Instruct: Classify Amazon reviews into positive or negative sentiment
Query: Nowhere close

I received a sample of these blades when I bought my Merkur Razor Handle. I had already read about other razor blades and ordered a set of Derby blades with my order. Thank goodness for that because when I used the Merkur blade for my first shave just to give it a try, it did not reduce my beard at all. It only felt like I was passing a thin edge over my face. I immediately switched over to the Derby and had a wonderful experience. Merkur blades definately did not work for me.