, but their performance is very good. Comparable to the USA made Personna blades, maybe just a step above. I used this blade in my Merkur 34C with very acceptable results, but their best performance was realized with my Merkur 39C slant. In fact these are my "go to" blades with that razor. I found the Voskhod blades on Amazon at a very reasonable price, but you have to shop around as some of the vendors that sell them at a higher price than others.
Voskhod blades are fantastic. So comfortable. As you point out, they start a bit slow, but then really get the job done. So smooth! A real go-to blade.
Sharp and smooth blades. One of my favorites.
I had the same opinion with you when i first test this blades...the are the best for my skin. Thanks for the review!
Stirling Soap Co. of all the soaps that I use definitely is the slickest and creamiest and I have Soap Commander, Razorock, Phoenix and Cold River.
Tony Marinelli just ordered sharp dressed man, I hope its worth the hype :) my soap I use now sucks.....
Chris Kelly84 The scent is supposedly based off of Irish Tweed by Creed which is amazing. All of their soaps are amazing and the scent does not effect the performance like some soaps. You will definitely love it, I shaved this morning with the Bay Rum and wow. Cheers!!
Stunningly AMAZING
AMAZING
👍😃 You are right - VOSKHODs are really great blades.
(used them with the Mühle R41 & Proraso)
hey Nick just want to say think you for making you vids. :) I just started DE shaving coming from the multiblade cartridge razors and Your vids helped me learn what to do and what no to do XD but im really enjoying it so far and will continue DE shaving :)
The Teflon coating is what makes them especially smooth. The reason some kitchen knives are Teflon coated ( or some have indentations on the side of the blade) is to keep food - perhaps tomato slices - from sticking to the blade, giving you smoother slicing. Think of a nonstick pan, how w/ even a shot of Pam the food can slide and glide. That doesn't happen in a stainless pan.
I've been shaving with these blades for a year now. I find the Voshkod smooth and sharp. I do suffer with a bit of razor burn with them. I rate them 8/10.
nick shaves thank you so much for reviewing these blades they are amazing
I have never seen a "clean up" pass like this. I will start doing this to improve my daily shave!
I agree with your Astra review. Very good. These Voskhod razors are the worst I've used. They scrape and scratch. But that's just me.
Yeah Im 3 shaves in and do NOT like these!
Wow, Voskhod and Persona are probably the best blades I've used so far. Maybe Astra or Wilkinsons Sword after that. Derby and Shark were smooth on the sides but not sharp enough for the goatee area, knocking them out of the running for me.
These were so dull when i first used them I had to double check my razor to see if they were even loaded. Was that because of the Teflon coating? They gave me incredible irritation because I had to tilt my merkur 34G at such an aggressive angle to cut
Incredible smooth on EJ89, itself calls for a more aggressive razor. Great experience
There are fantastic blades!!! There are far away from the majority of blades as to smoothness and sharpness together! My favorites!
Great price indeed. The question is how durable they are and how many shaves you can do with one blade before it goes dull. On Teflon, it's also used as an industrial lubricant in many applications and even to make fake ice rinks for skating in the summer.
What the hell. Get three shaves out of a Voshkie…..use another one…and then another one. You’ve spent 30 cents….the cost of one Feather blade. They are so smooth for three or four shaves….you don’t need to go for six or seven shaves. I use mine until they start tugging a little….and then toss ‘em….and load up another one.
Question, I bought a 100 pack of these blades, and they came in the mail today. All of the 5 packs have 1 rapira SS inside, and 4 voskhods. Is this normal?
How about a review of the Personna Reds (Israel)? I know those blades get a lot of love on the Badger and Blade forum. They're supposed to be quite smooth. Never used them myself, but would love to hear what you think regardless.
