Henson Shaving Razor - Jet Black Double Edge Safety Razor with 5 Spare Blades - 30° Angled Precision With Superior Blade Rigidity- Reusable Single Blade Razors For Men and Women - Mild Aggression

I saw this product in a YouTube ad, and ignored it -- since I hadn't shaved in probably 15 years. But a few things from that ad spot stuck with me: the tight engineering tolerances, and safety, the cleanliness, the simplicity.Fast forward a few months, and I'm at the DMV, getting a new picture for my license. The very nice gentleman at the DMV shows me my picture, side-by-side with the previous one. I say, "Wow, I look older." -- his reply is, "Well, let me tell you, I've been doing this a long time, and nobody ever looks younger."It's not that I'm afraid of aging, but it'd also been a long time since I'd seen my face. It's been so long that my wife has never seen my face. My son has never seen my face.Last night, when I was laying in bed thinking about all this, I decided to order the Henson Shaving Razor. It came with free overnight delivery -- cool!The packaging is nothing fancy - a simple box, with the razor inside and a small box of 5 double edge razor blades.As soon as I picked up the razor, I was impressed. It is lightweight, it is striking -- unlike any other razor. It feels substantial, but comfortable to hold, because of its weight. It is easy and obvious to assemble. And using it it obvious as well (to me, anyway). I wet my face down and began using it -- slowly, because I have a lot of hair.By the time I was done, I was more than a little shocked. I wound up changing that first blade, because I put it through its paces. But the "closeness" of the shave that I achieved is absolutely insane. I can rub anywhere on my face with the back of my hand, in any direction, and not feel stubble. I was in the military, a lifetime ago, and I never got a shave this close.I love that this razor is made in Canada, that it's made with quality, and that those claims I heard in the ad were NOT just claims -- it's all true. The tolerances of this razor are a little ridiculous. The Henson razor holds that blade exactly where it needs to be, every time. The blade cannot shift forward or back, so it will ALWAYS deliver a perfectly consistent shave, no matter which side is being used.I am really, truly blown away by this product. And I'm thrilled that it'll last me a lifetime.Thank you, Henson!

This shaver is a game-changer! I used to use foil shavers and always had irritation or remaining stubble which makes me feel really self-conscious. After trying a cheaper safety razor which was too aggressive, I decided to get the Henson.WOW, the difference is amazing! I used my usual sensitive shave gel and after a few quick strokes I was able to get a clean shave with no remaining beard stubble. There was zero irritation which is great, and my skin feels perfectly smooth. After applying some light makeup I can't even see a trace of beard shadow.The shaver is well built too, it's all anodized aluminum and feels like a precision tool you'd find in a machine shop, down to the details like the stainless steel bushing on the head to prevent seizing when tightening down the handle. After each use I just wash and towel dry the razor and it's ready for use the next day. Blades last around a week for me but I have very sparse facial hair. I also use this razor to shave my body and it works great for that too.While the $70 price tag is quite expensive, the long term costs are far lower compared to cartridge razors which cost around $50/year in replacement blades. Meanwhile, the Henson uses standard DE blades which are under $10 for a 100 pack, though higher end blades are available if you have really thick and coarse facial hair.

I'm a 48-year-old man with sensitive skin and coarse facial hair, and shaving has always been a struggle—especially on my chin. Unless I spent a lot of time prepping (hot towel for 3 minutes, pre-shave cream, premium shaving cream), I’d end up with red patches and irritation.I've been using a double-edge safety razor with Feather blades, and even with all the right techniques—short strokes, light pressure, rinsing frequently, multiple passes—I’d still get irritation. I often had to do second or third passes just to get a close shave, which only made things worse. I love the process of a wet shave, but I was seriously considering giving up and just growing a beard.That’s when I came across this razor and decided to give it a shot. I was intrigued by the 30-degree angled head that helps maintain the correct shaving angle, and the fact that it’s described as "mildly aggressive."I’m so glad I rolled the dice.Before trying it, I had several days of growth because of the irritation from my last shave. I skipped the usual 3-minute hot towel and went straight into my normal two-pass routine with short strokes. The results were incredible. The razor is incredibly forgiving and smooth on the skin. There was a little redness, but I’m sure that was from skipping my usual prep and having several days of growth.The best part? Within 10 minutes of applying aftershave, the redness was completely gone—and for the first time in a while, no red patches on my chin.This razor is lightweight but glides beautifully. It’s easily the most comfortable and effective shave I’ve had in years. I only wish I had found it sooner.