The Henson AL13: Is It Worth the Hype?

[@BartBuzz]

The Henson is a quality-made razor. Amazon does sell a 100-pack of the RK blades. I paid $50 for the original AL13. If I had to choose between the new Henson for $70 or the 6C for $60, I'd choose the 6C because it's like getting 6 razors in one. I find the R2 plate to be as mild as the Henson and a bit more efficient. But any new DE shaver won't be disappointed with the Henson AL13.

[@OhioShaves]

Thanks for sharing. The Rockwell 6c is hard to pass on. Great razor

[@CaseAgainstFaith1]

RK blades seem to no longer be available on Amazon. Though of course there are many others.

[@BartBuzz]

@@CaseAgainstFaith1 I've never used the RK blades. Henson originally recommended Astra Green blades to be used with their AL13s. Then they switched to the RKs. As you said, with blades like Astra, Nacet, Personna Lab Blue, Wilkinson Sword, etc., there are many excellent choices.

[@OhioShaves]

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[@IORIYAGAMI32]

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[@Mr__Frodo]

Head shave and face shave in one video , can't get better review of a razor 👍👏 Seems like a great option even tho i like sound feedback , adds to whole shaving experience. Had cold water head shave today for the first time, best sound feedback i ever got. Happy holidays mate🎄

[@OhioShaves]

Wow . good stuff 👍

[@c2023r]

@@OhioShaves We Ohioans have to stick together!

[@OhioShaves]

👍

[@DustinBlythe]

This is what I needed to know. I thought the AL13 design would reduce the need for strict angle discipline but in fact it increases it. As I would be using it exclusively for Head shaving that's important to know.

[@OhioShaves]

Welcome. Glad I could help 👍

[@CraigRasmussen1]

You and I are very similar in our shaving kit set-ups. For me it’s….6S, 6C, and T2 razors…Simpson T3 brush….Feather, Nacet, Astra SP, and Voskhod blades…Nivea post shave balm…and Proraso shaving cream. Seeing how we are so close…I have one recommendation for you to try. It’s the Ice Cube 2.0 (blue with menthol) pre-shave soap from PAA. It does a great job setting up your beard…it’s economical ($12)….and that cube lasts a long, long time. Great product…great price.

[@OhioShaves]

👍

[@montanawood420]

I’ve had my Henson for couple months and hands down best shave I’ve had since using straight razors. Very small learning curve for use and cleaning that’s just common sense stuff. I do a full shave once a week and spot shave with just a warm cloth no cream daily. I’ll be giving Hensons for gifts from here forward. Thanks Henson for making shaving fun and easy lol

[@OhioShaves]

Great review

[@flynn6306]

Recently purchased my first Henson. Got the AL13-Medium. After using it once with a Permasharp blade I can say it shaved my head as good if not better than my Leaf razor. Actually loved the way it felt and I feel like the post shave felt better and had less irritation. I actually used a bit of pressure as well and got no knicks. Even the medium version is still very mild. Will be trying a Nacet then eventually a Feather in it too for future headshaves 👍🏻

[@OhioShaves]

Good stuff! Thanks for sharing, Flynn

[@pantac4493]

Regular Leaf or Leaf Twig/Thron

[@user-cf4eb4is2d]

I’ve noticed the RK blades have weak wax holding the blade to the paper wrapping. This leads to the blade freely moving around in the wrapper. This could cause some dulling. Maybe this is why the RK blades in the Henson caused quite a bit of tugging for me.

[@OhioShaves]

Great point. It sure. Thanks for sharing

[@Cujo505420]

I just used my Henson medium aggression on my head and I got way more hair off my head I feel very smooth shave and I usually don't like shaving my head and now I really enjoy it might do it again

[@OhioShaves]

Fantastic

[@cmontuori12865]

I found the RK blades to pretty nice.I do use them for head shaves. Not bad. After that used Astra blades. Pretty good head shave. Then I discovered the Leaf. Never looked back. Rotate the Henson into my face shaves. Not bad.

[@OhioShaves]

Thanks for your input. 💯👍

[@petekadenz9465]

Thanks for a really great video. I especially like the close ups. I use the Henson AL13 medium - with a Nacet blade - for head shaves and find it works really well for me. It’s my go-to razor for head shaves. I’m not a fan of RK blades though. I do my head shaves in the shower, but face shaves at the sink.

