I'm in the same boat, having had my AL13+V2 only a short while. I've been through too many new golf clubs to take one swing, uh, shave, and start singing praises so I'm seeing how things pan out over multiple blades, etc.So, I guess I'll just give it a good shot for a month or so, see if my technique with it improves or a better blade makes a difference
Initial observation, which may help the OP if still watching, is that what I thought I would not like about the Henson actually went the other way. That is, I actually like the light weight and the longish handle, and find that the flare of the handle and the knurling really enhance the use of the razor. I can feel the "stiction/suction" effect but for me it's a non-issue. OTOH, I don't find it to be a "mindless" shave at all (yet) as I can ding myself with it and while it is more like a cartridge razor than a Merkur 34 to me it is a lot, lot more similar to the 34 than it is to a cart. So far it isn't as smooth as the ASD2 but that may come with the correct blade pairing.
So for the OP, as stated earlier in this thread it may boil down to just trying it. I will say that I don't think it is worth its regular price, which with shipping is closing in on the $90-100 mark. I've seen them go for around $40 in the BST.