How many shaves do you get out of a Derby?

[doctordial]

I've been getting a lot of shaves from a Derby I have in RazoRock DE-1. Shaves are effortless, clean, and smooth. I haven't been shaving everyday, but I know I've been getting a lot shave out of this one blade. I put a nice size piece of Alvarez Gomez cream in a shaving scuttle with a good amount of water and lathered it up. I did not get one knick while shaving.

 

[MelC]

Usually get 5-6 shaves before I bin it. Smooth and reliable. Could probably do more but why push my luck.

 

[Joncr]

8 to 15 depending on razor, shave cream and how close I want to be shaved, talking Derby Extra here. I change out a blade when the shave leaves stubble or tugs around my chin. Given the price per blade, they are an amazingly low cost per shave for a close comfortable shave. I like their other, sharper versions also, Prime, USTA also. They are also nicely priced.

 

[Hannah's Dad]

One cheek — that was enough for me to realize it was not for me.

 

[Eben Stone]

Derby Extra: 1
Derby Premium: 3

 

[Njguy1977]

One cheek — that was enough for me to realize it was not for me.

Ditto here for the one pass.

 

[Mark1977]

I get about 5 shaves when paired with my Progress. 4 in my 34C. This blade works well for me.

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[FarmerTan]

Derby's and I don't get along. I don't know why. Maybe I will commit to a 3 shave experiment?

 

[BigJ]

One cheek — that was enough for me to realize it was not for me.

+1! Sad, but true for me too! Unfortunately, ‘bottom tier’ for me.

Others do like them, so YMMV and worth a try!

 

[Ivo4u2]

Derby premium 10-15 depending the razor.

 

[JCarr]

Derby Premium: 4-6
Derby Usta: 2-3

 

[BGO37]

I can average about 5 shaves with the Premium.

 

[geneaut]

I tend to get at least a week from most blades I like and Derby is no exception ( if we are discussing USTAs and Premiums ). I haven't used an Extra lately ( but I did 10 years ago when I first started shaving ) and I don't remember it being any less.

I suspect I have easier to shave whiskers on the whole so take my numbers with that in mind.

 

[Shaveprentice]

I consistently get 10+ shaves from Derby Premium blades, they just keep giving me smooth comfortable shaves.

Derby USTA blades are similar for me but seem to average around 8-10 comfortable shaves.

Derby Extra blades seem to last for around 4 - 6 shaves and are not quite as sharp or comfortable for me as the Derby Premium or Derby USTA.

 

[FarmerTan]

I tend to get at least a week from most blades I like and Derby is no exception ( if we are discussing USTAs and Premiums ). I haven't used an Extra lately ( but I did 10 years ago when I first started shaving ) and I don't remember it being any less.

I suspect I have easier to shave whiskers on the whole so take my numbers with that in mind.

Could be your whiskers. Or not? My whiskers multiple personality disorder. I can't make heads nor tails out of what blades they decide to fall for.

 

[geneaut]

I consistently get 10+ shaves from Derby Premium blades, they just keep giving me smooth comfortable shaves.

Derby USTA blades are similar for me but seem to average around 8-10 comfortable shaves.

Derby Extra blades seem to last for around 4 - 6 shaves and are not quite as sharp or comfortable for me as the Derby Premium or Derby USTA.

Those Premiums are high up on my 'non-dramatic' list. They just provide smooth effortless shaves. I like the USTAs but I have to keep a slightly closer eye on them.

 

[abershaver]

I’ve tried Derby Premium and Derby Professional half DE blades in the last few months. Didn’t like them at all - both had a very rough ‘gritty’ feel to them.

 

[geneaut]

Could be your whiskers. Or not? My whiskers multiple personality disorder. I can't make heads nor tails out of what blades they decide to fall for.

I used to use a Mach 3 cartridge for months ( usually only tossing them when they started to discolor ). Some of it may be while my hair is easy to shave I also suspect I just have forgiving skin. I shaved in the shower for years with no foam or gel. Just let the shower spray my face while I removed whiskers.

So if you guys ever see me complain about a shave pay attention

 

[lancre]

8 or so on a pre-2016 Extra, maybe double that for Premiums and Ustas. after a week or two, I tend to switch blades out of boredom.

 

[psfred]

Lol, six on the first one, felt like I had to use both hands to drag it through my beard. Since I put one in a German Bakelite slant, I expect around 50 as I got 25 on the first edge.

Not one of my favorite blades, but they do a good job of removing the stubble.