[@OhioShaves]

Thanks for sharing

[@mortdigo]

I am a beginner and I am not chasing after that baby smooth shave. I first picked up the Shaving Revolution Double Edge Safety Razor with the accompanying 5 pack blades. It really caused sever irritation and redness. For sure it might be my bad technique.....I was on the verge of giving up and then I watched more of your vids on Ohio shaves and was convinced to take the plunge and get the beginner friendly Henson AL13. It is so mild with both the RK blades and the VOSKHOD blades. Now that I have found something that works, my plan is to get some ASTRA blades. I am so relieved that I found a system (blade and razor) that works for me. Note: The HEnson AL13 was this year's model and it is just the default blade they have....as opposed to the HENSON AL13 M which is their medium aggression razor.

[@OhioShaves]

Great story.

[@_Adam_S]

Wonderful shave!! Thanks for the review

[@OhioShaves]

Thank you kindly👍

[@jerrywilson5173]

Great review and shave as always!!! I’m still loving my leaf with nacet or astra blades on my head!!! Merry Christmas to you and yours!!! 🧑‍🎄🎄

[@OhioShaves]

Happy holidays! The twig is great but the henson is way up there 👍

[@josephsebastian8499]

It will better to look at the Henson Al13 M version for thy Head shaves. Thankyou for this review.

[@OhioShaves]

👍Thanks for sharing

[@KiDL4zEr]

Or even the aggressive! Hensons “Aggressive” isn’t even in the ballpark of actual aggressive razors. Still super smooth with just a little more blade feel compared to the mild and a good bump in efficiency

[@rangiz99]

You may want to try a feather especially with the mild razor.

[@OhioShaves]

Good call. I just did👍

[@rangiz99]

@@OhioShaves Any better?

[@tlasaracina7]

Great honest review as always. I picked up some Nivea( You "influenced" me LOL) which I like a lot. Merry Christmas to you and your followers.

[@OhioShaves]

Happy holidays!👍

[@JJ-rf7dg]

after watching this , I'm seriously thinking of getting one.

[@OhioShaves]

Great razor

[@AlitaAvenger]

Great, awesome video again!!!

[@OhioShaves]

Thanks for watching and liking the video

[@AlitaAvenger]

@@OhioShaves 👍! I'm also a fan of Astra green and blue (strangely I experience them as fairly similar). Tried Astra thanks to your recommendations... also like Perma-Sharp and Gillette platinum blades. Will try Nacet in the future for sure. Tried BIC blades made in Greece recently, I love them....! Perhaps you will also like those blades. Best...🌲.

[@will6509]

RK blades are probably the typical mild blade, which most blades are. I’ve tried just about everything there is (Except RK and the PAA blade) from those websites where you can buy a singular blade from each different brand... The ones from India that I said I use on your last video are called Silvermax Cyro Sputtered Platinum. They take down 4 days growth kind of the same way as a Gillette Nacet does. I don’t even know what brand they’re from. They just had them on The Razor Company for Black Friday.

[@OhioShaves]

Thanks for sharing

[@rothgartheviking858]

Great Vid as always. Where do you pick up Gillette Nacet blades. Been using feather blades. I get a really close shave but i get a ton of stinging. Want to try something new.

[@OhioShaves]

Gillette Nacet: amzn.to/3dzKZF2 👍 Thanks for watching

[@boostedbliss07MK5]

The nacet blade is nice in the Henson. I find the angle a little goofy with the Henson. I prefer my lupo aluminum. Yes the lupo has more glade feel but I find it’s more conventional DE head shape much easier to work with then the Henson & the tad extra weight of the lupo helps too. I kept trying to ride the head with the Henson at 1st & as u noted…it does nothing 😂

[@OhioShaves]

😎👍

[@freebie43]

Thanks for such a great review, I ordered a Henson razor and used your code.

[@OhioShaves]

Thanks for your support

[@IORIYAGAMI32]

Amazing shave😱😱

[@OhioShaves]

Thank you much

[@s2theb258]

I bought a week ago the mild. I shave head and face everyday (head last 12y) face 30+years. I come from Gillette fusion5, and after a week I have yet to see the benefits. It takes longer, I cut myself every time, and it does not shave as smooth as the Gillette in the same time. I have the feather razors mounted in the Henson, and i use a shaving cream. Ill not give up yet, but to let folks know it is NOT a smooth transition coming from easy peazy Gillette after 30 years. The money was the trigger, but if I have to bleed everyday and it takes longer, it wont be hard to go back. Great video though, thank you!! 🥰🥰

[@OhioShaves]

My first couple of shaves where rough for me as well. Do you have some mild blades to try with?

