Gentlemen,
I wanted to let everyone know about my experience with my blade sampler pack and what happens as I work my way through unknown blades. the first blade up was the derbys due to the overall positive responses. I used the same equipment for a week, while only changing creams, soaps.
First Shave:
Loaded the VISION with the Derby; lathered up with SCS Savory rose using my Savile Row. VISION was set on maximum (V).
Proceeded to complete first N-S pass on cheeks and S-N underneath chin.
VISION then set on (I).
2nd pass was from ear to mouth both sides, then N-S underneath chin.
VISION set on (S).
3rd pass N-S on cheeks, against grain between nose and lips; also goat area, and then N-S under chin.
Warm water splash, followed by cold water splash, and then alum block rubdown. after 10 minutes, nivea a/s applied.
Results:
I have never, ever had a shave like this in my life! My face was smooth for the next 16 hours-light bulb city! However, I did experience a slight burn sensation which is my own fault- I had never used the VISION wide open until this shave; definitely will make an adjustment on the next.
Second Shave:
Same equipment- Proraso green tube.
VISION set on (I) for 1st pass; (S) for 2nd pass; (I[2nd) for 3rd pass.
Results:
Yowsah! Still a slight burn- but a great shave nonetheless.
Shaves 3 -5( same blade!):
Looking for the sweet spot of great shave and no burn, I then made another adjustment to the VISION.
VISION set on (S) for 1st pass; (I) for 2nd; and (O) for 3rd.
Results:
NIRVANA! BRIGADOON; 7TH HEAVEN; insert adjective here
Now I have to eat my words- this is the best shave I have ever accomplished, bar none! The combination of the VISION razor and the Derby blade have produced a shave that makes my face feel like it did when I was 14 y.o.- smooth as silk, with nary an obstruction to be found. I am happy that by only changing the start point of the VISION, I was able to locate the sweet spot for this combination. I know I will be ordering the Derbys in sets of 100- however, I will wait as I have not completed the test as of yet ( still need to shave with the mighty Feather and the Swede.)
Since I have found that the wide open VISION takes off a little to much skin, I will be starting it at the sweet spot just established for the Derby. Will inform the group after I finish my next week of shaves. of course, after I get through the Swede, I will then start the process all over again with my gillette adjustable and then my merkur HD.
Marty
I wanted to let everyone know about my experience with my blade sampler pack and what happens as I work my way through unknown blades. the first blade up was the derbys due to the overall positive responses. I used the same equipment for a week, while only changing creams, soaps.
First Shave:
Loaded the VISION with the Derby; lathered up with SCS Savory rose using my Savile Row. VISION was set on maximum (V).
Proceeded to complete first N-S pass on cheeks and S-N underneath chin.
VISION then set on (I).
2nd pass was from ear to mouth both sides, then N-S underneath chin.
VISION set on (S).
3rd pass N-S on cheeks, against grain between nose and lips; also goat area, and then N-S under chin.
Warm water splash, followed by cold water splash, and then alum block rubdown. after 10 minutes, nivea a/s applied.
Results:
I have never, ever had a shave like this in my life! My face was smooth for the next 16 hours-light bulb city! However, I did experience a slight burn sensation which is my own fault- I had never used the VISION wide open until this shave; definitely will make an adjustment on the next.
Second Shave:
Same equipment- Proraso green tube.
VISION set on (I) for 1st pass; (S) for 2nd pass; (I[2nd) for 3rd pass.
Results:
Yowsah! Still a slight burn- but a great shave nonetheless.
Shaves 3 -5( same blade!):
Looking for the sweet spot of great shave and no burn, I then made another adjustment to the VISION.
VISION set on (S) for 1st pass; (I) for 2nd; and (O) for 3rd.
Results:
NIRVANA! BRIGADOON; 7TH HEAVEN; insert adjective here
Now I have to eat my words- this is the best shave I have ever accomplished, bar none! The combination of the VISION razor and the Derby blade have produced a shave that makes my face feel like it did when I was 14 y.o.- smooth as silk, with nary an obstruction to be found. I am happy that by only changing the start point of the VISION, I was able to locate the sweet spot for this combination. I know I will be ordering the Derbys in sets of 100- however, I will wait as I have not completed the test as of yet ( still need to shave with the mighty Feather and the Swede.)
Since I have found that the wide open VISION takes off a little to much skin, I will be starting it at the sweet spot just established for the Derby. Will inform the group after I finish my next week of shaves. of course, after I get through the Swede, I will then start the process all over again with my gillette adjustable and then my merkur HD.

Marty