Derbys yay or nay?

[kmain]

How long do these blades usually last for you guys? I swapped my Derby blade out because it was tugging bad today and cut me 4 times on just one side of my face... swapped it out for a Shark blade sample I had and no cuts the rest of shave.... Ouch!

 

[joglander]

Nay.
I have yet to have a great shave with a derby, though I have had a couple of passable shaves with them. If anyone wants some, I have thirty six.

 

[JetsMets#1fan]

I think you answered your own question with...

swapped it out for a Shark blade sample I had and no cuts the rest of shave.... Ouch!

...and what do you need ouch for?

Btw I get 3-5 shaves out of a derby. I actually think very highly of it, esp for beginners.

 

[FL shaver]

Nay. Leaves a trail of uncut stubble behind. Presumably what didn't get pulled out.

 

[sychodelix]

Nyet.

Derbys are evil if you have a tough beard. If you have baby fine hair, or a shavette, they might be okay. Otherwise, forget it. YMMV. But seriously. They were my first blade. I threw them out.

<< Derby

 

[incucrash]

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showth...-considering-lighting-them-on-fire?highlight=

 

[chiefum]

Nay.... Never had a good shave with one.

 

[incucrash]

Oh yeah, nay
ymmv, but my fav are gillette 7 o clock super platinum, blues

Ive tried about 20 blades

 

[JetsMets#1fan]

Nay. Leaves a trail of uncut stubble behind. Presumably what didn't get pulled out.

Lmao...

 

[banditman]

Yay. I've used lots of Derbies and they're a good blade. That said, do follow conventional wisdom and get a sample pack with a half dozen or more of the mainstream blades represented so you get a good selection.

 

[blackbarba]

2 shaves, sometimes 3...depending on the number of days in between each shave. I haven't used them in a while, doubtful I would go back.

 

[Loric]

Nay. Leaves a trail of uncut stubble behind. Presumably what didn't get pulled out.

+1

 

[sychodelix]

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showth...-considering-lighting-them-on-fire?highlight=

I'm so tempted to buy a pack of derbys and toss my restraint just to make a video burning the pack. Seriously.

 

[gash]

 

[incucrash]

Hah!

 

[ricardo9505]

I like 'em. Not great but good. I still have a few that I throw into rotation to use up. cut good, last like 4 days. rougher than my crystals and not as close a shave. its a midweek blade

 

[sychodelix]

Cannot...comprehend...using...subpar blades. Brain...exploding...

 

[u56rh]

Yay - I love these guys in my ej. I get a fantastic shave. In my slim though they are ....meh.

 

[kmain]

Darn, I really like the shark blade.. maybe from now one or two uses then toss the derby... I don't think it can take 3-4 shaves.

 

[imarcus]

Nay! They are decent on the first shave. But the second shave is like using a jagged piece of glass.