A Smarter, More Sustainable Way to Shave - Henson Shaving
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- Опубліковано 31 лип 2024
- Today Zac and Jesse talk to Daniel Jantzi from Henson Shaving. A unique design gives a shave so smooth, so effortless, it will make you rethink how shaving should feel.
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I absolutely love their outlook! They don't want to sell a billion razors and become wealthy, they want to create a product that they're proud to make and people are proud to own. ❤️
Keep telling yourself that… every company wants to make money… they’ve already made multi millions… which hey is pretty great. Means they will make a V2 or another great piece.
@sprinkleddonuts6094 they actually did already make a v2 hahaha but they are virtually the same
@@jamie114391 yep there is
I just got one for Christmas after talking to my friend about wanting one... now he wants one after trying mine. Hoping to spread the word about this amazing product.
@@sprinkleddonuts6094 I’m curious how you know that they’ve already made multi-millions? Are they publicly traded?
Right now there is a GIANT market opurtonity for products that are high quality.
In a world where shoe laces don't stay tied, and can opener's don't open, the malfeasant investments and miss allocation of resources has rotted our system because of our inflationary monitary experiment.
Awesome looking product.
Capitalism doesn't have to be all-encompassing. Can't wait to see what Henson solves next.
What happens once they need a waitlist to fill orders?
@@JacobProbasco
"Capitalism doesn't have to be all-encompassing"
What does that mean?
@@bighands69
Capitalism depends on unceasing consumption and eternal expansion to achieve growth. Ergo, if a product isn't designed to break at a certain time or incur significant periodic costs to the consumer, that product is not friendly to capitalism.
I hope its a rennasaince in American engineering/manufacturing. Id rather spend $100 for something once in my life, versus $10 every month
The recycling process for the blades is easier and more effective than for cartridges.
cartridges are purely a way to extort the users. traditional safety razors beat multi blade razors every day. literally just flick up and down a bit while shaving
I'm a huge weirdo for reusability, just thinking all the waste that we have nowhere to put so we just bury them just makes me mad. Meanwhile for a pure metal razor blade, if you gather enough of them I can imagine you just stuff them into a soda can or whatever then toss that into a forge and now you have a bar of metal ready to be used in whatever else, without having to dig for ores from the ground again. How awesome is that?
And safety razor isn't any harder to get used to for the first time shaver (a teen) as any cartridge razor, so grampa's safety razor should've really been the end-all. Can't imagine why the cartridge system got invented if not only because the razor blades themselves might be a bit dangerous and cartridge completely avoids that so nobody can cut themselves while not shaving.
I'm an electric shaver user for the last 40 years and always wanted to try an "actual" razor but didn't want to go there, until now. I just ordered one directly from Henson. I want to support these guys. I hope I like it as much as I think I might.
How'd it work out for you? Myself and two of my friends had our life changed by their wonderful product
I'm waiting for mine, should be here tomorrow! How did your razor work out for you?
Is it good?
@@eddiepugmire447 Sorry folks, just saw these questions/comments. I ordered the "mild" one and had no problem using it. It shaved pretty well and no cuts or anything. After using it for about a month off and on, I wished it shaved "closer" so I order the more aggressive model razor as well. That one is easy to use also and it is certainly more aggressive. So much so, that it irritates the skin on my under chin and neck area pretty badly. So I have been experimenting with different creams and gels trying to find a comfortable solution. So going from the electric to the mild wasn't too difficult, but going to the more aggressive one has been a challenge, at least for me anyway. Maybe my skin is just sensitive because until now, it has never seen an actual blade.
@@PatJones82 try a merkur progress with shaving soap
Great program, almost out of this world this company. I think that Henson is a company with a great new model for our economy and for society.
Thanks so much for sharing.
I ordered a medium aggression Henson in red last week and have had 3 shaves with it so far, and truly love it. A well made razor that does a great job. Well worth the money, and stoked to order another one in tan to add to the collection. Cheers!
Not to get too personal but do you find this medium aggression blade is good for shaving other parts of the body? Or do you just use it for your face?
With Zac and Jesse's recommendation, I bought a Henson razor right away, and I absolutely love it! Fear not my bearded brothers... this razor is just as safe and comfortable as any disposable razor, it's far more stylish, and it generates absolutely no plastic waste.
I've tried multiple razors from cartriges, straight edge, and double edge that shaved well but this shaves great and is dummy proof. You don't need skill to use.
I love my Henson AL 13. It’s a work of art, that gives me the best shave with no nicks or cuts.
