Considering that I absolutely suck at shaving, I'm always super jealous watching this guy get the closest shave in about 1/4 the time it takes me to shave 💀
Concentrate on the art and spend a decent amount of energy while shaving. Do it only when you are feeling energetic. Think of it as a task that you have to do as fast as possible without compromising on safety.
I feel like I started late and im 23, I was using the electric razers and it would take me forever. always thought the cartridges and the straight razer looked cool but the henson is my way of getting ahead
@@jamie114391 There’s guys starting this type of shaving in their 50s and 60s, so you’re doing great. I was about 24 when I started and I’m so glad that I did!
Henson was smart to choose the Astra's. Very high quality, economical blades. They say you can use any brand blade, but they designed it around the Astra's. I have the Leaf/Twig combo and I like it a lot. But I see myself buying a Henson. I really like the overall looks and design of the AL13.
That was a trip, man. I’m 38 years old and never have I been shown a proper shave as you just demonstrated. My mind is blown. It’s a shame everything is so fast paced. I thoroughly enjoyed slowing down and watching this video, imagining doing it myself. I’m looking forward to it. Great video, sir!
50M and I couldn't figure out why this razor wasn't working for me. I had no idea (and Henson doesn't tell us) that you need to take three passes. I was doing one pass and wondering why I felt like I had a five-o'clock shadow.
Just received mine from Shave Nation the day after this video was posted. Fantastic razor and the easiest DE I have ever used! Definitely boosts your confidence no matter your skill. Oh, and hands down you cannot beat the customer service from Geo and the crew at Shave Nation. Thanks again Geo for all you do.
I bought my henson a few months back, best razor I have ever used! Literally you can't feel the blade at all..... And gives the closest shave. Feels almost impossible to cut yourself. And the quality is second to none. Machined to such precise tolerance.... No movement or play, and the blade when put into the top cap can't move like it can on pins. So no chance at all of anything other than a perfect reveal. Literally this razor is perfect in every way. The only thing that takes a little getting used to is its so light being machined aluminium, but after a few Shaves you just get used to it.
I don't know why it is so fascinating to watch people shave...but it is. I've been watching you for years and really appreciate the videos. Bought my first Merkur many many years ago after watching some of your tutorial videos.
Thanks for sharing. I'm impressed with the design, I wonder why someone didn't think of it sooner. I was thinking this is a great razor for beginners, but also great for people who are traveling or on the run. It probably helps limit simple mistakes.
The medium tan Henson was my first DE razor (bought last Sept). It's the perfect introduction to DE shaving, and the only razor I used for the first four months. RAD has kicked in since (I'm up to 13 razors now) but my Henson still gets regular use. A very enjoyable and easy to use razor!
Thank you from Switzerland, exactly what I wanted to ask... You bought this and you're still using it with pleasure and it's not of most other part of a collection.. 👍
Just bought it before viewing your video. Yep, it is worth the purchase. Wanted a super mild razor to add to my collection. Your videos are the best out there.
@@robinsharkey6658 Awesome! I just bought the Mild version specifically for the ability to head shave daily or even as far out as 1-3 days. This comment is exactly what I was looking for from a fellow head shaver. Thanks!
I’m blessed with one of those faces that looks ridiculous without beard. The downside is that I love to shave, so I’m shaving vicariously shaving through videos like this. This was a good shave.
@geofatboy I’ve been using an AL13 for about one month now. In my opinion it performs far better than the Merkur I had been using. The Henson is so effective that when I’m in a rush I can actually skip lathering up; just as long as I keep my face wet I can shave with the Henson without shaving soap or cream with no problems (if I try that with the Merkur I get skin irritation).
@@geofatboy I think yes. I have had R41 and now I have R41 GS and I think Rocca sings better. Try it out ;) Edit: But you have a Rocca review from 2018. I think that's V1 or V2 that you have there, there's now Version 4 of that head. First heads were Metal Injection Molded, now those are CNC'd.
Hi Geo- Great shave and razor review; thank you! This is a nice-looking razor. I hope you have a great weekend. Take good care and be safe and be well. Best regards, as always, Geo!
I got one of these recently. It has become my favorite, but you need the right blades. The Astra blades they include are really great. I also like it with Mühle blades.
