Who loves Derby Extra DE Razor Blade?

Discussion in 'Safety Razors' started by melyus, Mar 17, 2009.

  1. melyus

    melyus Well-Known Member

    Lets Talk about Derby..If you think i can share my derby blades with you ..
     
    Last edited: May 30, 2017
  2. omegapd

    omegapd New Member

    I'm interested to know. From what I've read, they seem to be hit or miss for most people. Some love them and some hate them. I've yet to try them, but I like the prices I see on Ebay, etc.
     
  3. qhsdoitall

    qhsdoitall Wilbur

    One of my standards. I use it as a reference blade when trying different razors.
     
  4. Dexterous

    Dexterous Member

    The Derby is the Chevrolet of razor blades. It's not the sharpest blade, the smoothest blade, or the most exotic blade but it will give you a good shave at a very reasonable price. It's not my favorite blade, that would be the Astra Superior Platinum, but I own over 100 Derbys. I also usually will try a new razor with a Derby or Crystal so I know its performance with a reliable blade.
     
  5. ChemErik

    ChemErik Mr. Personality

    Derby blades are barely good for one shave for me. They're like a Cyrstal that goes dull really quick. If they lasted longer for me, I'd rate them very close to the Crystal blades (above average but not great).
     
  6. MsBlackwolf

    MsBlackwolf Queen of Critters

    I just got a pack of Derby blades to try. So far, they will never replace my Astra Superiors.
     
  7. otherstar

    otherstar Rodney Dangerfield of TSD

    So far, Derby's are my favorite blade. I average about five shaves a blade (my beard isn't very thick) and I find them to be a good value for the money. Once my supply of these run out, I'm likely to try Astra's though.
     
  8. jbcohen

    jbcohen New Member

    My face is giving me a subtle hint stay away from Gillette. Anything that does not have the Gillette name on it, besides the razor, does great on me. Derbys do great, then again so do a lot of other things.
     
  9. ChemErik

    ChemErik Mr. Personality

    It looks like this thread is coming close to being hijacked into an Astra Superior love thread. I'm for one all for it!
     
  10. jbcohen

    jbcohen New Member

    Astra's a pretty good also.
     
  11. rick

    rick I'll make ya SCream!

    Derbys and Feathers for me ....................(Im trying out some Yeller 7 'O clocks, but they havent won me over yet)
     
  12. Infotech

    Infotech Active Member

    Derby's work pretty good for me, but I don't love them. I think the blue wrapped Crystal blade works better for me...
     
  13. Shep

    Shep The Shep Abides

    Because you've got 100+ of them for sale perhaps? :rolleyes:


    A very average blade.
     
  14. Hanspleasure

    Hanspleasure New Member

    I've never had a bad shave from Derbys and have made them my go to blade.
    Although I'm considering trying some Astras next.
     
  15. SRD

    SRD Well-Known Member

    They work well for me. I have much better sucess with Derby's than I have had with many others. Also use Feathers with very good results.:)
     
  16. cooncatbob

    cooncatbob Member

    Derby's and IP's are my favorite blades in aggressive razor like the Aristocrat.
    They also work well in adjustable razors.
    Blades are cheap, after 3 or 4 shaves it in the bin they go.
     
  17. NoobShaver

    NoobShaver BGDAAA

    Hmmm. Once upon a time I loved Derby blades. I bought 100 and then started having problems. They just weren't compatable with my Red Tip. Ended up trading them for Red Pack IPs. Never had a problem with any of the IP line.
     
  18. MsBlackwolf

    MsBlackwolf Queen of Critters

    That's probably got something to do with it :rolleyes:
     
  19. MsBlackwolf

    MsBlackwolf Queen of Critters

    I'm in!
     
  20. Will

    Will Nevermind

    Derby's

    Meh, I have had better. not bad though.
     

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