Dude holy crap… I almost cried listening to this guy talk about his family and hearing his passion. Gonna by 8 razors for my family for Christmas presents.
Daniel is the real deal. Love Mom xo
I rarely get to see such honesty in a company, especially how they were founded. Most companies try to oversell the consumer by amplifying the problem statement, but not Henson. I just placed an order and I’m looking forward to trying out the product!
switched to wet shaving with DE razors a number of years ago and love it- but eyes popped when i saw this randomly. then came here to see that you had done this video.
can’t wait to receive and try it.
i can vouch that wet shaving is everything and as advertised in this video. excited that this razor might be too…
just got this razor today, absolutely love it! best shave of my life! proud canadian local production!
Love your show. Great interview. Great razor. Bought one - best shave of my life. Never going back! Keep it up :D
I have been using a DE safety razor for years. My grandfather died when I was in college and perpetually broke. I flew home to visit family to help go through his things and found an old brass safety razor and decided to help keep his memory alive by shaving with it even though it looked "dangerous". I found out the blades were extremely cheap and I still use that old razor. After watching this, I think my grandpa would bless my upgrading to a razor like this.
That was very heartwarming to read. I am in the similar boat. My grandad (on my dad's side) passed away in 2017 and would have *loved* the idea of this razor.
I haven't used one yet but plan on picking one up very soon.
I'd say go for it. Nothing against keeping his around and getting a Henson. My first DE was nearly 8 years ago and is a Merkur 34c. I just got a Henson AL13 Medium. It's my new favorite but I will probably keep the 34c around for a backup.
Chances are, if your grandpa was using a Gillette super speed or adjustable, your shave experience is already better than the mild or medium Henson razors.
Send grandpa’s razor to Razor Emporium for a revamp and continue using it.
Thank you Now You Know TTN for bringing this content!
Just ordered one. Here in Vancouver, Canada
Brilliant talk guys. You touched on aspects of society that are usually not included in the discussion of business. Thanks
Absolutely loved the video! Ordered black piece for myself! Early Black Friday shopping!
Great show, good product, passion about making good stuff. Thank you!
Hands down the BEST razor I’ve ever shaved with. I ended up buying like 10 of them. It’s changed shaving for me. Thank you guys
Can you get a BSS with the medium model of Henson razor?
I currently use a Maggard V3 head.
Ordered one! I'm only 40 minutes towards Toronto along the 401 from them... looking forward to using it. Thanks to you two I've also ordered an Aptera. No PROMO code, love it.
I have it, it's amazing.
I liked the shaver so much, I bought another one for my camp; another one for my travel kit, another one for my backpacking kit.
Wonderful interview!!! Lady Wet Shaver here. The Henson is the only razor I now use!! Thank you, Henson Shaving!!! Tennessee USA
Just got my Henson razor today. Used for the first time today! Probably the best shave I have had! Highly recommend this razor!
Love this company. Quit shaving years ago, had planned to make it permanent. Now incredibly happy with the Aluminum (Medium), & just ordered the Titanium (Aggressive). Cool background here.
Even us bearded guys like to shave our necks and upper cheeks. Razors will always come in handy regardless of how we sport our facial hair.
We're also used to being marketed too in a pretty deceptive manner. I actually found their marketing campaign to be refreshingly honest. That's what drew me in. Clear concise explanations of the problems of shaving and how they solve the problem. Unapologetic upfront straight pricing, and a buy once cry once top of the line product.
Same for me. I saw their ad on Instagram where they put it under a microscope and demonstrate its cutting action on the paper. The fact that it wasn't an over-produced advert and instead was an actual *demonstration* of the product felt so nice. "There's no false advertising here: he's literally showing it to me as I hear him speak."
Great design and implementation. Simple concept, great execution, awesome results…consistently.
Love the attitude and product, can't wait to buy one.
Great video. I just love companies with this level of commitment to quality. I ordered the Titanium version today.
I have been looking for a better shaving system for a while now. I had bought a few disposable razors a few months ago and they did not last long. Last week, I took an old cartridge out of the drawer and had to shave with it. It hurt way more than I wanted it to! I have always been concerned about disposable razor waste and high cartridge costs. This product satisfies every requirement I wanted from a razor. A long-term investment in a better system with less waste. I ordered one tonight just so I don't forget!
steel can be recycled and if you clean the blades you can take then to a recycling center that is capable. You could build up amount of razors for quite some time before you take them.