If anyone read my comments re WONDERING WHY MINE LOOKS DIFFERENT THAN ALL THE PROMOTIONAL IMAGES etc, I got a reply from Henson: This is because we recently added enhancements to our razor. The gap was always the same, the difference is we removed the end gaps to allow for easier clearing of hair. There was a false end before which made it seem less aggressive, however it was the same. If you look closely at some of your images, you can see this little piece of material. It does not at all affect the actual aggressiveness of the razor. We hope this makes sense! I will attach the full list of our enhancements below that if comparing you can see visually are different as well. ______________ The design team weighed both customer feedback and test results, to introduce several enhancements to both the AL13 and Ti22 razors. Increased grip The overall diameter of the handle has been increased by 0.010”. Also, the textured portions of the handle have been made more pronounced. Both of these changes improve overall grip and handling of the razor. Reshaped channels The lather channels in the baseplate have been reshaped and the centre webs of the lather slots have removed, resulting in improved hair and lather evacuation. Softened edges and added bevels The edges of the baseplate and top cap have been softened in an effort to reduce any unwanted sharpness from the outer edges and corners of the razor head. Also, a large bevel has been added to the outer corners of the razor head. These changes improve comfort, control, and precision during shaving, especially when maneuvering around obstacles, such as next to the nose and mouth. Removed end posts The small posts at the ends of the blade gap have been removed from the baseplate. One resulting benefit of this is that the very ends of the razor blades edge are able to perform better. Also, since the shape of the lather channel is now completely through the razor head, rinsing of the razor is improved. Added razor head grip Indents have been added at the ends of the razor head to assist with gripping the head for assembly and disassembly for blade changes, cleaning, etc. Chip groove A small notch has been added to the top of the top cap threaded post to help keep the threads clean and free of debris. All the best, Danyel Henson Shaving
Great shave and demo Geo💈💈 Nice looking razor, auto angle head should help some folks. TOBS is always a good choice. Hard to beat the T3 brush for the price. Nice clean no issue shave today, perfect. Great video and review, thanks. Enjoy!
Great review Got the AL13 medium myself. Very easy to use, very forgiving and ideal for those new to DE shaving. Just wish they were easier to buy here in the UK as I would love to get my hands on the titanium version.
Interesting to me that more companies are getting into the wet shave razor business, Hanson, Parker, ikon, so many mor options daily! And all are after a better shave experience for new or beginner shavers. So Geo to keep this easy could you do a video on comparing the sharpness of different popular blades? From Feather down? Thanks for posting this video!
I have one of these. It's just as good as my Merkur Futur but it's so light it just glides like there's nothing there. The reveal is so small I do find it can be a little tricky to get the angle right, but it's certainly not a problem. It's expensive but definitely worth it.
Mine doesn't say just *AL 13* or *AL 13 MEDIUM,* it says *_AL 13 EN_* 😥 Wish i had known that there was an option for course hair b4 i bought it... oh well... We'll see soon! i bought one a while back - had my 1st shave with it today (i've never really used safety razors before, only tried once or twice - never liked them) - I liked it! (i used to use, exclusively the highest quality electrics but when my last one broke, i switched to disposables...mid range ones).... I feel like there will be a small learning curve, for me, with the Henson (especially since the angle in the mirror etc is a bit different to the thin heads i was used to. It seemed to be better where i left my face alone (NOT stretching the skin)....but i am not sure - it was at the very least just as good as my disposables. (Reminder - on my 1st time using).... [EDIT, i think mine is the standard (not medium) - i just noticed mine looks a bit different! - Mine is ONE "+", under the top/head-plate, yet it's one of the models with the wide gap 🤔🤔?? ]
Great review. I got a Henson AL13 mild a month ago for my introduction to DE shaving. It is the perfect razor for a beginner easy to use and very forgiving.
I’m about a week into shaving with my new Henson AL13+ (mild), and there has been quite a learning curve. The first couple of times were quite bloody. Maybe also because I don’t have my shaving soap game down yet. Only when I went back to Gillette gel did I manage not to make a bloody mess, and, equally important, not to constantly clog up the razor. I had to loosen it and violently shake it in the sink 7-10 times during one shave. Prohibitively annoying ... Besides the gel instead of soap, I’m not quite sure what I do differently but I have probably just gotten a better feel of the razor and gotten better at not applying pressure. It must be said that I am quite literally thin-skinned. A change in diet has improved it somewhat, but I still cut myself rather easily. However, I am now down to not having more cuts with the Henson compared to the Mach3. In fact, I have fewer micro cuts, but then still some bigger ones on the neck. So all in all, I don’t see myself going back to the Mach3. The jury’s is out on whether I’ll stick to gel or invest more time in learning the soap game. And in a better brush - I find the stiff wild boar one that I got for practice uncomfortable. So to all DE novices: Don’t give up! You *will* get better, and it *is* nice to shave with a proper, durable tool instead of a plastic device, and I am in fact looking forward to each shave now!
I use a Gillette MkIII and go through one blade about every 4-6 months. The problem is that people don't know how to take care of their razors. After shaving just rinse everything from the blades then run the blades crossways through the piles of a towel to dry them completely. Store your razor in a drawer where moisture won't get to it. It is the moisture that corrodes the edge of the blade and makes it dull. .
Hello Geo! Great that you tried the Henson, I bought one about 2 months ago, at first I was ‘meh..it’s ok’ (slant bars are my usual ‘go to’ razors) but I persisted with it and now, man I love it!! Really great one pass shaves, comfortable and no irritation. I have one small issue, I really wanted the medium or more aggressive one, but couldn’t find it on the companies website so bought the mild one…when I enquired later they said something like ‘yeah we had a lot of mild stock to move, so to buy the other one you have to drill down in this other part of their website to find the med version’…almost like they wanted to direct customers towards the mild one and hid the med version….Kinda disappointed as I didn’t really get what I wanted. Might have to buy the med one from you Geo!!!
