OneBlade has just announced a new razor and Sharpologist was chosen as the first website to promote this new, low-cost (!) version of OneBlade. And even better, OneBlade has reserved a number of units exclusively for Sharpologist readers. A OneBlade razor for the rest of us!
It’s no secret that I’m a huge fan of the OneBlade razor. Many Sharpologist readers and wet shaving enthusiasts have expressed interest in OneBlade too, but the razor’s price held some back.
Now there may be no more excuses. OneBlade has created a version of their razor from inexpensive materials and have announced pre-orders at…$50!
OneBlade Core Specifications
The Stainless Steel OneBlade razor will now be known as “OneBlade Genesis.” The new razor, known as “OneBlade Core,” is very similar in design (same blade, same head specifications, visually similar) but made mostly from plastic, though there is a Stainless Steal rod (“core”) in the handle to give the razor better stiffness, weight, and balance.
Core’s dimensions are ever-so-slightly larger than Genesis: 114.3mm L x 45mm W x 19.4 D vs. 113.3mm L x 45mm W x 19.4 D (Core’s handle is 1mm longer than Genesis’). As might be expected from a primarily plastic tool, Core is lighter at 68 grams (2.4oz) compared to Genesis’ 88 grams (3.1oz). Oneblade’s spec sheet with more detail is available HERE.
The key specifications of blade angle, blade gap, and blade exposure are the same between Core and Genesis. So I imagine the shave experience with Core will be similar to the Genesis razor.
What’s Coming Next
OneBlade has reserved 250 units for Sharpologist readers. OneBlade Core was announced today for pre-order, with shipping scheduled for around June 9. Use THIS LINK to pre-order (yes, that’s an affiliate link. If you prefer you can order through OneBlade’s main website but razor availability is not guaranteed).
Am I getting a OneBlade Core to evaluate? Darn tootin’ I am! I’ve been promised one of the first production razors and I will be posting my review here on Sharpologist and on my Youtube channel soon. But if you’ve been wanting a OneBlade (or maybe get one as a Father’s Day gift?) you will probably want to jump on the link–at that price the first production run is sure to sell out quickly.
Have the Cores been shipped yet? I ordered one through your link, but I do not get any updates on shipping.
My understanding is they’ve begun shipping but with all the orders they’ve had it will take several days to go through the whole process.
This is pure shilling by Mantic in the guise he will do a review. How any one can take this seriously when he is an affiliate for One Blade. He doesn’t hide the fact but how can he truely say he is honestly reviewing a product. I take it with a grain of salt as I do with Joe who also shills for PAA. Put simply if they both accept products from Vendors to promote, then they are not objective.
It ain’t shilling if’n you really like it.
Kudos to OneBlade for offering an affordable option for us average earners! The price points of their previous offerings always kept me away. I have no problem with plastic intensive construction. Durability should not be a concern, as plastic is a common component in firearms manufacturing. Feather DE and Feather AC Blades work very well for me, so I am hopeful that I get along well with the OneBlade. If I like it, I could see myself saving up for the money to acquire a Genesis Model, so that is a brilliant marketing strategy. I am really pleased that the Average Joe can benefit from OneBlades research and development, and I can see myself purchasing blades from them directly, as their bulk prices seem fair. I will be content, if I can get at least two shaves per blade. This may be a game changer for the shaving community!
That’s exactly how I feel! Couldn’t have said it better myself!
Please, Can you tell me if this razor accept Feather Seikan?
Thanks
Robert
It takes the same blade as the original OneBlade razor
No, Robert. It does not.
I understood the OB does take Seikan (same blade as the FSH, but in carbon steel).
DE man to my dying day. No thanks.
I’m intrigued.:) I applaud OneBlade for making what appears to be a high quality razor at an affordable price.:) It looks quite nice.:) And don’t tell OneBlade, but the plastic version looks like it may hold up better than the original.:)
Kudos for the Core version of this razor. I almost pulled the trigger until I started looking for different sources for blades. Other than Amazon or from OneBladeShave themselves, the blades seem to be incredibly difficult to find. And there doesn’t seem to be an alternative brand either. At nearly $9.00 for 10 blades and no other blade choices, I’ll pass on this one dimensional shaver. It is a crime that a beautifully designed razor has to suffer because of a poor choice in blades.
Apparently you can remove the spine from the Gem blades, which are quite a bit less expensive, it seems. I would never do this, but I would also never snap a DE blade in half, as some do, to use in other SE razors.
Also, buying bulk direct from OneBlade is supposedly an option. But their site isn’t very good at directing you to them.
I agree it is an unfortunate blade choice, as there are few choices.
You could remove the spine and use GEM blades on the v1 OneBlade.
V2 (and Core, presumably) you cannot – you have to cut out a portion of the sides of the GEM in order for it to fit the redesigned head.
My OneBlade is, a year later, my favorite razor. All the others gather dust.
I’ll pick this one up to travel with.
‘One step forward and two steps back?’ Part of the allure in wetshaving are products of substance and longevity. We damn Zamack and chase after the latest steel or more exotic metal name like an original Rodin bronze. Wolfman makes a logical move to a more available option and some find fault there. I came to wetshaving to free myself from ocean killing plastics and tyranny of blade ‘systems’ of controlled access. Cutting beards is one thing. Slashing into the very heart of wetshaving’s
oft forgotten premise another.
You may damn Zamack, I couldn’t really care less. I also don’t chase the latest exotic razors, or care about materials all that much–as long as they get the job done. Some choose DE shaving because it works better for them. Some just to save money. And, yes, some have bought into the “coolness”, “nostalgia” and trendiness of what has become quite the fad. But do you think our DE-using fathers, grandfathers and great grandfathers gave a damn about “wet shaving premise”?
I just can’t figure out why they don’t simply make a brass/nickel plated razor.
For what it’s worth, I’ve never had a razor (cartridge or DE) that couldn’t last a good long time. Even the handles on cheap disposable razors will probably outlast us, our children and their children’s children. And, as long as you don’t dispose of them improperly, they won’t pollute the ocean.
HI,
i have to say this is fantastic news,i was a bit discouraged to see these great new razors that are high priced though of good quality but i could not justify the cost as i already have a few high quality razors.look forward to this one! thanks
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