This was the first year after the pandemic — a period we all lived through, and one that will be remembered in history. OUMO was fortunate not to be severely affected, and for that we are grateful. Thank you to everyone who has supported OUMO — you give us the motivation to keep moving forward.
2023 in Review
We launched the Super Fiber ST-1 this year, and we are heartened to see the market gradually embrace our new products. That reception gives us the confidence to move forward with additional Super Fiber series.
Our artisan handles have also found a growing following, and we sold more products in 2023 than in 2022. We feel fortunate to be able to deliver a great wet-shaving experience to more customers. Our shaving knots, too, are being collected by an increasing number of enthusiasts — and for that we are deeply grateful.
2024 Outlook
Equipment and Pricing. The most important change coming in January 2024 is a full equipment upgrade. This will further reduce our production costs, and we will lower our prices accordingly — everyone will be able to buy better-quality, more affordable artisan handles.
New Super Fiber. We are already developing the next generation of Super Fiber knots, with details to be announced in April 2024. What I can share now is that this generation will again employ technologies not yet used in the industry — technologies that significantly improve the feel, bringing it close to the texture of high-end cashmere.
Artisan Handles. We have also upgraded our engraving equipment. In 2024, we will begin producing more complex, artistically valuable handles, combining every technology at our disposal to create something that has not yet been seen.
New Animal Hair Knots. While maintaining our core series, we will also explore new animal-hair shaving knots. We have currently tested six different animal hairs — beyond badger, boar, and horse hair, there are others. We hope to discover an entirely new animal hair that brings surprise and vitality to this market.
Artisan Razor. The artisan razor we promised for 2023 will not arrive this year. Due to various reasons, it remains in research, development, and testing. Our CNC studio was completed in May 2023 and is currently in the product design and testing phase. If nothing unexpected occurs, it will launch in mid-2024.
We want to invest enough time — and enough patience — to build a truly great product.
Stay tuned.
Thank you all for being with us.
Goodbye, 2023. Hello, 2024.