@@gmy33 yeah it kinda sucks, but the good news is it’s a really great razor (after a bit of a learning curve) even the mild one performs well on 3-4 day stubble. Definitely pairs well with Astra blades. Overall I’m very happy.
Henson also sells the Ti22 Titanium which is a lot more expensive than the AL13 medium. The Titanium is available is mild, medium & aggressive. Would love to see you compared them.
For a man with a beard I'm looking for a really good recommendation for a razor single blade to maintain my neckline and shaving my mustache off. What do you recommend?
I e-mailed Henson coz mine is shaped different than most pictures - while i haven't got to the bottom of it yet, FOR ANYONE ELSE OUT THERE I did get this info from Henson: *_'You can identify the aggression of your razor by disassembling the razor and taking a look at the "+" markings engraved on the inside of the top cap and baseplate._* *_One "+" indicates regular/mild aggression, two "++" is medium, and if you have the Ti22, we also offer aggressive which is identified by three "+++".'_*
I just got one after never using a safety razor. Such a nice shave and no razor burn. I’m a little scared to go against the grain as I haven’t gotten the technique down but even just two passes with the grain and across is a great shave. But the areas I have tried against the grain it’s like I never had facial hair there for at least a full day
Amazing review! I bought the mild version, which also provides a close shave. Although it’s almost impossible to cut yourself with this razor I still get irritation because of my extremely sensitive skin. Greetings from Europe
I also want to add, if you're skin is sensitive DO NOT SHAVE AGAINST THE GRAIN. Or if you have really angled hair follicles. I can't shave against the grain because it'll cut my skin all up.
@@CruelSun69 Thanks for the shaving tip! I suffer from pretty bad razor burn especially on my neck, so any tips are greatly appreciated, (been shaving for years) Even doing just 1 pass irritates my skin, and that's why I was looking into the henson. Thanks again. 👍🏾
@@geofatboy usually steeply-angled blades like that always miss a few hairs right under my nose even when I pull my nose up. That is why I use the Merkur open comb, as the head shape curve is more flattened out, but if this Henson can do the job while having a good secure blade angle with no blade chatter, that would be like the best of both worlds.
My Vikings adjustable tears my face up no matter what blade I use. I’m only willing to try one more safety razor before just going back to cartridges. Opinion between this and maybe a Mekur 34c (which I’m told is the gold standard)?
I`m shaving my face and head every 2-3 days....would you choose the standard or the medium? I`d tend to the medium one, as I think after 2-3 days my facial hair is quite long and I`m afraid that the mild/standard wouldn`t do a good job and I`d need 2-3 passes on my head to have the baby smooth shave. Thoughts?
Watch Geo's new comparison video of the Mild and Medium. Geo recommends the Medium if your only shaving your face and the Mild for other applications in this video.
I have the new Henson razor not to long ago. I love love it. I don’t have any issues at all I don’t even cut or irritated anymore. I can even shave my head without any issues curts or irritated anymore.
I was thinking of getting this razor for my son who will be starting to shave soon, but wow, is it normal for guys to have to go over their faces three times? Very different than what I’m used to as a woman, I just go over my legs once against the grain.
It sucks not to be able to carry-on air travel with safety or straight razors. I'm old enough to have done both. Makes me Leary to invest in a new razor system.
I like it I would really like to try to especially for my first DE since I was 17 or so but the price is a tad prohibitive at least for me. So I will most likely end up going with the Edwin Jagger DE89
Could this handle two week beard growth? I usually shave minimum once a week, but every now and then 2 weeks goes by then realize it’s time for a shave, lol. My razor is a cheapy stainless steel from China. It’s done the job for me since about 2014/15, but I feel I’m ready to retire it. Great review 👍🏻
I hate the al13, the blade sticks out beyond the gap making it chew my face up. I need something that makes the edge of the blade flush with the edge of the blade gap
What? The blade sticks out beyond the gap? It chews your face up? Sounds strange... Nearly everyone loves this (generally mild shaving) razor, Where did you get yours? Is it a "grey" product? What is your shaving technique?
I bought this 2 months ago, my first DE after 30 years using a twin blade cartridge. Good shave WTG, very good XTG, but ATG to get BBS, I end up with tons of weepers, mostly above and below the mouth. Your review makes it look so easy! Not sure if it's my cream, my blades (I've tried several though), my technique as a noob, or what.
I was more than skeptical when I bought mine...but it's a very good design. Very well built, also. Solid aluminum, not too light. Almost impossible to cut yourself, yet still shaves well.
FYI, while watching this video there was a commercial By the Company that makes that razor. Kind of interesting the problem is people might order through them or not you and you will lose business just want to let you know love the videos thank you
I bought one of these recently. Been using it for about 2 months. I usually dry shave, and this is perfect.... and it will get your no-no bits smooth as eggs without major bleeding in the shower. When I can't use my Bismarck No 2 I use this. My only gripe is I want an etched edge that says 1 or 2. I'll probably etch it in myself.
