Paul, you should use sharp blades for AL13 mild. It will give you better shave.
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Paul, you should use sharp blades for AL13 mild. It will give you better shave.
I think Henson could connect a configurator on his website so that the consumer could assemble the shaver in the colors he wanted, I just think.
I find the Astra SP very smooth. They are very gentle on the skin and that is my priority while using the more aggressive Henson +++, when I go WTG and XTG for the first two passes (plus I have a ton of them so I don't mind using them...).
When I go ATG with the Henson +, my priority is to avoid "pulling" the hair, and for that I prefer a sharper blade. Fortunately the Wizamet are both super sharp and gentle on the skin. I am also trying other blades, but so far the ones I like the most are Wizamet, Polsilver, and Gillette 7 O'clock Super Platinum.
The reason why I use two razors is simply to mimic what I used to do with the Gillette adjustable, even if now with a better razor and with the possibility to use two different blades, it's even better.
Henson +++, Astra SP, WTG + XTG.
Henson +, Wizamet Super Iridium, ATG.
I see the B&B community split on the subject. I, for example, prefer the ones made in India. Very little difference but I find the ones made in India even snootier and a little sharper.
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Clinique Anti Aging Face Lotion
Henson Med (purchased here) (Lot 012) (Aluminum in the white)
Astra SP 1x
Cremo
Henna Guys Shave Oil
Clinique Charcoal Face Wash
BBS cheeks
DFS+ Jaw Line
DFS+ Neck
No cuts or weepers
If this continues to be as efficient as it seems without the cuts/weepers of more agressive razors i.e. Schlick Injectors, I could see selling my Mild and picking up a second Medium.
Henson Med (purchased here) (Lot 012) (Aluminum in the white)
Astra SP 1x
Cremo
Henna Guys Shave Oil
Clinique Charcoal Face Wash
BBS cheeks
DFS+ Jaw Line
DFS+ Neck
No cuts or weepers
If this continues to be as efficient as it seems without the cuts/weepers of more agressive razors i.e. Schlick Injectors, I could see selling my Mild and picking up a second Medium.
New Henson Razor member, joined this morning with a Mild I purchased on here. I was surprised how light this razor really is, I may have to try a shorter and heavier handle but will see how things progress. I can see you need a little more face pressure vs a more traditional head style.
Pre Shave: Warm Shower, Stirling Baker Street Liquid Bath Soap, Stirling Unscented Pre Shave Soap
Razor: Henson V2+ (Mild)
Blade: Gillette Nacet (6)
Soap/Cream: Barrister & Mann Cool
Bowl: The CaYuen Workshop Medium Damascus Textured Wet Shaving Lathering Bowl
Brush: Dscosmetic Neon Handle AP Shave Co 26mm MiG Knot
Post Shave: Cold Water Rinse, Thayers Unscented Witch Hazel, Nivea Unscented Post Shave Balm & Seaforth's Black Watch AS
Rating: 10/10 A comfortable efficient 3 pass BBS shave with one touch up, no weepers, cuts or irritation. A very good shave!
Razor: Henson V2+ (Mild)
Blade: Gillette Nacet (6)
Soap/Cream: Barrister & Mann Cool
Bowl: The CaYuen Workshop Medium Damascus Textured Wet Shaving Lathering Bowl
Brush: Dscosmetic Neon Handle AP Shave Co 26mm MiG Knot
Post Shave: Cold Water Rinse, Thayers Unscented Witch Hazel, Nivea Unscented Post Shave Balm & Seaforth's Black Watch AS
Rating: 10/10 A comfortable efficient 3 pass BBS shave with one touch up, no weepers, cuts or irritation. A very good shave!
Thursday May 23, 2024
Simpson Wee Scott
TOBS Peppermint
Henson +++ (283)
Gillette Super Stainless
Tabac
A fantastic two pass head shave with no drama.
Simpson Wee Scott
TOBS Peppermint
Henson +++ (283)
Gillette Super Stainless
Tabac
A fantastic two pass head shave with no drama.
I bought the AL13 + and I find it to be a fantastically efficient razor.
But even after trying different blades (Dovo, Feather, Astra, Shark), I still have blood spots around my mouth and a tight feeling on my cheeks.
The shave is so close that I shave every 2 days.
I started again with my trusty AS-D2 and I have to face the facts that the Henson is not for me and I am going to return it.
But even after trying different blades (Dovo, Feather, Astra, Shark), I still have blood spots around my mouth and a tight feeling on my cheeks.
The shave is so close that I shave every 2 days.
I started again with my trusty AS-D2 and I have to face the facts that the Henson is not for me and I am going to return it.
Sticking with what works I find is the best approach.
If you've got something that works, that's great. However, if you want to give it a bit more time, it sounds like you might be adding too much pressure. Many of us did that with the light Henson. It is worth a shot. I didn't realize how little pressure I needed and at the same time the shaves kept getting better.
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Friday May 24, 2024
Henson +++ (284)
Henson +++ (284)
SOTD: 05/24/2024
Razor: Henson Mild Aluminum
Blade: Feather New Hi-Stainless, 2nd use
Brush: Maggard SYN 22
Bowl: Timeless Razors Red Bowl Bowl
Soap: Maggard Tobacco And Leather Croap
Aftershave: Maggard Tobacco And Leather Aftershave
Balm: Gillette After Shave Gel Gel
2nd shave with the Henson mild razor but used a yellow Feather blade as suggested this time. Small nick with this mornings shave but was putting more pressure on razor too. I can definetly see a learning curve with this razor being there is a clearly defined angle to use. I’m going to use this as my main razor for a while to give it a fair shake. Still feels absurdly light like you are shaving with air.
Razor: Henson Mild Aluminum
Blade: Feather New Hi-Stainless, 2nd use
Brush: Maggard SYN 22
Bowl: Timeless Razors Red Bowl Bowl
Soap: Maggard Tobacco And Leather Croap
Aftershave: Maggard Tobacco And Leather Aftershave
Balm: Gillette After Shave Gel Gel
2nd shave with the Henson mild razor but used a yellow Feather blade as suggested this time. Small nick with this mornings shave but was putting more pressure on razor too. I can definetly see a learning curve with this razor being there is a clearly defined angle to use. I’m going to use this as my main razor for a while to give it a fair shake. Still feels absurdly light like you are shaving with air.
Not applying pressure with any razor is key. I used to apply pressure when using cartridge razors. When I switched to DE razors I learned very quickly that added pressure is a bad idea.
Friday afternoon refresher.
Henson + (445)
Henson + (445)
I thought I read somewhere that people were saying you needed pressure with this razor due to its design. I will continue to work through it quarks. I am not getting the ASMR feedback like I do with my other razors like I am used too.
I have been using the Al mild daily for about a month. BBS every time with 3 passes and buffing. No nicks, cuts, weepers, nor irritation. After decades of wet shaving I may be done buying razors.
