Are Derby Blades The Worst Blades? Let’s Find Out With A Shave!
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- Опубліковано 23 сер 2024
- This is my shave with possibly the most if not one of the most, hated double edge blades mentioned by a lot of wet shavers! This is the perhaps the 1st blade that I ever used when I started wet shaving. I haven't used a Derby Blade for a few years because I've moved on to better smoother & sharper blades. Other items used in this shave include Ariana & Evans SoCal Hipster Shave Soap, RazoRock Game Changer Safety Razor (0.68 plate), RazoRock 400 Black Noir Synthetic Shave Brush, & Pinaud Clubman Brandy Spice Aftershave.
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I love Derby Extra blades in the right razor. They perform flawlessly in the Edwin Jagger DE89 and I get 5 shaves per blade with them. There isn't a smoother blade on the market, and I think they are very underrated.
agreed. i use the edwin jagger short handle i think its a de89? but with the derby its literally next level smooth i dont understand they're so cheap
@@otpays8552 They're my go to blade.
Thanks for watching Brother! I know with blades, they are subjective & ymmv for sure. I might have to revisit the Derbys & try them in another razor.👍😎
This is a great blade in "The Potato Peeler". It is a mild blade that produces almost no razor burn or nicks. Does it tug? Of course, most mild blades do on tough beards. I have a really, really tough beard and get 3 shaves out of each blade and I'm doing the equivalent of 5 passes on each shave. Baby smooth, and did I mention NO RAZOR BURN! Run the Alum block over your face and it will telegraph a great shave. Ones man's poison I guess. That's what's fun about wet shaving.
I use them with the Parker R 45 heavy Handel
I’ve just changed my blade after 2 months
I get BBS with Derby after 2 pass and clean up, zero irritation. I really like them. I use all blades 3 times only. Derby are in my top 5 (out of 23 ive tested). And for reference, Amazon has 6,000 reviews averaging 4.5 out of 5. That is pretty darn good. Thanks for the review.
I've used Derby Blades in all of my razors and they performed as well as my Astra, Parker, Gillette and Rapira Platinum Lux Blades. I personally think Shark Blades aren't that great because I can never get a smooth shave with them. But Derby blades have always been very smooth and I always get a nice shave with them.
I wish I had the same experience with Derby Blades as you have! I have tried several Derby blades from various packs that were old & recent & I only can muster 1 good shave.... not great but good, until they start tugging & giving me irritation. I don’t know if it’s because I also have coarse hair but they don’t work for me with Shaves. I know Blades are highly subjective in that one kind will work with a wet shaver & be terrible for another. That’s awesome they are working for you! I am going to have to try the Derby Premiums because I’ve heard they are better. Thanks for watching Brother! Take care & enjoy the shaves!👍😎
@@brianthefloridian6254 I have coarse hair. My wife says it feels like sand paper if I don't shave for one day lol. I get 3 good shaves from a derby extra blade same as my other favorites. I also don't use artisan soaps. I only use affordable soaps and creams like Arko soap, Parker Soap, Palmolive shaving cream, Derby shaving cream and Taconic shave soap and creams.
Derby’s were the first DE razor blades I tried, I was immediately discouraged with traditional wet shaving. I decided to order a sample pack and discovered other DE blades, I was contemplating on quit using a DE too shave 🪒 But I waited till my sample pack came to the rescue. The rest is history lol Have a good weekend. 🙌🏾
Thanks Marc! It was almost the same for me. I didn’t start enjoying wet shaving more until I switched to Astras from Derbys. Ordering a sample pack as a new Wetshaver is the way to go.Have a great weekend my Brother 😎👍🖐
Great video! For the past year I have been using and ranking my favorite blades and in this order from #1 to #5 - Nacet, Derby, TREET, Wizamet and Astra. For my skin these Derby blades blow away everything - except Nacet! These Derby blades are absolutely phenomenal for me. Interestingly for me, the oldest and supposedly worst Derby blades are my favorites by far. I have 2 lifetime supplies of each of my top 5 (2,000 of each) so my search for blades is long over - I’m set! I guess I am biased but I can’t imagine anyone having a negative opinion of these and I get 15 shaves out of them - easily… right there with Nacet (for me).