Considering that I absolutely suck at shaving, I'm always super jealous watching this guy get the closest shave in about 1/4 the time it takes me to shave 💀
It takes a lot for me too, probably about an hour LoL
He’s got the same face as me too.
Bony with a big nose and butt chin.
This guy’s good.
Concentrate on the art and spend a decent amount of energy while shaving. Do it only when you are feeling energetic. Think of it as a task that you have to do as fast as possible without compromising on safety.
UA-cam is something else. 30 years old and never learned how to do a thorough shave like this.
Many Gents much older than you have stated the same!
Yep. Geo taught me. I'm under 100 blades in and it's been 12 years since I bought a disposable razor. Saved hundreds so far
I feel like I started late and im 23, I was using the electric razers and it would take me forever. always thought the cartridges and the straight razer looked cool but the henson is my way of getting ahead
@@jamie114391 There’s guys starting this type of shaving in their 50s and 60s, so you’re doing great. I was about 24 when I started and I’m so glad that I did!
I was watching this thinking the same thing then I saw your comment 😂
I honestly had NO idea of such a superior method to shaving. Mind is officially blown. 🤯
Try it, you'll like it...
Henson was smart to choose the Astra's. Very high quality, economical blades. They say you can use any brand blade, but they designed it around the Astra's. I have the Leaf/Twig combo and I like it a lot. But I see myself buying a Henson. I really like the overall looks and design of the AL13.
This looks great! Do you think this would be good to shave your head with?
Yes, definitely
Check out Mark Szorady's head shave video using the Henson Mild.
Do you always shave 3 times in a row ?
Will this razor fit in your Fine travel case?
Gotta check!
That was a trip, man. I’m 38 years old and never have I been shown a proper shave as you just demonstrated. My mind is blown. It’s a shame everything is so fast paced. I thoroughly enjoyed slowing down and watching this video, imagining doing it myself. I’m looking forward to it. Great video, sir!
Came here to say exactly this. Even the age is the same lol
50M and I couldn't figure out why this razor wasn't working for me. I had no idea (and Henson doesn't tell us) that you need to take three passes. I was doing one pass and wondering why I felt like I had a five-o'clock shadow.
Just received mine from Shave Nation the day after this video was posted. Fantastic razor and the easiest DE I have ever used! Definitely boosts your confidence no matter your skill. Oh, and hands down you cannot beat the customer service from Geo and the crew at Shave Nation. Thanks again Geo for all you do.
Thanks for sharing! Greatly appreciated!
I bought my henson a few months back, best razor I have ever used!
Literally you can't feel the blade at all..... And gives the closest shave. Feels almost impossible to cut yourself.
And the quality is second to none. Machined to such precise tolerance.... No movement or play, and the blade when put into the top cap can't move like it can on pins.
So no chance at all of anything other than a perfect reveal.
Literally this razor is perfect in every way.
The only thing that takes a little getting used to is its so light being machined aluminium, but after a few Shaves you just get used to it.
Thanks for sharing Jason!
Did you get the mild or medium?
@@forcedanonymity2500 Hi. Mine is the mild.
@@dirtydragon9 You appear to be watching the wrong video?
Least obvious Henson worker
I don't know why it is so fascinating to watch people shave...but it is. I've been watching you for years and really appreciate the videos. Bought my first Merkur many many years ago after watching some of your tutorial videos.
I appreciate that! Thanks for your long term support Mike!
Thanks for sharing. I'm impressed with the design, I wonder why someone didn't think of it sooner. I was thinking this is a great razor for beginners, but also great for people who are traveling or on the run. It probably helps limit simple mistakes.
Right on all counts!
On the run? Elaborate lol
Nice to see you add the Henson to the store, heard great things about it over the year.
A very enjoyable shave...
The medium tan Henson was my first DE razor (bought last Sept). It's the perfect introduction to DE shaving, and the only razor I used for the first four months. RAD has kicked in since (I'm up to 13 razors now) but my Henson still gets regular use. A very enjoyable and easy to use razor!
Thanks for your input Keith!
what do you mean by RAD?
@@Kokonutzlz Razor Acquisition Disorder. I'm at 31 now. Got it bad!
Thank you from Switzerland, exactly what I wanted to ask... You bought this and you're still using it with pleasure and it's not of most other part of a collection.. 👍
Just bought it before viewing your video. Yep, it is worth the purchase. Wanted a super mild razor to add to my collection. Your videos are the best out there.
Thank you for your input and support Patrick!
I love my medium version.
Excellent! Thanks for sharing.
Here it is: Take a peek 👀: bit.ly/HensonAL13RazorSN
Such a high quality mild razor! The mild has allowed me to shave my head daily with no irritation, love it!
@@robinsharkey6658 Awesome! I just bought the Mild version specifically for the ability to head shave daily or even as far out as 1-3 days. This comment is exactly what I was looking for from a fellow head shaver. Thanks!
