Baby Soft Shave? Henson AL13 Safety Razor First Impression 

After several shaves I simply love this razor along with the blades they just do a great job for me

Bro, you got so comfortable with it!

That’s a great razor easy to use for sure it took me a little bit to figure out but once you do a very smooth and very comfortable no irritation at all

I have been using the first generation AL13+ for about 2 years. It was my second razor and I have not yet found one that I like more. I have found that the Henson and Feather blades are not a perfect pairing. The Gillette Platinum it the perfect blade for me in the Henson. I can get 5 good shaves from the Gillette blade with no tugging or weepers. The Feather always gives me weepers and really only lasts about 3 shaves. Thanks for the review.

I picked one of these up about 4-5 months ago, and it's the last safety razor I might ever use...but in a good way. I have super sensitive skin (my blade is a Shark Super Chrome...the mildest you can probably get), and my EJ 3One6 would tear my face up at times with the blade exposure. I've never had anything more than a tiny nick, instead of getting sliced open with one of the other razors I've used. I compare this to the weight and feel of a cartridge razor (with the lighter-material handles of a Schick or Harry's), but the ease and comfort of a DE. Great review!

I agree that the majority of people dont need the medium Razor. With the Henson you get used to holding the face of it at the proper angle over a few uses. My Shaves got much better the longer I used it. I feel like experienced DE shavers sometimes get turned off the Henson because they are so used to aggressiveness of other D. E.s and if you dont have the right angle and good skin contact (not pressure) it can feel very mild or ineffective. I love mine and switched from cartridges so I am good at using it. Other standard DE's feel super dangerous and cuts/nicks are way worse with more standard style razors in my opinion. I often dont notice I've even got a nick with it and am like oh 🤔. Thanks for advertising D E shaving it really is fantastic.

Its my first safety razor ever. Im still learning the right way to move it- and at what angle- against the face. I look forward to trying different blades and soaps as well. It wasn't as smooth as butter like I’d hoped but it’s probably my fault. But it didn't feel worse than the gillette fusions.

I really really like this razor after I figured out to find the angle and how hard to press with it being so light once you find it. I try the SE from suply I’m not sure about it yet I’ll give it a shot again tomorrow.

You answered the question before saying it was a mild shave, but the question is what version of the razor is it. Mild+ of Medium++. Thanks.

I got my Henson about 6 months ago... I was shocked at the RK blades too..... Great razor... it's idiot proof... Have you tried the Edwin Jagger 3ONE6? not cheap... but it's well worth the $$

Thank you for this informative video! I'm currently using an electric wet shaver with Edge sensitive skin shaving gel. If I were to switch to a Henson, can I continue to use the gel?

Now the rk razor blades are very smooth I’ve used no problem no tug no problem at all insane

Insightful vid. One feedback - you may wanna consider switching the ice with an Alum block :)

Love the video, I've seen you shave with both the supply and the henson in this video now, any thoughts on what you prefer and how they differ apart from one being an injector vs a double edge razor? (e.g. what's more comfortable? what's easier to use or clean up?)

Was this the razor made by an aerospace machine shop?

Great video! Just wondering how the copper finish is holding up after months of use? Did it fade or was there any difference in color from when it was new? Thank you in advance.

hey! this is my first time trying safety razor - can you share which one was most forgiving for you out of supply se, henson al13, muhle vivo and leaf?

Since last month I also started with DE shave. But, I do it after every 2nd day is this okay? One more thing I have noticed is sometimes it's kinda difficult to shave against the grain what can I did to get more closer shave?

I love this razor so much. I'm on day 2 and I love it heroically more than one of the other super popular safety razors you reviewed. I love the blades too. I'd be curious if anyone wants to chime in and recommend their preferred blades though? I'm a super sensitive skin guy. (if anyone is feeling really generous, I'd also graciously appreciate a shave soap recommendation)

Nice video. I can't work it out if you're using the mild the medium or aggressive hanson

I disagree with your statement of "not a good razor when starting out". That is literally what it was designed for to make shaving easy. It is designed with the angle needed to get a perfect shave. I would say you don't need the medium but it is the easiest razor to use when comparing to other conventional safety razors from brands like Rockwell or Parker. I have a Rockwell 2c and this is much easier to learn with and the chances of you cutting yourself is much less when starting out.

