The O.R.E.N. Razor - Occam's Razor Enhanced Nano

Company: The Blades Grim / The Grooming Network
Product: Occam’s Razor Enhanced Nano
Location: North Idaho
Founder: Luke Webster

Sometimes the simplest solution tends to be the right one. If that sounds familiar to you then you know it to be Occam’s Razor the problem-solving principle but in this case, we're talking about a Kick starter which I entered back on March 22 of this year. Luke Webster of The Blades Grim successfully raised $17,003 with 240 backers. I was #72 the official name of the project was called Occam's Razor Enhanced Nano or O.R.E.N for short. It’s one of the most unique looking single edge razors you’ll find. A retail value of $150.00 but I was able to get in at $49.00 and let me tell you it’s worth $150.00

Let’s first start off with the packaging. After receiving some of my other Kick starters that came in a few weeks before this one I was let down with the lack of fanfare to the packaging but it served a purpose and served it well. Nothing fancy here. Cardboard box cutout for the razor and parts.

The razor itself is stunning in Forever Gold. Such an incredible simplistic design it should win an award. To be fair this is the second release of the Occam’s Razor so they have learned a few things along the way. They cut down the weight by streamlining the handle hollowing out the middle resulting in a lighter razor. They also reduced the comb by 50%. This makes it easier to shave tight places like, your upper lip. I like the fact that the razor is so open that virtually nothing can clog it up the water just cleans everything out.

The one thing that I'm embarrassed to admit is I had a problem with loading the blade. I had it upside down and backward and the edge would always come up short so I gave them a call. They quickly told me what I was doing wrong and in seconds I corrected my mistake. I felt like a fool but tested the support and they got back to me so quickly with an answer so thumbs up to the support team.

The only drawback to the design would be that you need a small Philips screwdriver in order to change heads but once you’ve selected the one that works for your beard you don’t have to do that anymore.

I was amazed at how the razor took away my 6-day old bread I was able to have full control without any problems. The balance was perfect and the cleanup a breeze. I was able to get under my nose without problems which I have to say I was hesitant to try but it all worked flawlessly. I think the blade is a little wider than most single edge razors resulting in removing a greater amount of beard with every stroke.

So, as you can see I really liked the Occam’s Razor and had a great time trying it out. Well worth the $49.00 including shipping which was my Kickstarter price. I do believe the Classic Shaving has them for $85.00 I highly recommend giving this a try.

Company: The Blades Grim / The Grooming Network
Product: Occam’s Razor Enhanced Nano

[manishbhoola]

I had a brushed stainless occams razor for the last three years before the Oren was released and didn't get an Oren.

You're right about this razor, it's the perfect smooth razor.
Few weeks ago you spoke about buying the rose gold occams razor at a bargain discount price.

I went ahead and bought one too.

Today I get a mail for the Oren razor on sale for fathers day and I get that one too !

[monwabisitembani]

As a head shaver your videos were one my references in trying out the original occam razor. My first few shave did not go down well and so I shelved the razor. One thing I could not figure out was how you were pulling that razor on your face like a cowboy without bleeding. I thought you were brave and at times reckless. I recently tried it again using the 3 dots plate for a week on daily shave with amazing results. Just like you I managed to pull pull that razor on my dome as you. What a BBS it gives.

It beats handsdown the following razor in my den - the Timeless Ti95 SB, SS68SB, SS68OC, SS Slim, every configuration on ATT classic, ATT SS Winsor Pro, ATT mixed metal CM1 and CR1, Rec Envoy, Smart Helix Apollo both plates, Blackland Dart, Blackland Blackbird, PAA Copper Ascension Twist, Merkur Heavy Duty, Winning Razor, Razorock V3 OC. I can buff until my arm get tired with out nicks or razorburn. I will keep all other razors for bragging rights but the occam razor with Feather Professional blades rules the roost for me.

[borisserov]

Hey, Donald, great view! I, too, own this razor and enjoy shaving her every day. 👍

[mikeh]

Hi Donald- Great shave and review today, thank you! Nice looking razor and it looked like a great performer, too. The lather on your shave soap was phenomenal. I hope your weekend is going well and all the best! See you next week!

[ScottRLeslie]

Absolute KING of the one pass shave! I have the Golden Cobra Commander Hiram. I love it with the Feather Pros. I have a Nano on the way now too!

[fredhug]

Thnx Don. Missed your his one I’m guessing wasn’t too concerned w/Occams razor @ the time. Good job 👏

[tanmayaroutray]

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[frankbommarito]

Have had mine about a month. This is a serious razor. In my rotation already. Impossible to cut yourself unless you use way too much pressure.

[Osito]

After watching your videos I decided to get o e of these occam razors as well, can’t wait to try it

[warrenburch]

The Ocam puts a modern twist on shaving. It's the first adjustable artisan razor that I have seen. Great shave, nice review.

[rcnut]

Just ordered one 10minutes ago! So looking forward to it. Going to pair it with the pro guard blades I already have from a different razor. Thanks for the review. It made my decision a lot easier.

[rptempmail]

great video as always. this is by far my favorite razor (out of a large/expensive set of razor collection) because: it is the most simple/indestructible 1 piece razor, is the fastest to load/unload the blade (once you get the hang of it tool not required), the largest cutting surface area, the most efficient to rinse, uses the most sharp/efficient/solid (Feather) blade but yet surprisingly safe nick/irritation-free (Feather Pro-guard), and the most long lasting blade i have ever seen (I can get 2weeks-1 month out 1 feather pro-guard blade). I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS RAZOR!

[IndianaDiy]

I just bought a black one of these, I followed your example tried the medium with a Proguard blade. Wow is all I can say it took off a 6 day heavy growth like a knife through butter(No nicks!), I ordered it got 20% off it was 100$.

Oh yeah great soaps, I really like the tobacco scented soaps you make they are awesome and excellent slickness.

[Juraberg]

Don, you asked about the music while shaving. Well, I am kind of indifferent about it. If a music is too loud or I don't like it, I turn the volume down. If a video were too long, I would wind forward... I don't have any problems with all that. I watch because I am interested in the content, the review, the chat. You are doing fine.🎬👍🏼

[dimitardimitrov]

Actually the easiest way to load the blade is just slide it backwards from the front side of the razor, then prick an old ac blade between the head and the loading blade, bend it slightly and pull until it’s aligned and locked over the nodes. Takes few seconds to do it.

[romanovj]

That was truly awesome, a one pass 410 buffing pass shave! Well done

[KONS]

Another great review, thanks for sharing, Don. To be honest I miss the music - personal preference of course and understood on paying attention to the feedback from the Occam today. Keep up the great work!

[DK_drinksmuch]

You have got to have the best review format in all of shaving lol great shave brotha!

[seanmccloskey]

Great video Don. Yeah the screws are probably an awkward start but like the Supply razor once you get the plate for you you won't change it. Have a great week, see you next Saturday.

[djfive-seven]

I love this razor. For me the mild head with the pro guard razors are the absolute best. Never get any irritation or nicks and still get a bbs shave in like two passes.