I’m blessed with one of those faces that looks ridiculous without beard. The downside is that I love to shave, so I’m shaving vicariously shaving through videos like this. This was a good shave.
Looks like a great peace of kit. The wife is going to kick my head in if she finds out I'm gonna buy it 🤣.
Why ? 😂😂
@@amirhoseinsari5417 coz she can 🤣
Just do it. She’ll get over it!🤣
@@darinsnowden8365 that’s kinda addiction you can’t get it over, same as me 😂😂😂😂
As long as she’s not wearing steel capped boots mate. 🤣🤣🤣
Beautiful shave Geo, I love that it’s very precise, no messing with the blade alignment, very well engineered.
Deff good stuff RK!
It looks very stylish and very well designed. I may brush the dust off my wallet.
Wise choice!
@geofatboy I’ve been using an AL13 for about one month now. In my opinion it performs far better than the Merkur I had been using. The Henson is so effective that when I’m in a rush I can actually skip lathering up; just as long as I keep my face wet I can shave with the Henson without shaving soap or cream with no problems (if I try that with the Merkur I get skin irritation).
Interesting... I might have to try that some time. I'm looking to shaving with it a few more times with different blades.... Feather.
@@geofatboy Feather is your gold standard. I'm looking forward to hearing about it!
I was about to recommend this razor to you, I love mine an extremely good razor from a new company
Rocca is pure ASMR. No other razor sings like Mühle Rocca.
Thanks for sharing Kevooo!
More ASMR than the R41?
@@geofatboy I think yes. I have had R41 and now I have R41 GS and I think Rocca sings better. Try it out ;)
Edit: But you have a Rocca review from 2018. I think that's V1 or V2 that you have there, there's now Version 4 of that head. First heads were Metal Injection Molded, now those are CNC'd.
Hi Geo- Great shave and razor review; thank you! This is a nice-looking razor. I hope you have a great weekend. Take good care and be safe and be well. Best regards, as always, Geo!
Thanks Mike, Take care!
I got one of these recently. It has become my favorite, but you need the right blades. The Astra blades they include are really great. I also like it with Mühle blades.
Thanks for sharing! Good stuff!
Is it going to work alright with plain gillette safety blades ?
@@simonmagnum7821 Only way to know is experiment. You can use any brand DE blade in it.
If anyone read my comments re WONDERING WHY MINE LOOKS DIFFERENT THAN ALL THE PROMOTIONAL IMAGES etc, I got a reply from Henson:
This is because we recently added enhancements to our razor. The gap was always the same, the difference is we removed the end gaps to allow for easier clearing of hair. There was a false end before which made it seem less aggressive, however it was the same. If you look closely at some of your images, you can see this little piece of material. It does not at all affect the actual aggressiveness of the razor.
We hope this makes sense! I will attach the full list of our enhancements below that if comparing you can see visually are different as well.
______________
The design team weighed both customer feedback and test results, to introduce several enhancements to both the AL13 and Ti22 razors.
Increased grip
The overall diameter of the handle has been increased by 0.010”. Also, the textured portions of the handle have been made more pronounced. Both of these changes improve overall grip and handling of the razor.
Reshaped channels
The lather channels in the baseplate have been reshaped and the centre webs of the lather slots have removed, resulting in improved hair and lather evacuation.
Softened edges and added bevels
The edges of the baseplate and top cap have been softened in an effort to reduce any unwanted sharpness from the outer edges and corners of the razor head. Also, a large bevel has been added to the outer corners of the razor head. These changes improve comfort, control, and precision during shaving, especially when maneuvering around obstacles, such as next to the nose and mouth.
Removed end posts
The small posts at the ends of the blade gap have been removed from the baseplate. One resulting benefit of this is that the very ends of the razor blades edge are able to perform better. Also, since the shape of the lather channel is now completely through the razor head, rinsing of the razor is improved.
Added razor head grip
Indents have been added at the ends of the razor head to assist with gripping the head for assembly and disassembly for blade changes, cleaning, etc.
Chip groove
A small notch has been added to the top of the top cap threaded post to help keep the threads clean and free of debris.
All the best,
Danyel
Henson Shaving
It's quite the laundry list!
Great shave and demo Geo💈💈 Nice looking razor, auto angle head should help some folks. TOBS is always a good choice. Hard to beat the T3 brush for the price. Nice clean no issue shave today, perfect. Great video and review, thanks. Enjoy!
Thanks Terry! This razor kind of makes it a no-brainer!
How does this work for body/groin? No need for video... just a text reply from someone who used it would be nice.
I haven't tried it in the nethers yet, but maybe someone else can chime in here...
Three passes would destroy my face, or maybe I’m used to shitty Gillette.
Try something new! bit.ly/AllSafetyRazorsSN
I got an ad for this razor but why is no one talking about it?
You're talking about it, I'm talking about it.... I'm sure others are talking about it too.
Great review
Got the AL13 medium myself.
Very easy to use, very forgiving and ideal for those new to DE shaving.
Just wish they were easier to buy here in the UK as I would love to get my hands on the titanium version.
