#101

Member
Detroit
(05-22-2016, 03:13 AM)Marko Wrote:
(05-21-2016, 08:07 PM)Gavo Wrote: I like that band too.  

I think for a lot of people it's just "cool" to not like them.

So I tried a Derby blade with my Wolfman closed comb razor.

The soap was PAA's Spring Heeled Jack (formula 3).

The shave wasn't bad.  Soap was good, blade did its job without any issues.

For me, Derby is a middle of the road blade.  Good and not terrible, but doesn't really excel in any one area either.

I asked James (Wolfman) what blades he used in his own razor and he said Derby and Feather and doesn't notice a difference. YMMV

Hmmm, that's.......interesting.
- Jeff
#102
(This post was last modified: 05-22-2016, 10:31 AM by Ramon_Caratejon.)
For me, Rapira Swedish Super Steel (if that was their "super", go figure how their "average" is) and Astra greens. Both gave me a terrible, scratchy, unclose shave, with razor burn and irritation.
#103
Dorco, Sputnik, and Derby were like shaving with a stone for me

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#104

Member
Connecticut
(This post was last modified: 05-26-2016, 07:55 PM by Merkur Man. Edit Reason: added self-depricating remark! )
Merkur Super Platinum, Derby Extra, and Treet Platinum have been my worst three blades. The Merkurs are particularly dreadful... note to self, should've chosen a different user name!

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Nathan
#105

Posting Freak
Canada
(05-26-2016, 06:50 PM)Merkur Man Wrote: Merkur Super Platinum, Derby Extra, and Treet Platinum have been my worst three blades. The Merkurs are particularly dreadful... note to self, should've chosen a different user name!

Big Grin

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Celestino
Love, Laughter & Shaving  Heart
#106
(05-26-2016, 06:50 PM)Merkur Man Wrote: Merkur Super Platinum, Derby Extra, and Treet Platinum have been my worst three blades. The Merkurs are particularly dreadful... note to self, should've chosen a different user name!

Too funny!

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#107
(This post was last modified: 05-26-2016, 09:56 PM by Hardtop01.)
(05-22-2016, 03:13 AM)Marko Wrote:
(05-21-2016, 08:07 PM)Gavo Wrote: I like that band too.  

I think for a lot of people it's just "cool" to not like them.

So I tried a Derby blade with my Wolfman closed comb razor.

The soap was PAA's Spring Heeled Jack (formula 3).

The shave wasn't bad.  Soap was good, blade did its job without any issues.

For me, Derby is a middle of the road blade.  Good and not terrible, but doesn't really excel in any one area either.

I asked James (Wolfman) what blades he used in his own razor and he said Derby and Feather and doesn't notice a difference. YMMV


Lol! A "mans man" for sure. For me they are absolutely worlds apart. I know I already voted but these blades are so bad, they are worth mentioning twice;

Merkur blades. Terribly ironic for a razor manufacturer to have the worst blades on earth. Furthermore they enclose them with their razors!

The horror!

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#108

Super Moderator
San Diego, Cal., USA
Hardtop01, I could not agree more! Happy2

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#109
So,last week I tried using a derby blade on my Wolfman.

Hair cut fine but my skin felt a bit raw.
#110

Posting Freak
(05-29-2016, 09:45 PM)Gavo Wrote: So,last week I tried using a derby blade on my Wolfman.

Hair cut fine but my skin felt a bit raw.
I think I'll skip the Derby in my Wolfman,


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