Henson Shaving Razor - Jet Black Double Edge Safety Razor with 5 Spare Blades - 30° Angled Precision With Superior Blade Rigidity- Reusable Single Blade Razors For Men and Women - Mild Aggression

Ok, I haven't had a razor like this for a long time but tried one on the advice of a friend. What a difference compared to any disposables. It shaves great with no cuts! I can't remember the last time I shaved without shedding some blood but since I've started using this razor there are no cuts! I think it actually will save money in the long run too, and no plastic waste. So far I've gotten multiple shaves from one blade and am still on the original blade I installed. It cleans up fast and easy. My only regret is I didn't buy this razor a long time ago.

In recent years, I grew tired of the ever-increasing cost of cartridge razor blades and replacement handles. An old friend mentioned that he still shaved with a traditional double-edge safety razor, brush, and shaving bowl. That conversation sent me down the rabbit hole.My first purchases were the Viking Chieftain and later the Viking Vulcan. Both are beautifully made razors with excellent weight and balance. In the hands of an experienced wet shaver, I'm sure they provide outstanding results. I read articles, watched instructional videos, and tried to learn the proper technique, but my experience was discouraging. I didn't just get a few nicks—I got a lot of them. After only a day, I returned both razors to Amazon.Some time later, I found myself browsing shaving products again and came across the Henson AL13. Several reviewers repeatedly mentioned the same thing: very few or no nicks. That caught my attention. I learned that the AL13's design naturally holds the blade at an angle intended to make shaving more forgiving. I also noticed several recommendations for Astra Superior Platinum blades, so I ordered those as well.Today, after a shower, I used the Henson AL13 for the first time. To my surprise, I had an excellent shave—no cuts, no blood, and a smooth, comfortable result. Was it the closest shave I've ever had? Probably not. But it was easily the most enjoyable experience I've had with a double-edge razor.I'm realistic enough to know that one shave doesn't make me an expert, and I'll update this review if my opinion changes after extended use. But if your experience has been anything like mine—wanting to try a safety razor but being intimidated by the learning curve—the Henson AL13 may be exactly the razor you're looking for.Based on my first impression, I can confidently recommend it.

This razor is is top of the line, any line! My previous razor contained instructions telling me to keep the razor at a 30° angle to my face for the best shave. Who has the time or desire to calculate an blade-to-face angle when shaving? I sure don't!As soon as I saw that this razor solved the 30° blade-to-face angle by prepositioning the blade IN the razor, I had to try. My previous razor did a good job as long as I maintained the proper angle. Well, I never did that well. That means the so-so shave was my problem.Not any more. I just completed my first shave with the AL13 and it was delightful. No worry or calculation needed, just shave! Fantastic close shave with absolutely no razor burn or redness post shave.I have proven that I am NOT smarter than the razor and that I need a shaving tool to help get the shave done right. This is a great product as I make the transfer from disposable razors to lifetime shaving tools.

I saw this product in a YouTube ad, and ignored it -- since I hadn't shaved in probably 15 years. But a few things from that ad spot stuck with me: the tight engineering tolerances, and safety, the cleanliness, the simplicity.Fast forward a few months, and I'm at the DMV, getting a new picture for my license. The very nice gentleman at the DMV shows me my picture, side-by-side with the previous one. I say, "Wow, I look older." -- his reply is, "Well, let me tell you, I've been doing this a long time, and nobody ever looks younger."It's not that I'm afraid of aging, but it'd also been a long time since I'd seen my face. It's been so long that my wife has never seen my face. My son has never seen my face.Last night, when I was laying in bed thinking about all this, I decided to order the Henson Shaving Razor. It came with free overnight delivery -- cool!The packaging is nothing fancy - a simple box, with the razor inside and a small box of 5 double edge razor blades.As soon as I picked up the razor, I was impressed. It is lightweight, it is striking -- unlike any other razor. It feels substantial, but comfortable to hold, because of its weight. It is easy and obvious to assemble. And using it it obvious as well (to me, anyway). I wet my face down and began using it -- slowly, because I have a lot of hair.By the time I was done, I was more than a little shocked. I wound up changing that first blade, because I put it through its paces. But the "closeness" of the shave that I achieved is absolutely insane. I can rub anywhere on my face with the back of my hand, in any direction, and not feel stubble. I was in the military, a lifetime ago, and I never got a shave this close.I love that this razor is made in Canada, that it's made with quality, and that those claims I heard in the ad were NOT just claims -- it's all true. The tolerances of this razor are a little ridiculous. The Henson razor holds that blade exactly where it needs to be, every time. The blade cannot shift forward or back, so it will ALWAYS deliver a perfectly consistent shave, no matter which side is being used.I am really, truly blown away by this product. And I'm thrilled that it'll last me a lifetime.Thank you, Henson!

