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BillOnBass:
Hi,

Just wondering how often you change out your DE blades.  I found that I can only get 2 or 3 full head and face shaves out of a blade before it starts to drag, but perhaps my technique needs to be honed.  Also not sure how high quality these Derby blades are since I have no other blades to compare them to.

warhawk:

--- Quote from: BillOnBass on July 10, 2012, 10:29:27 AM ---Hi,

Just wondering how often you change out your DE blades.  I found that I can only get 2 or 3 full head and face shaves out of a blade before it starts to drag, but perhaps my technique needs to be honed.  Also not sure how high quality these Derby blades are since I have no other blades to compare them to.

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Hey Bill:  Each DE shaver is different...YMMV (your miles may vary)...with that said... I change my blades after only 2 face & dome shaves.  I can probably stretch it out to 4 shaves but with the low costs of DE blades I do not want to risk any nicks or cuts.

Derby blades are some good blades.  I have tried them but so far my favorite blades are the Astra SP.  Shark Super Chrome and Gillette 70clocks Blacks are a close second.  I just love the value that I get from the Astra SP.  I still sample other DE blades but I always go back to the Astra SP.  U can get a 100 pack for under ten dollars from Amazon.  U can't beat that price.  Can U imagine buying 100 Fusion cartridges????  I don't even want 2 do the math on that one.

WARHAWK O0

Mikekoz13:
Mel.... that long standing avatar of yours needs to be changed to the new "Double Edge Shaved" Warhawk. Maybe we can get a close up with you holding your razor??

Stevie Hood:
I don't use the Derby..tried them once and it didn't feel really good for me. My alltime favorite is the Astra SP too...a good and inexpensive blade with the right sharpness to give a smooth shave.

But I noticed it also depends on the razor you use. In a Merkur 37c, it's a really good slant model, my Astra SP only lasts 3 to 4 face shaves. In a Merkur open comb I can get 6 to 7 shaves out of the same blade.

I only shave my face with the DE, for the dome I almost always use the Headblade. But I think using the DE for head and face you are not to bad with 3 complete shaves per blade.

Best regards from Germany...and always a sharp blade in the razor.... ;)

mahaw90:
What do you guys think of the 'Feather' blades?

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