Finding the best razor for your face is what matters the most. I think the Henson is a decent razor and without a doubt a much better alternative to the expensive and awful cartridge razors, but I enjoy using other razors. Having newer designs and more options is never a bad things in this hoby even if I don't find some of the products useful for myself.
Henson Razors... Yes or No???
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Finding the best razor for your face is what matters the most. I think the Henson is a decent razor and without a doubt a much better alternative to the expensive and awful cartridge razors, but I enjoy using other razors. Having newer designs and more options is never a bad things in this hoby even if I don't find some of the products useful for myself.
I haven't noticed but it's probably been covered and I just missed it. Has anyone put a heavier handle on their Henson? I know, with the Lupo Aluminum, a heavier handle makes it feel a lot better. That said, I haven't used the Lupo Aluminum since I tried it for my first DE shave since I was a teenager and it didn't go well. I have zero experience, other than a few shaves when I was a teen. I switched to Gillette cartridge razors when I got back from Indonesia in 1973.
Anyway, I was just wondering. I don't have a Henson and am unlikely to acquire one, though you never know about me.
Anyway, I was just wondering. I don't have a Henson and am unlikely to acquire one, though you never know about me.
Yes. I have put a heavier stainless steel handle on the Henson and it improves the looks (Henson has an ugly handle design, IMO) and the shave feel (again, IMO).I haven't noticed but it's probably been covered and I just missed it. Has anyone put a heavier handle on their Henson? I know, with the Lupo Aluminum, a heavier handle makes it feel a lot better. That said, I haven't used the Lupo Aluminum since I tried it for my first DE shave since I was a teenager and it didn't go well. I have zero experience, other than a few shaves when I was a teen. I switched to Gillette cartridge razors when I got back from Indonesia in 1973.
Anyway, I was just wondering. I don't have a Henson and am unlikely to acquire one, though you never know about me.
I give Henson credit for creating a "hybrid" alternative razor to assist those transitioning away from cartridge razors. But if you already get good shaves from other DE or SE razors, I think it's rather unlikely the Henson will impress you with it's performance.
That's been my thought. My small collection now is working for me so well, thx to all the input from B&B gentlemen. I just have two razors headed my way. I'm getting a second Athena so I'll have two to pass down to our sons.... to remind them of their father's love of shaving. I will also get a Wolfman I've picked out thx to @Mr. Shavington . That one cost me quite a bit. I sold 11 great razors and 6 shaving brushes. I semi-confident I'll love the Wolfman and won't miss the things I passed on via BST.
I am glad the Henson is working so well for lots of people here. The Hensons might be the gateway razor to traditional wet shaving.
I don't think Henson is a transition razor, for some it is the grail razor. In my experimentation so far, the +++ is the best razor I have. I am still testing many, but it is at the top of my list.
On top of that, I think Henson is going for the cartridge market, which is much larger, not the enthusiast market, which is very small compared to all folks who shave hair from their bodies. There is plenty of room for companies to take both approaches.
On top of that, I think Henson is going for the cartridge market, which is much larger, not the enthusiast market, which is very small compared to all folks who shave hair from their bodies. There is plenty of room for companies to take both approaches.
Generally, I have preferred milder razors as the first "decent" one I bought was a Gillette Sticky. Sorry, senility is kicking in - It was, of course, Wilkinson Sword. tim99
I have both the AL13 mid/medium and GC.84 and between the two with the same blade I'd say the GC is slightly more aggressive. That said the Henson is still a very efficient razor. I've been on the road for a few weeks and thats the razor I took along and have been using it with Feather blades with absolutely no complaints at all. Efficient and forgiving, I don't think I've given myself a single nick since using it.
I like it so much I'm considering the Ti version as a treat to myself.
Yes, at 37g/1.7oz its a very light razor. I did try it with a Windrose G3 which is a hefty handle (I haven't noticed but it's probably been covered and I just missed it. Has anyone put a heavier handle on their Henson? I know, with the Lupo Aluminum, a heavier handle makes it feel a lot better. That said, I haven't used the Lupo Aluminum since I tried it for my first DE shave since I was a teenager and it didn't go well. I have zero experience, other than a few shaves when I was a teen. I switched to Gillette cartridge razors when I got back from Indonesia in 1973.
Anyway, I was just wondering. I don't have a Henson and am unlikely to acquire one, though you never know about me.
I appreciate the Henson reviews here, but trying to choose between the mild and medium based on those alone has been one long back and forth, which is why I've taken a break. The Karve Overlander aluminum sounds better all around to me, but it's been out of stock for a while and there's no telling when it will be back. I'm currently in limbo, hating it, and fighting the urge to make a snap decision.
