Option Five DE Razor

[slantman]

Thanks for a great review and pictures. Looking forward to receiving mine. Also thanks for the heads up regarding using a sharper blade. For the price it might turn out to be a bargain.

 

[Acer89]

This is my second shave with the newly released Option 5 DE Razor. Blade choice today was the Indian Gillette 7 O'clock (black). It's a sharp blade and certainly up there with the likes of the Feather but unlike the Feather it's a tad smoother especially on the first shave.

At 120g the O5 is too heavy for my personal taste but still delivered a shave which was efficient, smooth and comfortable.

I doubt I'll be keeping the O5 as I prefer lighter traditional type DE's but those awaiting delivery won't be disappointed especially if you like hefty modern razors. The build quality and finish is superb and at £51 - $64.90 represents good value for money. ATG members also qualify for 10% discount

 

[Robyflexx]

This is my second shave with the newly released Option 5 DE Razor. Blade choice today was the Indian Gillette 7 O'clock (black). It's a sharp blade and certainly up there with the likes of the Feather but unlike the Feather it's a tad smoother especially on the first shave.

At 120g the O5 is too heavy for my personal taste but still delivered a shave which was efficient, smooth and comfortable.

I doubt I'll be keeping the O5 as I prefer lighter traditional type DE's but those awaiting delivery won't be disappointed especially if you like hefty modern razors. The build quality and finish is superb and at £51 - $64.90 represents good value for money. ATG members also qualify for 10% discount

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Beautiful elegant photo James.

 

[clint64]

This is my second shave with the newly released Option 5 DE Razor. Blade choice today was the Indian Gillette 7 O'clock (black). It's a sharp blade and certainly up there with the likes of the Feather but unlike the Feather it's a tad smoother especially on the first shave.

At 120g the O5 is too heavy for my personal taste but still delivered a shave which was efficient, smooth and comfortable.

I doubt I'll be keeping the O5 as I prefer lighter traditional type DE's but those awaiting delivery won't be disappointed especially if you like hefty modern razors. The build quality and finish is superb and at £51 - $64.90 represents good value for money. ATG members also qualify for 10% discount

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Thank you James for the pictures and detailed review of the razor. I will add my thoughts to the thread upon receipt of the razor.

 

[Acer89]

Beautiful elegant photo James.

Thank you Roby

 

[Darkbulb]

This is my second shave with the newly released Option 5 DE Razor. Blade choice today was the Indian Gillette 7 O'clock (black). It's a sharp blade and certainly up there with the likes of the Feather but unlike the Feather it's a tad smoother especially on the first shave.

At 120g the O5 is too heavy for my personal taste but still delivered a shave which was efficient, smooth and comfortable.

I doubt I'll be keeping the O5 as I prefer lighter traditional type DE's but those awaiting delivery won't be disappointed especially if you like hefty modern razors. The build quality and finish is superb and at £51 - $64.90 represents good value for money. ATG members also qualify for 10% discount

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Great review and stellar photo

 

[Acer89]

Great review and stellar photo

Thanks @Darkbulb . It was you who taught me how to make my blacks black.

 

[Darkbulb]

Great shot of the razor by Onuresko on Instagram here

 

[Boojum1]

This is my second shave with the newly released Option 5 DE Razor. Blade choice today was the Indian Gillette 7 O'clock (black). It's a sharp blade and certainly up there with the likes of the Feather but unlike the Feather it's a tad smoother especially on the first shave.

At 120g the O5 is too heavy for my personal taste but still delivered a shave which was efficient, smooth and comfortable.

I doubt I'll be keeping the O5 as I prefer lighter traditional type DE's but those awaiting delivery won't be disappointed especially if you like hefty modern razors. The build quality and finish is superb and at £51 - $64.90 represents good value for money. ATG members also qualify for 10% discount

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Thanks for the Review and lovely pictures James.

 

[Darkbulb]

Onuresko on IG have more amazing razors than I could ever dream of to own and to see his post today about the Option Five razor is making me really antsy to get mine!
"Yes again the same razor. Can´t remember when it was the last time that i used the same razor twice in a row. The razor left a very good impresion on me."

 

[Acer89]

Option 5 Shave 3
Well they say practice makes perfect and this was the best shave yet using the O5 DE
It's taken a few shaves to be become accustomed to the heavy weight and different shaped handle.

The Indian Gillette black provided a very smooth and comfortable shave. I've learned during my DE journey that milder type razors and sharper blades is a good combo for me.

After today's shave the O5 has gained my admiration and respect

 

[Darkbulb]

Option 5 Shave 3
Well they say practice makes perfect and this was the best shave yet using the O5 DE
It's taken a few shaves to be become accustomed to the heavy weight and different shaped handle.

The Indian Gillette black provided a very smooth and comfortable shave. I've learned during my DE journey that milder type razors and sharper blades is a good combo for me.

After today's shave the O5 has gained my admiration and respect
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Thanks for keeping up the shave reports - it's always interesting to see how initial impressions might change.
Now, where's mine?

 

[Acer89]

Thanks for keeping up the shave reports - it's always interesting to see how initial impressions might change.
Now, where's mine?

Interesting indeed. I'm just not used to handling this amount of weight but with a little practice it becomes easier and more enjoyable. I'm used to lighter razors with short thinner types handles.

I mentioned in my first post, it'll be the all important blade choice and for me sharper type blades work well.

Shave #3 was a great shave.

 

[clint64]

Interesting indeed. I'm just not used to handling this amount of weight but with a little practice it becomes easier and more enjoyable. I'm used to lighter razors with short thinner types handles.

I mentioned in my first post, it'll be the all important blade choice and for me sharper type blades work well.

Shave #3 was a great shave.

Following your reports has made me more excited about the razor. I prefer heavy razors and Feather is my preferred blade. I really would not mind having a somewhat milder razor for a change of pace.

 

[Darkbulb]

Following your reports has made me more excited about the razor. I prefer heavy razors and Feather is my preferred blade. I really would not having a somewhat milder razor for a change of pace.

+1.