Henson Shaving Henson Razor mild vs medium vs aggressive. +, ++, +++

[@bogbel1]

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.

[@carolinabarbershop]

Absolutely 💯

[@sellitman]

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]

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]

I agree. We sell mostly mediums. Mild I like for people with real sensitive skin or that have to shave daily.

[@markbankson125]

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]

@@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]

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.

[@jonathanstout9920]

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

[@neillobo5231]

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]

No idea. I didn't care for the Rockwell much at all so it's just been sitting around.

[@jsz3333]

@@carolinabarbershop Yea I sent mine back too due to various issues.. overhyped for me.

[@jamesdavis5096]

Thank you for explaining this I was wanting to know this

[@complex2034]

Nice video mate

[@NSDaishi]

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.

[@scbtripwire]

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]

They may have stopped selling aggressive. I am not sure if we have any left or not at the shop for sale.

[@sterlingcampbell2116]

Henson doesn't sell the aggressive. Only their retailers

[@NathanieleWilkins]

If you’re still looking, Razor Emporium does have them available in aggressive.

[@foglines]

good show. remember to align little line on the merker cap.

[@dappershaves]

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]

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.

[@iandexterong9196]

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!

[@vusalaliyev5587]

Henson Al 13 Mild👌

[@Christina-pt2fn]

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]

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.

[@sellitman]

I would recommend a Slant. I have the Rex Sentry and it's perfect for the weeks I only shave once or twice.

[@jhoggatt51]

Remember folks the +++ is sold at shave nation

[@carolinabarbershop]

I have one left for sale

[@andrewschroder7262]

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]

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]

Shave oil makes a big difference - get a variety pack on razors there are significantly different feels for different brands

[@blizzard2507]

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

[@bobjones8321]

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.

[@carolinabarbershop]

Well, I have one and it's not very good. I don't need 6 razors in one, just one good one.

[@bobjones8321]

@@carolinabarbershopThank you for your reply. I greatly appreciate it. I’m curious what you did not like about the Rockwell 6C?

[@InspirationalLiving]

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]

I much prefer version 1. The sharper angles make reaching certain areas easier.

[@InspirationalLiving]

@@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]

@@InspirationalLiving titanium, wow! I've not tried those, mainly due to price. They should last forever, though. Congratulations!!

[@InspirationalLiving]

@@carolinabarbershop Thank you :)

[@bogbel1]

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.

[@JonathanLewis-gf1lu]

I’ve never tried the Henson razor. I’ve heard some people love them.

[@carolinabarbershop]

You won't regret it.

[@bogbel1]

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.

[@mark7166]

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]

Either would be fine. I think mild would be safest. Worse case scenario, you have to shave one more pass.

[@mark7166]

@@carolinabarbershop cool, thanks!

[@dappershaves]

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]

@@dappershaves true, technique does indicate results. However, aggressiveness is less to do with results, more with comfort.

[@dappershaves]

@@carolinabarbershop Thank you sir. So it’s about the blade/edge being smooth and comfortable rather than the razor?

[@zebo11]

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]

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]

Get the mild. And if you were nicking yourself then your technique was off

[@carolinabarbershop]

@@sterlingcampbell2116 technique doesn't matter much on Henson. They're quite forgiving. I suggest medium for 99% of people.

[@sterlingcampbell2116]

@@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]

@Sterling Campbell good call. 👍🏽

[@wegetiteasy]

Very helpful, thanks

[@markbankson125]

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]

I like the more square corners. Better for under nose

[@markbankson125]

I like the etchings on the new handle better

[@carolinabarbershop]

@@markbankson125 haven't noticed a difference. I will have to go look.

[@carolinabarbershop]

@Respawn the corner isn't sharp, head is same size

[@rogeliorodriguez1533]

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]

Lather channels are same as other New ones

[@garynichols1716]

I don’t shave every day but av got sensitive skin so which one do you recommend

[@carolinabarbershop]

Coarse and dense hair, medium. Not so much, mild.

[@toddd7444]

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

[@RC44E]

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]

The aggressive is aluminum. The plates are interchangeable if needed to be. I don't care for the Rockwell.

[@RC44E]

@@carolinabarbershop They may have made the +++ just for you. As one of their KZbin influencers.

[@carolinabarbershop]

@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]

@@carolinabarbershop Thank you for that clarification. I wasn't sure if they only made the aluminum one for US markets.

[@carolinabarbershop]

@RC44E I looked, and I can still order the aggressive.

[@robertlarkham2428]

I own them both and love them both.

[@111wash]

Hey from Soda City

[@carolinabarbershop]

Same to you

[@Resist4]

Note to self...look into the camera lens and not at yourself in the display. Why do so many amateur KZbinrs do that?!

[@carolinabarbershop]

Good for you to make a note to yourself. I hope you continue to improve and glad I could help. Stay strong.

[@brianinski]

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]

Awesome

[@jonahmian5251]

If I had to choose you because my skin is EXTREMELY sensitive you know what I mean.

[@jonahmian5251]

For me I just use a wet foil razor.

[@jonahmian5251]

But yeah I'd go with mild.

[@toddd7444]

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