Oscar Razor
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- Top Review
Only used it a few times so far, but I'm very impressed!
I bought and tried this razor for a few reasons. 1. I hated paying too much for Gillette Mach 3 razors (they do a great job but are too expensive). 2. I'd much rather support an Australian business (not a multi national with questionable ethics) if I could get the same quality at a similar or better price. 3. They put money back into the community (Beehive Industries). As I said, I have only used this a few times so far but I'm very impressed. The first time I hadn't shaved for a week as I'd been on holiday but the shave was smooth and every bit as good as the Mach 3. The razor head is a bit bulkier, and will probably take a bit of getting used to, but it does have 5 blades and a blade on the back which is good for under the nose and sideburns, so kind of negates the larger size of the razor cartridges. The handle is comfortable and well balanced, and looks good on my sink. I'll update this review if anything much changes as i've only used it a few times, but I love that this is an Australian owned product (pitty its not Australia made, but that's the world we live in {for now} that for me, is every bit as good as a Mach 3. I purchased this razor as part of a $49.00 "Luxury gift box", which was very nicely packaged but a bit of a waste on packaging as it was only for myself. It comes with 13 cartridges, 150ml shaving gel and a black handle and in my opinion, very good value. I haven't used the shaving gel yet but i'll add a review when I use it, with an update on my shaving experience.
Dec 2020 update.
I have now used this for almost 3 months and I am still very happy with it. The cartridges last well, but I do still prefer the smaller size of the Mach 3 cartridges. For me they make it just a bit easier when shaving sideburns. Not a big issue and certainly not enough for me to go back to buying Mach 3 razors, just giving you my honest opinion. I have only used the shaving gel once and it was ok. I do prefer a foaming gel but when I give it a proper test i'll update this.
Purchased in for $49.
- Causes Irritation: No
- Top Review
Great marketing. Average product
Purchased the $15 trial box from OSCAR after getting the proverbials with Dollar Shave Club.
First off, Bravo to OSCAR for their website and product marketing - ticks all the usual boxes for promising the world and then vastly under delivering - read "Made in Germany" "Thousands of reviews" "Thousands of happy customers" and all the other assorted hoo hah that generally goes with online products.
However funnily enough - not a single negative review is present....
Anywho, Razor and sample shaving gel arrived. Packaged beautifully. Very impressive. Too bad the razor doesn't actually shave your face and the gel lathers to the same consistency as liquid soap.
The razor head itself is a cheap bit of flexible plastic with a few semi sharp razors attached that clog up so quickly that its borderline useless after a few passes. Ive so far managed to endure trying to shave with it 3 times - so far I have had to both re-lather and re-shave my face with different products to ensure a clean shave. The razor handle is granted, quite a comfortable bit of equipment though.
All in all, I work for an organisation which requires males to be clean shaved daily. I would not and could not recommend this product to anyone who requires (or desires) any level of consistency or a quality shave on a daily or near daily basis.
This product is a toy, more at home in the bathroom of a teenager who is more concerned with the aesthetics of an all black handle and flashy packaging.
Avoid
So Good.
I have sensitive skin and have put up with razors causing nicks, abrasions and irritations for years and years. I admit to being initially sceptical about the Oscar ... with 5 blades! But the end result is a great shave with almost zero post-shave irritation. And each blades lasts much longer than any other razor I've used.
I'd recommend that you try the Oscar. It may or may not work for you, but it has been an excellent razor for me.
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Got what i paid for
I ordered the 20 dollar starter kit, and some shaving oil. A few days later a 4 pack of razors came with the shaving oil but no handle for the razors. I emailed customer service who were very friendly and quick to reply, they apologised and stated that they would send me one. Fast forward over a week, i didnt receive the handle so i emailed them again, this time no reply. I hate giving bad reviews, especially to Australian companies but this one has well and truly earned it. Its just as well i had left over razors from my previous brand and did
... Read morent order these at the last minute as my job requires me to be clean shaven. I dont recommend using this company. Edit: got contacted by senior management and recieved excellent customer service. An apology was received and i have now received an excellent product which i will continue to use.
Good for 2 Shaves ONLY
After 1 Shave,I have to use a Throw away Razor to finish up my Shave
I have tried at least 15 Oscar Razors & I will not order any more
The Trimmer is Terrible.
Ordered directly from the Oscar Razor website (https://oscarrazor.com.au). The Oscar Razor was delivered very quickly. The quality of the shave from the 5 blades is ok. But the trimmer on the back is completely blunt. So much so that It is actually painful to use. I don't think I'll be using this again. Back to the name brands I guess.
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Hey Steve,
So sorry to hear you're not happy with the trimmer blade. Shaving is so subjective and it looks like our razor is just not the right fit for you.
... Read more Please email us at info@oscarrazor.com and we will cancel your subscription and refund your $15. All the best, Oscar de Vries
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Impressive to say the least
Was unsure whether to go with Oscar or DSC from reading reviews however I went with Oscar and bought this about a week ago, just arrived yesterday. Shaved this morning and wow am I impressed. This gives me the best shave and a good close shave I have ever had, the handle is great too and will be continuing to purchase from Oscar for the foreseeable future. If you have doubts or unsure just go with Oscar.