[@s2theb258]

@@OhioShaves I have the blades that came with the Henson in the box, I'll give em a go💚💚

[@Masty559]

I did notice using a high quality shave soap helped a lot for me, way slicker. Also getting used to the extremely light pressure. I'm using Feather blades with my Merkur Futur, which is a heavy and aggressive razor. I hope you figure out whatever it is you're missing! I can't shave the boney part of my head though, I gave up on that and use a foil shaver. Edit: Using the Parker Variant now and I love it. Highest setting is aggressive enough and lowest is actually too mild for me. Shave my face with 4.5 and my head with 2.5. Highest setting on the Variant is close to a 1 on the Futur.

[@CraigRasmussen1]

Just stay with it….your technique will improve with time. Using a good pre-shave treatment and a good shaving cream will help out a lot. I use the Ice Cube 2.0 from PAA and Proraso shaving cream with brush and bowl. The Henson razor is too light for me and I don’t like the constant angle you have to use…to get it to shave properly. To each his own though.

[@JbHomestead]

I love the Henson razor. I got the medium blue pair it with the gillette premium. I am lucky where my hair grow basically 2 directions. I shave twice a day. Yes twice a day. Morning and night. I love having a bbs head and only 1 pass against the grain with Henson or my leaf 3 razor will achieve it. I am waiting for the High Proof razor to get here and hopefully add another razor to my favorite.

[@OhioShaves]

👍 Nice. Thanks for sharing

[@xtxt9135]

Used both the RK chromium and original RK blades. Very comfortable. No complaints.

[@OhioShaves]

👍

[@kingjulius869]

Cant wait for the leaf twig vs this razor😁 also have you ever tried a cartridge razor on a head shave? Heard the Harry’s with conditioner does a really good job on a head shave!

[@OhioShaves]

If you like burning through a ton of blades sure

[@rothgartheviking858]

Just finished a head shave with the leaf razor the 3 bladed one. It so easy and fast. Used 3 feather blades. talk about bbs. love the twig love the leaf.

[@OhioShaves]

Best head shaver out there👍

[@Richibald1]

Henson even publicly admit the light weight takes getting used too. QUESTION... What is a BBS shave, old school double edge safety razor?

[@OhioShaves]

Baby Butt Smooth

[@Richibald1]

@@OhioShaves bah hah hah🤣 ok that makes better sense

[@brianh2287]

I am not a fan of the RK blades, they are not sharp enough for me and tend to tug. Also, I only get a couple of shaves out of them. The Henson used to come with the Astra superior platinum (green). The Astras are amazing in the Henson. But I have seen you use great blades like the Nacet which are awesome in the Henson. Try a different blade next time I have the exact same opinion as you on the RK.

[@OhioShaves]

Okay. Thank you much

[@patient864]

I bought a blue Hensen over a year ago. The bluing faded after about 6 months. I like it because it is light. I have the less aggressive model. I nick about 6 times finding angels while using Feather blades. It works fine with Timor and Meuller blades. I do prefer my Rocca.

[@OhioShaves]

Thanks for sharing!

[@danielannutto792]

Should have used medium. I use medium on face works excellent. Plus, you have the rockwell on aggressive. Apples and oranges.

[@OhioShaves]

👍I just did uploaded that video yesterday.

[@danielannutto792]

@@OhioShaves yep watching as you typed! Good job.

[@mr.m3520]

Nyc video Sir. I wish I have one its currently not available in my country. I hope in the future by the way i am impressed by this Safety razor.

[@OhioShaves]

Thank you much. What would it cost for me to ship you one from the United States?

[@mr.m3520]

@@OhioShaves I have checked it and its 194 dollars.

[@OhioShaves]

WOW👀

[@mr.m3520]

@@OhioShaves Thanks for your precious time sir 😊😊

[@greg6941]

Hey what's up Ohio Shaves! You are my go to head shave guy since I've been shaving my head. Maybe a good 6 months with razors. I currently use The Leaf. I heard it's almost impossible to cut yourself with the Henson AL 13. Which do you prefer for head shaves in comparison?

[@OhioShaves]

I appreciate that! Leaf for head shaving

[@greenerick]

Is this better than a leaf Thorn safety razor? Plus great video

[@OhioShaves]

It’s a toss up. The Henson is made better with no moving parts. The thorn is a little easier to shave with for beginners, but snapping de blades in half is weird. I like both of them and I don’t think you can go wrong with either of them.

[@yoho1021]

Have you tried the titanium one ?

[@OhioShaves]

Here is the review: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iafRdYqIpp59jbM

[@KiDL4zEr]

Yeah the RK blades aren’t the sharpest. I love throwing a feather or a Gillette platinum blade in it. Bumps up the efficiency a decent amount but is still smooth as butter!

