Author: Dan from The Shaving Shack I've been using these for a couple of weeks now in my Merkur Progress 570 and am delighted to say that they certainly live up to their reputation! In my opinion they are as sharp as our Israeli Made blades but the shave is quite a bit smoother. I can also squeeze an extra one or two days worth of shaving out of them, which makes them extremely good value for money. Overall, very impressed.
Author: Pedro D. I tried the Derby's sometime ago - they are surprisingly good for the price.
On my old Gillette FatBoy, they work very well and give me a nice smooth shave - for me, they feel better than the new Wilkinson's (as in smoother, I feel less drag as the blade slices through the whiskers).
Duration wise, they usually last me around 4 shaves of 3/4 passes each (of course depending on your beard is, your mileage may vary).
Overall, a really nice, smooth, affordable blade, that was really much better than what I had expected.
Author: paul ash hmm a tough one this i have tried both your israeli blades and the derby above and concour with the author above that dependant upon your growth i having a very heavy one find the dont last that long where as it appears on my face and beard the sharper the blade the easier it seems to blunt they are very sharp and you should take great care using them if your new to this game and have a heavy growth stick with the israeli
Author: David Barlow I want to keep this review rather short and avoid getting into the "engagement ring" syndrome. You know the score, love the first ring you see then spend three weeks trying to find a better one.
When you find something that completely suits you why run around road-testing the entire market?
The Shack's Israeli blades are very good but the (Turkish made) Derby blades are just a cut above; sorry but the pun was intended.
No cuts, they feel clean, readily available from Dan & the team and they do a damn good job of work!!
So, all in all, much better value than an engement ring...
I'm thrilled with them.
Author: Henrik Fredriksson Nope, not for me. Very overrated blades I would say. There are better ones around- smoother as well as sharper. Especially I lack the smoothness in these.
Author: Ravi This was the first blade I used. The first shave provided a good result but left my skin feeling rather tight. During the second shave, the blade performed poorly and felt dull. I changed mid-shave to an Asco which was much better for me (and performed well for another 3 shaves).
This could be a decent blade for a beginner or someone moving to a more aggressive razor as it seems quite forgiving. I, however, won't be buying any more of these.
Author: Mikko Siljamaki These blades seems to work perfectly with my Merkur 34C. I have tried Feather and Israeli but Derby blades are the ones that give a nice and smooth shave.
Author: Alan Guest I use these as my everyday blade with my merkur 34C. They are great value and give an amazing shave, these last about 3 shaves for me, but I do have heavy growth. Great service as usual from shaving shack!
Author: Elliot Winter I tried these blades as my free gift. Sad to say, I don't get on well with them. They leave my face irritated and raw.
On the flip side, my friend loves them. My experience seems to be the exception, rather than the rule.
For the price, I can't complain.
I just prefer the Israeli blades from this site.
Author: John Shuttleworth I've only been shaving with a DE for a few months but was amazed at just how much difference there is in the different blades on the market. So far the Derby blades have given the best performance and I'm getting 5 days wear out of each blade in my 34C.
Author: Ian Morewood Smooth, comfortable and sharp these blades are a step up from the Wilkinson Sword blades that I previously used and will make a regular appearance in my kit bag.
Author: Peter Summersell When I started DE shaving, I was using exclusively Merkurs which came with the 34c and getting mixed results and a lot of irritation that I'd never experienced before with any disposable or cartridge razor. I've since switched to Derbys based on advice that they were particularly good for guys with sensitive skin. My shaves are now consistently smooth and irritation free.
Author: Andrew D I'm new to wetshaving and these are the first blades I went for. They were excellent. Very close shave and very little irritation. I would definitely recommend these.
Author: Daniel Topp I've been using these blades everyday for just over a fortnight now with no complaints with the blades themselves so far. They offer me a smooth shave with very little pulling and tend to last for 4 to 5 shaves.
The only small complaint that I do have is with the box that they come in as I doesn't have a slot on the bottom to insert used blades like some other brands do but I'm not going to let something as small as that put me off using them.
Author: Fraser Wilson These are a good blade for the money. I have used them both in my merkur futur and my dovo shavette. These give a good shave with either. I find them to be of the same quality a wilkinson sword classic's but not as good as the infamous feather. But for the first time "de shaver" these make a good bench mark in razor performance.