Terrific interview! I learned a lot about my Henson razor in this interview, and about the business model. One thing that really interested me very much was Daniel's comment that he dropped out of high school. He does not sound like someone who dropped out of high school! He sounds like an engineer. I am a trained physicist, meteorologist, and financial planner. This fascinates me. I would love to hear an interview more about Daniel personally and his path to this business.
Sounds amazing, just ordered one.
I have used safety razors for years, and I bought a Henson a month ago. It has revolutionised my shaving. No exaggeration.
I ordered 2. Can't wait to try them. I'm bald and will use mine to shave the dome.
This is the best razor to ever hit the market. I once owned 35 razors. I had vintage razors all the way up to the most modern. I now have both the mild and medium Henson razors and never use anything else. I am down to less than 10 razors and will be down to only the two Hensons if I can sell the remainder of my others. It is truly an amazing product.
Really that's high praise ! I'm sometimes sceptical even with tech and design hype but I might just get it
Does the medium give you a closer shave than the mild?
@@alec_508 For me, no. They both give equal closeness.
Have the Henson razor in Green anodized color and the razor is fantastic. Some constructive feedback. The razor doesn’t glide super smoothly across the skin due to the anodized coating. A smooth coating like chrome would make it super slick but would also cause tolerances to be less tight. So you get some you give some. I would love to see a model with a slicker coating.
This is a shaver...
I love the demo with the card.
Shows the difference between shaving (planing) and cutting.
😀 So simple
Well done. Team Management and leader ship extraordinary.
Wow. Great interview. I'm convinced. Love the principals and values of the company..AND Canadian ??! I'm sold ! No more plastic expensive polluting cartridges.
Thanks to this video I purchased a Henson Razor. Thank You.
Ashley- I’m here to tell you your marketing IS the best. I bought one after watching just one ad on Instagram 🙃👍
I bought the Henson Medium and it's an excellent razor after swapping out the included Astra SP blade with a Rapira Platinum Lux blade. The Astra SP's work great for a lot of people but for me I did not have a good experience. Sharp enough but too rough and too many weepers even going with the grain. You really have to search for the blade that suits your skin best and might take you several weeks. Anyways, it is one of the easiest razors I've ever used, the angle is incredibly easy to get right and you don't even have to think about it. Also almost any lather will work, even regular Barbasol if you are in a hurry. Can't go wrong with it.
I've had the best experience with some ooooold "wilkinson sword" brand razors. Made in Germany, they are chromed AND coated with Teflon. They absolutely glide. Apparently they are still around (you can find them on Amazon) idk if they are still made in Germany, but the Henson safety razor + wilkinson sword has been the best combo for me.
Well, what can I say, 3/4 way through and I have a razor on it's way. I'll do a live shave review when I get it.
I just ordered a Henson rasor. I've seen the adds many times & it took several months, but it started to grow on me. I've never been a DE shaver, I always just used cartridge razors because of how common & easy they are to use. But I was never happy with the shave I got. I've used Gillette 3 & 5 blades, Schick, & most recently Harrys. Harry's has been the best out of all of them, but it still left a lot to be desired. I was absolutely fed up with how aggressive they are & how much they pull the hair before & while they cut it. Even brand new heads end up cutting my face to heel, & I don't have particularly sensitive skin. I looked further into DE shaving & Henson & decided to give it a go & I chose a Henson razor as my first DE razor because of the fit & finish of it, as well as how mild it is--I wanted something that I can try out & get my feet wet without slicing my face up. We need more companies like this & I can say that this company actually started me going back to the essence of masculinity from the 40's & 50s.
This video made me purchase my second safety razor - A freaking purple Henson AL13
Great show, interesting topic, knowledgeable and articulate guest!
I have a Henson razor and it is the best shave I have ever had in 50 years.
Very innovative razor. Great job guys. Love mine, have 2 so far. Would love to see a heavier handle version.
The titanium one is heavier
Why 2?
@@abhishekdev258 Different colors, different aggressions (Mild vs Medium)
@@RonaldAbramson okay
After watching this interview I now understand why Henson did not ship FedEx or UPS. Nice. Received my razor in exactly a week.
I getting them for everyone in my family.
I'm just not sure if I should get the Mild or the Medium one.
I have this razor, it's amazing.
Great job Dan.
Very insightful. I learned so much watching. Great job, Dan!
Just ordered one
I'm almost 60 years old and I still own my mum's safety razor which I much prefer to disposable safety razors although it's increasingly difficult to find blade stockists in our throwaway society.
One of the most inspirational episodes ever! Exciting stuff.
