Henson AL13 DE Razor, PAA's the Beach Shaving Soap & Battle of NYC aftershave - average guy tested

[@robbruno6713]

In all seriousness ... Tony you just help shine a light on 3 small businesses.. PAA, Pasteur Pharmacy and Henson Razors.. nice to you try something new! thanks for taking my suggestion..#supportsmallbusiness

[@averageguytested]

Thanks for your support, Rob!

[@jsizzle1314]

Came here to heckle. But not sure what to say. I have no complaints 🤙🏻

[@averageguytested]

Thanks, brah!

[@BartBuzz]

PAA soaps are my favorites. You should do a comparison shave with the Henson on one side and the Rockwell 6C with plate R3 on the other side. I still prefer my 6C. Six razors in one for $50.

[@averageguytested]

Good suggestion! Thanks, brah!

[@mellymelshaves]

🤩🤩🤩BRAH!!! Enjoyed this one my brother! Can't wait to shave with you on a future KZbin video with you. Our energy may break the internet !!! ONE LOVE from Beautiful Pensacola!!

[@averageguytested]

Ha ha! I’m ready!

[@kimgray3235]

Hey Tony! Oh no, you’re going down the rabbit hole now ! Terrific shave !

[@averageguytested]

Thanks, brah!!

[@thett6197]

Always enjoy your videos Tony :Brah!

[@averageguytested]

Thanks for watching, brah!!

[@MarcFuentes956]

Great shave Brah 😎🤙🏾👌🏾 just a little suggestion, just add a little bit of water to the tip of your brush to build a creamier/slicker lather. PAA is one of the best brah! #BlameBruno 🤣😅

[@averageguytested]

Thanks for the suggestion! I’ll try adding more water next time. 👍🏽💦

[@ETLAPESTE]

Finally. I have been waiting to see this video for MONTHSSS. I'm happy you made it, i'm happy you like the razor (which i knew that you would like it ;) but after seeing the video i think you might like the medium one better. Hope to see other videos with the henson. You're the best. Peace.

[@averageguytested]

Thanks! I believe I may like the medium head better. Thanks for watching!

[@ETLAPESTE]

@@averageguytested or maybe just try with a feather blade.

[@fr-cj5bt]

Hi I have sensitive skin and shave every day , between Henson mild and leaf single razor which one would you recommend? Thanks

[@averageguytested]

That’s a good question! Maybe I’ll do a shave war between the two tomorrow and let you know.

[@Beardman56]

This scent was one of my favorites back when the company was called How to grow a mustache. Odd scent but really liked it

[@averageguytested]

Interesting- thanks for sharing that info and for watching 👋🏽

[@jesperulrik]

I really liked your video and your good mood. Greetings, Jesper from Denmark :)

[@averageguytested]

Hello, Jesper👋🏽 thanks for watching my channel - greetings back from NY

[@kenhofman6123]

Great review. I am on the fence. I currently use a bevel also have a king c Gillette. I am between this henson or a rockwell not sure what way to go

[@averageguytested]

You can’t go wrong either way. I enjoy the Henson’s light weight.

[@Zack-xz1ph]

dang wish we had Pasteur Pharmacy or something similar on the west coast. can't go wrong with PAA love most their scents and CK-6 soaps

[@averageguytested]

PAA is solid. I love their Beach soap and splash. 👋🏽

[@enriquerubio3281]

Hello my friend,Do you recommend that razor?

[@averageguytested]

I do! It’s smooth, precise and super lightweight.

[@enriquerubio3281]

@@averageguytested thanks you my friend.

[@3chainz525]

@robbruno6713 would you recommend to shave you head with this razor???

[@averageguytested]

I’d say it’s mild enough, but I don’t do head shaves.

[@TGAAL-sx9rm]

stumbled across this video and immediately subscribed, so funny and so informative

[@averageguytested]

Thanks!!

[@amanvlogs1343]

Pretty smooth actually!

[@averageguytested]

Thanks, brah!

[@MashMasterJay]

Look who's taking the deep dive into artisanal wet-shaving!?!? Great shave, brah!

[@averageguytested]

Thanks, brother! I’m falling! Love your IG posts!

[@MashMasterJay]

@@averageguytested I appreciate it, brah!

