I started an Orc character today. She's an or berserker who wields a big old war hammer. I've never played as an Orc before, or a full blown warrior for that matter. (I usually just sneak about with my imperial) But my god, they're probably the most powerful melee race in TES.
Really enjoying the greater power too - berserk rage, makes you deal double damage and take half, you can just run into a group of enemies and start swinging wildly.
Share your Orcy-ness?
Also do you stick with one-handed all the way through or level both? i find it useful to have a sword and shield equipped for the regular enemies, then equip the war hammer for the more tougher ones.