Nicely made but I find even after shaving thoroughly I still have small bits it misses (even after I've gone over them repeatedly). So I still clean up with my electric shaver. Not a big deal (the blade definitely shaves closer than my electric) but it's not as good a shave as my 5-blade G*ll*tte disposable. But the price of single razor blades compared to those disposable 5-blade attachments makes this a preferred choice, for me.

Best shave of my MF'ing life! Over the years I've tried many different razors, each one promising the closest smoothest shave. All they did was nick and cut me and make me bleed!This Henson razor will be the last razor that I buy. Super smooth, super close shave. No nicks, no bleeding, no razor burn!I promise you will not be disappointed with this purchase!I had the supply se and thought this was the best it's going to get. Boy was I wrong! My supply razor has met the trash can.

I should start this review by saying that I have been using a double-edged safety razor (the kind of razor this is) for over ten years. I mention this because it seems like almost all of the glowing reviews of this product are from people who have switched to this razor from cartridge razors, which are ubiquitous these days. But when my previous double-edged safety razor—an Edwin Jagger DE89—broke, and having seen SO many ads on social media for the Henson razor for the last several years, I decided to give this a try.Unfortunately, this razor is not for me. I have that very unfortunate combination of very coarse facial hair (by which I mean the individual hair follicles are very thick and stiff) and very sensitive skin. So shaving has always been difficult for me. Steps I've taken to deal with this include wet shaving with a shave soap and brush and plenty of water, always shaving right after showering so my whiskers are as moist as possible, almost never shaving more often than every other day, and switching from first an electric and then a cartridge razor to a DE safety razor. What I learned from trying this product, the Henson razor, is that it is not very aggressive at all. In particular, the blade barely juts out from the head of the razor. For many users, I'm sure this is a good thing, as it means you're less likely to cut yourself. That might make it good for my sensitive skin, but unfortunately it also means it can barely cut through my facial hair, especially when it gets a little bit long. I've shaved with this razor three times now, including twice with a brand new blade, and every time I've had to go over each part of my face multiple times, because the thing just won't cut through all the hair in one stroke. Having to go over every part of my face and neck multiple times, and having to press harder than I usually do, means I'm much *more* likely to get nicks and razor burn, not less.My previous DE safety razor (and the cartridge razor I used for a few weeks in between that one breaking and purchasing this one) would easily cut through my facial hair in one or at most two strokes, especially with a brand new blade. After looking more carefully through the Henson website, I have found that they do indeed make their razors with different levels of aggressiveness. They number these as levels 1, 2, and 3. However, their basic aluminum razor is only available at aggressiveness level 1. To get the level 2 or 3 razor, you have to purchase the titanium one. Given that this razor is already *more than twice as expensive* as my previous DE safety razor—and the new one that I've ordered to replace it—and the titanium one is more than three times as expensive as this one, that's a huge “no thank you” from me!A few other observations about this razor: it does appear to be well crafted, but I don't actually like the aluminum construction that the company seems to be so proud of. It feels too light to me; I prefer the heft of other DE safety razors, which are usually made of brass and steel. And because aluminum is a relatively soft metal, I suspect it's less durable than others. I also don't like the lack of a comb (the little ridges that most DE safety razors have). Most DE safety razors are described as “open comb” or “closed comb”, with open comb razors considered more aggressive than closed comb. I've only used closed comb razors so far... but the Henson razor has no comb at all! I suspect that that feature, combined with the unusually steep angle of the head of the razor compared to the blade, also contribute to it not cutting through my hair very well.In short, I'll be returning this product, as it's not a good fit for me. For anyone considering this product: if your whiskers be thick and wiry like mine, this might not be the right DE safety razor for you.