[@robbruno6713]

He's learning..😆

[@IORIYAGAMI32]

Another great shave !!!

[@averageguytested]

Thanks, lori!

[@thomashadley7907]

Keep it up men great videos !! More shave wars with the Mach 3 turbo would be awesome !!!

[@averageguytested]

Will do, Thomas!

[@robertross8565]

Is the Henson AL13 you used Mild or Medium?

[@averageguytested]

Mild.

[@robertross8565]

@@averageguytested Thanks

[@Gt3ch]

I’m into non-toxic soaps and aftershaves and my favorite soap is the Sudsy Soapery Tallow. It’s really terrific. Their Mango butter is also a very good and very soft soap. The Free Reign Farm Old Fashioned Goat milk is also amazing. Stirling soaps are also very good and worth a try. Razorock soaps are a great value if you don’t care about perfumes, etc. Love their brushes also. Have fun experimenting!

[@averageguytested]

Thanks for the info Mango Butter!!! WOW!

[@seanmccloskey1981]

Man you are going so far down the rabbit hole now with artisan soaps lol. Check out Donald Youngners soaps, hand crafted, wonderful performances and from Huntington NY.

[@averageguytested]

I’m gonna have to do a blame Sean video next!

[@GregTardif]

I have a friend after me so bad to try a Henson razor. One of these days! Thanks for sharing.

[@averageguytested]

I enjoyed using it. More shaves to come!

[@joesellers3871]

Thank you for an excellent video. PAA does make a great soap, but just keep in mind you can get a great shave with a can of Barbersol for a fraction of the cost of these soaps. It really depends on the individual preference.

[@averageguytested]

Thanks, Joe. Yes, I agree, but there are so many awesome artisan products. It’ll be fun to mix things up from time to time.

[@michaelbarton5169]

I'll have to try out that scent, thanks! I like to bloom my soap first. The softer soap loads more easily and lathers up quicker, as well as more quickly rich. That soap looks thirsty, too so, I like to dip my brush tips in the water once or twice, etc and work that into the face lather to achieve that whipped cream cushion. Will also have to try out that Canadian: looks great! Thanks for the video!

[@averageguytested]

How do you bloom your soap?

[@michaelbarton5169]

theMediaMart , I like to put warm water in my soap tin at the same time as I put warm water on my brush (badger). The brush has to drink for a bit anyway, so I just go make a coffee. Maybe 15mins later (likely longer than needed) I come back and everything's ready! Then I just use all the bloom water as my "pre-shave", load the now soft soap top layer into the brush tips, and we're off to the races! I usually start things in a scuttle and finish the lather on the face. One note: if you don't want wet your whole puck, you can scoop some into a bowl / scuttle and bloom it there. I like to do the bloom in the tin as I get more pre-shave water. I simply rinse off the suds well and let the puck dry completely before putting the lid back on. Cheers!

[@LeeNguyen12]

Do you think DE or Cartridge razor which one is better?

[@averageguytested]

What are you using now?

[@LeeNguyen12]

@@averageguytested mach 3 and fusion 5

[@royghosn18]

saw this razor and wanted a review and went looking for you.

[@averageguytested]

Thanks for watching 🖐🏽

[@MrSdwarre]

I enjoy your videos. I just ordered my first soap samples from PAA. And I like that Wooooo Pig Soooie Razorbacks hat!

[@averageguytested]

Awesome! Let me know what you think of PAA and what samples you picked up. Go pigs!

[@allydz]

Noice 1 Tony. .. Man this is a dangerous game of soaps and fragrances.

[@averageguytested]

Yup - bank busting type of game. So many great options.

[@gorachand1235]

I am glad you upped your game 😁 and you should had putten a feather blade on that razor

[@averageguytested]

Yes, next time I will go with the feather blade.

[@user-br1pi5mv3n]

Try Standard razor, its shave much clean and smooth, with green Astra blades

[@averageguytested]

Thanks for watching 🖐🏽

[@10floz30minutes]

DID YOU REALLY NEED THREE PASSES for this shave, or were the first two passes better than just acceptable?

[@averageguytested]

Yes, three passes is what I typically go with for a single blade shave.