Maybe I need to try a recent made Derby to see if it’s better than the older one I used in this video! Nacet are perhaps my favorite blade now. I always get great shaves with Nacets but I can’t say the same about Derbys. I hear the Derby Premiums are better than the regular Derbys so that is the next blade to try on my list. Thanks for watching & have a great week Brother!😎👍
@@brianthefloridian6254 I am actually changing my order to Wizamet, Nacet, Derby, TREET and Astra. I’ve had more shaves with Wizamet and wow - never thought I would find a blade that cuts better and shaves more smooth than Nacet (for me at least) - incredible!
So in case anyone wants to know, he used the old style extras in this video.
In 2017 when retooling for the newer black premium and derby USTA blades, they changed the extra line as well.
The blades are now thinner and more sharp.
Here's how you can tell:
1. If the tuck has blue cardboard it's new because they only started offering the blue 10 packs after the improvements.
2. If green, the writing on the cardboard goes short ways (think portrait mode on printer) on the old ones. The writing goes long ways (think landscape mode on printer) for the new version
Personally I can't use the old. But I did try the new, and although not in my top spot they are a whole lot better.
Thank you for the heads up! I will be trying the newer version & then doing a review!
What about the orange?
No, those are the newer ones. The old ones were 'landscape'. I have mine from 2008.
Just had a shave with Barbasol, Derby Extra, and Merkur 32C followed up with witch hazel and original Pinaud Clubman. I feel and smell like a million bucks!
Sounds like a great shave! Have a great week Brother!👍😎
I am one of those who hate Derby Extra blades, Brian. The reason I hate them is that I get terrible irritation on my neck with them.
But...........only for face shaves. I love them for head shaves.
I found them to be very average in sharpness & smoothness. I might have to try the Derby Premiums to see if they are any better. Thanks for Watching Lee, & have a great weekend 😎👍
I used this blade recently in my Global Shave Club R41+ Tribute razor. I got 3 outstanding shaves with this combination.
That’s Fantastic! Thanks for watching Brother!😎👍
Derby blades are good for short beard growth. I made the mistake of shaving with derby blades with 1 weeks beard growth. It would not cut through my beard as smoothly and it tugged. I ended up with irritation and razor burn.
It kinda depends on experimentation and your skin type. Mind you I have used derby blades in the past with a couple days beard growth and had no issues. They just are not optimal for thicker beards. You end up doing 3 passes.
I always get the best shave with my favourite blades. Astra blades and feather blades. I like my blades super sharp.
Same here Brother! I like my blades super sharp & smooth & Feathers are my favorite! I’m going to revisit Derby blades again in the future with a new batch & see if I feel any improvement! Thanks for watching Brother & May you have awesome shaves! 👍😎
I don't have hear good things for those. Especially from people who have more than 4-5 days without shaving. Best low budget and mild blades are Astra (at least for me) and when i want something more aggressive i go with Bic Platinum or Feather.
Yes, I only get 1 good shave out of these Derby Extras. The Derby Premiums are much better blades & very budget friendly. The Astra Blades are nice budget blades as well as Dorco Platinums & Dorco Titans. Thanks for watching!👍😎
Hope they arent bad. Just bought 100 of them😮
Hope they work for you!👍😎
Is good these DERBY EXTRA blades ,how much shave you can get it per one blade ,good video man
I can usually get maybe 1 decent shave out of the Derby Extra blades. The Derby Premium blades in my opinion are so much better. With the premium blades, I can get 3-4 good shaves. Thanks for watching! Take care 👍😎
@@brianthefloridian6254 tnx for answer man 🔥💪🤝
Just a theory...these blades often ship with new, inexpensive razors. I'm not suggesting the problem's the blade or the razor but perhaps with the newer wet shavers who tend to buy them. I was just reintroduced to Derby Extras because they shipped with my new Razorock German 37 Slant and I had no issues with them. Maybe experience is the difference?
It could be experience but I think there are better blades out there for a new wet-shaver to try. Hopefully many new wet shavers are not discouraged but using the Derby Blades with their new razors they came with. Many times inexpensive safety razors also include Dorcos with them which In my opinion is a better forgiving blade to someone just starting out. Maybe the newer Derby Extras have gotten better. All I ever experienced with Derby Extras were they were ok for perhaps one shave & that was it before they started to dull & tug. Thanks for watching Brother!👍😎
Derby's are the best for head shaves. I use them with a Merkur 15C open comb. No irritation whatsoever. I finish my shave with a Parker 31R Shavette with Permasharp single blades!
