Has anyone noticed one side of this razor being more aggressive than the other? Mine "looks" like the Derby blades stick out further on one end.
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This evening I used this razor to see if in fact mine was as such. I placed two different blades in to see if one side of the blade protrudes further than the other. I didn't see any difference in either blades. As for shaving, the blade seemed to be the same aggressiveness on either side of the razor. Really no difference.
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You will need to make sure that the DE blades protrusions are equal on both sides when changing blades - having unequal exposures is not desirable. One trick is to install the blades with the razor upside down (handle up and post on a solid surface), you can actually hold the blade when tightening the handle
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be sure to center the blade when you install it. Its not usually a problem on EJs but it can happen
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Depends on the razor you are using and how you hold it. If you are using derby razors then find which side is more aggressive and then use the other side for clean up.
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I personally have not noticed a difference in one side being more aggressive than the other. Neither with the Derby blades that came with the unit nor the Gillette Silver Blues I use now.
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The razor pictured has a 3-piece, vs the butterfly twist to open of the Razorock Jaws razor. I have both, a butterfly and a 3-piece, Edwin Jagger DE89Lbl. Razors are aggressive to gentle, and what you require or prefer will depend on your skin, whisker toughness, lather and blade. The best you can do is try a few and see what you are happiest with. Aggressiveness depends on how much blade is exposed after closing the razor or tightening the head. Also, the blade As much as I'd like to tell folks I have a barbed wire beard, the reality is I prefer my Edwin Jagger's more gently configuration. A good Q & A can be found at the Badger and Blade website. Good luck. The razor pictured has a 3-piece, vs the butterfly twist to open of the Razorock Jaws razor. I have both, a butterfly and a 3-piece, Edwin Jagger DE89Lbl. Razors are aggressive to gentle, and what you require or prefer will depend on your skin, whisker toughness, lather and blade. The best you can do is try a few and see what you are happiest with. Aggressiveness depends on how much blade is exposed after closing the razor or tightening the head. Also, the blade As much as I'd like to tell folks I have a barbed wire beard, the reality is I prefer my Edwin Jagger's more gently... » Read More The razor pictured has a 3-piece, vs the butterfly twist to open of the Razorock Jaws razor. I have both, a butterfly and a 3-piece, Edwin Jagger DE89Lbl. Razors are aggressive to gentle, and what you require or prefer will depend on your skin, whisker toughness, lather and blade. The best you can do is try a few and see what you are happiest with. Aggressiveness depends on how much blade is exposed after closing the razor or tightening the head. Also, the blade As much as I'd like to tell folks I have a barbed wire beard, the reality is I prefer my Edwin Jagger's more gently configuration. A good Q & A can be found at the Badger and Blade website. Good luck. « Show Less
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When paired with a blade such as the USA Personna brand, very well on the lower settings. It is a "heavy" solid piece of shaving equipment that is somewhat "aggressive". There is a learning curve, especially to find the right blade for your face. I found the Feather brand blades too thin and too sharp. A low setting and light touch are key.
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Sometimes you get a bad blade from the factory. I have been using my father's blades and I think the older ones were made better.Which blade is giving you this problem? Is it one blade or many?Keeping the blade clean is important and don't over oil them.Hope this helps
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I'm seeing the same thing so it appears to be normal behavior. Here's that area from my knife, 2 months after moderate use: http://i.imgur.com/6YeplWF.jpg It looks worse than it is; if you run a point across the "gouge" it really isn't that deep.
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I got one extra set of cutter heads, which I haven't had to use yet. Still like the razor very much, even though as a retiree I don't use it as often as my wife would like! :-)
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I have a Merkur, and the blades fit well. Maybe you are not tilting the razor enough. Maybe you put the bottom piece of the razor on upside down. But it's not the blades. These are the same size as any razor blade. Good luck.
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A bit late on the comment. I don't see that the Derby blades are any different in size than other DE blades. However, I find that these Derby blades doesn't play well with my Merkur 38C but matches very well with the Edwin Jegger DE89L. YMMV.
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It was not normal with my ES8109. My razor is 3 plus years old and I just recently replaced the foil and that was not because of a hole. I replaced the blades and foil combo to get a better shave. It shaves like new.
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I've used the Derby, but I like the Astra way better. It's just a much smoother shave for me. YMMV of course. I have 2 small kids, and a place to put the used blades is always a concern. You can get a "Blade Safe" for about $5 on Amazon. I know Feather makes one. All it is, is a small plastic box that cannot be opened. It has a slit in the top to put your used blades. It holds a couple hundred blades. After it's full, chuck it in your recycle container, and you're done.
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To be honest Nick, I am not sure what you mean. I am new to safety razor shaving. When I get home tonight I will upload a photo for you.
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make sure it isn't cracked underneath the blades where its two screws ..I haven't had that problem nor heard until now..i wouldn't hesitate to buy again..make sure u have them gapped correct as well could slighty thow u off..hope that helped
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Not an aggressive razor. This model gives a very comfortable shave. My facial hair is soft. I give this razor 5 stars.
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I was surprised at how little the side edges of the blade stuck out compared to other razors.
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Yes. Each side has a number 1-2 and 3-4 used in the manufacturing process is my understanding. Derby is a great DE blade. I use a DE razor and shave my head and face. I get three shave each blade. Each blade cost me .10c.
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Answer here...Don't get me wrong, I like the blades but they seem to dull more quickly than the Gillette blades I always used until the store I frequent quit selling them.
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I am a war baby. and I don`t remember that one. the reason I change was the high price of the new razor. I am getting 5 or 6 shaves out of 1 blade by flipping it over.Also the blade is way easier to clean when shaving. Charlie