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I recently started to use Hanson razor [1]. I never cut myself since. It feels like a modern disposable razor. I strongly recommend. [1] https://hensonshaving.

I recently started to use Hanson razor [1]. I never cut myself since. It feels like a modern disposable razor. I strongly recommend. [1] https://hensonshaving.com/ https://hensonshaving.com/

WithinReason 2y ago
+1 for the Henson, it's an engineering marvel. It's precision machined to stabilise the whole length of the blade edge to prevent it from wobbling and bending, which makes shaving much easier and the blade last longer. It makes the blade seem sharper. It also makes it harder to cut yourself since the blade can not sink into your skin.
- chambored 2y ago
  This is the kind of engineering we need more of. No more proprietary, vendor lock in recurring costs. They designed a razor to work as perfectly as possible with an existing standard (the double edge safety razor blade).
ac130kz 2y ago
How would this compare to Rockwell 6S?
- adamomada 2y ago
  I don’t have the Henson razor so I can’t directly compare, but I do have a Rockwell, and also a stubby Mekur. Someone gave me the Rockwell as a gift thinking safety razors somehow wear out, so I have two. So I took a close look at the Henson website with the product photos, and today before shaving I took a close look at both the Rockwell and Mekur, and also used the Mekur for the first time in years just because of this. As far as I can tell, every thing about all these safety razors is very similar. There’s no huge innovation going on in this area, and while I don’t know if other safety razors are built super crappy, at least the two I have are still good: Mekur still works the same after 20 years and Rockwell close to 10. Comparing photos to the Rockwell, it looks almost the exact same: it screws down the same, holds the blade with the two side holes plus centre screw, curves the blade the same way, open channels on the back to flush hair out easily, etc. Rockwell even has a bonus compared to Henson: the plate you can flip over to go from 3 (30% angle?) to 1 (10% angle?) while the Henson is fixed. Comparing the Mekur to the Rockwell (and at this point I’m assuming Henson), you can feel more of what the blade is doing with the Mekur, I think it has to do with the lighter weight. The Rockwell shaves a bit smoother over the skin, but this gives slightly more irritation after the shave - but not much. I can tell the angle of the Rockwell on 3 is more aggressive and shaves closer, but I’m fine with it and have never bothered to try on 1 and as said haven’t used the Mekur in a while either. Anyway I have a gut feeling that Henson has advertised more, or more recently, based on other comments saying they saw it on YouTube, so I think that whatever high quality safety razor of the day/year/decade will be what most get, and what you will most likely hear about, even though there is nothing really new or better for a while now. Interesting thought: the Mekur may be the better “safety” razor design just because you open and close it from the end of the handle, vs having to hold the head with your fingers near the blade to screw it down when changing blades on Henson and Rockwell. Also, it’s interesting that both Henson and Rockwell are both Canadian.
  - ac130kz 2y ago
    Thanks! Just got a Rockwell 6S kit because of the plates so that I'm able to regulate its aggressiveness.
sirbensalot 2y ago
Same. I love the Henson. Had it for a few weeks now but it feels no less safe than the Harry's disposable cartridges I was using before. Ignoring the tiny amount of extra plastic I save each year and the 10s of dollars on cartridges, I really just enjoy throwing away less stuff and the feel of a well made object that is intended to last for a long time.

I recently started to use Hanson razor [1]. I never cut myself since. It feels like a modern disposable razor. I strongly recommend. [1] https://hensonshaving.com/ https://hensonshaving.com/

WithinReason 2y ago

+1 for the Henson, it's an engineering marvel. It's precision machined to stabilise the whole length of the blade edge to prevent it from wobbling and bending, which makes shaving much easier and the blade last longer. It makes the blade seem sharper. It also makes it harder to cut yourself since the blade can not sink into your skin.

chambored 2y ago
This is the kind of engineering we need more of. No more proprietary, vendor lock in recurring costs. They designed a razor to work as perfectly as possible with an existing standard (the double edge safety razor blade).

ac130kz 2y ago

How would this compare to Rockwell 6S?

adamomada 2y ago
I don’t have the Henson razor so I can’t directly compare, but I do have a Rockwell, and also a stubby Mekur. Someone gave me the Rockwell as a gift thinking safety razors somehow wear out, so I have two. So I took a close look at the Henson website with the product photos, and today before shaving I took a close look at both the Rockwell and Mekur, and also used the Mekur for the first time in years just because of this. As far as I can tell, every thing about all these safety razors is very similar. There’s no huge innovation going on in this area, and while I don’t know if other safety razors are built super crappy, at least the two I have are still good: Mekur still works the same after 20 years and Rockwell close to 10. Comparing photos to the Rockwell, it looks almost the exact same: it screws down the same, holds the blade with the two side holes plus centre screw, curves the blade the same way, open channels on the back to flush hair out easily, etc. Rockwell even has a bonus compared to Henson: the plate you can flip over to go from 3 (30% angle?) to 1 (10% angle?) while the Henson is fixed. Comparing the Mekur to the Rockwell (and at this point I’m assuming Henson), you can feel more of what the blade is doing with the Mekur, I think it has to do with the lighter weight. The Rockwell shaves a bit smoother over the skin, but this gives slightly more irritation after the shave - but not much. I can tell the angle of the Rockwell on 3 is more aggressive and shaves closer, but I’m fine with it and have never bothered to try on 1 and as said haven’t used the Mekur in a while either. Anyway I have a gut feeling that Henson has advertised more, or more recently, based on other comments saying they saw it on YouTube, so I think that whatever high quality safety razor of the day/year/decade will be what most get, and what you will most likely hear about, even though there is nothing really new or better for a while now. Interesting thought: the Mekur may be the better “safety” razor design just because you open and close it from the end of the handle, vs having to hold the head with your fingers near the blade to screw it down when changing blades on Henson and Rockwell. Also, it’s interesting that both Henson and Rockwell are both Canadian.
- ac130kz 2y ago
  Thanks! Just got a Rockwell 6S kit because of the plates so that I'm able to regulate its aggressiveness.

sirbensalot 2y ago

Same. I love the Henson. Had it for a few weeks now but it feels no less safe than the Harry's disposable cartridges I was using before. Ignoring the tiny amount of extra plastic I save each year and the 10s of dollars on cartridges, I really just enjoy throwing away less stuff and the feel of a well made object that is intended to last for a long time.