I just ordered 2 pcs. Thanks!
they are amazing. I have one. Two of my friends got it because of me. It really works. Before you buy one, you think, it's typical marketing, but that's the thing that holds people back, thinking it is just typical marketing.
Brilliant !
Y'all made me buy one
so this shaver has Nailed it, have boughten 3, one for me, one for my Sweetheart and one for my eldest Son! Am a Millwright, appreciate Thousands of an Inch, but the main reason for purchase was concept!
Cartridge razors are crap. Those in the know use double edged. The mark of a true gentleman.
The thing about cartridge razors is the little bit of soap they add on the end. It makes the blades dirty.
If you clean the blade properly they last a lot longer. I will still probably buy one even though the costings used here are incorrect.Where can I get oneIn the UK.
@Zac you don't shave your cheek line? My beard is about twice as long as yours but I still have to use the electric shaver every day or so for the cheek line. I like it because it won't cut my long hairs but I might try this!
I cannot even imagine using those cartridge razors. I have never understood why people do it this way, I just assume to save time ? DE shaving is far far far superior and MUCH cheaper. No more clogging ! I can rip through a weeks worth of growth with no problems. No clogging ! No tugging ! No razor burn ! Safety razors are beautiful tools to look at as well. There are even fantastic SE razors that will last you an entire lifetime and you can even hand it down to kids.
Also, the LEAF is an amazing tool as well. I use the leaf razor to shave my head and it is amazing. The leaf also uses DE blades...it is a gorgeous piece of equipment.
Nobody should be using cartridge razors because there are superior and CHEAPER DE, SE, LEAF options for everyone. So many quality products and innovative companies like henson out there. Henson makes GREAT products and there are so many other inventive companies out there as well.
Ordered one yesterday!!!
I'm looking forward to a stainless steel version of the Henson mild! $100 price tag would not be out of line.
First: Thanks for the interview! It was so motivating and informative.
Second: YES! HE IS THE REAL IRON MAN!
Damn someone said it! :D
Third: Who wants to see Zack shave with a Henson? :D
I'm from Germany and can't buy the AL13 Medium, out of stock. I'm abolutely impressed and will show that all people with problems with shaving! :(((( Please help!
allright, you've convinced me
Just bought one.
Love this product. I already own two. Please just don’t go woke. I don’t shave my legs, at least in the winter time. The only problem with double edge razors is the water used in preparing your face rinsing your face several times during a shave and cleaning (with water) the shaving bowl and brush if you do the full old time shave that is presented on UA-cam videos. We need a solution for the water usage in wet shaving.
Maybe I missed it, but did you mentioned how to dispose of used D.E. blades. Other than in the old medicine cabinet slit.
The blades you offer come individually wrapped. Usually, you have to use a blade safe for those. Something that the younger generation might not be aware of.
Where is the discount code. Their website asks for discount code at checkout...
How does it compare to the game changer, lupo, and feather asd2?
I own the Hensen A13 Medium. "Well made, smooth shave!" Is my slogan when I pick it up! As well as "surprisingly simple"! The razor is a 9.5/10. Should weigh more, like a great knife there should be weight to it so the knife can do the cutting.
I used to feel like a heavier handle was better, i have two or three other "safety razors" that are quite hefty in terms of weight. I have the aluminum version which is very light, and I've gotten used to it, and now honestly prefer it. I found the heavier ones i had to honestly get a little exhausting.
what is the best way to crowd fund a unicorn tech startup with out letting the cat out of the bag till it is on commercials. I would like to keep competition with more resources from getting going before me. Any community advice.
I have A Henson Shaver and I love it. they should think of manufacturing a razor, Holder in matching colours... (or Colors for thos form the US) .. that's my only gripe.
I personally found the original mild Henson razor wasn't my thing. I preferred my Merkur 23C for mild shaves. That being said, as a category, wet shaving with safety razors is worlds better from shaving with a cartridge razor. I was once forced by circumstance to shave with a cartridge razor after having made the switch and it felt like I was shaving with broken glass. It was agonizing to use a new, "sharp" (they basically pre-blunt the blades) cartridge razor once I felt how good a sharp DE blade was.
After one shave with the Henson AL13 I tossed, an unopened box of cartridges in a of donations.
Love my Henson razors! Ditch the cartridges and try wet shaving, it's next level!
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I watched and heard "It's 2021" and thought "Haha, he got the year wrong. Fair enough, Covid years messed with people". Then checked the upload date lmao.