I purchased this as I was tired of expensive, cheaply made, multi-blade razors that overall, gave a lousy shave. After decades of using these cheap things, I went back to what I learned on in my youth, a double edge safety razor.After a little retraining (yes, you have to invest some time in learning) to use something that is heavier and more substantial, I'll never go back to the cheap, plastic whores that were ripping me for money just to get a shave for a razor that might last 10 shaves at most. The Henson is awesome. It's heavier, yes, but solid made, feels good in the hand and gives the best and easiest shave that I have missed for DECADES. It didn't take long to remember what a safety razor felt like and after about a week, I felt very comfortable with it.The Henson is solid, well made and I had little issue paying more for a razor that I'm sure, will last me for the rest of my lifetime. If you count up ALL the plastic razors I've used over the years, the cost of the Henson is really nothing at all. After a little relearning how to hold and use this, I get a great, close shave. But more than this, IT DOES NOT CLOG UP. Just a little water over the Henson and it is clear of any stubble. With the cheap, plastic razors, I had to use an old toothbrush to clear out the stubble every minute to get a shave that felt good. This razor just washes out cleanly in the sink or shower, never clogs and makes it a pleasure to use. Changing blades is simplicity and never a problem. I purchased a sample pack of blades on Amazon that has 16 different samples that will easily last me for quite a while and those were only about $16. That's not a bad price and the frustration and elimination of clearing a razor that is clogged all the time is well with it.Of course, everyone has their preferences, but I've returned to the "old school" way and am much happier doing so.

If you have hair strand follicles that are thick and stiff this would not give you a clean shave even if you paired it with the sharpest blades available like feather brand blades. I haven't tried the medium and aggressive version but might eventually as I liked the feel of the product, just a pity the shave was not what I wanted.

Eccellente, molto meglio di quanto credessi.Ero abituato a un Mach 3 di cui ero soddisfatto, a parte il prezzo delle lame e il loto impatto sull'ambiente. In passato avevo provato altri rasoi a lametta, ma il risultato era sempre un bagno di sangue e, dopo qualche tentativo, per la disperazione tornavo sempre al trilama.Ho una barba non particolarmente dura e pelle delicata, quindi ho preso un Henson AL13 (la versione standard, più delicata) e la rasatura è stata perfetta fin dal primo tentativo, niente tagli, niente irritazioni, pelle perfettamente liscia come col trilama.Chi ha la barba più dura forse potrebbe preferire la versione media, ma sono abbastanza convinto che riuscirebbe a radersi benone anche con questa.Poi ho fatto l'esperimento di lasciar crescere la barba per tre giorni, e anche in questo caso il risultato è stato del tutto simile al trilama.Il rasoio arriva con un pacchetto di 5 lamette.Henson consiglia di usare quelle che forniscono loro, marca RK, quindi ne ho ordinate una scatola da 100 e le ho pagate 14 Euro.Con la stessa cifra, compravo sì e no 5 lamette del trilama. Il rasoio in sé è più caro, ma è di alluminio (c'è anche una versione di lusso in titanio), quindi è eterno e si ripaga in 6-10 mesi alla grande.Già dopo il primo esperimento ho ordinato un secondo Henson da tenere nel kit da visggio e ho gettato nella spazzatura il vecchio rasoio senza rimpianti.Insomma, vi suggerisco caldamente di comprarlo, non ha senso continuare a sprecare soldi e a inquinare il mondo con i multilama.Spedizione perfetta sotto tutti i punti di vista.

