New CORE razor from OneBlade

does anyone know if their 30 day return window starts when the razor was ordered or when it shipped?

does anyone know if their 30 day return window starts when the razor was ordered or when it shipped?

andrewjs18 when they responded to my email the 30 day return started the day I received it and they quoted  that day to me.

I don't have a Core and can't speak to that.  I guess we are looking at one of two things.  Either the Core, which has only been on the market for a week or so,  takes a while to learn and use effectively or the Core doesn't provide the great, skill free close and comfortable shave that the stainless versions provide.

I can only speak from my experience, Pete, having both the v1 OneBlade and the CORE. During my first shave with the CORE, it took less than half a pass to adjust to the different weight, another half pass to experiment with 'riding the pivot' vs using it more like a traditional DE or SE razor, and I got a BBS shave after 3 passes and touchup with no fuss and no irritation.

I was frankly surprised, as I didn't expect this from a less-expensive version of the original. So far, I've gotten excellent shaves with no fuss from the CORE each time I've used it.

Jeff, for the vast majority of shavers coming from carts, I think the shave available from 'riding the pivot' will be closer, more comfortable, and healthier for the skin than that from a multi-blade cartridge. And that manner of use is almost completely devoid of what we think of as technique-angle, pressure, etc.

For we aficionados, who want a closer shave....

I don't recall getting a close shave was a problem with my Fusion or Mach 2-3.  May not have been pleasurable but it certainly wasn't difficult. I'm not buying the cart users aren't looking for close shave thing here.



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Oh, I agree-cart users are certainly looking for a close, comfortable shave-aren't we all? But I think after using a good DE or SE razor, a shaver coming from 'cart world' will have a new definition for themselves of what a close shave can be. I may be speculating, but I sense that a cart user that shaves with the CORE in the same manner that he uses a pivoting cart razor will get that closer, healthier shave than he can get from the cart, primarily because of the quality and use of a sharp, single-edged blade.

Well, I received mine, yesterday, and attempted two passes, today, and finished with a Muhle DE89.

Boy, this shaver is even milder than the original stainless steel version, which I found to be quite mild.
It had a minor imperfection in the back of the razor head where you insert the blade. It was insignificant and it wasn't a concern.
I inserted a GEM blade to see how it would fit and there was a minor downward smile. Afterward, I tried a Feather blade and it was more even, so I decided to use the latter blade.
The shave was fine, but it was just much too mild.
I'll have to use it a few more times before making a decision.
I don't mind keeping it as it was quite inexpensive, but I just don't see myself ever using it since my DEs provide me with better shaves.

Overall, if you really enjoy mild shavers, then it isn't a bad shaver, at all, considering its price.

I am curious about the "floating blade" technology. Does the blade move up and down or side to side?

It sounds counterintuitive to have a blade that what wiggles in the head considering every other razor clamps the blade firmly in place.

Shave 3 completed with 3rd use on the Feather blade appx 24 hrs growth
Shave 4 completed new Feather appx 36-38 hrs growth


Really mixed emotions with the razor. With the 3rd shave I shaved with what I believe was at the intended angle. Another fine shave, face seems to be healing and very little burn from the aftershave. Seems to match what I am able to do with my DE razors and I am satisfied with that. A little bit of a change to the areas where I don't seem to be getting as close as I do with my DE and vice versa.  I shave at night and it feels like my 12 and 24 hour growth is a little heavier overall then with my DE.

I took today off so I did not shave last night. New Feather blade and shaving after my shower. Did not alter shaving angle and another fine result. Almost couldn't tell when I splashed on the aftershave. I've been using the same one so I wouldn't be changing the alcohol content thus changing the amount of burn etc.

So seems like an easy answer. Getting arguably equal shaves to what my skills with a DE razor allow me with less irritation. No danger that I have seen of cutting or nicking myself. I can fly around my face like a DE with no blade in it.

Now my concerns and the first actually has some possible upsides. First a lot more passes and buffing in order to get what I find acceptable. This is only a downside due to time as it has not resulted in increased irritation. I also feel confident I could switch back to shaving in the morning because of this. This would also save some time as my shower would be my prep.

The plastic head. Overall the balance hasn't bothered me. My razor does not have any serious defects as some have mentioned but it does suffer from some sharp edges. It's just not smooth like a metal razor and with the increases pressure it's not a good feeling shave. Results are again fine it just feels cheap. Its possible that the little bit of irritation I am getting is actually from the razor head. Reminds me of like a plastic model and you pop the piece off it's not finished/polished so it has sharp edges most don't matter as they don't contact your face but I can definitely feel the parts that do.

Durability. I don't have the V1 or V2. It seems that posts I have read that the pressure to activate the pivot is higher on the CORE. I really feel like I have to use quite of bit of pressure to get it work and to actually shave me. How long is that pivot going to hold up. The plastic blade stops, one guy on another board said he pushed the blade in to hard and shaved off the top of one of them. I don't remember if he was using a GEM or Feather and this is user error but still it's a possible issue. If you are not being precise when loading the blade and over time nicking and cutting into the plastic head.

I will continue to use it for another week as my 30 days are up July 15th. I really think they have something. I wish the Genesis didn't cost what it does. My most expensive razor is my $100 Rockwell 6S anything over $200 is a non starter for me. I think they could tweak this CORE and really have something.

I am curious about the "floating blade" technology.  Does the blade move up and down or side to side?  

It sounds counterintuitive to have a blade that what wiggles in the head considering every other razor clamps the blade firmly in place.

I have used the razor, twice, now, and I have not noticed this 'technology'. The blade seems to be quite secure in the head.

I have to reiterate what I mentioned, previously; I still find this razor much too mild. However, it is a fine shaver and better than any cart I have tried.

I had my 4th shave on a Feather blade today on 2 days of growth. The blade still performed well and I'm getting great results. I'm going to keep going until this blade fails. I'm not sure why the Feather works better in the CORE while a GEM works better in my v1. Regardless, I'm pleased with both razors.

I think I'm in the same boat as celestino...this oneblade core is probably the mildest razor I've ever used - and for me, it doesn't seem to be working out all that well. I have some irritation in a few spots I haven't had any in a LONG time. I'm 2 shaves in, I'll probably give it 2-3 more tries before I make a decision.

Man, for a razor that's supposed to be so intuitive and easy to use, it sure seems like it takes a lot of fiddling around for people to get a good shave out of this thing. I keep hearing that "it's so not dependent on technique" or "I could get a BBS shave while blindfolded with this thing". It seems to me that you have to change your technique to be able to use it. I'll pass. I'd much rather grab one of my many razors that I can just load a blade and go without worrying about "is this the right angle or is that" or "should I ride the pivot or not". And beside that, it's plastic. How long before the area where you load the blade gets gouged to crap or the blade stops get shaved off?

Pass, Jeff. It's flimsy and inefficient. I'm keeping mine but only for novelty.