I bought the mild version of the Henson and I'm not sorry. Henson says the mild accounts for about 90% of their sales. Get really close shaves with it and don't need anything more aggressive. I shave every other day and think I have a fairly coarse beard but this razor does the job. Best razor I've every owned. Gave away my highly touted Rockwell, and retired my Twig razor. The handle on the Henson really surprised me with how grippy it is. I shaved under my nose and the beveled corners of the Henson made it very easy. That's always a problem area for me. At $70 I think it's a steal.
@carolinabarbershop11 ай бұрын
Absolutely 💯
@sellitman9 ай бұрын
I started with a Mild AL-13 I liked it so much I bought the Ti-22 Titanium also in Mild. I will say the Ti-22 shaves a bit more aggressive than the Aluminum AL-13 It feels familiar but also better in a few ways. It's heavier which I like. It also has much deeper knurling. It's much nicer when your hands are slippery.
@billjohnsonseattle Жыл бұрын
Henson makes the world’s best razors IMO. You get the cost savings of DE blades with a design that eliminates blade chatter & irritation, and a shave so effortless and nick free you’ve got to try it to see for yourself. Unless you have thin whiskers the medium is usually a safe bet. I have both medium & aggressive & usually use the aggressive one when I have 2-3 days growth or more, although it’s smooth enough you could probably shave with it every day, although I go with the medium when I have to shave every day.
@carolinabarbershop Жыл бұрын
I agree. We sell mostly mediums. Mild I like for people with real sensitive skin or that have to shave daily.
@markbankson125 Жыл бұрын
I was able to get one of the aggressive razors they released I can’t decide if I like it or the medium best. There’s not much difference in the two but I tend to nick myself with the aggressive. Henson has become my favorite razor
@carolinabarbershop Жыл бұрын
@@markbankson125 I have enjoyed each shave with my aggressive. I think the blade you use in the +++ depends a lot more than the others.
@3SaukTrail Жыл бұрын
I have always kept a cheap rotary shaver in my cabinet. I currently have a cheap Remington 3-head that runs on 120V AC current (NO batteries!). I use this cheap electric shaver to mow down my beard when I haven't shaved in a couple of days (I'm retired). After a quick "mow" the Henson AL13 gives me a VERY clean shave just using plain-old Barbasol aerosol shave cream.
@petermitchell5240 Жыл бұрын
Great review! I really like your explanations and this helped inform my purchase
@carolinabarbershop Жыл бұрын
Thank tou.you
@foglinesАй бұрын
good show. remember to align little line on the merker cap.
@jamesdavis5096 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for explaining this I was wanting to know this
@jonathanstout99206 ай бұрын
That red is beautiful. They don't have that on their site. I bought the awesome aggressive grey (also not on their site) as I've been a wet shaving aficionado for like...7 years? Kinda wanna try their medium... But ya, the aggressive isn't as aggressive as other de
@complex2034 Жыл бұрын
Nice video mate
@wegetiteasy Жыл бұрын
Very helpful, thanks
@NSDaishi Жыл бұрын
So if I am in a hurry to get to work and want to shave super fast, I assume mild. Rather go recklessly fast twice than skillfully slow once.
@toddd7444Ай бұрын
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
@iandexterong91965 ай бұрын
Thanks for the reviews. I’m bald and shave my head every day, sometimes every other day. I don’t have thick coarse hair. Which razor do you recommend? Thanks!
@neillobo5231 Жыл бұрын
Which Rockwell 6c/6s plates best correspond to the +, ++, and +++ Hensons? The blade gap measurements would indicate aggressiveness close to or even higher than the 5 or 6 plates. But due to mitigating factors like the blade angle and exposure, this is likely not true.
@carolinabarbershop Жыл бұрын
No idea. I didn't care for the Rockwell much at all so it's just been sitting around.
@jamesdeluxa97829 ай бұрын
@@carolinabarbershop Yea I sent mine back too due to various issues.. overhyped for me.
@dappershaves Жыл бұрын
never tried a H, very different to what the rest does but still interesting. I’ve never understood the “aggressive” description for razors. What do you we then call a straight razor? IMO blade/skin angle, technique and the type of blade determines if its “aggressive, at least for me. I’m a daily straight shaver and find them not to be aggressive. Thank you for sharing, regards dapper shaves
@carolinabarbershop Жыл бұрын
Aggressiveness has to deal with blade gap. Think of an adjustable razor. 1, mild. 7, Aggressive. It's how that blade feels on the face. The 1 setting is noticeably smoother but may not shave as well for some. It can make it where spots need to be gone over several times. A straight can be controlled with the steel used, finishes (stones and pastes used) and angle which you hold it.
@robertlarkham24283 ай бұрын
I own them both and love them both.
