Proof of Usefulness Report

Beluga Shave

Analysis completed on 1/15/2026

+5
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The project appears to be a dormant or failed Kickstarter campaign from roughly 2014. Search results indicate significant backer dissatisfaction, with allegations of non-delivery and lack of communication ('dead project'). The submission contains demonstrably false claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product') and lacks current operational data. While the initial concept of a pivoting single-edge razor had merit, the lack of execution, 'zombie' status, and poor submission quality result in a near-zero score.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+1
Audience Reach Impact+0
Technical Innovation+3
Evidence Of Traction+0
Market Timing Relevance+0
Functional Completeness+0
Subtotal+4
Usefulness Multiplierx1.08
Final Score+5

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Our Beluga Razor is a new category of razor that uses a 12 cent blade to match the performance of a $4 cartridge razor. Traditionally, a single edge razor has always been hard to use, but Beluga has updated both the ease of use and performance with our patent pending applied technology.\n\nAdditionally, we are transforming the convenience and value of buying replacement blades for consumers all over the world by being the only company able to distribute globally direct to consumer's doorsteps.
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Software Development
Traction Evidence
most people have used my product

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Growing utility with room for optimization
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline