Their lifetime warranty is for real - A1 customer service - had their razor for 2 years and loved it but the small washer came out where you screw the handle into I emailed Henson got an immediate response and within 1 week had a new Henson razor sent to my home at no cost to me. Very impressed with their customer service and love their razors 👍👍
@@chadbhaiyya5167 what I did was glued a small washer on the bottom of it and so far it is working out as it was with the original so yes I have 2 and thanks to Henson for great customer service
Yea this one came out of nowhere, but honestly really good content and informational. I didn't expect to learn about so much! I've gone through so many different kinds of products over the past 10 years of being a adult, I wish I would have had a class like this in high school ha
Nice presentation of the Canadian safety razor Jenson al13. I have ordered it and Iam waiting to use it. I hope it will make me a smooth good shave for my 5-5 days of hair growth. I have ordered it with the RK blades and the safety razor stand too. Greetings from Greece.
Nice review. I've been safety razor shaver for 3 years now using a merker 34c. So I decided to get a stainless steel went with the feather ASD2. It also has a very different angle compared to other shavers. Only thing that turned me off Henson was I thought there was just one to pick from but there's multiple razors.
I Bought a Wilkinson sword safety razor from a convenience store about a year agoand I've never looked back. 5€ well spent. I dont think I will be switching to any expensive brand soon unless I notice a problem with this one. Its all plastic with a weighted handle. 38g in total including the razorblade. Great video btw.
I've been using a traditional reusable safety razor with the single blade for the last two years. All metal construction - it feels solid and weighty and nice in the hand. You really just have to be a little more careful but you get a close shave every time. I don't think there's a need to reinvent it, but if it gets more people away from disposable plastic ones, I'm all for it.
Great video. Agree with most of this except the suggestion on match markings for assembly. I’ve had 3 piece DE razors for 14 years and it just needs to be snug when tightening, definitely not all your force
Absolutely. People wanted to move to Double Edge Razor to save money and voila, they are bringing Aluminium and Titanium Razors with Precision and Combs. My god. People are even buying tons of razor blades cause they have this feeling that one is better than the other.
Nice vid. However, I beg to differ on the issue of cost savings. Your math is accurate as far as it goes but what happened to me when I went from a cartridge razor, Harry's to the Henson AL13 was the entrance into the world of DE wet shaving that now includes things like, pre shave cream or oil, shave soaps or creams, post shave balm/cream, badger/boar/synthetic brushes, lather bowls, razor/brush stands and the ultimate dreaded afflication, RAD aka Razor Acquisition Disease. As a total newbie, the Henson AL13 was an eye opening experience as you have described. But then, like the newly addicted, the quest for the perfect shave then began in earnest. Despite how well the AL13 shaved, I thought, hmmm perhaps the AL13M (medium) might be better. So another $70. Then I started thinking, instead of buyng multiple razors, to get different levels of aggression, perhaps an adjustable one. Well, you know where that led. Yes another HUGE splurge on an adjustable, the Rex Ambassador. Right now I am in remission from RAD but, remission is not cured. Then there is the matter of blades,. Yes they are super inexpensive but if you buy a variety pack say consisting of 12 packs of 5 for a total of 60 blades, you're going to experiment with so many blade and razor combinations, that you'll need a spreadsheet to accurately decide which combo fits you the best. Bottom line, is switching to a DE safety razor cheaper in the long run? Maybe, maybe not! 😉
Interesting video 👍 I've been using an Edwin Jagger DE89 for the last 10 years. It was a real improvement compared to cartridge razors - better shave, faster, cheaper. Henson razors look good!
@@august_build it took me like a month to get comfortable with it and I've since been using a straight razor well over 2 years, the first time it was terrifying cuz it sharp metal near your face but I've learned that all you have to do is let the weight of razor do the work, you don't need to press as hard against your skin. I often make two passes one with the grain and the other against :)
Make sure your skin is either wet (hot water) or you've applied shaving cream before starting. When shaving, you really don't need to apply much pressure, so err on the side of less pressure. After one or two shaves, you'll be pretty comfortable with using the razor.
I've had the Parker 99r safety razor for 8 years. I definitely do not get nearly as good of a shave as a cartridge razor. It takes longer and the blades don't last as long. That being said, I've saved a ton of money so I'll keep using a safety razor. Maybe a hensen is what I need to try.
Interesting. For me it's the exact opposite. I find that the DE blades last much longer and perform much a cleaner shave than a 5-blade cartridge. With my DE razor resp. the blades used, the blades hold easily three shaves of 3 days old beard before needing to be replaced. And the price of replacement blades is absolutely negligeable.
@@august_build Thanks, i have the Al13 but just purchased the AL13-Medium to see how it compares with using the Al13. Will end up returning one and keeping the other.