@jhoggatt51 Жыл бұрын
Remember folks the +++ is sold at shave nation
@carolinabarbershop Жыл бұрын
I have one left for sale
@JonathanLewis-gf1lu Жыл бұрын
I’ve never tried the Henson razor. I’ve heard some people love them.
@carolinabarbershop Жыл бұрын
You won't regret it.
@bogbel111 ай бұрын
I've owned a Merkur 34c, a Merkur slant razor, a Leaf Twig, and a $120 Rockwell. The Henson is by far the best razor out of all of those. It's a bargain at $70.
@scbtripwire Жыл бұрын
This confuses me... Henson only sells a mild, medium, and titanium, is the titanium one the aggressive one, or did they stop selling the aggressive one?
@carolinabarbershop Жыл бұрын
They may have stopped selling aggressive. I am not sure if we have any left or not at the shop for sale.
@sterlingcampbell2116 Жыл бұрын
Henson doesn't sell the aggressive. Only their retailers
@NathanieleWilkins11 ай бұрын
If you’re still looking, Razor Emporium does have them available in aggressive.
@InspirationalLiving Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your video .... which version do you prefer version 1 that is more square or the newer version that has the rounded edges?
@carolinabarbershop Жыл бұрын
I much prefer version 1. The sharper angles make reaching certain areas easier.
@InspirationalLiving Жыл бұрын
@@carolinabarbershop Thank you so much for your reply ... I was waiting to buy the titanium version 2 aggressive but because of your opinion I have chose to buy titanium version 1 aggressive from on online retailer.
@carolinabarbershop Жыл бұрын
@@InspirationalLiving titanium, wow! I've not tried those, mainly due to price. They should last forever, though. Congratulations!!
@InspirationalLiving Жыл бұрын
@@carolinabarbershop Thank you :)
@bogbel111 ай бұрын
Never owned the version 1. The version 2 with the rounded corners was the first razor that allowed me to really get close under my nose. Have to disagree with Carolina here. They changed those corners for a reason.
@rogeliorodriguez1533 Жыл бұрын
I think the agressive has the newer lather channel bevel on the sides...I think they put that profile in all of the newer ones...medium for me for now.
@carolinabarbershop Жыл бұрын
Lather channels are same as other New ones
@bobjones83213 ай бұрын
Why not just get the adjustable Rockwell 6C? It has six levels of aggression from mild to very aggressive. It’s six razors in one.
@carolinabarbershop3 ай бұрын
Well, I have one and it's not very good. I don't need 6 razors in one, just one good one.
@bobjones83213 ай бұрын
@@carolinabarbershopThank you for your reply. I greatly appreciate it. I’m curious what you did not like about the Rockwell 6C?
@zebo11 Жыл бұрын
I was into DE and even straight razors for a while, but ended up back with cartridges---got tired of the nicks! (Had fairly aggressive Merkur). I'd like to go back, and my skill level did reduce nicks eventually......BUT, I have a mole on my cheek. If I go light over it with a cartridge--no problem. Perhaps a Medium Henson could also glide over it withouth nicking (HATE those mole-nicks!)
@carolinabarbershop Жыл бұрын
I don't know. I would like to think so, even a mild, but truly don't know. I am curious to hear your results. I'd like to think if any razor could handle it, Henson could.
@sterlingcampbell2116 Жыл бұрын
Get the mild. And if you were nicking yourself then your technique was off
@carolinabarbershop Жыл бұрын
@@sterlingcampbell2116 technique doesn't matter much on Henson. They're quite forgiving. I suggest medium for 99% of people.
@sterlingcampbell2116 Жыл бұрын
@@carolinabarbershop Mark wasn't using a Henson, presumably, so that's irrelevant. Henson recommends mild for 90% of their customers, but that could be them playing it safe
@carolinabarbershop Жыл бұрын
@Sterling Campbell good call. 👍🏽
@markbankson125 Жыл бұрын
The difference in old to new is rounded corners lather Chanel is now one on each side and the etchings on the handle are a little more pronounced in the new everything else stayed the same
@carolinabarbershop Жыл бұрын
I like the more square corners. Better for under nose
@markbankson125 Жыл бұрын
I like the etchings on the new handle better
@carolinabarbershop Жыл бұрын
@@markbankson125 haven't noticed a difference. I will have to go look.
@carolinabarbershop Жыл бұрын
@Respawn the corner isn't sharp, head is same size
@Christina-pt2fn Жыл бұрын
My father has tried all kinds of shaving tools and is now frustrated because nothing can cut his coarse beard. Would you recommend the aggressive or the medium for a smooth shave?
@carolinabarbershop Жыл бұрын
That's difficult to answer. Aggressive may be the answer, or it may not. We would first need to diagnose why he isn't getting the shaves he desires. It could be the blade choice, prep, who knows? That said, if it is just smooth he is after, it may be something that's not achievable. For me, two spots on my neck I cannot get smooth. It's just the way the hair grows I cannot get it smooth. For the fight and irritation I incur trying it is not worth the fight.
