Paradigm Salient - First Shave

[@Junior_Meat]

I'm a daily shaver (mostly to get through all of the soap that I've acquired) and I found Derby Extra to be one of my top blades for the Timeless Aluminum Slant and Henson Al13 razors. They also perform well in the Edwin Jagger DE89, which was packaged with them.

[@Heiko-shaves]

I haven't really enjoyed my Derby shaves all that much yet. I will try them again for sure. I don't seem to be the only one with those issues though.

[@williammurphy1756]

Nice shave Heiko. Derby blades don't work very well for me either. Have a great weekend. 👍

[@Heiko-shaves]

Thanks, you too.

[@JesusRodriguez-c7u]

hey Heiko! You could have experienced tugging because of the finish of the razor. It always happens when its not polished. Thanks for the video!

[@Heiko-shaves]

In this case it was just the blade.

[@djchubbsShaving]

Nice lather with the Fine Brush!!!! I wouldn’t have put the Derby blade back in. Amazing video And awesome Shave 💙💈🙏🪒😎⚡️🤩

[@Heiko-shaves]

Thanks 👍

[@donaldlyons7143]

Derby Blades…the only consistent thing about them is their complete inconsistency! Every once in awhile you’ll get the smooth and somewhat sharper outlier; however, with so many other equally inexpensive blade options available they’re just not worth the trouble. My favs are: Feather (yes, they’re pricey), Kai, Rapira Lux, Gillette Platinum, AccuForge (amazing in almost any razor), Wizamet Super Iridium, Personna Comfort Coat and a newcomer…Filoso. I’ve painstakingly charted the results of every shave.. razor, soap and blade combo for the past 6 months. These have been the absolute best for my face! Chart your shaves folks. Your face will thank you!

[@Heiko-shaves]

Thanks for sharing.

[@10floz30minutes]

Along the lines of what said about the tugginess on first pass after a few days growth - If one chooses a sharper blade, then the tugginess is much less (such as if using a fairly fresh Feather Hi-Stainless blade). This can be part of how we decide which blades we like.

[@Heiko-shaves]

That is true.

[@razormichl2004]

nice video👍

[@Heiko-shaves]

Thank you 👍

[@danescalante6159]

For me, Derby are the most inconsistent blades depending on the razor. I’ve had some great shaves with them (Rex Envoy for example) and some horrible shaves (Razorock Lupo). Only blade that can be so different in my experience

[@Heiko-shaves]

Thanks for sharing!

[@arturgatzke5631]

Hallo Heiko, sehr interessanter und recht unbekannrer Rasierhobel. Durch den Produktionsort in China erklärt sich nun die Eingebung für den Yaqi Ghost in China. Grüße Artur

[@rayban-usa5482]

Good review Heiko! Not too many have covered this razor. I have read that the Paradigm Salient inspired the Yaqi Ghost. Do you see similarities between the two razor heads? Thanks and have a great week!

[@Heiko-shaves]

Now that you mention it, the head geometry of those two razors are similar.

[@saguarosmart4100]

I'm surprised you finished the shave with the Derby blade. For sure I think it is the culprit. Personally, I cannot use the derby blades at all, even if I shave everyday they always tug and are extremely uncomfortable. Obviously It's my experience and they work for some since we all have different hair and skin. Seeing the kind of beard you have, I have a feeling the shave would be much more comfortable for you if you used Gillette Nacets, Perma-sharp or platinum (very sharp blades). As you noticed the wilkinson sword was doing much better already as it is closer to the blades I mentioned in sharpness.

[@Shaverboy516]

Derby blades are not good, I’m loving Perma sharp, smooth and sharp.

[@davidkuinov]

hello heiko. yaqi ghost razor head is based on paradigm salient, how do they compare to each other and which one do you prefer?

[@Heiko-shaves]

I might have to do a direct comparison. Thanks

[@10floz30minutes]

You might actually have picked an individual Derby blade which is just not so good.

[@clemmc37]

Personally I have never got a good shave with a DERBY blade, but everyones skin is different.

[@Heiko-shaves]

True, they are definitely off my good to blades list now.

[@bronsonstrundson313]

Never liked derby