Sounds like they are working for you! Thanks for watching Brother👍😎
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@Brian The Floridian Just don't like that head sting i get with cologne after using my 42C and Gillette platinum blades!
Imo Derby is a good blade. The edges are rounded which makes it forgiving around the mouth and etc. I just bought the One blade SE razor that uses the Feather blade. I shaved two strokes and I put it down, its horrible. Then used my Gillette OC with a Permasharp blade and it was excellent. Stay safe down there where you are. I'm in the North , west of Ocala. We are safe most of the time..
I possibly need to try a newer pack of the Derby blades. Maybe they are better made with better quality control. I didn’t like the shave I got from the One Blade for some reason…. It wasn’t smooth & efficient. Permasharp blades are excellent & I love using them in all my DEs. Have a great week Brother & Thanks for Watching😎👍
Hey Brian. I haven’t used those blades in a while. I remember I didn’t enjoy them either. I like the King C Blades, and Nacet blades when I use a DE. Hope all is well with you and your family. Great shave!
Thanks Josh! I love to use the Nacet Blades as well. I haven’t tried the King C Blades yet. I’ve been using PermaSharp Blades a lot lately & love’em..... nice smooth sharp blades! Hope you & the family are doing well. Take care Brother!😎👍
I am new in wet shave. I have a sensitive skin and hard beard, so I ordered a sample pack. From what I tested so far Derby Extra is the worse. I had a hurting irritation like never before since starting classic shave. Best of luck mates!
I personally think there are so many better blades out there to use than Derby Extra. Don’t let using Derby blades discourage you from wet shaving since you are new. I recommend finding a blade that works for you & sticking with that blade till your technique improves since you are new to wet shaving. You can’t go wrong with great blades like Personna Reds, Astras, Voskhods or even Nacets to start out with! Enjoy your Wet Shaving Journey!👍😎
@@brianthefloridian6254 Personna reds are best for me so far. Just so comfortable, no cuts, clean cut and I can do 2 passes. Love them. Thanks for advices.
Derby Blades are good for first time DE shaving and are safe where as Feather blades for DE Beginners would almost certainly cut themselves
Derby Blades are OK in my opinion for 1st time DE shavers but I believe there are better blades out there like the Astras, Voskhods, et. Quality control with the Derbys seem to be a problem since I will get a decent shave with one blade & bad shave with the next from the same pack…..inconsistent quality control. Thanks for Watching👍😎
I've used Feather Blades in my open Comb and slant razors and really didn't find them to be much sharper then my Gillette or Astra Blades. The new Derby blades made past 2017 are much improved and work as good as my other blades.
Amazing video to watch. I have tried many blades in sample packets and getting better and better day by day. What is better as in quality then an Astra but not as sharp as the feather. Thanks
Thanks for watching Brother! In answering your question, I would have to say Gillette Nacet, Dorco Prime, Dorco Titan & maybe also the Perma Sharp Blades. I know blades are highly subjective but those in my opinion are on par if not better than the quality of Astras. Astra Blues (Stainless Steel) actually better in my opinion than the Astra Green (Platinum) Blades…. Have you tried the Blues? They are plenty sharp & high quality! Hope this helps! Have a great week & take care👍😎
There are two other Derby blades; Usta and Premium. I love the Premium due to the wonderful smoothness.
Those Premiums are on my list of Blades to try!
@@brianthefloridian6254 Premium pare well with all razors I have tried, but shine especially well in aggressive razors.
I love my derby blades, in more aggressive razors. Works like a charm in the Henson al13 aggressive+++
I need to revisit the latest Derby Blades to see if they improved! I heard the Derby Premium blades are better. Thanks for watching!! 👍😎
Sweet shaving video
nice review !!
Thanks for Watching Brother!!😎👍🖐
I tried the derby orange color box in the king c gillete nd it wasn't bad. Better than. The Gillette premiums
Were they the Derby Premium Blades? I heard they are much better! Thanks for Watching & take Care Brother!👍😎
Shaves look so much smoother on a round face, my face i have to move my skin all around to make it level.
