Throwback: Silver Genesis with Vintage Leather Case
Key Features of the Genesis
- Heirloom quality - each individually numbered and hand assembled.
- Patented pivoting head gives you the ease of a cartridge razor with the closeness of a safety razor.
- Quick load system allows you to easily insert and remove blades.
- Open head design allows water to flow over blade, through razor, removing hairs between strokes.
- 100% 316L-Grade German stainless steel. Won't rust. Ever.
- Includes 10 FHS-10 Feather blades (2 months of shaves).
- Backed by our Lifetime Warranty.
- 60-day money back guarantee to try at home.
I could practically hear my beard hairs crying for mercy.
The quality of the OneBlade is head and shoulders over that of cartridge razors.
The Best Razor on Earth. Period.
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A razor that looks like it was handcrafted by Elvish silversmiths.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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The Genesis is designed to handle OneBlade's two proprietary single-edge blades: the Feather FHS Hi-Stainless blade (10 blades included with your purchase) and our newer OneBlade HiCarbon SE blade. Standard double-edge blades are not compatible. The Feather blades are sharper and can provide a smoother first pass shave. The HiCarbon SE blade tends to last longer — typically 4–5 shaves per blade — and is the blade most customers stick with long-term.
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The Element and Genesis share the same patented pivoting head technology and Active Floating Blade System — so the shave quality is nearly identical. The difference is in materials and construction. The Genesis uses solid German stainless steel throughout and is made with 50+ individual steps, many by hand. The Element uses an anodized aluminum handle and a matte chrome zinc alloy head, which brings the price down significantly while preserving the core shave performance. If you want to try OneBlade before committing to the Genesis, Element is the right starting point.
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The HiCarbon SE blade — coated in Chromium and PTFE — lasts on average around 4–5 shaves for most users, though some report up to 10 shaves depending on beard thickness. The Feather FHS blade (included with Genesis) typically lasts ~3 shaves. You'll feel the blade begin to tug when it's time to change.
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Yes — it's specifically engineered for the transition from cartridge razors. The patented pivoting head holds the blade at the optimal angle automatically, so you don't have to think about blade angle the way you do with traditional safety razors. The main adjustment is learning to use lighter pressure than you're used to with a cartridge. Most new users are comfortable within 3–5 shaves.
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Yes. The pivoting head makes it particularly well-suited for head shaving — it naturally adapts to contours that a fixed-head razor would struggle with. Many customers use it for both face and head. Use the same technique: light pressure, let the pivot do the work. For other areas... You can but you're probably better off using an electric razor (the only thing they're good for).
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Genesis uses our quick-load blade system — no unscrewing or disassembling required. Simply unwrap your blade. Hold it facing the rear of the head and then slide it in until it snaps into place with an audible (and surprisingly satisfying) click. To remove a spent blade, simply grip the exposed flat end of the blade and pull it back out through the rear and dispose of it safely. The system is designed to minimize contact with the blade edge during changes.
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Genesis is currently available in Silver and Gunmetal (dark grey). We also offer two premium finishes 24k Rose Gold and 18k gold. Sign up for the OneBlade email list to be notified when new colors or limited editions become available.
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OneBlade covers the Genesis with a lifetime warranty — what we call the Forever Warranty. If anything goes wrong with the razor, OneBlade will make it right. This applies to the original purchaser and is part of our philosophy that a quality razor should last decades, not months. Of course, improper use can void the warranty. Keep in mind that our warranty does not ensure the razor color or coating or finish will continue to maintain its original appearance or condition. The warranty doesn't cover basic scratches or damage due to dropping or misuse of the razor. Full details here.
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All three are single-edge metallic safety razors, but they take different engineering approaches. Henson uses a fixed head, meaning blade angle is entirely up to the user. While Supply uses a pivoting head, the blade is still locked in and doesn't automatically adjust to your face's contours like the Genesis. Genesis is more forgiving and has an easier learning curve. The Genesis costs significantly more because it is forged from the highest quality German stainless steel. Once you hold a Genesis, you get it. If price is a big deal to you, check out our Element which still has our pivoting head and an all-metal body but is priced in line with Supply and Henson.
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We get it, it could happen. Unlikely, but possible. And it's why OneBlade offers a 60-day risk-free return policy on the Genesis. If you're not satisfied, or if you don't feel the shave it up to par, return it for a full refund — no questions asked. Given the lifetime warranty and the return window, there's no financial risk to trying it other than a small shipping fee to send it back to us.
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It depends on how much of your face or body you shave and how often. Basically, with Genesis, you're paying significantly more for the handle upfront than you would with a cartridge razor. But keep in mind, that's a one-time purchase. This is your LAST razor. Ongoing costs make Genesis surprisingly more cost effective over time. Replacement blades are just $.40 per blade while cartridges costs over $4. You can use our Shave Cost Calculator to see exactly how much you can save.
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The Genesis will work to shave legs and other body parts. But check out The Dawn which was designed exclusively for a woman's legs. It has a longer, contoured handle which was designed to make it easier to grip while moving along a much longer body part like a leg.