Thanks for sharing! Great for Beginners!
We ship worldwide 6 days a week!
Henson just hit a home run with this razor. I had my first shave with this today and it is stunning.
Interesting to me that more companies are getting into the wet shave razor business, Hanson, Parker, ikon, so many mor options daily! And all are after a better shave experience for new or beginner shavers. So Geo to keep this easy could you do a video on comparing the sharpness of different popular blades? From Feather down? Thanks for posting this video!
Thanks for your recommendation Bryan!
Nice! The way the head is shaped to automatically find the correct angle is an innovative feature. Great review Geo 👍
Thanks! Agreed. Ice. Man. 👍
I have one of these. It's just as good as my Merkur Futur but it's so light it just glides like there's nothing there. The reveal is so small I do find it can be a little tricky to get the angle right, but it's certainly not a problem. It's expensive but definitely worth it.
Love to hear your impression of it-Thanks !
Mine doesn't say just *AL 13* or *AL 13 MEDIUM,* it says *_AL 13 EN_* 😥 Wish i had known that there was an option for course hair b4 i bought it... oh well... We'll see soon!
i bought one a while back - had my 1st shave with it today (i've never really used safety razors before, only tried once or twice - never liked them) - I liked it!
(i used to use, exclusively the highest quality electrics but when my last one broke, i switched to disposables...mid range ones).... I feel like there will be a small learning curve, for me, with the Henson (especially since the angle in the mirror etc is a bit different to the thin heads i was used to. It seemed to be better where i left my face alone (NOT stretching the skin)....but i am not sure - it was at the very least just as good as my disposables. (Reminder - on my 1st time using).... [EDIT, i think mine is the standard (not medium) - i just noticed mine looks a bit different! - Mine is ONE "+", under the top/head-plate, yet it's one of the models with the wide gap 🤔🤔?? ]
Great review. I got a Henson AL13 mild a month ago for my introduction to DE shaving. It is the perfect razor for a beginner easy to use and very forgiving.
Couldn't agree more!
Great video. But someone who almost always has "designer stubble" I can't imagine shaving three times. Ouch! Maybe this razor is for me?
I’m about a week into shaving with my new Henson AL13+ (mild), and there has been quite a learning curve. The first couple of times were quite bloody. Maybe also because I don’t have my shaving soap game down yet. Only when I went back to Gillette gel did I manage not to make a bloody mess, and, equally important, not to constantly clog up the razor. I had to loosen it and violently shake it in the sink 7-10 times during one shave. Prohibitively annoying ...
Besides the gel instead of soap, I’m not quite sure what I do differently but I have probably just gotten a better feel of the razor and gotten better at not applying pressure.
It must be said that I am quite literally thin-skinned. A change in diet has improved it somewhat, but I still cut myself rather easily. However, I am now down to not having more cuts with the Henson compared to the Mach3. In fact, I have fewer micro cuts, but then still some bigger ones on the neck.
So all in all, I don’t see myself going back to the Mach3. The jury’s is out on whether I’ll stick to gel or invest more time in learning the soap game. And in a better brush - I find the stiff wild boar one that I got for practice uncomfortable.
So to all DE novices: Don’t give up! You *will* get better, and it *is* nice to shave with a proper, durable tool instead of a plastic device, and I am in fact looking forward to each shave now!
I use a Gillette MkIII and go through one blade about every 4-6 months. The problem is that people don't know how to take care of their razors. After shaving just rinse everything from the blades then run the blades crossways through the piles of a towel to dry them completely. Store your razor in a drawer where moisture won't get to it. It is the moisture that corrodes the edge of the blade and makes it dull. .
i bought the T-3 and crack the handle.
replaced with the Shave Rite 210 Aluminum
26mm handle half measures availed us nothing wheelchair larry
Hello Geo! Great that you tried the Henson, I bought one about 2 months ago, at first I was ‘meh..it’s ok’ (slant bars are my usual ‘go to’ razors) but I persisted with it and now, man I love it!! Really great one pass shaves, comfortable and no irritation.
I have one small issue, I really wanted the medium or more aggressive one, but couldn’t find it on the companies website so bought the mild one…when I enquired later they said something like ‘yeah we had a lot of mild stock to move, so to buy the other one you have to drill down in this other part of their website to find the med version’…almost like they wanted to direct customers towards the mild one and hid the med version….Kinda disappointed as I didn’t really get what I wanted. Might have to buy the med one from you Geo!!!
Hi Castor- Sorry that you were unable to get the one you really wanted. If you decide to go for it: bit.ly/HensonAL13RazorSN
That kind of sucks .. and is not customer friendly .. its an expensive razor . You should be able to get what you want
@@gmy33 yeah it kinda sucks, but the good news is it’s a really great razor (after a bit of a learning curve) even the mild one performs well on 3-4 day stubble. Definitely pairs well with Astra blades. Overall I’m very happy.
Henson also sells the Ti22 Titanium which is a lot more expensive than the AL13 medium. The Titanium is available is mild, medium & aggressive. Would love to see you compared them.
