Hey guys! I just ordered the EJ DE89(comes with 5 Derby blades). Im new to wetshaving and Ive only used a Merkur razor with Merkur SP blades and Wilkinson Swords. What should I expect from my new purchase?? Thanks guys!!
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YMMV. Everybody gets different results with different stuff.
Having said that, the EJ is a great razor, and I strongly recommend that you continue to try different blades over the coming months. You will find a combination that speaks to you, and apart from coming down with a bad case of RAD you'll be set. The only other thing I'd say is that your technique should also improve, so think about what you're doing, search the net (and B&B!) for tips and help, and beyond all--have fun!
Having said that, the EJ is a great razor, and I strongly recommend that you continue to try different blades over the coming months. You will find a combination that speaks to you, and apart from coming down with a bad case of RAD you'll be set. The only other thing I'd say is that your technique should also improve, so think about what you're doing, search the net (and B&B!) for tips and help, and beyond all--have fun!
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+1 to kingpin.
That EJ is a mighty fine razor IMHO.
That EJ is a mighty fine razor IMHO.
I think you should expect to be disappointed . . . by those damn Derby blades!
Load up with anything else and you will undoubtedly enjoy your new razor tremendously.
JMHO
Load up with anything else and you will undoubtedly enjoy your new razor tremendously.
JMHO
I have found the EJ89 with the Derby blades it came with a very very good match. Everyone will react a bit differently to blade choice and comfort and the blade sampler selections recommended are a smart move.
U are gonna love that EJ89L. I know I love mine.
WARHAWK
WARHAWK
Great razor. If you have some feather or astra blades, they make a heck of a tag team with the EJ.
I'd recommend ordering a few other blades, Derbys are something I just can't recommend to a newer shaver.
Seems like a lot of disappointment with the Derby. I used my 5 pack of Derby's with the EJ89L as my first blade/razor combo. I thought it was great, quite a smooth shave that really helps you when you are just starting out as the blades aren't the sharpest and you are less likely to rip your face apart. I recently changed to the Wilkinson Sword (Black pack) and it's better than the Derby, but not by a ton. Have some Astra's that I'm waiting to use.
Enjoy and get a sampler pack - it's well worth it.
Enjoy and get a sampler pack - it's well worth it.
I wouldn't be too afraid to try the Derby's. I used the one's that came with my EJ and have never looked back and they too do a superb job in my Merkur razors. The only other blade that I use regularly are Feathers which are also well suited to the EJ razors. I've yet to have a bad shave with a Derby and certainly I haven't been one to complain of irritation, bumps, or otherwise simply because I don't get that using either of the two blades mentioned although YMMV.
Derby blades with a less aggressive EJ was a bit useless for me
I had to go with Feather
I had to go with Feather
It's a great razor. Will be a nice one to start with.
There's a lot of hate for the Derby here. I used feathers when I first started, then switched to derbys and haven't looked back!
exactly what i was going to say.
