Sorry, didn't noticed that I missed a word while typing on my phoneI don't see any difference in clogging. I make my soap like yogurt and have never had an issue. Both rinse clean easily. I am not sure what you mean by number of days. I can shave with either everyday of the week, and I normally do. I have gone up to four days without shaving and had no issues. The Henson can handle it, either one. Obviously, if you had a long growth it would easier to take it down with clippers first, as with any razor. If smoothness were my number one criteria I would get the standard/mild. I bought my wife a mild for her legs and underarms. She has thick black hair on her head, if that helps. She loves it. I got myself a medium and later a mild. There is not a lot of difference between them. There is some, but not enough that if I had a mild I would have to buy a medium. I originally thought the difference was more, but as I got used to the way the Henson shaves, a lot of that disappeared. The mild is a lot easier on my face and neck. I use the medium, but I have to be slightly more careful; not a lot, but some. I have given myself a couple of weepers by getting too careless with the medium, but never with the mild. As far as number of passes, a lot depends on preparation and soap. If I prep right and use the same soap, I'd say the medium is a tad more efficient, but it is not enough to notice unless you do side by side comparisons. Technique is more important than the mild or medium, I think. I can only say that I usually, but not always, have less finishing to do with the medium by a small amount. The mild does not even shave through some irregularities on my skin that I have to watch with other razors. If I were not sure, I'd get a mild/standard. It would never be wrong. I can change aggressiveness simply by changing the brand of blade to one that is a hair wider. I like sharp blades like Feather, Shark, Nacet, etc. in my Hensons. The Astra is good, too, but milder. That's for my face.
Yes, by the number of days I mean days of beard/whiskers growth between shaves, but you answered my question anyhow. Many thanks for that. It was very clear and detail-rich, I really appreciate
It's planned to end up as a gift for my wife, for same reason - no irritation compared to disposable razors. When I started DE shaving I had some basic tools (Wilkinson Sword Classis - black plastic one, Muhle R89 on the mild side and Fatip OC for more efficiency). I didn't noticed issues even after shaving on the 7th day of beard growth, apart of using mild razors (and I'm also using more slick-wattery lather as well) so it might be the thing. Now, after full 2 years with R89 not only my muscle memory improved but I seem to get better results with it when compared to Fatip OC, sounds crazy, right?
I targeted Henson in expectation to be mild, smooth and provide all benefits of DE shaving. If it works for men, I'm sure it would be good enough for wife's "touch-ups"
Once more - thanks all for support and sharing experience! One Henson mild ordered.