Henson Razors: A Different Approach to Safety Shaving
A lot of folks switch to safety razors because they want a closer shave without all the irritation. Some are just tired of cartridge razors that feel inconsistent or too harsh on their skin. Henson razors are one of the best solutions on the market for these issues and others because of how they’re designed—the way they’re built really affects how comfortable and controlled your shave feels.
Built Around Precision, Not Tradition
Most safety razors are pretty much the same design they’ve always been. Henson’s approach is to take that classic design and manufacture it with modern aerospace-level precision.
Why does that matter? Because the blade sits perfectly flat and stable. There’s no play, no wiggle—just consistent, predictable performance against your skin.
How the Design Affects the Shave
Here’s the thing with safety razors: technique matters a lot. The angle, the pressure—it all needs to be just right, and that takes practice. Plenty of people shave carefully and still end up with irritation because of these little variables.
That’s where Henson tries to help. Their razor head is designed to guide you into the correct angle naturally. When you’re at that sweet spot, it cuts cleanly on its own—no extra pressure needed. From what users say, it makes daily shaving feel a lot more predictable. Less irritation, cuts, and ingrown hairs.
Differences in Shave Feel
At Simply The Best, Henson razors are available as the standard Henson AL13 and the Henson AL13 Medium. The difference between them is subtle, but it can affect how the razor feels on your skin and how it handles different shaving routines.
The standard AL13 tends to feel more guarded and controlled, which many people prefer for frequent shaving or sensitive skin. The AL13 Medium has slightly more blade exposure and a wider blade gap, which can help with thicker hair or shaving less often.
Both versions use the same precise design and build quality. For most people, the choice comes down to skin sensitivity and how regularly they shave rather than experience level.
Who Henson Razors Tend to Suit
Henson razors suit people dealing with irritation, inconsistency, or discomfort from their current razor who want something easier to use. They are often chosen by regular shavers who want reliable results without constantly thinking about angle or pressure.
People moving away from cartridge razors often find the switch straightforward. The shave feels familiar, but more controlled and less harsh. More experienced safety razor users sometimes choose Henson as a dependable daily option, especially when their skin needs a break from more aggressive tools.
Why Simply The Best Carries Henson
At Simply The Best, we choose products based on how they hold up over time and how they fit into everyday use. The focus stays on comfort, consistency, and performance once the novelty wears off.
Henson razors match that approach. The design is precise without feeling complicated, and the shave feels controlled rather than aggressive. For many people, this makes shaving more predictable and easier on the skin.
It is a modern safety razor with a clear purpose, and it fits naturally alongside the rest of our shaving selection.
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