OBU
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Budget Luxury
OBU is an Australian scissor brand from Port Melbourne, offering curated Japanese steel shear collections for stylists and barbers.
OverviewOBU is an Australian scissor brand based in Port Melbourne. The brand offers cutting scissors, thinning scissors, and left handed scissors. OBU positions itself as a straightforward brand with a curated range meant to simplify the buying process for working stylists.Product RangeOBU’s specialty list is extensive: blunt cutting, point cutting,...
Overview
OBU is an Australian scissor brand based in Port Melbourne. The brand offers cutting scissors, thinning scissors, and left handed scissors. OBU positions itself as a straightforward brand with a curated range meant to simplify the buying process for working stylists.
Product Range
OBU’s specialty list is extensive: blunt cutting, point cutting, chipping, texturizing, straight line cutting, downward and upward open blade cutting, fine tuning point cutting, scissor over comb, men’s cutting, ladies cutting, and thinning. The brand sits in a mid range price tier (price range 3).
According to OBU, the product line is split into two collections. The MINARAI collection targets stylists looking for an affordable entry point, while the OBU MASUTA collection is positioned for experienced professionals who want Japanese steel shears. Both collections carry the same lifetime quality guarantee and return policy.
Buying Experience
OBU offers a 7 day return window for exchanges or refunds. That policy is designed to let stylists try a few different models and return what does not work. For a brand that sells primarily online, this kind of trial friendly policy matters. OBU also offers gift cards starting from A$50.
Distribution
OBU sells directly through its official website at obuscissors.com. The brand appears to be focused on the Australian market, though online ordering may be available internationally. American stylists should check shipping options and factor in currency conversion when comparing OBU’s pricing against domestic brands.
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How OBU Compares
| Brand | OBU | SHEAR GENIUS | exclusive shears | ELITE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country | Australia | Australia | Australia | Australia |
| Price Tier | Mid-Range | Mid-Range | Mid-Range | Mid-Range |
| Steel | — | — | — | — |
| Handles | — | — | — | — |
| Specialties | Blunt cut, Point cut, Chipping, Texturising, Straight line cutting, Downward open blade cutting, Upward open blade cutting, Fine tuning point cutting, Scissor over-comb, Men's cutting, Ladies cutting, Thinning | Slide cut, Slide chip, Channel, Blending, Scissor over comb, Slice chip, Smoothing, Slide texturizing, Texture control, Volume control, Cut & Thinning | Blunt cut, Slide cut, Point cut, Volume control, Texture control, Cut & Thinning(25~30%) | Blunt cut, Slide cut, Point cut, Volume control, Texture control, Cut & Thinning, Slicing |
Frequently Asked Questions
OBU scissors are manufactured in Australia. ScissorPedia has limited founding date information for this brand.
OBU scissors are in the mid-range price tier ($150–$350). At this price point, they compete with ELITE, Excellent Edges, First Edges. Value depends on your cutting volume, technique preferences, and maintenance habits.
OBU specializes in Blunt cut, Point cut, Chipping, Texturising, Straight line cutting, and 7 more.