@sellitman7 ай бұрын
I would recommend a Slant. I have the Rex Sentry and it's perfect for the weeks I only shave once or twice.
@andrewschroder7262 Жыл бұрын
Hello! I have a Henson razor and having a hard time getting my chin shaved. I have to pass over it 4-6 times with all kind of pulling and such. From what I’ve read and seen online that doesn’t sound like that should be happening. Do you have any suggestions?
@carolinabarbershop Жыл бұрын
It could be you need a more aggressive razor, different blade or your prep. May need to try a shave oil there or re-lather. Really, it could be anything.
@yoho1021 Жыл бұрын
Shave oil makes a big difference - get a variety pack on razors there are significantly different feels for different brands
@blizzard25077 ай бұрын
I have the very same issue on my chin. My Henson medium is not agressive enough. When I use my Rockwell 6C with plate #5, I get a smooth shave
@garynichols1716 Жыл бұрын
I don’t shave every day but av got sensitive skin so which one do you recommend
@carolinabarbershop Жыл бұрын
Coarse and dense hair, medium. Not so much, mild.
@mark7166 Жыл бұрын
So if I shave everyday I should definitely go mild, or would a medium be ok? I don’t have a super thick beard or anything.
@carolinabarbershop Жыл бұрын
Either would be fine. I think mild would be safest. Worse case scenario, you have to shave one more pass.
@mark7166 Жыл бұрын
@@carolinabarbershop cool, thanks!
@dappershaves Жыл бұрын
in my opinion, technique determines shave results (aggressiveness). I’ve used Gibbs, fatboy and slim’s wide open, UK red tip with massive blade gap and shaved daily with a very sensitive skin and dense beard. since then I moved to daily straight razor shaves, dont think you’ll find a larger “blade gap” and still shave ATG. regards dapper shaves
@carolinabarbershop Жыл бұрын
@@dappershaves true, technique does indicate results. However, aggressiveness is less to do with results, more with comfort.
@dappershaves Жыл бұрын
@@carolinabarbershop Thank you sir. So it’s about the blade/edge being smooth and comfortable rather than the razor?
@Resist4Ай бұрын
Note to self...look into the camera lens and not at yourself in the display. Why do so many amateur KZbinrs do that?!
@carolinabarbershopАй бұрын
Good for you to make a note to yourself. I hope you continue to improve and glad I could help. Stay strong.
@RC44E Жыл бұрын
Is the aggressive one not made of titanium? Unless they made you one out of the aircraft aluminium. As the website the aggressive is the most expensive at $321.43 CDN. I own the Medium. I would have to say that would be the side to the Rockwell 6C/S. That it has all 3 plates. I'm sure there must be a engineering reason behind HS not allowing or designing the plates interchangeable as well. That's my main question. In the North American market. With it being manufactured here in Canada (North America). With a growing ethic diversity. Different ethnicities geneticly have thinker coarse face and body hair. So my thinking is. What works for the average Caucasian/European Person. May not be assertive enough for middle eastern or African Defendant cultures.
@carolinabarbershop Жыл бұрын
The aggressive is aluminum. The plates are interchangeable if needed to be. I don't care for the Rockwell.
@RC44E Жыл бұрын
@@carolinabarbershop They may have made the +++ just for you. As one of their KZbin influencers.
@carolinabarbershop Жыл бұрын
@RC44E I'm not an influencer. I have to pay for everything you see. To my understanding it was a limited run made available through retailers only.
@RC44E Жыл бұрын
@@carolinabarbershop Thank you for that clarification. I wasn't sure if they only made the aluminum one for US markets.
@carolinabarbershop Жыл бұрын
@RC44E I looked, and I can still order the aggressive.
@111wash Жыл бұрын
Hey from Soda City
@carolinabarbershop Жыл бұрын
Same to you
@brianinski Жыл бұрын
Stupid people have to pay full price for another razor, more practical people buy an adjustable razor like Rockwell, Merkur, Parker, and many more. Hensen razor was made for ChatGPT's face, and no self-respecting person wants ChatGPT's face!
@carolinabarbershop Жыл бұрын
Awesome
@jonahmian5251 Жыл бұрын
For me I just use a wet foil razor.
@jonahmian5251 Жыл бұрын
But yeah I'd go with mild.
@jonahmian5251 Жыл бұрын
If I had to choose you because my skin is EXTREMELY sensitive you know what I mean.
@toddd74448 ай бұрын
my Grandfather's Gillette Bulldog Razor in a green canvas pouch with mirror He had from WW1 heavy well made it glides on the face smooth shaver adjust the head a little adjust the shave angle $40 CHEAP Muhle r89 safety razor WITH Muhle r89 HEAD ONLY WITH IKON HANDLE better shave wheelchair. larry