Who makes a brass razor that bends the blade similar to a Henson or a Gillette tech? I keep thinking that Henson will get wise and make a brass razor, but so far they have not done so. Any comparisons would be welcome.
Who makes a brass razor that bends the blade like a Henson?
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I'm going out on a limb and say: DSCosmetic V92/V95 with the scalloped cap. That looks to me very similar to how a Gillette Tech would bend the blade. I don't have a picture with blades loaded at hand, sorry. Can't say much about Henson, since I don't own one. Hope I could help a little.
Gillette Tech NDC
DSCosmetic V92 with scalloped cap
Gillette Tech NDC
DSCosmetic V92 with scalloped cap
Yates Winning I think comes in brass now.
I say the closest to bend and design would be : Kopparkant
My wife was using the henson ++ for a few years.
Now she uses the APEX aluminum, she likes it better..
As always...YMMV
My wife was using the henson ++ for a few years.
Now she uses the APEX aluminum, she likes it better..
As always...YMMV
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Left to Right, Dscosmetic V92/Henson AL13+/The Goodfellas' Smile Bayonetta/Henson AL13++/Aylsworth Kopparkant
I think TGS Bayonetta clamp the blade very similar to Henson, V92 and Kopparkant are close to Tech style.
I think TGS Bayonetta clamp the blade very similar to Henson, V92 and Kopparkant are close to Tech style.
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I've been wondering about this razor. Do you have one? How do you like it?
I have all three levels of the Henson in aluminum as well as the Overlander in brass with the G-Tech handle. I wouldn’t say the Overlander shaves like a brass Henson, but the results are very similar to the Henson mild. The Overlander is smoother and the Henson is a bit more efficient. They’re both excellent.
I like it a lot. I was actually gifted one by a generous B&B member after we struck up a conversation through DMs. While my stable of razors was never large and was never high-end, I ended up getting rid of all of my other razors except for the aluminum Henson+ and the brass Karve OL. I'll just post some thoughts on each vs. the other.
Henson - The razor is mild, but still fairly efficient. There is only one correct shave angle, but it's pretty intuitive to find. It's very LIGHT at 36g as a complete aluminum razor; although, it's possible to use a SS handle on the aluminum head. Personally, I have to be careful not to overcompensate for the light weight with additional pressure. Blade clamping is excellent. I actually like the grip on the original Henson. Some don't, but I do. Easy to care for. Rinse and you're done.
Karve OL - This razor is also mild, and in my mind, a touch more efficient because of a larger shave angle. It's not a huge shave angle, but it's not as locked in as the Henson. (For clarity, I'm not one of those that say that the locked in angle of the Henson is a bad thing.). This razor is HEAVY at 110g. Recently I had used nothing but the heavy brass OL for 2 weeks, and I deicded to pick up the Henson and even with a SS handle on it, it still felt like I was whipping it around quickly because of the weight. To me, the heavier weight keeps me from using too much pressure. Like the Henson, blade clamping is excellent. I would say that the Karve is smoother. The grip isn't super knurly, but after having the OL for some time I thought to myself one day, "This razor has never slipped in my hand. Great design." It's brass. If you want a polished look then you have some work to do. To me, it's a tool, not a showpiece. So I just dry it really well and it has a nice bronze look to it.
I really do like both, and it would be hard to pick a winner/preference. They're both great, but different. More intuitive? Henson. Smoother? Karve. Efficiency? Karve, by a hair. Fun? Both. End result? Same.
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The Henson is quite unique, due to many factors. It is also very unlike a Tech, so you have two questions here.
If you're looking for brass and want a more traditional head style, I'd second/third/eighth the recommendation for an Overlander. It is similar in efficiency and smoothness to the Henson medium.
If you're looking for brass and want a more traditional head style, I'd second/third/eighth the recommendation for an Overlander. It is similar in efficiency and smoothness to the Henson medium.
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Thanks. Some good info there. Getting one will be an expensive operation, so I will need to save my pennies.
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One thing. I don't have anything against Chinese made goods, as long as they are good quality. I do have a problem with companies that have their products made in China and then sell them for as much or more than a comparable America or Canadian made product.
Nice comparison picture
As always YMMV, but if you have any specific questions, I’ll be happy to give my opinion.
Brass Yates 921-M or H would be similar. Yates bends the blade like the Henson. BYOR to get the brass version.
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You might want to take a look at this thread:
www.badgerandblade.com
DE pics with blade, interesting?
I might be alone here yet I enjoy seeing the side profiles of various razors with blade installed. Enjoy and add more pictures if you like these like I do. Cheers and very happy sessions to all! Timeless bronze .78 OC Muramasa level 5 Muramasa level 1 Timeless SS .95 OC Overlander...
www.badgerandblade.com
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Yates are nice but SANCTIFIED BOVINE! those things are expensive!
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Thanks!You might want to take a look at this thread:
DE pics with blade, interesting?
I might be alone here yet I enjoy seeing the side profiles of various razors with blade installed. Enjoy and add more pictures if you like these like I do. Cheers and very happy sessions to all! Timeless bronze .78 OC Muramasa level 5 Muramasa level 1 Timeless SS .95 OC Overlander...
