Has anyone used this one yet? I'm kind of mad at myself for not ordering it when it was $60 on Classic Shaving now its up to 100 so its easier to resist the temptation to try it now.
Any opinions or reviews?
Any opinions or reviews?
I had been shaving with the 1 dot OREN. Meh. Wasn't impressed at all.
I definitely do NOT like the way the blade is loaded.
Last night I tried the 3 dot. Wow. Very impressed.
I still do not like the way the blade is loaded.
With the 3 dot, I was able to get a very good shave. It wasn't effortless; the 3 dot takes a lot of concentration, but finding the proper angle was intuitive, and very satisfying. It mowed down 4 day stubble like it wasn't there. And NO clogs!
I'm looking forward to more shaves with the 3 dot head, and honing my technique with this razor. The 1 dot seemed effortless, but also didn't give great shaves; head or face I had to apply a lot more pressure than I'm used to. Similar to the OneBlade razor.
This is my FIRST foray into SE shaving, and so far, I'm intrigued.
Curious here, since you didn't get great shaves with the #1 and the #3 took so much concentration, why not try the #2 dot plate?I had been shaving with the 1 dot OREN. Meh. Wasn't impressed at all.
I definitely do NOT like the way the blade is loaded.
Last night I tried the 3 dot. Wow. Very impressed.
I still do not like the way the blade is loaded.
With the 3 dot, I was able to get a very good shave. It wasn't effortless; the 3 dot takes a lot of concentration, but finding the proper angle was intuitive, and very satisfying. It mowed down 4 day stubble like it wasn't there. And NO clogs!
I'm looking forward to more shaves with the 3 dot head, and honing my technique with this razor. The 1 dot seemed effortless, but also didn't give great shaves; head or face I had to apply a lot more pressure than I'm used to. Similar to the OneBlade razor.
This is my FIRST foray into SE shaving, and so far, I'm intrigued.
Curious here, since you didn't get great shaves with the #1 and the #3 took so much concentration, why not try the #2 dot plate?
Understandable...Good question! I will try the #2. First I want to give the #3 a few more tries for a couple reasons: One, it forces me to slow down, pay attention, and work on technique. Two, I am really happy with the results using the #3.
However, no matter which head I use, and which technique I use to load the blade, the blade brushes the safety bar. Dose anyone else notice this?
Tried the 2 dot head for a few shaves. It's now my preferred head of the three.
Also, I'm getting better with the razor, and enjoying it more.
However, no matter which head I use, and which technique I use to load the blade, the blade brushes the safety bar. Dose anyone else notice this? Something about the leading edge of the blade touching the safety bar while loading bothers me. I've watched videos, and sacrificed a couple blades for practice, but no matter what, the blade touches the safety bar while loading.
Tho' I have a Feather SS, several Merkurs, an Above-the-Tie, and dozens of vintage Gillettes, I want to try the O.R.E.N. I know, razor addiction, but tell me why this is special.
Feather Pro Guard or KAI Captain Titan Mild Pink (stupid long name for a terrific blade) are my go to blades for my O.R.E.N. Both are a "caged" blade for no nicks.what are your favorite blades for this razor?