[@10floz30minutes]

@@averageguytested But did you need it in this shave? Viewability from this end made the shave result appear very clean after two passes.

[@gorachand1235]

The PAA are one of the top guns out there one of their favourite soaps which I love is the Atomic age Bay Rum and I suggest you to try it the near future Tony

[@averageguytested]

Blame #Gora - I will try it!

[@robbruno6713]

@@averageguytested Atomic Age Bayrum is my one of my favorites

[@oxfordnoi5609]

i'm trying to sell my vintage 109 for this very razor! Hope it sells soon. And keep making ur videos. Like them a lot. I watch them while I shave lol. Greeting from Islamabad!

[@averageguytested]

Awesome! Greetings back from New York!

[@TheDokoBG]

i also have a CK3 soap. It is slick, but needs water to glide. If you pass too many times, the razor just doesn't move without water.

[@averageguytested]

Good to know. I will adjust my technique next time.

[@Bobdixon_Moonvarga_Dancer_III]

Mr Media Mart, i bought a Henson razor from Pasteur’s Pharmacy based on this reaction from you 16:21, what one can only call a shavegasm.

[@averageguytested]

Ha ha - did you love it?

[@tlong9421]

Where can you get this razor?

[@averageguytested]

You can get it at pasteurshaving.com

[@edwardbanks8322]

Man which is better Henson razor leaf twig love your videos excellent

[@averageguytested]

That’s a good question. They’re both very good and mild. I’d say the TWIG by a hair.

[@commonlyknownasali6956]

the Henson AL13 DE Razor is very Good.

[@averageguytested]

Agreed.

[@pkj77]

Geeeeeeeeeeeez i hate when people are having a fit about someone and how they run their channel chill out man or do things on it. great video Tony and shave as well. stay safe, cheers....Peter

[@averageguytested]

Thanks, Peter!

[@robbruno6713]

Geeeeeeez....... would that be me? I didn't tell Tony how to run his channel.. I merely made a suggestion.. I gave him some honest feedback.. Whether or not he uses it or not... it's totally his choice.. He was gracious enough to try something new.. for that I thank him... Have a good day Peter!

[@pkj77]

@@robbruno6713 yes you, he always tries something new remember he is a sucker for marketing? and yes your message looks like you´re complaning...have a nice day Rob!

[@Tman2217]

what's up brah!! PAA makes some good soaps, but one thing about PAA soaps is they like water and you didn't add enough to that lather. Watch Ken Surfs videos and you'll see what I mean when I say your lathers look a little Ken Surfs-esque. Too dry and pasty and underhydrated. The goal is a nice hydrated lather that rinses cleanly and easily from the razor. Check out IAMCDB, Michael Freidberg, Sinatra Lennon, or other youtube wet shavers to get a good idea of what hydrated lathers look like. Excellent video though! I'm glad you're getting into more premium soap and razor options. Up next: Get a Karve! Those razors are fantastic and very fairly priced for the quality of the product. Take care!

[@averageguytested]

Thanks, brother! Appreciate the tips!

[@williamcass68]

I love PAAs products. I really need to check the Henson out…more $ to the DE gods.

[@averageguytested]

Indeed. The DE Gods are rich!

[@saptarshipaulchoudhury9201]

I would like to see more cartridge video stuff.

[@averageguytested]

Coming soon.

[@saptarshipaulchoudhury9201]

@@averageguytested thank you Mr Tony for responding appreciate it.

[@quantusevans1290]

You gotta get Artisan star jelly.

[@averageguytested]

Ok. I will look into that.

[@julian_arness1320]

Hey it's cool to review the artisan soaps also but this channel is a resource for guys who aren't shave nuts and want an honest opinion on many of the razors and creams they can get at local stores. I'd like to see you try a Gillette Guard sometime but you'd have to order it on eBay and it would take a month or 2 to get to you.

[@averageguytested]

Thanks, Julian! I won’t stop doing the cartridge and big brand products. I love them all! I’ll have to do my research on the Gillette Guard.

[@julian_arness1320]

@@averageguytested it's a one blade open comb with moving head cartridge razor. Many guys think they're great, it would interesting to see your take on it. They are only very cheap if you buy in bulk otherwise I paid about $7 taxes included for a handle and 6 carts, free shipping I think they're great but they might not give a close enough shave for some.

