When I was starting out wet shaving a few years ago, I bought a sample pack from West Coast Shaving and found that the Derby's worked best for me. Now, though, they are giving me nothing but problems--they tug on my beard even with only two days between shaving and they never seem to get close enough. Therefore, I am in the market for some new blades. I know everybody's face is different, but hopefully some of you have been through something similar and can give me some ideas on blades to try out. I'm using a Merkur classic safety razor. Thanks!
Derby Extras no longer work, need new blades
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derbys might work well in a superspeed..but not in s slant..but they may work well in a slim adjustable n redtp razor..takes time to find the correct "blade n razor" combo
You might want to consider a sampler pack,
This. Blades are so personal that advice is pretty useless, you have to find out for yourself!
One thing Ihave noticed with Derby Blades is if youae shaving with a drier lather , they will give a painful shave, if you add more water to the lather and make it a yogurt like consistancy , they give an amazing shave.
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This may be part of the problem--I've been having trouble with dry lather lately, while my initial decision was made when I could consistently get a very moist lather.
As far as the sample pack--I was hoping to get some ideas so I could build my own. I already know some of the blades are a no go, so I'd rather not build up a pile of blades I'll never touch. A more advanced sample pack, if you will.
- Astra Superior Platinum (price/quality)
- Gillette 7 o'clock black Indian (sharp/smooth)
- Personna Lab blue (price/quality)
- Feather (very sharp)
- Gillette Silver Blue (very sharp & smooth)
- Bolzano
- Timor
- Gillette 7 o'clock black Indian (sharp/smooth)
- Personna Lab blue (price/quality)
- Feather (very sharp)
- Gillette Silver Blue (very sharp & smooth)
- Bolzano
- Timor
SuperMax Super Platinum is a smooth medium blade IMHO.
He said he tried a sample pack initially and Derby was the best blade for him at the time.
But if he is in the market for new blades and asking for suggestions, maybe its time for another.
I also used Derby blades for awhile. Decided they were not getting the job done. I could not get a DFS shave from them. I would suggest Astra Sp or Personna Labs. Both are good bades at a great price.
Astra SP or SS or even Rapira stainless will get you back on track. The Rapira blades are a fantastic price at present.
Thanks for the tip about a more hydrated lather for the Derbys'. I will give it a try just to satisfy my curiosity.
Thanks for the tip about a more hydrated lather for the Derbys'. I will give it a try just to satisfy my curiosity.
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the blades I liked so far are
Personna Labs
Personna Platinum(red pack/light blue UK packaging)
Astra SP
Feather(very sharp)
I just shaved with a Derby yesterday and they tugged too much and weren't very sharp, they just couldn't give me a nice close shave, only a few nicks but just not a quality shave
Personna Labs
Personna Platinum(red pack/light blue UK packaging)
Astra SP
Feather(very sharp)
I just shaved with a Derby yesterday and they tugged too much and weren't very sharp, they just couldn't give me a nice close shave, only a few nicks but just not a quality shave
Derbys have, in fact, deteriorated in quality. They are acceptablity now but tey used to be *** out of ****