Safety razors are amazing.

Just got this and tried it.. after my first two shaves, I'm doing something wrong, but not sure what. Zero nicks. Not a very close shave. I was expecting the opposite issue! Any tips for how to use it better?

I'm a big fan of the safety razor too, I use a vintage Gillette from 1970, same as my dad used. A fifty year old razor for my fifty year old face

I think I'm going to purchase. I'm not crazy about the twig, and no matter what blades I use it tears my throat up. Never had that problem with my old Merk

Just found your channel Timothy and enjoying it. I’m 60 and have been using Harry’s for around 10 years and want to try something new. Which do you recommend: the Supply or Henson? Thanks in advance! Gene

Hi Idol. try not to lean you index finger on the razor, you might have put a bit too much pressure on it thus causing the cuts. I saw your rockwell t2 video and noticed the same issue.

idk, maybe you've a lot more facial hair than me, when i shave, and i use safety razor almost exclusively, i always shave at an angle, never against the grain (or along the grain, the complete opposite), unless it's under my chin. i seldom ever get razor burns, when i do get them, most of the time it's because of a dull blade (ie it's time to change the razor).

The vast majority of Henson sales are the Mild (+). The titanium model is considered "aggressive" (+++). Then of course there is the Medium (++), which like the titanium version, accounts for a small fraction of sales. With a thick beard such as yours, you should agitate rather than paint on the lather for the 1st pass at a bare minimum. It will help the beard stand proud ready to shave. You can paint the lather on the 2nd and 3rd passes but best to really massage the lather into the beard on the 1st pass. RK blades are rumored to be very sharp. In terms of your lather, I would add more water and agitate the lather into your beard more. Like you, I would give you a middling grade of 5 out of 10.

I think the the Henson is a great starter razor for someone just getting into wet shaving. It only shaves at the correct angle. The Feather is not the best blade. Personally I find that an Astra works much better. Also, why don't you use an Alum block instead of an ice cube?

Long time cartridge razor user. Considering getting Henson Al13 but not sure between their mild vs medium versions. Wondering if you had recommendations?

The lather was a 7/10 Also, I’ve been using an ice cube on my face. Game changer. 👌

I really enjoy the Henson razor a lot No burn maybe a little bit of sting no big deal but a super awesome shave every time.

I purchased the AL13++ and +++ to shave off my C-Vid beard this past summer. Sadly, I chickened out and didnt de-beard yet. But, it was nice to someone review the razor with a decent amount of stubble.

try a Nacet...it will turn the Henson into a light saber...RK are an okay value but not a great blade...I suppose one shave per blade since they are so cheap.

Could you make a video about Supply vs Henson ?

The Henson AL13 Mild (original version) is my first DE razor following over 40 years of cartridge shaving. I would disagree with your assessment the Henson isn't a good choice as a first DE razor. To me, the Henson Mild is such an easy razor to use, is very efficient, has a great design, has no blade chatter, is very precisely made, and it's easy to find the shaving angle. And to boot, the mild version has a blade that protrudes half the width of a human hair, which when you think about it, is incredible.

Is this razor on Amazon...?

Is this mild or medium?

Shave my head with a Henson.. it's all in the angle.. I noticed you were flicking

I bought the AL-13 + and then popped for the Titanium version. The knurling is better and because it's heavier you don't have to press hard to let it do it's job. I think you were pressing down too hard on that shave.

While this razor does an amazing job, I find that it sticks to my face, and removes most if not all of the shave soap per pass. I lather up very well after a shower to ensure proper lubrication but I definately notice this thing clings to the skin. I also have a chrome Rockwell, and can make several passes with it without sticking to the skin.

Lather was a 4.

I am not a fan of the supply se. I don’t get feedback from the razor, and by the end, I have cuts and irritation.

Lather 5/10. My two least favorite blades in this razor are the RK and Feather. Best blades for this razor IMO are Astra SP and Gillette Platinum. The Henson razors are deceptively efficient, don't use too much pressure. It's a very forgiving razor, try using different blades than the ones you are using. Good video, mediocre lather !