@@august_build I received the Al13-Medium and did my first shave today. It was surprisingly good-more aggressive and efficient than the mild AL13. It removed more hair on the first pass, required fewer passes overall and didn't need multiple strokes per area. There was no discomfort and it felt just as smooth as the AL13. The end result was noticeably better. I will continue using it as my daily driver to test it out further. I'm now also considering trying the AL13-Aggressive, which is only available at boutique stores and not directly on Henson's website, to see how it compares.
not happy at all. bought one 3yrs ago. 3 weeks ago, it broke at the thread when i tried to turning it. tried to get a replacement because of their lifetime warranty. they said they can only give me 25% off if i buy a new one. lemon warranty. expensive, lemon warranty, they need to get sued.
@@august_build yes, they just told me the corporate bs about user damage, dents, etc are not covered by their lifetime warranty. very misleading. they shouldn't use the word "lifetime". won't buy another one again.
@@august_build they reconsidered my case and sent me a replacement. so got the new 2.0 AL13. but they re-iterated that wear and tear are not covered by their lifetime warranty.
A random TH-cam recommendation brought me here, but it's a surprisingly high quality channel already! I subscribed.
love it, thanks!
I don't shave and I have no idea why youtube recommended this, but the video was light and informational. Good job!
Glad you enjoyed it - If you're into extraordinary product reviews, feel free to subscribe and I'm sure you'll find one more relevant to you!
same
Their lifetime warranty is for real - A1 customer service - had their razor for 2 years and loved it but the small washer came out where you screw the handle into I emailed Henson got an immediate response and within 1 week had a new Henson razor sent to my home at no cost to me. Very impressed with their customer service and love their razors 👍👍
great to hear
man so you've got 2 hensons it's just that 1 doesn't have a washer now, damnn i'm jealous
@@chadbhaiyya5167 what I did was glued a small washer on the bottom of it and so far it is working out as it was with the original so yes I have 2 and thanks to Henson for great customer service
No idea how I got here. Watched the whole thing. Ima go get one now. Great vid!
Thanks! Glad you liked the video, enjoy the new razor!
Yea this one came out of nowhere, but honestly really good content and informational. I didn't expect to learn about so much! I've gone through so many different kinds of products over the past 10 years of being a adult, I wish I would have had a class like this in high school ha
Thanks, really appreciate the kind words! Lots more reviews of extraordinary products coming soon!
Nice presentation of the Canadian safety razor Jenson al13. I have ordered it and Iam waiting to use it. I hope it will make me a smooth good shave for my 5-5 days of hair growth. I have ordered it with the RK blades and the safety razor stand too. Greetings from Greece.
Glad you enjoyed the review!
Nice review. I've been safety razor shaver for 3 years now using a merker 34c. So I decided to get a stainless steel went with the feather ASD2. It also has a very different angle compared to other shavers. Only thing that turned me off Henson was I thought there was just one to pick from but there's multiple razors.
thanks, how do you like the 34C?
@@august_build a great razor, cheap, been around for many moon's. If they made a stainless steel one, I would buy straight away
I Bought a Wilkinson sword safety razor from a convenience store about a year agoand I've never looked back. 5€ well spent. I dont think I will be switching to any expensive brand soon unless I notice a problem with this one. Its all plastic with a weighted handle. 38g in total including the razorblade. Great video btw.
Nice find! And thanks for the kind words!
I've been using a traditional reusable safety razor with the single blade for the last two years. All metal construction - it feels solid and weighty and nice in the hand. You really just have to be a little more careful but you get a close shave every time. I don't think there's a need to reinvent it, but if it gets more people away from disposable plastic ones, I'm all for it.
This video made you one more subscriber 👍.
So easy to follow and understand the concept fully!
Awesome, glad you enjoyed it!
Great video dude, keep up the good work 👍
Thanks, will do!
How does this man only have 28 subs? well whatever, ima make it 29.
Appreciate you!
Great video. Agree with most of this except the suggestion on match markings for assembly. I’ve had 3 piece DE razors for 14 years and it just needs to be snug when tightening, definitely not all your force
Thanks!
subscribed.... thanks for putting the work in and making this review.
Thanks for the sub and the kind words!
But you only save money - and the environment - if you can resist going down the rabbit hole of buying dozens of safety razors 😊
And buying a bunch of different creams, blades and lotions lol! But it’s such a fun hobby
Absolutely. People wanted to move to Double Edge Razor to save money and voila, they are bringing Aluminium and Titanium Razors with Precision and Combs. My god. People are even buying tons of razor blades cause they have this feeling that one is better than the other.