I have the medium, I shave at most three times a week, heavy Italian beard, and the Henson plows through it. I don’t even have to concentrate shaving or wear my glasses. Maybe it doesn’t have the charm or romance of others but those Canadian boys nailed the design and manfacturing.
I’m new to the Henson and DE razors. Each session is better and better. I am a daily head shaver. Today I threw a new Kai blade and discovered a BBS with 2 passes. Granted this was a consecutive day of shaving. Running the Henson Ti22 + V2. Loving it more with each session.
I have the GC .68P and .84P. It's a good razor, but for me, the Henson is better in every way.
I have a AL13+++ and a GC with .68 and .84 plates. The Henson is almost brainlessly easy to get a BBS with whereas the GC requires a bit more technique. Nothing gets under my nose as easily as the Henson but the GC will get it just fine with a little careful technique. The GC is a little more forgiving with worn blades. The Henson will give me weepers with a tired blade while the GC just gets a bit uncomfortable. More brands of blades seem to work well with the GC.
Overall I might give the nod to the AL13+++ due to the ease of use but I'll never give up my Game Changer. I'll be using both of these till the day I die.
Overall I might give the nod to the AL13+++ due to the ease of use but I'll never give up my Game Changer. I'll be using both of these till the day I die.
I've actually been toying with the idea of getting another razor just for giggles. The GC .84 comes up a fair amount and certainly would be different from the Henson mild that I currently have. Not sure if it'll be any better, but I appreciate the comparisons
That is something that lies just below the surface for me. An almost subconscious almost instinctual urge.
Early in my life, I shaved with DE razors. But the Trac II was always a mainstay for me.
Before returning to DE shaving, I used a MACH 3 cartridge razor for a number of years.
The two big differences for me in moving to the MACH 3, were the lubricating strip (which I passionly dislike) and the swivel head.
I can't really critize the head on a functioning basis, it does what it is supposed to do.
But, old habits die hard! Returning to DE shaving allows me to vary the angle of the razor as I see fit.
What angle do I use? Haven't a clue. Couldn't care less. If it shaves my face, it must be the right angle.
I like the ability to adjust my own angle while shaving. While other approaches may work fine, they are not something I particularly care for.
Pass. No chemistry.
It depends how many razors you've tried, because after using an X amount of razors, you are starting to have a preference. I can shave with pretty much any known or unknown DE or otherwise razor ever made and I can get a decent shave with any of them from my first use, but that doesn't mean that I'm going to enjoy all of them equally.
For those of us who are obsessed with new razors it's not about getting a good shave from a razor, we want the razor to performs like it was made exactly for us and to get to that point, that razor must tick all the boxes. Of course, everyone has his own list of preferences and my ideal of a perfect razor might not be what someone else would want.
If someone is just looking for a razor that is ''good enough'', then I guess most razors can fit into that category and get the job done, including the Henson razor, which I believe is why it was made in first place.
The thing is that for me personally and for some other folks, ''good enogh razor'' is no longer good enough. Meaning that I seek razors, from which I get the so called ''wow'' effect when I shave with them and anything else is just not worth pursuing anymore.
There is a real difference between a "basically one and done" wet shaver and someone like many of us constantly on the search for a "better razor".
Did I really need to order my new to me GEM G-bar? No. Do I really need to add another blade style to my arsenal of blades? No. However, I still look forward to its arrival and the first shave!
For the "new" wet shavers, it is a matter of blind choice in most regards because they don't know their whiskers or skin that well so, getting the right mix of performance characteristics is a bit serendipity unless they have a safety razor from a friend or family member to try first.
Did I really need to order my new to me GEM G-bar? No. Do I really need to add another blade style to my arsenal of blades? No. However, I still look forward to its arrival and the first shave!
For the "new" wet shavers, it is a matter of blind choice in most regards because they don't know their whiskers or skin that well so, getting the right mix of performance characteristics is a bit serendipity unless they have a safety razor from a friend or family member to try first.
I am a daily face and head shaver, I love the Henson mild razor for daily shaving. My favorite daily shavers are the Henson + and the Karve Overlander. IMO they make great head shavers as well.
Hello, i have the Aluminum medium razor (first gen version) and it works well, it's quite mild though, even for a "medium" and I feel I could drag it haphazardly over my face and suffer no consequences. It's quite well made. I personally like aluminum razors so there's that. As to whether it looks good etc, that's for you to decide.
The Henson +++ is a WOW razor for me.
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