Nothing wrong with that! It’s good to stretch the skin when you shave to get a closer shave!😎👍
People who say that Derby blades are bad aren't using them at their full potential, my go-to blades for my straight edge razor is the Derby Extra blade, it gives me the closest and the smoothest shave in my opinion, I've used Feathers, Gilette platinums, sharks, but they don't even come close in terms of smoothnes and experience, I think that the Derby blades are more suited towards the straight edge razor area.
It’s quite possible that the new Derby Extra blades made today are much better than the blades they made years ago. I haven’t tried the single edge Derby Extra blades in a shavette yet. I will have to try those blades soon. Thanks for watching & the information about the straight edge Derby Extras. Take Care & have a great week!👍😎
@@brianthefloridian6254 You too man!
I really like the Shark Super Chrome's and it amazes me when some one says they hate the Shark's but love Derby Extra's. YMMV is 100% true when it comes to DE blades. I recently gave these a second chance in my vintage Gillette and it was a bloody mess. Hey they are very popular on Amazon 4.7 customer rating and cheap as dirt.
Shark Blades are very underrated & a hidden gem as a blade in my opinion! I get great shaves with Sharks & I also see a lot of other wet shavers who enjoy them as well. The Derby’s just don’t agree with my face & looks like the same for you! Thanks for Watching & have a great weekend Brother!👍😎
A few years ago I think Derby upped their game and started producing better blades. The newer Derby Extra blades perform better for me than the older ones did and the Derby Premium blades work really well for me.
Interesting! I might have to try a newer version of the Extra Blades! I hear the the Premium Blades are much better than the Extras.😎👍
Derby’s just don’t agree with my face for some reason. Same with RK blades.
Derby is not bad. It's for beginers, don't have good durability but it's super smooth. To be clear, Iam from Brazil, and here Nacet and Astra are super expensive. My favorite is Feather.
I hear the new Derby blades are better. I want to get some to try & review. Feather is really a great blade & my favorite as well. Take care Brother!😎👍
@@brianthefloridian6254 If you want a tip. Try derby Premium, they're much sharper, not so smooth as extra but Very good to.
good for fine hair derby black same price as green ones
Yes, you you have fine hair, it might be better! I have coarse & it barely musters up one adequate shave for me.
Ur intro is crazy lol
Nice shave and discussion about the Derby blades, I find that they feel like a Astra after it 5th or 6th use.... very dull. I think that the Dorco blades are even worse than the Derby Blades. Have a good one Brian
Thanks Rusty! When I went from Derby blades to Astras, I started actually enjoying Wetshaving because I was getting better smoother shaves. Derby blades sometimes discouraged me at first when I 1st started using a DE because I I was getting irritation with the blades because they were dull & I was applying too much pressure to me face. Many people have Derby’s as their favorites blades but I’m one of the ones that don’t even have them in my top 10. Have a great week Brother 😎👍
The Derby blades are good for one shave for me
That’s pretty much all I can get out of the Derby Blades is one shave. Thanks for watching Brother!😎👍
What would be a good Quality safe razor for first time double edge . Is the Henson razor good saw a s don UA-cam and last can I keep using cremo shave cream . TYVM for your time . Any advice for getting started would be greatly appreciated.
I personally would start out with a Lord L-6 Safety Razor if you want to give it a try & learn the technique. It is inexpensive & a really good decent razor to start out with & if you don’t like safety razor shaving (I bet you will!), you don’t risk much $$ for finding out it isn’t for you. I think you can find the Lord L-6 for around $10 or even less than that. The Henson is good but pricey for someone just starting out. After you get comfortable & proficient with the Lord razor, I would move up to a Merkur 34C or even a Edwin Jagger DE89 razor ( which are somewhere between $30-45. Both are great efficient safety razors! I would personally also get a decent synthetic shave brush & a good shave soap or lathering cream to go with starting out. Cremo is OK but I feel you will enjoy the experience more & prepare your face better with the brush & Lathering Soap/Cream. Preparing your face is key. Take a shower if you can or place a hot towel over your face (about 5 minutes) before you shave to soften the whiskers! Try different blades to find the best for you! Last but not least, time your time & don’t press down with a safety razor (use the weight of the razor)….. learn the correct angle (about 30 degrees) & enjoy the experience! Don’t be discouraged if you have rough shaves at first….. it will get better over time! Also check out Mantic59 on his channel for advice & hints….. his how to shave videos are legendary!👍😎
@@brianthefloridian6254 Thank you very much . This is very kind of you . This is exactly the information I was looking for . Ty
@@brianthefloridian6254 I subscribed. Thank you again .