[@averageguytested]

Thanks for the info.

[@DouglasSmythe]

Welcome sir!

[@averageguytested]

👍🏽

[@robbruno6713]

Blame me Douglas.... Keep up the great work with your company.. I keep spreading the word!

[@10floz30minutes]

Hey! You review to us what you want to review. A veiwer can make a suggestion of something to try and share or a product to try and share, but then what you review for us is YOUR choice.

[@averageguytested]

Thanks, brah!

[@robbruno6713]

I was going to leave a comment for this video.. but I didn't want to hurt your feelings sunshine... #yoursofterthancreamcheese

[@averageguytested]

#blameBruno

[@kwl189]

That lather looks quite dry on first glance. I would strongly suggest dropping your brush into a tub of water or glass and letting it soak before you go for a shower to soften the bristles up and allow for better absorption. This will make it even easier to lather from soaps and creams. I’d also add some water into your soap tub and give it a good shake before using that water to lather from as that water will have the right amount of soap in it needed to make the lather. Dry lather and dry skin is a haven for tugging and irritation no matter what razor or what blade used. Take this from a guy that’s got chronic sensitive skin with annoying dark corse hair.

[@averageguytested]

Thanks for the tips. The brush is synthetic so it doesn’t need to be wet soaked, but I will take your advice and let the soap bloom with some warm water prior to loading. 🖐🏽

[@kwl189]

@@averageguytested Right you are. Synthetic brushes retain water really well so don’t have the same requirements. Blooming the soap can be helpful but I mean put some water and close the lid of your soap and give it a good shake until you can’t hear the water slosh around any more. That’s the perfect amount of soap in your water and from that point on you can face lather with that soapy mixture and get a great lather from that.

[@Juan-rf4js]

I would never call you out am from texas and I been watching your video for 1 year I love your cars review razor reviews and food reviews

[@averageguytested]

Thanks, Jason!

[@chucklachance]

Guy….. be careful……. I tried artisan shave soap……now I have Viking, Captain’s Choise, Wet The Face (Don Younger, stole me away from Proraso)……. I am now addicted. Be careful… slippery slope (pun intended). Am I right guys?!

[@averageguytested]

Yup, Chuck, it’s a long way to the bottom of this rabbit hole.

[@NomadicINK]

Love your videos man. I just friended you in FB the other day. Appreciate all your hard work making these videos. Ive been doing Artisan shave soap reviews on my channel. Would love some feedback on them from this great wet shaving community we have here.

[@averageguytested]

Thanks, brother! I’ll check out your channel.

[@Jack-kt8bs]

Heckel you , never. You are us, a regular guy.

[@averageguytested]

Thanks, brah!! That mean a lot 👋🏽

[@Grof1974]

Tony, you have a perfect shaving technique, but when you apply the foam with a brush you slow down your movements, you are too fast, try to slow down, your pleasure will be greater

[@averageguytested]

Thank you!! I will slow it down and enjoy 👍🏽

[@robbruno6713]

Bert and Ernie are tougher then you... lol.

[@averageguytested]

Ha ha

[@werewolfofthemoon544]

I have dove body soap bar

[@averageguytested]

👍🏽

[@werewolfofthemoon544]

@@averageguytested I can’t smell anything rn because I caught 🦠

[@tytystargaming7]

Yo u should watch geofatboy he's amazing

[@averageguytested]

👍🏽

[@jamesagnew6512]

I love how we are becoming the soap making nation. Sad. I bet Rob Bruno makes soaps in his kitchen.

[@averageguytested]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@robbruno6713]

You complain more than the Knicks...

[@averageguytested]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@darwinmccartney9771]

I hope u get money back in clicks

[@averageguytested]

👍🏽

[@olymsailor83]

This is your 1st artisan soap? Let alone..a PAA one? Lol My dear Sir.. You ARE in trouble!! This is just the beginning! I will say it now, welcome to the community! You're in for an adventure! Oh.. and get them pockets ready 😁

[@averageguytested]

Ha ha. I did sample the Grant from Strike Gold Shave and Stirling’s Campania, but yes, I’m falling down the rabbit hole now for sure!