[@OhioShaves]

Great Call just did a shave with a Feather blade. WOW smooth

[@albertcastro409]

When you use soap to shave what do you do ? Do you put hot water in it. I never use it before.

[@OhioShaves]

Here is a video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p2O5mmusa9Bsjck

[@albertcastro409]

@@OhioShaves Thank You 🙏🏻

[@madihabaig8195]

Nice shaving do you got razor burn

[@OhioShaves]

No. Great mild razor

[@rutkowskigreg]

I wait for stainless steel 316L version

[@OhioShaves]

When is that coming?

[@rutkowskigreg]

@@OhioShaves Don't know. Hope it will happen. 316l is the best steel for shavers. Heavy and waterproof.

[@OhioShaves]

👌

[@修験真言宗大阿闍梨]

😂ありがとうございます❤

[@OhioShaves]

いらっしゃいませ😀

[@1Dub79]

Do you prefer the AL-13 or the 6C?

[@OhioShaves]

Henson Shaving 2.0 - AL-13M++ Vs. Rockwell 6C - Safety Razor Review kzbin.info/www/bejne/ombaoIp4f7uZqKc

[@1Dub79]

@@OhioShaves I feel stupid. I happened to see it, right after sending the question. I was debating over several. I decided to purchase the 6C Gunmetal. I would’ve used your code, but I got a 15% military discount. Paid $51. 😁

[@OhioShaves]

Nice pick. That razor made me a better shaver. 👍

[@1Dub79]

@@OhioShaves What blades do you recommend? I actually have sensitive skin, mainly on my head. I have some Personna’s and some Baili blades. I have a Bezel DE razor I don’t really use, anymore. Too much blade exposure. The 6C seems perfect because of the interchange plates.

[@OhioShaves]

Personna’s are becoming my favorite blade. Great razor for head shaves. Perfect for your face. This it the best value adjustable safety razor and the plates are a big plus. The design of the razor is genius. 😁

[@miketel01]

I just got mine. It’s a nice razor but it doesn’t work all that great on my hair. I’m not totally impressed

[@OhioShaves]

Try different razor blades

[@ppal64]

Turned a 60 second video into Ben-Hur

[@OhioShaves]

🤔

[@Richibald1]

Why do you shave so fast, the audience right? Understandable but try Gillette Satin with Shea Butter for Dry Skin cheapest in dollar stores. But there's one old trick I've yet to see you use. It's a beard softener and skin hydrater wrapped in one. It's called a hot towel. The hottest water you comfortably tolerate. Leave it on there at least 30 seconds then squirt on a LITTLE of that Gillette Satin for dry skin. Hydration? You've not seen nothing yet the Shea Butter let's me take two passes from 1 application, just add warm water. Your show I'll leave to you, but when you get time shave sloowww. Wrap in a hot thick towel or facecloth. Use Gillette Satin Care sparingly even though dirt cheap you need very little gell. Comes in an off red almost pinkish can. If you need a pic to recognize aerosol can, pop an email I'll send you a pic. I was hot to trot on Henson through patriotism but having not tried either my hunch right now is a Merkur 34C is going to get the nod. That hot towel is a huge headstart to the best shave of my life. You'll have way less irritation what ever lotion or potion you get for the show. In my 50 yrs of shaving experience I've never got a closer more comfortable shave than a piping hot towel followed by Gillette Satin Care for dry skin. Shaver OPTIONAL. Enjoy your show, I already learned far more than expected. Thank you. 👍👍🇨🇦

[@OhioShaves]

I'll look into it thanks

[@azeQify]

David how is your experience with blooming soaps in this case executive man. Is the scent fading or is it still strong enough? Im only scooping from the tub

[@OhioShaves]

I love using the bloom water. I’ve had it for a year now. The scent hasn’t faded. I just noticed the bottom of the puck the other day. I was thinking about heating up the soap to reform it

[@Kyrinnoi]

Rockwell на 2 плите тот же Henson Только тяжёлый. Не вижу смысла покупать более дорогую игрушку😂

[@OhioShaves]

Это отлично подходит для новичков. Вы бы не согласились?

[@Kyrinnoi]

@@OhioShaves ok.Но я уже забыл когда это было. Наверное я сильно старый. И могу только предположить. Молодёжь разумеется выбирают iPhone только в станке. Чем дороже, тем лучше. Как то так🤔

[@nathancruz9172]

I used the safety 🪒 this year.

[@OhioShaves]

Nice