Henson Shaving | SKU: PR2869

Henson AL13 Safety Razor (Tan) MILD blade exposure

Name: Henson AL13 Safety Razor (Tan) MILD blade exposure
Brand: Henson Shaving
SKU: PR2869
Price: 149.99 NZD
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Sensitive to Normal Skin
Lighter beard growth with finer hairs
Trimming Beard Line
Body Shaving
Lightweight - easy to control
Latest Version with softened edges and added bevels

Smooth & comfortable shave
No clogging - lather & hairs rinse off easily
Precision machined - safe shave & accurate blade exposure
Compatible with all double-edge (DE) razor blades

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The Henson AL13 puts an end to shaving irritation and cuts, while also making your skin feel comfortable and smooth. Henson created this razor to give you a whole new shaving experience, unlike any other safety razor.

The MILD version has slightly less blade exposure and a smaller blade gap than most other safety razors. This allows for a very mild and smooth shave, even with sensitive skin.

We think it's best for :

Sensitive to Normal Skin
Lighter beard growth with finer hairs
Trimming Beard Line
Body Shaving
Smooth & comfortable shave with little blade feel
For 'Very Sensitive Skin' it's best to use some pre-shave products to have that extra layer of protection
(pre-shave oil hydrates the skin & protects it from cuts, while pre-shave cream softens the beard)
Thicker Beards or shaving every few days requires a few extra strokes with the Mild AL13,
the Medium or Aggressive version might be a better option if you like a close shave or have a coarse beard
All Henson safety razors are compatible with any standard double-edge (DE) razor blade
Our suggestion for the Henson Mild is a sharper blade like Gillette Nacet, Gillette Platinum, Feather, Kai, Dovo, ...

Designed and manufactured with extreme precision in mind. Henson has applied aerospace processes to achieve remarkable low tolerances on critical dimensions through the machining and anodizing process.

The blade support creates the most accurate blade exposure on the market, which means you can be ensured that each razor holds the blade at the correct angle and gap to give you the perfect shave.

Manufactured in the same facility that produces components for the Mars Rover and the International Space Station, this razor is durable and should last for many years of worry-free shaves.

What this means for you is a noticeably better shave that just feels different. It truly is one of a kind.

Latest Version with softened edges and added bevels
Lightweight - easy to control
No clogging - wide open channels let lather & hairs rinse off easily
Build in Angle - perfect for finding the 30-degree angle
Precision machined - safe shave and the most accurate blade exposure
Made from aerospace-grade aluminum
Three-piece safety razor
Handle Length: 95mm
Weight: 37g

Made in Canada

At Henson, we’ve been making parts for large aerospace projects for 20 years. When you’re making parts that end up in space, you’re making them with longevity in mind. We made critical components for the OneWeb constellation and parts for the Exo Mars rover. Needless to say those parts can’t come back to the shop for repairs, they have to work and they have to work for decades. Manufacturing parts designed to last a lifetime is part of our DNA.

Through a few happenstances, we turned our attention to razors. One thing quickly became evident: many of the products were more focused on selling blades than supporting them. Imagine skating on blades that were wiggling around, or trying to cut carrots with a knife blade that bent and flexed. You could get the job done, but without the accuracy you would prefer to be safe. So we set about designing a razor with this in mind.

The end result is the AL13 razor. Made of Aluminum (which, yes, is the 13th element on the periodic table), we machine this razor to very tight tolerances in an effort to control both the blade extension and exposure. By minimizing these geometries we believe the additional blade support greatly reduces flex and chatter and thereby irritation.

Since our focus was on blade support, and not the blade itself, we designed our razor to work with standard DE (double edge). These blades typically cost 10-15 cents each. And since they are not unique to our razor, you don’t need to buy them from us.

So in setting out to make a quality product that lasts, and focusing on proper function we actually landed on a fairly poor business model. That model being, you buy a razor only once and you do not have to buy any blades from us at all. Most of the innovation in the shaving industry over the last decade has more to do with business models (subscriptions, direct-to-consumer offerings, etc) than function. And hey, that’s ok too. Many of those companies have built tremendous businesses. It just wasn’t part of our DNA.

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Do you recommend this Product?: Yes

Excellent product.

This shaver shows researched design, and those huge gutters allow easy whisker wash-out. I use Somersets oil, and shaving is now a measured, pleasurable art. As clean as any 27 blade gimballed high tech thing with pricey replacement heads, and will last a lifetime with readily available cheap blades. The diamond cut grip is also great for better control.

Do you recommend this Product?: Yes

Love the shave

I have been using Defender cartridge razors for ages. And for what they were, i was happy. Until now. Thanks to Fine Shave you can get the AL13 in NZ without the huge shipping costs (been trying to get one for months)!
The AL13 is great. I have a quick growing thick stubble and this gets a mirror shave nearly every time (still in learning mode). I have tried the RK blades and the Feathers. The Feathers are good but may be a tad too agressive.
Now, I have no experience with other razors so can't compare. But I struggle to see how any other razor would improve on this in any material way. Because I haven't had the experience of weightier implements before the AL doesn't bother me. I might have taken the Medium in retrospect but again I don't see how it could improve that much.

Do you recommend this Product?: Yes

Henson mild razor

Very light, very mild. needs a sharp blade such as feather, wilkinson etc to work. good for a final polish.

Do you recommend this Product?: Yes

Henson AL13 Safety Razor (Tan) MILD blade exposure

Best safety razor I've ever owned.

To be fair...it's also my first! Generally I've used cartridge razors, and more recently a straight edge (cut throat).
The Henson is excellent, more or less idiot proof. Gives a very smooth shave with little chance of nicking. Highly recommended.

Yes its light but it's also great.

It's hard to find a review that doesn't mention how light this razor is (it is), but it hasn't made me change my technique or mind. It's a great looking smart razor, it can stand up on it head so when you put it down the handle is easier to grab. Glad I got the mild as it's a plenty close shave.

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