Nice vid. However, I beg to differ on the issue of cost savings. Your math is accurate as far as it goes but what happened to me when I went from a cartridge razor, Harry's to the Henson AL13 was the entrance into the world of DE wet shaving that now includes things like, pre shave cream or oil, shave soaps or creams, post shave balm/cream, badger/boar/synthetic brushes, lather bowls, razor/brush stands and the ultimate dreaded afflication, RAD aka Razor Acquisition Disease. As a total newbie, the Henson AL13 was an eye opening experience as you have described. But then, like the newly addicted, the quest for the perfect shave then began in earnest. Despite how well the AL13 shaved, I thought, hmmm perhaps the AL13M (medium) might be better. So another $70. Then I started thinking, instead of buyng multiple razors, to get different levels of aggression, perhaps an adjustable one. Well, you know where that led. Yes another HUGE splurge on an adjustable, the Rex Ambassador. Right now I am in remission from RAD but, remission is not cured. Then there is the matter of blades,. Yes they are super inexpensive but if you buy a variety pack say consisting of 12 packs of 5 for a total of 60 blades, you're going to experiment with so many blade and razor combinations, that you'll need a spreadsheet to accurately decide which combo fits you the best. Bottom line, is switching to a DE safety razor cheaper in the long run? Maybe, maybe not! 😉
good point, forgot to account for RAD 😅
Interesting video 👍 I've been using an Edwin Jagger DE89 for the last 10 years. It was a real improvement compared to cartridge razors - better shave, faster, cheaper. Henson razors look good!
Nice, happy to hear!
Funny enough I started with a cartridge razor then I switched the safety and finally I am using a straight blade and I get baby ass smooth shavings ^^
Respect! How long did it take you to pick up the skill of straight blade shaving?
@@august_build it took me like a month to get comfortable with it and I've since been using a straight razor well over 2 years, the first time it was terrifying cuz it sharp metal near your face but I've learned that all you have to do is let the weight of razor do the work, you don't need to press as hard against your skin.
I often make two passes one with the grain and the other against :)
Good to know, thanks!
great review!
Advice for switching from electric to this ?
Make sure your skin is either wet (hot water) or you've applied shaving cream before starting. When shaving, you really don't need to apply much pressure, so err on the side of less pressure. After one or two shaves, you'll be pretty comfortable with using the razor.
I've had the Parker 99r safety razor for 8 years. I definitely do not get nearly as good of a shave as a cartridge razor. It takes longer and the blades don't last as long. That being said, I've saved a ton of money so I'll keep using a safety razor. Maybe a hensen is what I need to try.
Interesting. Do you know by chance what brand of blades you were using with your 99r?
Interesting. For me it's the exact opposite. I find that the DE blades last much longer and perform much a cleaner shave than a 5-blade cartridge.
With my DE razor resp. the blades used, the blades hold easily three shaves of 3 days old beard before needing to be replaced. And the price of replacement blades is absolutely negligeable.
@@vapeape7875 Yeah the nearly zero cost of a DE blade replacement is amazing
What do you think about the AL13 vs Al13-Medium?
If you're new to safety razors, I'd stick with the AL13, but if you want a more efficient shave or if you have thick hair, I'd go with the AL13-M
@@august_build Thanks, i have the Al13 but just purchased the AL13-Medium to see how it compares with using the Al13. Will end up returning one and keeping the other.
@@LearningAndGrowingInLife Nice, interested to hear your findings
@@august_build I received the Al13-Medium and did my first shave today. It was surprisingly good-more aggressive and efficient than the mild AL13. It removed more hair on the first pass, required fewer passes overall and didn't need multiple strokes per area. There was no discomfort and it felt just as smooth as the AL13. The end result was noticeably better. I will continue using it as my daily driver to test it out further.
I'm now also considering trying the AL13-Aggressive, which is only available at boutique stores and not directly on Henson's website, to see how it compares.
^ Subscriber #53. Good video!
Awesome! Thank you!
"...Henson...one of the leaders" ⬅ i've never heard of them before 20 mins ago, LOL 😂
well now you have
not happy at all. bought one 3yrs ago. 3 weeks ago, it broke at the thread when i tried to turning it. tried to get a replacement because of their lifetime warranty. they said they can only give me 25% off if i buy a new one. lemon warranty. expensive, lemon warranty, they need to get sued.
That's disappointing to hear, did you respond to their 25% off offer asking why their lifetime warranty doesn't apply?
@@august_build yes, they just told me the corporate bs about user damage, dents, etc are not covered by their lifetime warranty. very misleading. they shouldn't use the word "lifetime". won't buy another one again.
@@JTMoonXX30 that does sound misleading
@@august_build they reconsidered my case and sent me a replacement. so got the new 2.0 AL13. but they re-iterated that wear and tear are not covered by their lifetime warranty.
glad to hear you got a replacement
The Aylsworth aluminum razor lighter, too light.
Impressive, hadn't heard of Aylsworth before.
Involuntary hoping he will shave clean in the video in anyway. That's not happened.
why?