I got Derbied!!

Discussion in 'Safety Razors' started by bald as, Mar 17, 2015.

  1. bald as

    bald as Well-Known Member

    It seems I'm a slowish learner. When I first DE shaved as a kid, if I remember correctly [doubtful] the blades we could get were Gillette or Wilkinson Sword. But now I have all these new blades I just have to try :) . Derby were ok the first couple of shaves, the odd nick and a weeper or two but I put that down to quite awhile away from cold hard steel with a super sharp edge. Well I decided today to give them the benefit of the doubt - zap a severe nick in my top lip. My technique isn't all that bad but man I'm not a fan of Derby blades. Great close shave yes but I've found Feather blades more predictable. At least they don't pretend they are not going to cut you. Of course YMMV :)

    Steve
     
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  2. Troy M

    Troy M Prep: Mephitis mephitis musk

    Derby blades work for some people, in some razors. I've only had luck with them in a pre-War Tech and in a Gillette New Short Comb. All other razors I've tried them in are a massive tugging and stinging experience.
     
  3. swarden43

    swarden43 "It's your shave. Enjoy it your way."©

    They tear my neck up.
    Refuse to use 'em.

    But that's me.
     
  4. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Don't like them at all.
     
  5. Mr. Shaverman

    Mr. Shaverman Well-Known Member

    I'd rather die at sea than grab a life preserver tossed by a Derby blade. Terrible things. I'll have no truck with them.
     
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  6. txskimo

    txskimo Well-Known Member

    I get awesome head shaves with them
     
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  7. VedderLG

    VedderLG Well-Known Member

    Hates the Derby, hates it!
     
  8. Misphit

    Misphit Rest In Peace

    Not a fan, may work well with the right razor, but I haven't found it yet.
     
  9. gorgo2

    gorgo2 geezerhood

    Yep. Plutonium.
     
  10. Jayaruh

    Jayaruh The Cackalacky House Pet

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    I don't believe I have actually purchased any Derbys. I got a pack when I got my EJ DE89 years ago. I do not recall having any problems with those blades. However, I have moved on. Maybe I am a dullard or something, but I get along with just about any blade. I had one Voskhod that I had to toss after the second shave, but I usually get good mielage out of my blades.
     
  11. IDuck

    IDuck Well-Known Member

    not a fan
     
  12. Spud

    Spud Well-Known Member

    My experience has been they tug more than they slice.
     
  13. LaSalle82

    LaSalle82 Well-Known Member

    Really comparing opposite ends of the spectrum when comparing a Derby to a Feather or vice versa..................
     
  14. txskimo

    txskimo Well-Known Member

    I'll take all the unloved derbies and give them a loving home
     
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  15. Bristle Me

    Bristle Me Insufficient

    and share half with me. ;)

    I too do just fine with the dastardly, dreaded Derby. :)

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  16. txskimo

    txskimo Well-Known Member

    Deal! Maybe we need to create our own cool club haha
     
  17. Tallships

    Tallships Well-Known Member

    Shaving with Derbies is an all day shave with lots of bandages. one of the dullest blades I've used
     
  18. txskimo

    txskimo Well-Known Member

    There must be witch among us. I just got my first bad shave with a derby. Two days ago all was good then I changed the blade since I forgot how many shaves it has been....no bueno
     
  19. ObiDon

    ObiDon member in questionable standing

    I tried one Derby blade and it was harsh so I tossed it after 1 shave. I don't have much patiences with blades. I found after fearing them for my first 2 months of shaving that Feathers work for me in every razor I have. That's all I use now except for the occasional stray that comes into my Den.
     
  20. Mister C

    Mister C Member

    Same experience here. Finally found a pack of Personnas and life was good once more. Since then I loaded up with a couple boxes of 100 online. Should be good for a while.
     

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