It's not as expensive as you might think ladies and gentlemen. You only have to buy the razor itself 1 time and a 100 pack of blades lasts a long time. I've been doing this kind of shaving for 10 years come February 2024 and I own a Henson AL13 steel blue medium razor and it's awesome. In fact it's one of my "go to" razors. Putting together a starter kit with this kind of razor is about the cost of a high end electric razor only it lasts for years and years.
I just received my razor in the mail. Looks great, and I love the cardboard (plastic free package). The outter packaging was plastic bubble wrap pouch (not a fan, but ok).
I plan on trying it out and letting you know how it goes. I will also be reviewing on their site. So far 5 out of 5
Tried it out this morning on 5-day stubble. Worked amazing. Putting my environmental love aside and only rating on performance, this razor was smooth, didn’t pull like my cartridge razors.
At times my employer requires me to shave 7days a week. This is a life saver. I will be screaming from the mountains to all my coworkers. These will be great gifts as well.
@@clintrobinson1706
You can also reuse the plastic your self and if more people did that their would be a lot less plasti being sent of to third world countries to be dumped into the ocean.
@@bighands69 So your argument is if I were to only use the plastic again, it would not go into the ocean. This suggestion ignores the fact that I requested them not to use it in the first place. Thus would eliminate the need for me to repurpose a product that was designed and produced to be a single use item. Therefore your comment was not helpful. Perhaps you should have said this instead:
I agree that they should not use this type of packaging, hopefully they will change it. Now that it came into your possession anyway, I hope you are able to find another purpose for it since reuse is better than the garbage it is (since it is not recyclable).
Their level of detail, work ethic and general business ethos, really spoke to me. This young man spoke so well and expressed so much humility and knowledge of the product. I have just bough a Henson AL13 in blue. Cannot wait to improve my shaving with this product!
I am back to say that this shaver is the truth. So pleased with my shaving experience since I got it. I am letting people like me know, and they too are realizing what they were missing. Great investment.
Jeez! I wouldn't buy this, even though it's awesome. This CEO is such a legit awesome person though. Tip of the hat sir. Getting my business and respect, and you've spread good will too. Sweeet!
Way cool!
I'm proud to be friends with B&R..
What about hair clogging? There doesn't seem to be room under the blade for the hairs to pass freely.
Mine is on order....
Я сегодня попробовал ал13+ и я в восторге! Об этой бритве я узнал с интеграции в ролике про металлообработку с микробными допусками, автор ещё побрил половину лица :) я наконец то слезу с иглы катриджных систем! Бритва реально отличная!!!
Ordered a mild + yesterday after watching Geofatboy videos about it.
Why did Henson choose the RK blades over the Astra blades. I’ve heard so many positive things about Astra, and negative things about RK, I’m scratching my head. The only thing I can surmise is going with a cheaper, and less efficient, blade to keep costs lower. Henson, or anyone with knowledge of my question, I would appreciate a reply. Thank you!
I know based on when they made the switch that this was not their reason, but I'll point out that Astra is made in Russia, Rk is made in India, and personally geopolitics being what they are right now, I will not buy anything made in Russia any time soon no matter the price or quality.
And that’s how it’s done
Now you know
Are the comments just cheering the ad I just watched? It’s weird to see commercial video of the product during their interview, right?
I've been using a safety razor that I bought on amazon for very little money (I want to say less than 20 bucks) for about five years now. It's been perfect for me. I can even do completely dry trims on the cheeks just to edge up a bit with no problems. The very best part though, is that I HAVE NEVER CHANGED BLADES. If you open the thing up, take the razor out, rinse it and towel dry it completely the blade won't go bad. FIVE YEARS on a 20 dollar setup. That's an incredible value! Stop listening to the big corps that want to bleed you dry and start being responsible to yourself and your environment. Completely recommend.
What corporations are you talking about?
I’ve used safety razors in the past. The biggest reason I stopped was because it was hard to get the blades positioned perfectly for any amount of consistency. I can definitely appreciate the tolerances for blade position on these razors, I think I’ll try them out.
I have literally never had that issue on the cheapest safety razors
You could have "Tesla-branded" razors by buying a red razor and a black razor and then swap the handles.
Elon is not interested in branding Tesla.
In my experience, Henson AL13 Medium was not smooth when used for against the grain.
I feel far more comfortable with Merkur 34C or King C. Gillette.
"Build a better mousetrap, and the world will beat a path to your door" (? Emerson)
Make the.razor have two blades for smooth saving easy to design
Gillette gets your personal info from the DMV. That's how they know when your birthday is and where you live.