Llevaba tiempo queriéndome pasar a una maquinilla de seguridad, tengo la piel delicada y la barba espesa, una combinación que hace que hasta los cartuchos desechables más caros y de marca de sobra conocidas me provocases irritación.La ventaja de la maquinilla de seguridad es que tienes una sola cuchilla, afiladísima, se desliza mucho mejor por la cara, con lo que de muchas menos pasadas y sin ejercer apenas presión, te deja la piel como la de un bebé.No todas las maquinillas de seguridad son iguales, hay modelos para todo tipo de preferencias y los fabrican de toda clase de materiales: latón, acero inoxidable, aluminio y hasta titanio. Cada una de ellas "abraza" a la cuchilla de forma distinta y hace que sea más o menos agresiva.Tras investigar un poco, me decidí por esta Henson de aluminio, lo de "modelo de entrada" no es una traducción demasiado afortunada, todos los modelos tienen los mismos acabados y calidad (absolutamente espectacular), la diferencia es que este es el modelo "suave" (mild), el que deja la cuchilla menos expuesta y, por lo tanto, hace que se mueva menos, lo que da un afeitado más suave, si bien, en teoría, no tan apurado en las primeras pasadas, pero no tiene porque ser así, y menos si no te dejas crecer la barba muchos días entre cada afeitado. Para quienes quieran una maquinilla un poco más "agresiva", tienen el modelo "medium", en lugar de este, que el "mild".Es una maquinilla ideal para principiantes porque está diseñada de forma que la propia estructura de la maquinilla te da el ángulo perfecto para afeitarte, y fuera de ese margen, la maquinilla no corta.Como he dicho, para mí que tengo la piel delicada, ha sido como la noche y el día, ahora me afeito sin miedo a irritaciones fuertes, y el apurado es increíble.No todo son ventajas, claro, el nombre de estas maquinillas es engañoso, son "de seguridad" comparadas con las navajas barberas clásicas, pero cortar, cortan, y mucho si no tienes cuidado, hay que ir más despacio que con los cartuchos y el ángulo lo tienes que poner tú, no tiene amortiguadores, ni bisagras ni las pijadas de los cartuchos "premium", tienes que convertir el afeitado en un ritual, y hacerlo despacio y con buena letra, en seguida le coges el truco y no hay tanta diferencia de tiempo. Mi siguiente paso será comprarme una brocha y jabón de afeitar de verdad.Lo ideal es darse una primera pasada a favor del pelo, y luego volver a enjabonarte y dar otra a contrapelo para un apurado perfecto. Si vas con bulla y quieres darte una sol pasada, debería ser de sobra para el día a día, no te va a dejar el efecto "piel de bebé" en la cara, pero es un apurado de sobra para la mayoría de entornos de trabajo o ambientes a los que se vaya.Lo único que no me ha gustado son las cuchillas que trae de regalo, no está mal del todo, pero me gustan mucho más las Astra, otro nivel, y valen dos duros. Que, por cierto, es la otra ventaja de afeitarte con esto, olvídate de los carísimos cartuchos ultrapower meganosequé, aquí se usan las cuchillas de doble filo de toda la vida, que valen unos pocos céntimos la unidad, cunden fácil para hasta 4-5 afeitados, pero vaya, por el precio, como si te quieres afeitar con una hoja nueva cada vez, vas a ahorrar un montón de pasta.

This is an excellent safety razor, by bending the blade it is very easy to use compared to other similar razors I have used. The risk of cuts and abrasions is greatly reduced. My only issue, a small one, is the aluminum it’s made of. It feels a bit too light, I would have preferred steel if that was an option.

I never used a single blade razer before and was disappointed with the result initially due to the supplied blades that come with the razer.After purchasing a different brand of blades the result was significantly better. However on the curves of the chin and neck it is not as close a shave versus cartridge shavers.