Nick like always great review. I saw this a lil over a month ago decided to get them. Hey why not for 13 bucks and 35 extra rapira blades, its a great buy! I have extremely sensative skin on the right side of my jaw line close to my chin!! WOW FOR PAST 2 WEEKS I CAN SHAVE DAILY!!!! I do have thick hair but sensative skin!!! But voshkod Blades My Weber razor and Soap Commander Motivation Soap & Aftershave Balm!!! Match made in heaven for me!!!
Mike I believe so.
Nice review, Nick! I'm hoping to be getting a pack of these soon for my birthday along with a new open comb razor. Do you think these would match well? I'm currently using a EJ DE89. As always, enjoy your videos. Please keep them up. I'm always learning and picking up new tricks from your videos that incorporate in my own shaves. Still having a problem with irritation when I shave, but I'm hoping I'll discover the right mix of razor, blade, and soap.
I've never heard of these blades before... Thanks for another great review! Nick you should do a video on blade disposal.
maggard does sell voskhod but only by the 5 pack. theyre 1 buck a pack (20 cents a blade)
Maggard does have these now for a great price
Have you tried Gillette 7 o'clock super stainless (In the green packaging)? Good blade! These Voskhod blades didn't work for me :( they were fine the first shave then got too dull too fast so next shave had lots of tugging :(
Hey Nick,
Nice review!
When possible, could you please do an aggressiveness comparison of the safety razors you own for beginner wet shavers.
Regards
I H
I'm thinking these would be good in an aggressive razor or an adjustable in a higher setting. These may be my next blade purchase when I get low on personna's.
My current go to blade. Not as sharp as a feather but much much smoother. After three shaves I use a new one. Smooth and still cuts well.
Amazon is around $10.
Good review. Am keen to try these blades now.
Sharper isn't always better. I get irritation from Feather blades and not as close as most blades. How would you rate these blades in the neck area as my beard is thick and gives me a grey shadow even with a bbs shave. Feather gave me razor burn and I feel like these are in-between a nacet and a Feather in regards to sharpness. Did you ever do AGT? Did they improve after the 1st shave? Feathers deteriorated quickly.
helo! im from BRAZIL...Where can I buy this laminin? tks!!
I use them on a Popular Feathers, and I hate to admit it, but it is the best blades I ever used, and I did use the most expensive ones. Gillette Silver for hard blades and Feather Popular on smooth ones.
Hey Nick I know you probably have a bunch of reviews set up for a while but I wanted to know if you could do a review on Taconic shave soap. I haven't seen reviews on youtube, to see them in action just written reviews.
Nick, I watched your review and decided to order a 100 pack of the Voskhod blades through ebay. I got them for a great price and couldn't wait to try them. I been through four blades now and I'm frustrated as all get out. I get a fairly decent shave on the first shave but on day two it feels like its about to scrap my face off. I'm getting nicks and cuts that I don't get with other blades. I've been putting them in my Merkur 34C so I'm pretty sure it's not the razor's fault. When I put an Astra SP or Personna blade in, my world is right again. I can't seem to figure out what I might be doing wrong. Any ideas?
+James Lynch I would assume it has something to do with the Voskhods being made from carbon steel ??? Maybe dry off the blades after using. The package says "do not wipe" as I assume it would wipe off the teflon. Try pat drying them (pat , not wipe) with a towel.
Great Video Nick. Loving the blade review series.
I bought 700 Voskhods off of Ebay for $42. They pair perfectly with my Ikon 102. Thanks for the video.
A lifetime of razor blades
id like to see a review of Bolzano blades.
you are the best shaver TH-camr on the planet, I would like to give me a specific answer in terms of sharpness, smoothness, and quality of Rapira platinum lux and Astra superior platinum and which one you prefer as daily to go one?!!! i appreciate your help and support.
best regards
Tarek Halwani
Croma Diamant blade when you get the chance please. They are pretty decent price on ebay for 200 blades and reviews looked good but i trust you more as you've tried a lot more now than most of us!
High words from Nick. I agree these are very very good blades!
Love these blades! I agree with u very smooth blade.