Finally, they are coated with a polymer that helps them slide across your face and reduce friction for a more comfortable shave. At Derby, we invite you to experience the pinnacle of grooming experience with our excellent range of shaving essentials. Our legacy of craftsmanship and dedication to the art of grooming comes alive in every product we offer. Having amassed over six decades of industry expertise, Derby has earned a reputation synonymous with top-tier shaving products renowned for their outstanding outcomes.

The Derby Extra razor blades are a great option for any wet shaver that is looking for a very mild blade. These deliver one of the smoothest, mildest shaves out there when it comes to safety razors. We offer Standard, Express, Next Working Day before 1pmand Saturday delivery services to customers in the UK. It's impossible to underestimate the importance of quality and sharpness for a good blade and a good shave. Derby's blades are the absolute best value on every factor important to a good razor blade: They beat out the competition in price, sharpness, longevity, smoothness of your shave and overall quality. These blades set the standard for the entire market.For my first shave I ignored advice to shave after showering since I never had in the past. I loaded my Gillette with a Derby Extra since I was told this was the best beginner blade. Soaked the brush while holding a warm washcloth to my face for a few minutes. Bowl lathered the soap which ended up being pretty thin due to my inexperience, brushed it on and got ready to do 1 WTG pass with an XTG pass on my cheeks.

These definitely are not bad blades. They are really good de razor blades that have great quality control. They just happen to prioritize smoothness over sharpness. They definitely are not the right blades for a lot of men, but they are the perfect blades for some men. Great Option for Anyone Looking for a Mild Blade Wondering if these are the same blade with performance perceptions fueled by comparisons to older pre-2016 Extra blades that did not work well for many B&B members. It's important to note that what constitutes the "perfect" level of blade sharpness can vary from person to person, so finding the right blade that works for you may involve some trial and error. Many wet shavers experiment with different blade brands and models to discover the one that provides the ideal balance of sharpness and comfort for their individual needs. Blade DurabilityThe second shave started off great, but by the time I was near the end I did not feel it was performing anywhere near the first shave. It was still relatively smooth (as in no “scraping” type irritation) but I was needing to put a little more effort into my strokes to move it along.