2024 the best razor for shaving review

Price: $79.99
(as of Dec 06, 2024 15:53:10 UTC - Details)

From the brand

At Henson Shaving, we’re setting a new standard for the shaving experience, not by following trends but by addressing real needs.

We combine functional design with a science-based approach to deliver products that promote healthier-looking, irritation-free skin.

Henson is on a mission to quantify the impact of erythema (razor burn) and improve the shaving experience for those with sensitive skin and shave irritation.

Our initial study compared the Henson Razor to a leading multi-blade razor. 60 volunteers shaved one side of their face or neck with each razor. Multispectral images of their skin taken before and after shaving showed less razor burn was caused by Henson compared to the multi-blade

THE HENSON RAZOR

A precision-made razor you'll actually want to shave with. Leave your skin looking healthier, with no more irritation or ingrown hairs.

RAZOR STAND

This machined aluminum stand keeps your Henson Razor clean and dry, while also acting as a stunning display piece on your countertop.

SHAVE CREAM

Designed to help minimize irritation, we chose ingredients that support and protect your skin, getting rid of ingredients that don't.

DOUBLE-EDGE BLADES

Stainless steel blades specifically made to the dimensions of the Henson Razor. A 100-pack typically lasts 2-3 years.

Products

UPC ‏ : ‎ 616967914726
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Henson Shaving
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0B6QJY4Z2
Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ Canada

Precision Engineering- Many men experience some form of irritation to the skin when shaving like razor burn, an inconsistent shave and ingrown hairs caused by inferior razors. At Henson, we've addressed this using our 22+ years of aerospace machining expertise to identify major flaws in mainstream razors, such as unsupported cutting blades, and designed the Henson Double Edge Safety Razor in a way that truly protects your skin.
30° Blade Angle- Hensons single blade razors for men and women are designed with a 30 degree angle when in contact with the skin, this strikes the perfect balance between shaving efficiency and comfort. This helps minimize skin irritation cuts and razor burn, and allows you to shave with confidence.
Blade Rigidity & Free End Length - Rather than a gradual bend across the entire width of the blade, the head of the Henson razor creates a focused bend close to the blade’s edge to maximize the rigidity of the blade.The longer the blade the more flex it has which can result in skin irritation and an inferior shave. Our short free end length supports the blade close to the cutting edge, further reducing any chatter during a shave.
Wide Open Channels - Henson AL13 razor is beginner friendly and easy to clean. Its sleek, open channels let shaving creams and hair rinse effortlessly from the razor’s head, eliminating the need to clear off any clogged hair left from the blade.
Zero Waste Razor - Designed for lifetime use, our single blade razors are durable, cost-efficient, plastic-free & recyclable. By pairing your razor with RK Shaving’s sharp precision blades, a 100-pack of blades can last a regular shaver between 2-3 years. Protecting your skin, the environment and your wallet.
Reviewer: Robert Hatfield
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Amazingly close shave!
Review: I was a bit hesitant because some reviews were saying it took more passes than a multi-blade disposable. That may be true, but the fact there is absolutely no loading this razor with cut hair (a big problem disposables are plagued with) that overall speeds the entire process. I rinse this razor only one time… after I’m done shaving. No banging it on the sink to dislodge har stuck between blades, no rinsing to unload it! I make one pass and then flip to the second edge and go over any areas I missed. The actual shave time for me is reduced, but changing the blade probably makes it about the same. I usually spend about 5 minutes shaving and that has not changed with this razor.More precise than a multi-blade disposable. I used to use a multi-blade razor, and then to get under my nose just above my mustache, I used a single-blade disposable because I only need to shave a few mm and the multi-blade started out too thick. The Henson does it all, and with the textured handle, I feel I have more control than I’ve ever had.After using this razor for a week and being only on my third blade, it is easy to see this will be a far cheaper solution as well.It has nicked me twice… about the same as disposables, but the Henson nicks I’ve received are noticeably smaller. This razor is every bit as safe as a disposable safety razor. Applying a tiny amount of shave cream with my fingers as a lubricant, I can press as hard as I want and it still glides over the skin. They’ve dialed in the blade angle with this design and I couldn’t be happier.It really does everything I need and everything I had hoped it would. I would highly recommend this razor to anyone currently dealing with disposables.It is expensive initially, but you will immediately get better, more rounded performance and fairly quickly recoup the cost… all the while helping the environment. Just do it.

