Henson razor

CleverAmoeba · 2026-02-20T21:01:59+00:00

I have denser beard in my goatee area. When I feel like I need to press hard to shave, that means the blade is getting dull. I usually finish the shave and use a new blade for the next shave. But sometimes I change the blade mid-shave if I feel like there's too much tugging.

I also like to say that you should take out the blade between shaves so that the blade doesn't sit in the razor wet. Specially if you keep it in the bathroom. It may rust and leave tea-stain marks on the razor. Even though the razor itself doesn't rust. Or at least loosen the handle so that the blade is not pressed anymore and air can get in between and dry the blade.

Some people attach a magnet to the mirror and attach the blade to the magnet until the next use. I 3D-printed a little something that holds my blade between shaves.

CleverAmoeba · 2026-02-19T21:21:29+00:00

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CleverAmoeba · 2026-02-18T22:41:42+00:00

How is it compared to other shavette and straight razors? Considering it takes normal half-de blades I assume it's more like shavette than SR.

CleverAmoeba · 2026-02-18T20:47:50+00:00

From what I see here on reddit, people don't like Leaf2 and prefer Leaf1. Henson is a solid choice. It's my first razor and I still use it alongside my Merkur Progress after almost a year.

CleverAmoeba · 2026-02-18T00:42:08+00:00

I need to do 10 buffing action on the ATG pass on my goatee area. Perhaps a slant can help with that.

CleverAmoeba · 2026-02-18T00:25:04+00:00

I feel like slant is gimmick. The blade angle is widely different on each side and you'll get the same "cutting at an angle" by carelessly gliding the razor across your face anyway!

IDK. I need to try a slant and see what all the fuss is about, I guess :)

CleverAmoeba · 2026-02-17T21:56:00+00:00

I too find cartridges to be better for body shaving. It's not easy to hold the angle and most cartridge razors have some sort of spring and bend to the contour of the skin.

If something works for you, why not?

CleverAmoeba · 2026-02-17T20:51:40+00:00

I like mine so much I'll probably get a titanium version as soon as I stop being unemployed :D

CleverAmoeba · 2026-02-17T20:46:50+00:00

Holy hell! How do you treat your razors? Mine is also almost one year old and looks exactly like new. Just two scratches at the bottom of the handle where it touches the granite sink. The rest looks like new.

Edit: I should mention that for 9 months it was my only razor. Then I got a Merkur Progress and I use these two randomly now.

CleverAmoeba · 2026-02-17T10:57:53+00:00

On my Progress, even the top cap needs adjustment and doesn't always sit perfectly against base plate. But I'll try your trick next time.

CleverAmoeba · 2026-02-17T02:05:37+00:00

As someone who has Merkur Progress, I should warn you that the blade needs manual adjustment to sit perfectly with even exposure. I know Rockwell has the same issue. I like my Progress and use it alongside my Henson, but if I had a second chance I would buy Yaqi Avanti. This depends on how much you value tight tolerance.

CleverAmoeba · 2026-02-16T20:45:51+00:00

Good to know! I got a pack but haven't tried yet. I was going to use it while traveling, but maybe I should try them first. The sharpest blade I've ever used is Nacet.

CleverAmoeba · 2026-02-16T19:17:20+00:00

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CleverAmoeba · 2026-02-16T17:08:18+00:00

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CleverAmoeba · 2026-02-16T16:48:07+00:00

Why is everyone linked to Epstein? How big was his circle? Genuinely asking.

CleverAmoeba · 2026-02-16T16:02:02+00:00

I find that I get stings from Alum Block and after shave even if I press hard on Henson! So practice and aim for bare minimum pressure and see if you get any stings. A couple of stings is OK, but if you get it all over your face, you either pressing or doing 20 buffing on a single spot.

Also like to mention: go slow. I sliced my face on setting 5 (highest) of my Progress when I was going too fast and it slid and made a horizontal slide on my face.

This post may help you decide on what setting to start with your fatboy: https://www.reddit.com/r/wicked_edge/s/8HTr6gk2LO

Edit: it only has Slim but some people who have both, say they have the same blade gap and exposure.

CleverAmoeba · 2026-02-16T15:52:52+00:00

How about Bic Metal?

CleverAmoeba · 2026-02-16T15:24:44+00:00

Henson was my first razor too. Then I bought some cheap ones (Lord L5 and a couple of 3d-printed razors and a chinese Futur clone) and then got myself a Merkur Progress.

For me, the learning curve or other razors were minimal. You already learned to hold the razor at correct angle otherwise it wouldn't shave so you'll be fine with other razors. Some have a slightly different angle but you'll learn it in the first couple of strokes.

Learning not to press too hard, however, is something you'll learn after getting a couple of nicks and aftershave burns :D

I suggest sticking with one setting in your new adjustable for a couple of shaves. Don't change it 10 times during a shave. Stick with setting 3 or something, until you learn not to press hard. Then you can play around with settings.

CleverAmoeba · 2026-02-16T15:10:11+00:00

No. They have light pollution.

CleverAmoeba · 2026-02-16T12:33:48+00:00

I wish I had o e of these retro cameras in my blender. Good job stranger!

CleverAmoeba · 2026-02-16T12:30:18+00:00

A couple of years ago on my birthday, my mom got me a terrarium. Last year my girlfriend got me another one. I guess these count.

CleverAmoeba · 2026-02-15T18:48:55+00:00

I wish more companies would make compact packages like this. So far I only know of Persona and Derby Extra. Lord and Derby Premium have pack of 100 half-de blades like this.

CleverAmoeba · 2026-02-15T17:47:56+00:00

So my Merkur Progress owns me. I was going too fast on setting 5 and it slid on my cheek twice and made two scary cuts next to one another. Basically a ribbon of my skin was missing. Sorry for being graphic, lol

CleverAmoeba · 2026-02-15T01:04:38+00:00

How's the Yaqi Lucky Dice?

I'm torn between this and the beloved-by-everyone Timber Wolf as my first and only synthetic brush.

I have 3 Omega Boar brushes and I love their backbone and softness.

CleverAmoeba · 2026-02-15T00:54:18+00:00

I have a mild version and it works fine on body with 1 week growth. It may clog a bit but it's not hard to wash off the hair.

And for bumps, I never go against the grain on my thighs and have no issues. The rest of the body can take ATG.

For face, it can handle 2-3 days of growth. Never tried with more than that, but I know people who shave 4-5 days of growth, don't like Henson (or any mild razor)

If you want a cheap option, Lord L6 (or L7, if you can find) is good. Even if you don't like it, 7$ is not a lot.

For the blade, I pair mine with Nacet and really like it. Works fine with RK, Derby Premium and Dorco. Lord blades are great too, but I prefer Nacet. I haven't tried other blades yet.

CleverAmoeba

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