Are Blue Birds relabeled Derbys?
- Thread starter Sobriquet
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It was also discussed in this thread.
http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=83534&highlight=blue+bird
I have both. Unfortunately I can't get an irritation-free shave with either in any of the razors I've tried them in. I still have to try them in my Slim adjustable. They are very similar. If I had to pinpoint differences, I would say that the Blue Bird is slightly smoother and more consistent blade to blade. I've never had a bad one whereas I've gotten the occasional dud from Derby.
- Peter
http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=83534&highlight=blue+bird
I have both. Unfortunately I can't get an irritation-free shave with either in any of the razors I've tried them in. I still have to try them in my Slim adjustable. They are very similar. If I had to pinpoint differences, I would say that the Blue Bird is slightly smoother and more consistent blade to blade. I've never had a bad one whereas I've gotten the occasional dud from Derby.
- Peter
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Thank you for the link and your response.
I'm surprised more people haven't tried both - they've gotten very good reviews here on B&B and they're cheap. After I get a chance to try them and the Derbys (I have both coming), I'll post some feedback. The only DE razor I have is a Merkur HD.
I'm surprised more people haven't tried both - they've gotten very good reviews here on B&B and they're cheap. After I get a chance to try them and the Derbys (I have both coming), I'll post some feedback. The only DE razor I have is a Merkur HD.
One of the vendors of blades on this site did confirm that Bluebirds are in fact re-labeled Derby's. I think it was Meylus, or possibly Dr. Idiot. 
One of the vendors of blades on this site did confirm that Bluebirds are in fact re-labeled Derby's. I think it was Meylus, or possibly Dr. Idiot.
My vendor said they were definitely NOT relabeled... but the packaging is exactly the same, as is the coating.
Can't confirm they are the same, but it seems they are not. I really like Derbys but was impressed by Blue Birds and would agree with the previous post regarding their quality consistency and smoothness. So much so, I may buy quite a few more.
I have tried them both, and can confirm that they do not shave the same.
You may have already discovered this from another thread as there are more than one on the bluebirds but it seems that the blades are made in Turkey by Derby for an outside company at different specifications than the regular Derbies. If nothing else you'll be able to read on the reviews page that the BB's are felt to be quite a bit sharper and more smooth than their counterparts. I have not received my first order of BB's yet, but will post something about their performance once I do. Cheers!
