Oscar Razor

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.

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

THE worst cheap razor I have ever used. And I always buy the cheapest razors in the supermarket. Blunt and harsh from the very first use. Most cheapies remain sharp for at least a dozen shaves but the oscar orsen is blunt from the very first shave and extremely unkind to even the most lubricated area!! I have never had shaving cuts from a brand new razor before. Bloody aweful! Show details

I have been using an Oscar Razor and their Oscar Natural Shaving Gel Moisturising since March this year. I am over the moon happy! At age 73, I really appreciate a decent shave! I get a much better, closer shave than the top of the line multinational supermarket brands and the blades really do last so much longer. In the past I have tried… Read more

various gels and shave oils without success. The Oscar Shave Gel I tried I now use everyday! Plus I also had a minor problem fitting a replacement blade, in the middle of covid fog I emailed Oscar info address and got a very quick reply and solution. And that was from the owner. Caring and on the ball! Outstanding!

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. Show details

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… Read more

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 didnt 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.

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. Show details

Tried out oscar razor as a DSC alternative. The razor itself is equally as bad if not worse than the new DSC ones. There are so many good reviews on it and I was suprised that it didnt work out for me. The subscription is impossible to cancel, in fact I still havent figured out how to cancel it. Will most likely just stick to supermarket razor from now on. Show details

Subscription very difficult to cancel. Product is fine – Firstly, the product is decent. Not really superior to competitors that I have tried, but not bad. The problem is that the subscription is very difficult to cancel. I don't shave that much, and the regular delivery resulted in me having about 8 packets of unused razors. The subscription is very difficult to cancel from the website, and customer… Read more

service is not responsive to cancellation emails. I had to find an old email from 2023 with a cancellation link before I could cancel the subscription.

Scam company – Cancelled my $15 bi-monthly subscription 18 months ago. Payments were made through PayPal. Oscar have all of a sudden initiated a random transaction of $45 through PayPal and I have yet to receive a response. Be careful of providing your details to this company. Edit: Oscar said this was a ‘system error’ and refunded my money. I asked them at… Read more

this time to delete all of my information in their system.

Today, I have been ‘renewed’ for a membership to start in two days. This is seriously incompetent on Oscars behalf and I reiterate to think twice before providing your details to them.

Buyer Beware! – I have attempted to cancel my recurring subscription with Oscar razor multiple times now. I have cancelled online through ‘manage subscriptions’ and sent 5 emails to the NSW (Australia) office. No response to any of them. If you are going to try this product - do not sign up for a recurring subscription. You may not be able to get out! My bank has… Read more

agreed to block their access to my account given my multiple attempts to contact them since September (2023). It is unlikely I will be refunded the amounts taken after my cancellation in September - but at least Oscar will be stopped from accessing further amounts. Overall incredibly disappointing customer service and care.

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 Show details

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. Show details

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. Show details

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. Show details

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. Show details

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.. Show details

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! Show details

High Quality product at great price – Provides the smoothest shave I have ever had without nicks or cuts, rinses out easily and lasts a long time. The handle is well designed and is easy to use. Show details

Great blades good handle – Great blades provide a nice shave at an excellent price. Handle with a more robust connection gets 5 stars. Some times the blade stays in the dispenser when replacing. Love it though. Show details

Great Products, amazing service! – Very durable high performance blades with well weighted handle. Very responsive service. Sent an email on a Sunday, got a same day reply and a replacement handle & gel arrived that week! Show reply

Thoroughly Recommend – I used Oscar Razor 1.0, which was excellent. Recently upgraded to 2.0, and I can honestly say it is the best razor I've ever used (and as an old bloke, I've used many). Thoroughly recommend it. I also appreciate the fact that Oscar Razor supports broader social inclusion by using www.beehiveindustries.com.au Well done. Richard, Sydney Show details

Great shave but difficult to handle – The gel is a no-no, especially compared with a good glycerine-based brush-and-lather; (yes longer, but worth it). The razor is one of the very best. I tried several after I had to give up on getting Schick Performer blades. The one problem is getting the blades to lift out of the holder. I can attache the razor - indeed, it can swing loose when… Read more ·  1

held up after loading a blade - but getting the blade to release from the holder, no. 'have to use the tip of my cheese slice. (Other implements are available). Sort of tarnishes the experience.

Bad quality – Got it about a month ago. Bad shaving quality. Did not like. They send a reward of $5 if you write a review so I believe their good reviews are fake. Show details

Not Great at all – Used the new type a couple of times, blunt after not even a shave, put at least 10 new blades in the bin along with the handles, very disappointed with them Show details

Great product and value for money – Very happy with the pack and the razors gives a smooth shave. I love the fact that it comes with a razor cartridge cap to protect it. Value for money, delivery was on time. Show details ·  1

Not as good as the hype – I tried this razor and gel after the glowing reviews, The gel was to me, slightly irritating and the 5 blades also caused more irritation and not as close a shave as my Gillette 3 blade (Mach 3) I use Molton Brown shaving Gel which is much better. Great that it's an Australian product but for me it didn't do the job, price is not my only consideration with a shaving product. Show details