@Six Kings good luck on your wet shaving journey with a safety razor! I believe you will enjoy it! Take care & thanks for subscribing Brother!👍😎
Hi Brian I would have to say the worst blade for me is Voskhod I find they pull and tug definitely worse than Derby.
Keep well and keep safe.
Interesting! They are actually one of my favorite Blades! That’s why Blades always go hand in hand with the old saying, “Your Mileage May Vary”. Blades that work great with a wetshaver may be the worse for another! Thanks for watching Brother & Have a Blessed Merry Christmas!👍🎄🎅🏼
Yes,the worst blade I have ever used
I'll never say a razor, blade, soap, etc. is bad because what is bad for me may be great for someone else. Also, I was watching Matthew Lawrence the other day and he had Voskhod in his bottom five and for me it's in my top... if not the top. That being said, those Derby's and the Dorco 301s are two blades that I've tried multiple times and will never use again. They just don't work for me.
Yes, blades are subjective like you mentioned. I’m just echoing what many, many Wetshavers have said about Derby Extra Blades & wanted to see for myself! There are lots of blades to choose from for sure! I think the choices of blades helps make this Wetshaving hobby interesting!👍😎
Are these clickbite as bad as people say they are? lets find out🤥stay tuned
Thanks for watching! Have a great week👍😎
Man, I tried a Tiger blade the other day. It was sooooooo bad. I had to abandon the shave and switch to a different blade. I couldn't even make it through one pass. Derby blades are not even in the same category as far as bad blades go compared to those Tiger blades.
I heard the Tigers were also bad blades to other Wetshavers. I guess I’m spoiled with the great Blades like Nacets, Feathers, Astras et. The Derby blade is not the worst but definitely below average for me. Thanks for Watching & the Comments! Love hearing about the “bad blades” out there😎👍
@@brianthefloridian6254 you're welcome. Have a great weekend!
Nope, the problem with derby is, a lot of people buy these when they are new to wet shaving, a blade is a blade, once you get your technique down you can get a smooth shave from any blade. I use derby more often then not and get a perfect shave.
I have to respectfully disagree. If a blade isn’t sharp enough or smooth enough, the results from the shave will result in a shave with some irritation. I agree that it takes patience & practice to get your technique down to help with getting a irritation free shave but there are other variables such as the blade, soap, cream er. You cannot always get a smooth shave from “any blade” as I know from experience trying lots & lots of different blades in the past. My favorite blade with smooth shaves is Feather blades because they are always made with excellent quality control & consistent. I find Derby & other blades not consistent with how they are made with quality control & consistency not a strong suit for some manufacturers. That’s my honest opinion & as with anything YMMV. Thanks for watching Brother & take care!👍😎
Bought 1000, can get up to 5 shaves (being lazy). Occasionally get a blade that’s totally shit. Derby blades are just ok. Use a ‘66 Tech
That’s great they are working for you. I get 5 ok shaves with the Derby Premium blades but barely 2 with the regular extras. Thanks for watching!👍😎
Astra is the worst blades on the market….every time I used an Astra I had really bad irritation, redness, bumps, and I could have used a butter knife to get better shave compared to an Astra.
Interesting. As in every case YMMV! I actually think Astra Platinums & Astra Super Stainless are some of the best blades around. Beware because they are fake Astra blades & other blades out there! Maybe use Astra blades from a different pack? How was your experience with Derby’s? There are so many blades to choose from so there is a blade for everyone. Hope you found your perfect blade!👍😎
dude goes over the same area like 8 plus times Jesus Christ sir u have skin of steel
The worst blade I tried is the Astra verde because cut nothing Derby never tried is too cheap!!!😴
Lots of blades out there to try! Hope you find the one that works for you!😎👍
derby black is better and smoother
I have heard good things about that blade. It’s on my list of new blades to try. Thanks for watching & take care!👍😎