Henson razor opinions?
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I had the good fortune to try a 921 on a passaround before purchasing. I did not expect much from the M plate, but it is my Goldilocks razor. For my use, M for the face, H for the dome. The H has a noticeably wider blade gap, but it maintains that "safe" and comfortable feeling of the Henson.
For me the M plate and my Ti22 medium provide very similar results....as in great. I've been using the H plate for a couple of weeks now and really like it. Still smooth with even more efficiency.....may be my top performer. I'm only a face shaver if that helps.
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The M is smoother with less blade feel than the Henson medium, but just as efficient. Just my opinion
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The handle on the Yates looks slick, to me. Is that true? It has no knurling and I wonder if it would slip around in a wet hand.
Not sure which one ?
I only have the long skinny handle ? In the stone finish and it has some grip not as much as some but never had issue with it
Its like the Henson the grip is minimal but works
Like @Ckmaui said, the bead blast and stone finishes keep it from being overly slippery. I have a general preference for shorter handles, and Yates has one, but for some reason I prefer the longer one; to me it balances better.
After a week of shaving with the Feather AS-D2, I shaved with the Henson Mild this morning and both are top performers. In my opinion, for those considering either one I would suggest the Henson. Given the price points, diminishing returns are quickly met here. I was fortunate to find the Feather on eBay for a good price. If I had to pick one as the daily driver it would definitely be the Henson.
A week in and I’m really enjoying my Henson mild. It has successfully replaced the Mach 3 as my shower razor. The initial practice face shave wasn’t bad either.
Henson - The only DE that I would shave my nuts with.
A new company moto?
Henson - The only DE that I would shave my nuts with.
A new company moto?
I bought the Yates bundle with both m and h plates, looking forward to it arriving later next week.
NICE!!!
The H plate has become my favorite and has brought the Yates to my number 1 spot. Hope it works out as well for you.
I tried all the Yates plates on a pass round and they were not for me. I like shaving with a shallow angle and these razors crave a steep one. Got good shaved but I just didn't enjoy them much. To each his own. I know a lot of people absolutely love the Yates razors.
Man, if it does I may have to sell the Henson ti, but hopefully they both have their place. I just like staying more minimalist
For me, the Yates M and Henson Ti22 medium are very similar in performance (as far as end results). They both get there a little differently. The H plate takes it up a notch, while still being a daily shaver....I'm really liking it.Man, if it does I may have to sell the Henson ti, but hopefully they both have their place. I just like staying more minimalist
I still have my Ti Henson and plan to keep it as it does perform superbly. I like the uniqueness of its styling and it's the only Ti razor in my den.
Did you ever try the eh plate just to check the full spectrum?
I have the EH, but do not use it much. It does increase the blade gap and feel while maintaining that safe and comfortable feel, but for me it does not add any appreciable efficiency. For my general use, I prefer M on the face, H on the head.
Don't tell me that alum block follows the Henson wherever it may roam!
Yes, I have the EH plate too. It definitely takes off more whiskers, but loses some smoothness and comfort over the H. Results are stellar, but the EH moves out of daily use for me. It would make a great every 2-3 day razor like my R41GS. For me, the H plate works best for super close, comfortable daily shaves....it really is a great razor.
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