Reddit reviews "Derby Extra" Stainless Steel Double Edge Razor Blades
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DERBY EXTRA Stainless Double Edge Blades fit all double edge razorsEach blade is individually wax paper wrapped
You should consider a safety razor, you can get more info at /r/wicked_edge if you like. You can get a decent set up for less than $50 and buy razorblades for less than 10 cents each(here's 100 blades for $8.20) while getting a much better shave.
Lessee:
This Shaving Kit includes your bowl, brush and soap to get starter, $10
Merkur 180, $32
100 Blades, $8
That should come in right at the $50 mark and get some started for a few months.
Alternately
Lord Razor, $13
The Same Shaving Kit includes your bowl, brush and soap to get starter, $10
Blade Sampler Pack, $17
A good book on the subject, $10
Which is also ~$50
I got my Derby blades at $17 for 100. They've since gone down.
Fuck multi-bladed razors and their overpriced disposable cartridges.
And yes, I am a god. About time I got some recognition.
Brush, razor, blade, cream.
Sorry, but IDK how the European Amazon works, but that should give you some ideas on where to start.
It's been mentioned before, but I'll reiterate, as well as upvote honeyboots' comment.
Get a shave brush. Synthetic is fine to start, but eventually, you'll want to switch to badger hair. Softer, and yields better lather.
Get a double edge safety razor. I have a Merkur. It's a longer-than-standard handle, because I have large hands. It's heavy and feels great in my hand.
I use Derby Extra blades and they're great. I just switched blades, after ~3 months use, even after shaving every other day. Even if you have to replace them, they're only 15 cents a blade.
I recommend Muhle Pinsel cream. Kinda pricey, but better for your skin than can crap and you don't have to use as much, so a tube lasts longer. I'm still on the same tube I bought in December.
Let the weight of the razor do the work. It'll take you a couple of times to get the hang of it, as well as blade angle, but once you do, it's a great shave. Only better shave is a straight razor.
Also, shave in the shower, as has been said before. Your face stays more moist, which leads to a better shave. I don't use aftershave, but if you choose to, pick one that does not contain alcohol. It dried out your skin.
EDIT: If you get a double edge safety razor, don't get the butterfly hinge type. I've heard they are not as well made. Also, when finished, take the razor apart, rinse it, and dry it. Don't forget to dry it! Drying the blade makes it last much longer.
You're over-paying for blades. But I guess it doesn't matter much with the 2-3 times a month thing.
Amazon is the way to go, imo.
$8 for 100 double sided razor blades..I think your problem is using a cheap gillette razor that uses $3 cartridges..
Travel size CO Bigelow Shaving Cream (The same as Proraso cream) - $5
Tweezerman badger hair shaving brush - $13
Concord DE Razor - $10
100 Derby Blades - $8
I don't know if the Concord razor is good, but the price fits. The tweezerman brush is a great entry level brush.
No sharpening. You just unscrew the top and toss the old blade. New blades cost about 15 cents apiece.
This is the razor I use:
http://www.amazon.com/Merkur-Classic-barber-Safety-Germany/dp/B000RJUZMW/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=hpc&qid=1266532540&sr=1-4
These are the blades I usually get:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0013RZ2ZM/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_1?pf_rd_p=486539851&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B0032QG1CA&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=013J24YVPD413VK351ZW
I change the blade every third shave or so. They are so cheap that there's never any reason to shave with a dull blade.
100-pack of Derby Razor Blades for $15. That's $0.15/blade, and each blade gets 8-10 shaves (at least - that's usually when I change my blade)
They're 7.91 now! Time to stock up!
FWIW, I use:
and just regular old shaving cream from a can. Works fine. I get maybe 3 shaves per blade, but I'm doing my whole head as well as much of my face. (I keep a Gilette for when I travel because I don't trust TSA to not panic and confiscate my shit, and I get 3-4 shaves out of each Gilette blade as well.)
I think I paid $15 for a box of 100 blades, so each shave costs me about a nickel. $40 for the razor pays for itself pretty damn quick.
This will probably even save you money in the long run, so go nuts:
So I've overshot the budget slightly, but considering these are most of your shaving expenses for the next few decades... :D
Check it out they're $8.20 here shipping included
I'm currently using Derby Extra blades.
They're above average quality and an unbeatable value, but they don't match the Feather blades that I'm used to in quality.
I got all this awesome stuff being shipped to me at the moment and I can't wait to use it:
Merkur 180,
Van Der Hagen Premium Shave Set - Soap, Bowl, Brush),
100 pack Derby Blades, and Styptic Pencil
Well, maybe not the alum pencil, but everything else I'm pretty amped about. I do need a brush stand though.
I figured I'd start with a decent razor and upgrade everything else as I got more familar with wet shaving.
EDIT: Too early, need coffee.
Thanks for the head's up. That does look like a great travel razor. Out of curiosity how sharp would you rate Derby Extra blades in regard to sharpness? In my experience I put them in the middle of the pack. Have you tried them with this razor?
Cool, I just got my Merkur 178 today.
Here's a link to the blades I bought: not too sure on the quality, but they were cheap and had pretty good reviews
For non-US people or future readers, you can get 100 Derby blades for $7.35+free shipping here:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0013RZ2ZM/ref=sc_pgp__m_A3EXF97BLPB4C3_2?ie=UTF8&m=A3EXF97BLPB4C3&n=&s=&v=glance
I'm currently using primarily Israeli Personnas and Astra SPs, and I would definitely recommend either. Derby Extras work pretty well for me, too, but only last two or three shaves before I have to pitch them.
In fairness, he could be using a double edge razor and buying the blades in bulk.
On the other hand, I get a powerful fight-or-flight response when I try pondering what he uses for a toothbrush.
Its funny that I have the exact same set up as you. Same blade and same brush... The blades are ridiculously cheap. I use Derby's which are even cheaper (http://www.amazon.com/Derby-Extra-Stainless-Double-Blades/dp/B0013RZ2ZM). Pretty close shave and i can exchange the blades as soon as I sense any dulling.
I switched mostly because I was getting ingrown hairs from my cartridge. It's pretty common as we tend to push with the cartridge. My father never taught me how to shave with a safety razor so like most people, I taught myself. Youtube is an awesome place to start. This guy
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ufG1dPmVo8Q) taught me everything, and as a resource, he is amazing. He is the only person I ever private messaged on Youtube to thank.
Here's 100 for $9.90 + free shipping from Amazon. I might have gotten mine off another site, but I don't exactly remember. Besides, if you paid 9.9 cents per blade and I paid 8 cents, I promise I won't tell anyone!