I think I'm slowly liking the IP's more and more. At first I thought they caused irritation, but that was probably due more to my technique. I've had an IP my Merkur for the last 2 days, and have been loving it along with Mama Bear's soaps. It seems like the blade pulls a little bit, but I am getting BBS with no irritation by only doing 1 WTG and 2 ATG (E-W & W-E) passes. I took out the S-N due to some irritation with a feather 3 days ago. I might be on to something.
Blade Talk
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I'm starting to agree on the IP also. I SO wanted to stick with the feather. I'm a huge nut on Japanese culture, and know their reputation with blades. Feather is definitely sharper, and smoother. The IP just seems to give a better shave, and it's nearly impossible for me to get burn with these.
I also have had best luck with mama bear's soap. I think the soap as compared with a cream allows that last lil bit of closeness, and compensates for this blade not being quite as sharp as a feather.
Sounds like I'm one of the few for Merkur. I like Feathers too.
Vinny
Vinny
I'll have to chalk another one up for the Derby crew.
+1, al though I must say that I think I got a closer shave from Feathers, and more irratation, weepers too. With the IP's they don't seem to irratate my trouble spots, (read: sensitive skin areas), as much, and it seems to be more work.
Duggo
Even though Derby's are not for me, between the two options Derby's are much better. I use Israeli Personnas and Swedish Gillettes.
On Ebay look for Dssokhey and Howard1616 for Derby deals. Great sellers fast delivery.
Raf
Since i have a ton of blades right now (around 100 each of Red Personna, Derby, and IP), I figured I would hold off on buying any mroe Merkurs and try to get some time on the Derby.
I'm starting to get the hang of it....it does razor burn me more than my Merkur did when going for BBS (I insist on it every shave), but it's more forgiving as far as facial blemishes and pressure go. Over time though, it has gotten easier to deal with, if it's my face being conditioning itself to the blade, or just improvement in technique I don't know.
I'm starting to get the hang of it....it does razor burn me more than my Merkur did when going for BBS (I insist on it every shave), but it's more forgiving as far as facial blemishes and pressure go. Over time though, it has gotten easier to deal with, if it's my face being conditioning itself to the blade, or just improvement in technique I don't know.
http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=7825
Was wondering about the same sort of thing a little while ago....
Feather man here...so far.
Got some Derbys but havent tried 'em yet.
Was wondering about the same sort of thing a little while ago....
Feather man here...so far.
Got some Derbys but havent tried 'em yet.
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- #30
Received my Derby's in 2 DAYS from Ebay-Derby-Exclusive. Great service
Jeff
Jeff
Derby for me.
I am using a US Personna this week, after several weeks of goung through all the different blades in the sampler pack. I am having a horrible week. 
I cut myself up moderately on shave #3. Last night (#4), I didn't get cut, but I didn't get a close shave, either.
Right now, I doubt that I'll ever use one of these, again.
Tim
I cut myself up moderately on shave #3. Last night (#4), I didn't get cut, but I didn't get a close shave, either.Right now, I doubt that I'll ever use one of these, again.
Tim
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- #33
Looking for a good retailer of Feather Blades. Got my Derby's through ebay but don't see Feather on Ebay. Any suggestions.
Thanks-Jeff
Thanks-Jeff
Put a big vote up for Derby, I have tried dozens of blades and this far nothing IMO beats the Derby.. 
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- #36
Any ideas generally on the length of service for a Derby blade. I know each person is different, just a idea. Thanks
I am using a US Personna this week, after several weeks of goung through all the different blades in the sampler pack. I am having a horrible week.
Right now, I doubt that I'll ever use one of these, again.
Tim
Oddly, shaves #5 and 6 with that same blade were much better.
#6 was a great shave, comfortable while shaving and a very smooth result.Tim
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- #39
Kuzmo,
Sorry I did'nt realize I had the same thread on this. Take Care
Sorry I did'nt realize I had the same thread on this. Take Care
no that's ok I just wanted to inform you that I already tried to advice you on that matter
hope it helps