Reviewer: Briar
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Very light, very close shaving, very fast with no clogging
Review: The Henson Safety Razor distinguishes itself from its competitors by providing an exceptionally close shave. Its design facilitates the easy removal of hairs, resulting in reduced clogging and a smoother shaving experience. Many other razors encounter difficulties in this regard, necessitating more frequent cleaning and compromising shaving efficiency. Furthermore, the Henson Safety Razor's build quality exudes a sense of premium craftsmanship and durability, making it a worthwhile investment for your grooming regimen.However, it should be noted that the razor's closeness may be excessive for some individuals. While the cutouts at the bottom effectively prevent clogging, the razor's lightweight construction and user-friendly design make it virtually foolproof in terms of safety.It is strongly advised to avoid using their razor blades, as they are not worth the and significantly duller compared to alternatives. This potential shortcoming should not be attributed to the razor itself, especially for first-time users. Overall, the Henson Safety Razor represents a significant upgrade from conventional razors and my previous razor.

Reviewer: Ironmantb69
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Amazing razor!
Review: I have wanted to join the single edge razor club for a long time now. Every time I try, with a different single edge razor, I have nothing but a miserable experience. That is until I bought this Hensen razor. Please take note that I have received nothing, nor do I expect to receive anything for this review. I don't typically write reviews unless I either hate a product or love a product. In this case I am loving this razor. It is funny how we have been taught to believe a single edge razor needs to be "heavy" in order to do the job. Just drag the (heavy) razor across your skin, they say, and the miracle will happen. It'll be fun, they say. Well, for me, that miracle always turned into a nightmare of a bloody mess. The Henson, the rebel that it is, is very light. It reminds me of shaving with a disposable, it's that light. With its machined production, aluminum alloy material, its radically unique light weight, the people at Hensen have reinvented the single edge razor and I am very happy about that! Oh, I still get a slight bit of irritation but it's about 1/10th of the irritation and cuts that I got with other single edge razors. To me, that's amazing. I am so thrilled with it that I bought a second one within a matter of days.

Reviewer: mmm222
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Good shave
Review: I have used electric razors and never found one that works good for me. I was using multi blade replacements for years and they did a good job. I decided to try a safety razors and see if it worked for me. I bought the Henson after seeing their ad saying how good they were and give it a try. I am not going to lie but installing that little blade kind of freaks me out knowing how sharp it is but onward I went. My first shave with it seemed to take much longer and let some blood out in sever place but that was remedied with the astringent bar. I think it did a good job and lasted almost as long as the multi blade did. The following shaves ave been better after I planed down some of the high spots so no more bleeding. I change the blade after 3 shaves so the value will be much better than the multi blades. The handle feels a little awkward at first but I got use to it. It comes packed good and with 5 blades but there is no stand for it, you can order that separately I think they should just up the price a bit and include it but in my opinion it is not necessary. All and all it is a good shave and in the long run will save you money, the razor is well built and should last many years.

Reviewer: Edgar Ortiz
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Es ligera, pues el cuerpo de aluminio no la hace pesada, mucho más ligera que una mühle. Quizá aquí hay tener el cuidado de no golpear al aclarar, mucho mejor si el chorro de agua la limpia.Buen corte.

Reviewer: Purchaser
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Day 1 review; Was it my best shaving experience ever? No. It was adequate. It did its job, I nicked myself once, and I could have done a bit better in some of the usual troublesome areas. Both, I am confident, will improve as I adjust to the slightly different feel of this razor from what I am used to.I am just endlessly tired of the major brands selling their razors as loss-leaders (like printers). If I buy an electric razor, and the blades get dull, it is cheaper to buy a new razor than just replacement blades. And with the non-electric shavers; they are forever re-inventing the wheel with their disposable 5-blade cartridges, making it prohibitively expensive to keep buying (if you can even find) blades that work with your handle. Both contributing to E-waste and plastic waste.Unless you have mobility/joint issues (particularly in the wrists/arms), I don't think most of those fancy pivot points and multi-blades are strictly necessary for a good shave. They might make a good shave *easier*, but as various costs of living keep going up, it no longer makes sense.The 100-ish dollar price point is a bit daunting if, like me, you are used to the other things - but it feels solid and well-made. Though some shaving enthusiast reviewers I have seen while I was deciding on this purchase mentioned that it was "too light-weight" and mourned the lack of availability or price point of some of this company's other models. This is a bit more hefty than the plastic bic and gillette handles I am used to.I'll give it a couple more weeks, but I think I'll definitely end up buying the 100 pack of blades.

