Anybody Else Loving Sharks In Their Henson?

[Daiku]

Anybody else using Shark Super Chromes in their Henson and loving them?

I’ve been wetshaving for over a decade, and while I’ve gotten pretty good at it, I face a couple of ongoing challenges; I have thin, fairly sensitive skin, and I get up at 4am for work and have neither the spare time nor the focus (at that hour) to do a long, involved shave. Even though I favor mild razors, I’d inevitably either get a few nicks or less than satisfactory results with my pre-dawn shave.

I have tried all kinds of blades in my Henson AL13, from Nacets to Personna Platinum Chone to Astras to Dorcos and more. Even with that mild razor, I still would get a few micro nicks.

So I ordered a few Shark Super Chromes to try in the Henson. I had tried these blades in my vintage Gillettes years ago and didn’t like them at all. But in the Henson, I had a totally different experience. I could barely feel the blade, and while I required a couple passes and touch ups, I got a terrific, close shave with zero irritation. I’m much more familiar with Russian and Indian blades than the Egyptian ones, but I’m really impressed. I’m on my third shave with the Henson/Shark combo, and it’s basically foolproof.

I want to put these blades in a head to head competition with another unlikely favorite, Derby Premium, one of these days. But I’m just wondering if anyone else has tried the Henson/Shark SC combination and what they thought of it.

 

[WhiskerLess]

What Henson are you referring to?

Blade preference may vary whether you’re using Henson Mild, Medium or Aggressive.

Interesting though and thanks, I will try Shark SC on my Mild and Medium next time.

 

[Daiku]

What Henson are you referring to?

Blade preference may vary whether you’re using Henson Mild, Medium or Aggressive.

Interesting though and thanks, I will try Shark SC on my Mild and Medium next time.

It’s the mild. I’m a mild shaver guy—blue tips, Techs, etc. I thought a fairly mild blade in the Henson mild would result in a frustratingly ineffective shave. But I’m really enjoying it!

 

[cranewarrior]

If you like the Shark Super Chrome, you can also try the Silver Star, Gillette Silver Blue, and Lord Super Chrome for blades with also strong in smoothness as a quality.

 

[Daiku]

If you like the Shark Super Chrome, you can also try the Silver Star, Gillette Silver Blue, and Lord Super Chrome for blades with also strong in smoothness as a quality.

I’ve been curious about the Silver Star. The GSB, for me, shaves really effectively in the Henson, but I’m more prone to nick myself. Again, it’s not the blade’s fault; it’s my less than perfect technique at 4am…

 

[Cafebarian]

Shark super chrome and Shark platinums are great blades!

 

[Daiku]

Quick update: I switched out the Shark SC for a Derby Premium in the Henson. Now, I quite like the Derby Premium, but it was noticeably less smooth, and I did get a small nick. Back to the Sharks I go!

 

[razorfool]

Anybody else using Shark Super Chromes in their Henson and loving them?

I’ve been wetshaving for over a decade, and while I’ve gotten pretty good at it, I face a couple of ongoing challenges; I have thin, fairly sensitive skin, and I get up at 4am for work and have neither the spare time nor the focus (at that hour) to do a long, involved shave. Even though I favor mild razors, I’d inevitably either get a few nicks or less than satisfactory results with my pre-dawn shave.

I have tried all kinds of blades in my Henson AL13, from Nacets to Personna Platinum Chone to Astras to Dorcos and more. Even with that mild razor, I still would get a few micro nicks.

So I ordered a few Shark Super Chromes to try in the Henson. I had tried these blades in my vintage Gillettes years ago and didn’t like them at all. But in the Henson, I had a totally different experience. I could barely feel the blade, and while I required a couple passes and touch ups, I got a terrific, close shave with zero irritation. I’m much more familiar with Russian and Indian blades than the Egyptian ones, but I’m really impressed. I’m on my third shave with the Henson/Shark combo, and it’s basically foolproof.

I want to put these blades in a head to head competition with another unlikely favorite, Derby Premium, one of these days. But I’m just wondering if anyone else has tried the Henson/Shark SC combination and what they thought of it.

I'm going to try Shark Super stainless in my ++. I have the Chromes and Platinums also, so we'll see which works best maybe, if the difference is even detectable.

 

[razorfool]

I'm going to try Shark Super stainless in my ++. I have the Chromes and Platinums also, so we'll see which works best maybe, if the difference is even detectable.

Finally got around to it, and did what I said I was going to do. First shave with Shark SS was close to BBS but not quite. I have to see if the shaves get any better in subsequent shaves. Even using the Henson, I guess there are limits to the magic it can perform. Still, not a bad shave, not the most comfortable, but in a pinch I could go with it. Alum block response was minimal. I plan on trying my higher grade Sharks after this SS has served its purpose. The current result reminds me somewhat of the results I achieved in the military using Gillette Blue Blades in a Gillette razor.

 

[geneaut]

The great thing about wet shaving is that sometimes you fall into a combo that others don't appreciate, but it simply works for you.

I may have to slap a Shark into my Henson and give it a spin.

 

[thombrogan]

@geneaut , I got Shark Super Stainless blade to put in a RazoRock JAWS simply for the LOLz, but it works well.

Don’t have a Henson yet, but will try it one when I do.

 

[razorfool]

@geneaut , I got Shark Super Stainless blade to put in a RazoRock JAWS simply for the LOLz, but it works well.

Don’t have a Henson yet, but will try it one when I do.

Just had a great shave with my Henson ++ with a Shark Super Chrome. Didn't care for the SS version and have yet to try out the Platinum. The shave was BBS with the 3 pass, but I could have quit with the first pass and lived with a DFS - . The Shark Super Chrome, second use, reminded me of my Feathers, must be a pretty sharp blade. Even nicked myself once with the shave. I recommend the Super Chrome for now, and maybe the Platinum version, but not the SS. Of course YMMV!