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Nice Clean Shave
I've been using Oscar's razors and shave oil for years and consistently get a nice clean nick-free shave every day!
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Red Flag
Red flag! I tried signing into my account to pause my subscription, however it wouldn't log me in. Chose to reset my password and no 'reset password' email was sent to me, did this 3 times and waited 30min, also checked my junk folder, but no 'reset password' email. Now I'm getting worried...
The only way I was able to get into my account was by signing up again with a new account, but the weird thing is, I signed up with the same email and password previously and it logged me into my original account! How weird?? With access I quickly cancelle
Hi Online Shopper
Can you please email us at : info@oscarrazor.com. Typically that's where our customers go to lodge a query before screaming red flag and suggesting that we make it deliberately difficult to pause.
... Read more For the record, Shopify is the largest E-commerce platform in the world and a publicly listed company. Our website is hosted on Shopify. We make it very easy to skip, pause or cancel subscriptions. The fact that we have 4.7 stars from over 2800 reviews is testimony to that. We've been in business for over 8 years and have no interest in trying to make life difficult for customers over a $15 subscription payment. Without your name or email though, we can't do anything to help sort this out. So we look forward to receiving your email. We'll make sure any issue is fixed including any refund due. Shopify also give us the option to permanently delete your records from our customer database. I'll personally make sure this is sorted in 24hrs, so awaiting your email. Best regards Oscar de Vries Founder & CEO
Emailed notification of a refund but it's been over a week and the refund hasn't been paid.
I've had to report this to consumer affairs. How boring. The razors take a long long time to arrive if they arrive at all. It's a real hassle following it up. The razors are nothing special. The black handle is nice.
... Read moreHey Seajay,
Happy to speak to consumer affairs when they contact us. Seems strange that you would not contact us first .....
Hopefully 'Consumer Affairs' will give us the details that you haven't
Not recommended
Impossible to replace used blade with new one. The shave wasn't that great either. In the bin it has all gone!
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Best shave in a long time
Switched from another subscription razor company that I’ve been with for years and it’s the best decision I’ve made in a long time. The shave is perfect and the razor quality is great. I’ll be sticking with Oscar for good.
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Tailored solution
Over COVID I wasn’t shaving as regularly as usual. My blade usage was well down. No issue with Oscar. Rescheduled accordingly. All good. Refilled just in time and now fully stocked. Thank you.
Awesome and convenient.
The shavers are a fantastic quality and it is great to never have to worry about going to the shops for replacements. I am a long-running subscriber and will continue to be.
... Read moreCollected in partnership with Oscar Razor
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Forget Gillette
Oscar Razor is good quality product delivering a great shave at a very reasonable price point. Fantastic value for money and great customer service with the product delivered to your door at a frequency of your choice.
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The answer to a problem...
Delivered on time every month... Saving a fortune this way.. Great shave... This is superior to the store bought razors I used to buy.. Been using Oscar now for some years..
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Great Shave & Excellent Value for Money
The blades & handle are excellent value for money and a great shave.
I've had the same handles for 2-3 years they are durable and work very well.
The blades are super sharp, don't blunt for days and very good quality!
Questions & Answers
Not so much a question but the website is pretty male oriented, when picking a plan it shows photos of men with stubble and assumes that’s the only area you’re shaving. Wouldn’t recommend for women seeing as they don’t seem to remember that we exist.
Hey Casuarina,
Thanks for your feedback. Sorry to feel you're neglected, but rest assured we're onto it already. We're planning a new photoshoot, making the site a bit more inclusive.
The male stubble images you referred to are there just as a reference guide. We could only choose one style of image and considering 78% of our customers are male, we chose those. Hope that explains.
Cheers
Oscar
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Details
Features
- The Oscar Razor is designed with 5 blades, which are coated in ceramic to provide a closer shave and better rust resistance.
- The handle is weighted, for better grip and support.
- An aloe strip across the blades helps lubricate your skin while shaving, which helps to avoid irritation.
- Oscar has 3 shave plans available: the Ultra Lite Shave Plan - which provides 1 razor each month for an ongoing cost of $3.75, the Lite plan - 2 razors per month for $7.50, and the Regular plan - 4 razors per month for $12.50. The razors are delivered to you every 3 months.
- If you’d prefer to try out the Oscar Razor before jumping into a plan commitment, you can purchase a sample pack for $20. This contains a razor handle and 4 replacement razor cartridges.
Points of praise for the Oscar Razor
- Overall, the majority of reviewers were united in their opinion that this was a good value razor that didn’t compromise on superior shaving performance, just because it was affordable.
- Reviewers reported that the Oscar Razor produced an extremely close shave, thanks to the sharp blades. It was noted by some reviewers that this razor is able to shave all facial hair in one pass.
- Despite the close shave, the Oscar Razor didn’t irritate skin.
- The solid, weighted handle is durable and feels steady in your hand, making for a satisfying shaving experience.
- Great customer service was an added bonus, as Oscar staff resolved enquiries quickly and efficiently, and in a friendly, helpful manner.
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Hey Darryl,
Apologies for the delay in responding to this review. I'm really sorry you're not a fan of the razors.
... Read more If you haven't already, please email us at info@oscarrazor.com and we'll gladly refund your order. Cheers, Oscar de Vries