Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

If you are giving this blade a 1 star review because it didn't give you the shave you wanted stop being an idiot. It would be the equivalent to giving a pair of size 7 shoes you bought, a one star review if you are a size 10 shoe. These are clearly the most forgiving/non aggressive blades in the market place. If you have a thick beard this probably isn't going to suit you. That doesn't make it a poor blade, it makes it a poor blade FOR YOU. I started off with Merkur which gave me a reasonably close shave. I then experimented with the Wilkinson Sword which I found to be a bit too aggressive. Gave me a nic and some razor burn. Yes I do have sensitive skin. I then stepped down to try the Derby. It gave me the closest shave yet. This is likely not due to the fact that the blade is super sharp because compared to all other it is not. However, it did allow me to make multiple passes without any irritation which in the end is what is going to get you the closest shave. I could not have possibly made the number of passes on some areas (5) (even without shaving cream) with either the Merkur or the Wilkinson Sword blade like I did with the Derby.) I still have other blades from my starter pack that I plan to try. This includes a Feather which is the sharpest of the bunch. I fear it will be even more aggressive than the WS but we shall see. None however will get 1 star as its such a personal fit aka one size does not fit all. If you have have sensitive skin and not a thick beard the Derby will probably fit you nicely.