I've tried Derby razor blades and the shaving soap that comes in a teal bowl. Neither of them produced favorable results, the blades were dull and the soap caused irritation. Lathered fine but does not mix with my body chemistry. If you want inexpensive, arko shaving stick is the way to go. Compares to other expensive ones but it's like $1.50 a piece, less if you buy a case of 12.
Did this just turn into a PIF thread? I'm in!
Just kidding- I'm out. I haven't found any Derby products I am fond of. Are there really that few lemon creams out there?
I think Derby blades are average. I like Arko, but it doesn't really smell that lemony to me, it's more like Ivory soap.
Anyone else have that experience? Are all the Derby creams like that or only the Lemon? I was really hoping to find an inexpensive alternative to AOS Lemon. Anyone that wants to try this I can PIF to someone who lives in US or Canada. Aside from the stinging it's a very good cream.
How many times have you used it? I would give it a few chances, there could've been other factors that led to the irritation. I love the stuff and haven't experienced any irritation but everyone's skin is different. Palmolive also makes a lemon scented cream that cost a lot less than AOS, you could always give it a try.
I've used it twice, it's definitely the cream. It stings before I even start shaving. I'll look into the Palmolive cream. The PIF offer still stands, first person who says they want it gets it.
I'm in. I'll give it a good home. I've been meaning to try Derby cream.