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That's an excellent "first impressions" review, for which thanks. Perhaps I haven't bought 100 pups after all.OK, tried the Derby Premiums this morning,
Razor: EJ89L
Soap: @phoenixandbeau Albion
Pre: Bloom
Packaging is the same as the Derby Extra's with the exception of the plastic case is a cool looking black. Single wrapped in wax paper. Needless to say that the loading of the blade isn't a problem.
First pass WTG: It's a smooth blade and I'd say slightly above average on sharpness. No dramas or nicks
Second pass XTG: Another smooth pass, a little clean up around the goatee area and neck but we're done!
Overall:
A great blade! Certainly an improvement on the Derby Extras, and I actually like the Extras. The blade is very smooth, no tugging at all, on the smoothness level it's rate it above Astra SP, maybe of the Nacet's too.
For the price tag I really don't think you could go wrong with this blade. I'm looking forward to using it in the R41, I think it would stand out in that razor! I think it'll be heading to the top part (maybe not top 1) of most peoples blades list, it's certainly in my top 5... Just under the Voskhod?
I am not an experienced DE user, however I can safely say that there is a considerably good difference between Derby Premium and Extra.Interesting. I hate derby blades with a passion but these may be worth a couple of quid to try. Definitely sounds like an improvement over the extras.
I will have to try these blades now after reading such a good review , you enabeler you!OK, tried the Derby Premiums this morning,
Razor: EJ89L
Soap: @phoenixandbeau Albion
Pre: Bloom
Packaging is the same as the Derby Extra's with the exception of the plastic case is a cool looking black. Single wrapped in wax paper. Needless to say that the loading of the blade isn't a problem.
First pass WTG: It's a smooth blade and I'd say slightly above average on sharpness. No dramas or nicks
Second pass XTG: Another smooth pass, a little clean up around the goatee area and neck but we're done!
Overall:
A great blade! Certainly an improvement on the Derby Extras, and I actually like the Extras. The blade is very smooth, no tugging at all, on the smoothness level I'd rate it above Astra SP, maybe of the Nacet's too.
For the price tag I really don't think you could go wrong with this blade. I'm looking forward to using it in the R41, I think it would stand out in that razor! I think it'll be heading to the top part (maybe not top 1) of most peoples blades list, it's certainly in my top 5... Just under the Voskhod?
This is good to hear. I always chuck a blade after 3 uses (except today, where an Astra Blue has given two less than sparkling performances in a Blackbird - unusual, as it goes quite well in other razors), so I'm looking forward to trying the Premiums. Can't complain about price at £8 per 100.Day 2 Derby test
Razor: EJ89L
Soap: Derby cream
Pre: Hot water
This was a bit of a first. Although I like Derby Extra's I can't use them more than once and I wanted to put this to the test. Especially after this same blade took off 2 days growth yesterday.
The shave was as smooth and comfortable as yesterday. I did get a couple of nicks but that was down more to a lack of concentration at 6am on a Monday morning. Really impressed with this, I don't normally make any blade last more than 3 shaves so tomorrow will be a test.
Apparently they are made in Turkey, like the normal Derby blades. I think that ZAZA are the only other ones actually made in Turkey, as Perma-Sharps are, I believe, made in Russia. If the Premiums are indeed made in Turkey, then I can't quite see what blades they'd rebrand and still give that place of manufacture. I hope it's not ZAZA, as the packaging is great but the blades leave something to be desired.Are they a new Derby though? I heard rumours on another forum that it was just re-branding?
Still OK? My package turned up, so I'll be having a go with them soon.Day 2 Derby test
Razor: EJ89L
Soap: Derby cream
Pre: Hot water
This was a bit of a first. Although I like Derby Extra's I can't use them more than once and I wanted to put this to the test. Especially after this same blade took off 2 days growth yesterday.
The shave was as smooth and comfortable as yesterday. I did get a couple of nicks but that was down more to a lack of concentration at 6am on a Monday morning. Really impressed with this, I don't normally make any blade last more than 3 shaves so tomorrow will be a test.
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