Author: Allan Mitchell I got an initial pack of 5 if these, when I got my first DE razor for Christmas. (Parker 90R). I was so pleased with them I then ordered 100 to give me a years supply. I get 3 to 4 shaves out if each blades, with 3 passes on each shave. Good alround blades, and along with Taylors Sandelwood shaving cream, I have no intention of ever going back to cartridge. A years supply for �10, brill.
Author: Allan Mitchell It was this make of blades that I got along with my first DE razor at Christmas. I was very pleased with them, that I bought 100 from the Shack (great price!). These should keep me going for a year as I normally get 3 to 4 shaves of 3 passes from them. I am so pleased with DE shaving, have no intention now of going back to "multi blade" or "electric". You need a good shaving cream to go with this (Taylor's Sandlewood). These blades are a good all round for sharpness/safety/durability/ price. For disposal of blades I just pop them back in the box under the new blades for disposal. Highly recommended!
Author: Brad I've been using these blades for a couple of weeks now & so far I have not cut myself once despite getting an extremely close shave with no burning.
Author: B.Sturm After trying feathers and Astras I don't use this blade anymore. For my very tough beard this blade is simply not sharp enough and lasts only about 2 shaves...
Author: Mike MacKinnon Not a fan. I use a Muhle and these blades cause the razor to rasp through my beard.
Author: Sophie Holmes these are a great blade i found with the derby you get a nice light shave if i can say that. not to sharp and aggressive . a great starter blade to double edge shaving
Author: Daniel Coffey Derby Extra are a great blade for those of us with lighter beard growth - either younger guys starting to shave or those of us who only need to shave every other day. They give a smooth and mild shave and are more tolerant of mistakes or inexperience than more aggressive blades. They would also suit folks with sensitive skin.
If you are looking for a slightly sharper blade to deal with a heavier beard you could look at going up to the Merkur, Israeli or Wilkinson but if you need a lighter blade then the Derby will give excellent results.
Author: Neil F Absolute bargain, especially if bought in bulk. 100 blades for �10.99 will last you a year at least. Compared that to modern cartridge blades (around �10 for 4 for the newest fangled ones) and you've already recouped the cost of a nice DE razor and badger brush.
Author: Antony Reekie The best i've tried so far. No irritation, very smooth and very good cut. I have a medium growth and quite sensitive skin. The Derbys are perfect. Got caught out and had to try Wilkinsons. Not in the same league!
Author: John Emerson I have been using these blades in a Shavette with no problems, however when trying them in my Edwin Jagger DE just don't get as good a shave as I do with Wilkinson Swords.
Author: Steven McNeill I started using these with my Edwin Jagger DE89L and they are the perfect combination for a beginner. The blades are relatively sharp and give a smooth shave but I think they struggle with thicker hairs or a few days growth and can tug a bit unless you properly prepare your face. I have used 4 out of my 5 and enjoyed using them but have now ventured into Astra territory as they seem sharper and I am getting more confident with DE shaving.
I would recommend these blades for a beginner any day of the week, I have blemish prone skin (not sensitive but it can be tempramental) and have only had irritation with these once, which was when I shaved against the grain.
If you are new to DE shaving then make these your first blades to test the water with, you won't be disappointed.
Author: Eddie The first blade out of the pack shaved like a dream. The second was a bit draggy from the start. So consistency seems a little sketchy. These are in a 33c with nothing else changed between blades.
Author: Porkylips Only a three I'm afraid. Although sharp and good value their longevity is their big downfall for me. One shave of two passes (one with, one against) and the subsequent pulling on the next shave makes shaving a distinct chore. As single use blades they are actually rather good.
Author: James Riley First chave with these is fantastic! Closest shave i have ever had. Thanks for the brilliant reccomendation and service shaving shack!
Author: Daniel Trainor Having had a shave done at my local barbers, i asked him what blades he would reccomend, and he told me about the derby blades, and after trying them they are so much better than the 5 blade systems I used before, also I bought them in bulk which was 100 blades for a similar price to 5 fusion blades, can't go wrong.
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