Reviewer: Mike L
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Do you have someone in your life who shaves? Do they wetshave (traditionally shave with brush, soap, BIFL razor) already or do they shave with the miserable cartridges already? Look no further.This is a Canadian designed and manufactured razor of great quality and better geometry. It has dethroned my merkur 34c razor which has been a staple of my morning routine for 5+ years.This will be appreciated by anyone who shaves and cares to enjoy that process. Definitely lives up to the hype.

Reviewer: petekaner
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Estaba harto de las deshechablese pero este tipo de máquinas me da mucho respeto porque hay que ir con mucho cuidado. Con esta no, gracias a que deja la cuchilla al ángulo es como afeitarse como una deshechable de mucha calidad pero que no se atasca con los pelos de la barba y además las cuchillas salen mucho más baratas. Además tiene un diseño muy elegante y discreto.

Reviewer: Javier Caselli Fernandez
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Llevaba tiempo queriéndome pasar a una maquinilla de seguridad, tengo la piel delicada y la barba espesa, una combinación que hace que hasta los cartuchos desechables más caros y de marca de sobra conocidas me provocases irritación.La ventaja de la maquinilla de seguridad es que tienes una sola cuchilla, afiladísima, se desliza mucho mejor por la cara, con lo que de muchas menos pasadas y sin ejercer apenas presión, te deja la piel como la de un bebé.No todas las maquinillas de seguridad son iguales, hay modelos para todo tipo de preferencias y los fabrican de toda clase de materiales: latón, acero inoxidable, aluminio y hasta titanio. Cada una de ellas "abraza" a la cuchilla de forma distinta y hace que sea más o menos agresiva.Tras investigar un poco, me decidí por esta Henson de aluminio, lo de "modelo de entrada" no es una traducción demasiado afortunada, todos los modelos tienen los mismos acabados y calidad (absolutamente espectacular), la diferencia es que este es el modelo "suave" (mild), el que deja la cuchilla menos expuesta y, por lo tanto, hace que se mueva menos, lo que da un afeitado más suave, si bien, en teoría, no tan apurado en las primeras pasadas, pero no tiene porque ser así, y menos si no te dejas crecer la barba muchos días entre cada afeitado. Para quienes quieran una maquinilla un poco más "agresiva", tienen el modelo "medium", en lugar de este, que el "mild".Es una maquinilla ideal para principiantes porque está diseñada de forma que la propia estructura de la maquinilla te da el ángulo perfecto para afeitarte, y fuera de ese margen, la maquinilla no corta.Como he dicho, para mí que tengo la piel delicada, ha sido como la noche y el día, ahora me afeito sin miedo a irritaciones fuertes, y el apurado es increíble.No todo son ventajas, claro, el nombre de estas maquinillas es engañoso, son "de seguridad" comparadas con las navajas barberas clásicas, pero cortar, cortan, y mucho si no tienes cuidado, hay que ir más despacio que con los cartuchos y el ángulo lo tienes que poner tú, no tiene amortiguadores, ni bisagras ni las pijadas de los cartuchos "premium", tienes que convertir el afeitado en un ritual, y hacerlo despacio y con buena letra, en seguida le coges el truco y no hay tanta diferencia de tiempo. Mi siguiente paso será comprarme una brocha y jabón de afeitar de verdad.Lo ideal es darse una primera pasada a favor del pelo, y luego volver a enjabonarte y dar otra a contrapelo para un apurado perfecto. Si vas con bulla y quieres darte una sol pasada, debería ser de sobra para el día a día, no te va a dejar el efecto "piel de bebé" en la cara, pero es un apurado de sobra para la mayoría de entornos de trabajo o ambientes a los que se vaya.Lo único que no me ha gustado son las cuchillas que trae de regalo, no está mal del todo, pero me gustan mucho más las Astra, otro nivel, y valen dos duros. Que, por cierto, es la otra ventaja de afeitarte con esto, olvídate de los carísimos cartuchos ultrapower meganosequé, aquí se usan las cuchillas de doble filo de toda la vida, que valen unos pocos céntimos la unidad, cunden fácil para hasta 4-5 afeitados, pero vaya, por el precio, como si te quieres afeitar con una hoja nueva cada vez, vas a ahorrar un montón de pasta.