As soon as they are available, we will have those too. Can't wait to try it.
I just bought one myself. I love it! No more nicks and cuts!
What razor is best for women bodyshaving? Thank you
A Mild Henson: bit.ly/HensonAL13RazorSN
Or a Feather: bit.ly/FeatherASD2SRazorandStandSN
High Proof Razor is probably your best bet for body shaving. I am gonna tell you upfront though its 120 dollars.
This or rockwell 6S? Can anybody tell me if they have tried either of this shaves.
Not shaving twelve thousand times in the morning. Luckily don't get bumps and baby ass smooth from my Schick Hydro. I'll stick with that.
For a man with a beard I'm looking for a really good recommendation for a razor single blade to maintain my neckline and shaving my mustache off. What do you recommend?
I e-mailed Henson coz mine is shaped different than most pictures - while i haven't got to the bottom of it yet, FOR ANYONE ELSE OUT THERE I did get this info from Henson:
*_'You can identify the aggression of your razor by disassembling the razor and taking a look at the "+" markings engraved on the inside of the top cap and baseplate._*
*_One "+" indicates regular/mild aggression, two "++" is medium, and if you have the Ti22, we also offer aggressive which is identified by three "+++".'_*
I think I mentioned that in the vid but thanks for elaborating.
I just got one after never using a safety razor. Such a nice shave and no razor burn. I’m a little scared to go against the grain as I haven’t gotten the technique down but even just two passes with the grain and across is a great shave. But the areas I have tried against the grain it’s like I never had facial hair there for at least a full day
The pause before “nether regions” is amazing. Lmao.
Amazing review!
I bought the mild version, which also provides a close shave. Although it’s almost impossible to cut yourself with this razor I still get irritation because of my extremely sensitive skin.
Greetings from Europe
Agreed-Thanks!
Damn man and I thought I had sensitive skin. how long have you been shaving?
I also want to add, if you're skin is sensitive DO NOT SHAVE AGAINST THE GRAIN. Or if you have really angled hair follicles. I can't shave against the grain because it'll cut my skin all up.
@@CruelSun69 Thanks for the shaving tip! I suffer from pretty bad razor burn especially on my neck, so any tips are greatly appreciated, (been shaving for years) Even doing just 1 pass irritates my skin, and that's why I was looking into the henson. Thanks again. 👍🏾
I recently bought feather popular razor how is it sir I'll try
Here you go: ua-cam.com/video/CyLy-uXuut4/v-deo.html
What is better a merkur 29c or this razor?
Replacing my merkur 180 long handle with this.
What? You shave twice? Or you did that just for demonstrating the razor?
Awesome video as always geo! Do you plan on adding the titanium Henson razor to your store when they make more?
Absolutely! As soon as we can get it, you will see it on the site!
So how does it compare to the Mühle Rocca? From the inside the head design looks kind of similar to me...
Rocca is heavier and more aggressive shaving.
@@geofatboy thanks man, I got an advertisement for the Henson shown in your video. I already have the R89, R41 and the Rocca and was wondering...
why the second lather…seems very time consuming. any reason to not just do both directions with the one lather?
Sorry not doing aluminum
There's always Titanium: bit.ly/HensonTi22SN
What's wrong with aluminum?
I'm surprised the razor gets under the nose so easily. I would think the shape makes that hard.
They really put some thought into this one.
@@geofatboy usually steeply-angled blades like that always miss a few hairs right under my nose even when I pull my nose up. That is why I use the Merkur open comb, as the head shape curve is more flattened out, but if this Henson can do the job while having a good secure blade angle with no blade chatter, that would be like the best of both worlds.
@@jfbrko290 I’ve been using a Henson for a month now. I haven’t had any trouble getting right in under my nose with it.
@@thomasjmeade awesome. That is one of the big qualities I look for in a razor.
Thanks for addressing this. I came here looking for an answer to this question.
This guy reminds me of saul goodman 😭
Geo you is national treasure my guy keep up the good work 👍💯
Big Ups Ty!!!!💪
I love mine. Got 1 for daily, 1 for my travel kit. I love this razor.
My Vikings adjustable tears my face up no matter what blade I use. I’m only willing to try one more safety razor before just going back to cartridges. Opinion between this and maybe a Mekur 34c (which I’m told is the gold standard)?
Either will work but the Henson is the safer bet that you won't get nicked! bit.ly/HensonAL13RazorSN
I've got a beard for about 10 years now, and I don't see it going off any time soon, but boy do I miss this feeling of a really good shave...
Good video, but I'm over here to your left, just a bit.
Hi bro. Please make a video on comparision between hension AL13 razor and king c Gillette.
Thanks Pat!
No problem getting close under the nose? That’s why I love my stainless Feather but I’ve been interested in this shaver for a while.
It's a beaut!
How does this razor compare to a straight razor in terms closeness on the first pass? Is it 90 - 95 percent as effective as the straight razor?
bit.ly/MuhleR41RazorSN This is likely the only razor that gets you that close to straight razor territory...
I really want to try the Ti version!
When will you try our a Wolfman or a PILS?
They are having trouble keeping us supplied...
@@geofatboy oh sad to hear 😔 . Hate it when companies aren’t open to let people review things.
I`m shaving my face and head every 2-3 days....would you choose the standard or the medium? I`d tend to the medium one, as I think after 2-3 days my facial hair is quite long and I`m afraid that the mild/standard wouldn`t do a good job and I`d need 2-3 passes on my head to have the baby smooth shave. Thoughts?
Watch Geo's new comparison video of the Mild and Medium. Geo recommends the Medium if your only shaving your face and the Mild for other applications in this video.
I have the new Henson razor not to long ago.
I love love it.
I don’t have any issues at all I don’t even cut or irritated anymore.
I can even shave my head without any issues curts or irritated anymore.
Nice! I'm glad you're now enjoying your head and face shaves!
I was thinking of getting this razor for my son who will be starting to shave soon, but wow, is it normal for guys to have to go over their faces three times? Very different than what I’m used to as a woman, I just go over my legs once against the grain.
Yes, it is pretty normal.
It sucks not to be able to carry-on air travel with safety or straight razors. I'm old enough to have done both. Makes me Leary to invest in a new razor system.
It is a pain...
Wish it came in a butterfly version. Seems like a little thing but I'd rather not have to unscrew the head.
There are lots of TTO/Butterfly razors out there! shavenation.com/collections/butterfly-tto
I can’t wait spending all that time to shave 3 times every morning before work
Hi Geo,
Are you going to have the Henson AL13 in Aircraft Aluminum back in stock?
Best regards!
shavenation.com/products/henson-al13-safety-razor-mild-or-medium
I like it I would really like to try to especially for my first DE since I was 17 or so but the price is a tad prohibitive at least for me. So I will most likely end up going with the Edwin Jagger DE89
A very popular razor!
Ok so what is your shaving cream, it looks like a very nice foam?
Click under the video where it says Show More.
The military should use this razor.
Which would be the pick for a teenage boy, this or a Leaf Twig?
This: bit.ly/HensonAL13RazorSN
Could this handle two week beard growth? I usually shave minimum once a week, but every now and then 2 weeks goes by then realize it’s time for a shave, lol. My razor is a cheapy stainless steel from China. It’s done the job for me since about 2014/15, but I feel I’m ready to retire it. Great review 👍🏻
It could handle it, but it will take some work.... This would be better on 2 week growth: bit.ly/MuhleR41RazorSN
Yeah I'm going to buy this, I just don't know if I want the blue, black or tan. I wish I could see those side by side.
That one's your call!
If you leave the blade in will it stain?
I hate the al13, the blade sticks out beyond the gap making it chew my face up. I need something that makes the edge of the blade flush with the edge of the blade gap
What? The blade sticks out beyond the gap? It chews your face up? Sounds strange... Nearly everyone loves this (generally mild shaving) razor, Where did you get yours? Is it a "grey" product? What is your shaving technique?
Thank you Geo. Positive or negative exposure¿?
Blade reveal?
Very nice video. What would you rate the mild and medium on the Gillette fatboy scale?
Down near the bottom... 1-3
My shave take less than a minute...
Hey have you ever used the yaqi katana single edge razor its really good!! For me at least lolz
Have not... yet
Wish I was as quick as that
I bought this 2 months ago, my first DE after 30 years using a twin blade cartridge. Good shave WTG, very good XTG, but ATG to get BBS, I end up with tons of weepers, mostly above and below the mouth. Your review makes it look so easy! Not sure if it's my cream, my blades (I've tried several though), my technique as a noob, or what.
Get a few more shaves under your belt and I bet your shave improves!
Beautiful shave and Razor Uncle Geo ✌️✌️
Love it! Thanks!
More nice work again.
Thanks Kewei!
Hi Geo nice video. Can you do a WCS Merica razor review thnx!?
Don't have that one...
Henson: Great handle, great angle, revolutionary design.
Me using my fifteen year old Merkur 34C: Interesting.
Might be time for a change!
I was more than skeptical when I bought mine...but it's a very good design. Very well built, also. Solid aluminum, not too light. Almost impossible to cut yourself, yet still shaves well.
Geo are you Italian?
FYI, while watching this video there was a commercial By the Company that makes that razor. Kind of interesting the problem is people might order through them or not you and you will lose business just want to let you know love the videos thank you
That happens to me all the time.. It all comes out in the wash. They are paying for those ads as well. I put these videos up for free!
If you buy from Henson you have to pay S/H which was like $10 to my area. Free S/H from Geo if over $65.
I bought one of these recently. Been using it for about 2 months. I usually dry shave, and this is perfect.... and it will get your no-no bits smooth as eggs without major bleeding in the shower. When I can't use my Bismarck No 2 I use this. My only gripe is I want an etched edge that says 1 or 2. I'll probably etch it in myself.
With cheap store bought razors, I'm able to shave in the shower, without using any cream. Would I be able to do the same with the Henson?