Haven't tried a Feather yet, looking forward to see how it shaves in the Henson.
Henson Razor Club.
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It is an absolute top tier pairing IMO. Probably my top blade choice for the + followed by the Wizamet. in the ++ I think it would be the same two blades, possibly in reverse order.
We're looking forward to hearing your report!
Totally agree Trevor!
I still cannot understand why I don't like using them. I really liked them in the past.
I'm curious. Was the Bolzano the German made or Egyptian? I have the old German ones. I like them. I'm usually a big fan of Lord blades. I haven't tried the new ones.
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Egyptian, all my blades are recent production. I'm sure the non-Egyptian ones were fine, but the one I tried was too expensive to be that bad.
Afternoon shave today
| Pre Shave: | Warm water, TOBS Pre-Shave Gel with a drop of Jojoba oil |
| Razor: | Henson AL13 v2 mild |
| Blade: | Tatra Platinum (2) |
| # Days Growth: | 2 |
| Soap/Cream: | MacDuff's Aspen Parkland |
| Brush: | Simpson's Duke 2 Best Badger |
| Post Shave: | Cold water, Thayers, Proraso White Balm |
| Weepers: | 0 |
| Nicks/cuts: | 0 |
| Irritation: | 0 |
| Sharpness: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 8 |
| Face: | BBS |
| Neck: | DFS+ |
Close shave although I didn't lather the soap well (too much water). So it was less comfortable than I expected from previous MacDuff's use. A little bit of sting. |
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WHAT?! They cannot do that. If you had a blade in it, they should have confiscated the BLADE, not the razor! It's not against TSA regs to carry DE razors on planes. I'd have screamed bloody murder and gotten all the way to the top TSA official at that airport and taken his/her name and complained. That's ridiculous.
SOTD: 06/17/2024
Razor: Henson Mild Aluminum
Blade: Feather New Hi-Stainless, 4th use
Brush: Simpson Duke 3
Bowl: Dragon Arts Bowl
Soap: Henri Et Victoria Cognac And Cuban Cigars Croap
Balm: Henri Et Victoria Cognac And Cuban Cigars Balm
Fragrance: Nautica Voyager EdC
2 day growth shave. Good shave this morning. Still getting comfortable with the Henson but I think it’s a keeper. I did get 2 nicks which is unusual for this razor but must have just dropped in with the wrong angle. Love the C&C soap scent that lingers with the balm. All in all a good shave.
Razor: Henson Mild Aluminum
Blade: Feather New Hi-Stainless, 4th use
Brush: Simpson Duke 3
Bowl: Dragon Arts Bowl
Soap: Henri Et Victoria Cognac And Cuban Cigars Croap
Balm: Henri Et Victoria Cognac And Cuban Cigars Balm
Fragrance: Nautica Voyager EdC
2 day growth shave. Good shave this morning. Still getting comfortable with the Henson but I think it’s a keeper. I did get 2 nicks which is unusual for this razor but must have just dropped in with the wrong angle. Love the C&C soap scent that lingers with the balm. All in all a good shave.
Got an email confirmation today that my very first Henson AL13+ has been shipped and on its way. Should be a couple of days, but I’m genuinely excited to give it a try
Colonial Razors The General V1, Feather AC Professional, WTG and XTG.
Henson +, Wizamet, ATG.
Good morning!
Henson +, Wizamet, ATG.
Good morning!
Tuesday June 18, 2024
Semogue SOC Mistura
Tabac
Henson ++
KCG
Tabac
A super smooth head shave.
Semogue SOC Mistura
Tabac
Henson ++
KCG
Tabac
A super smooth head shave.
Today was Henson Shave 950. Here is the breakdown:
Henson Usage (number of shaves) through 06/18/2024
Total shave with Henson Razors: 950
Detailed breakdown by aggression:
Henson + = 460
Henson ++ = 197
Henson +++ = 293
Henson Usage (number of shaves) through 06/18/2024
Total shave with Henson Razors: 950
Detailed breakdown by aggression:
Henson + = 460
Henson ++ = 197
Henson +++ = 293
The TSA said they don't remove blades from razors. They gave me the option to take my bags back out, throw away the blade, and go back through customs again. My connecting flight was taking off in 30 mins. I didn't have time.
I upgraded to a Ti ++ so I'm not complaining much since it was partially my fault for not disassembling.
Good morning!
Simpson X3 Commodore
Tabac
Henson ++
KCG
Tabac
Simpson X3 Commodore
Tabac
Henson ++
KCG
Tabac
Good morning!
Colonial Razors The General SS V1, Feather AC Professional, WTG and XTG.
Henson +, Wizamet, ATG.
Colonial Razors The General SS V1, Feather AC Professional, WTG and XTG.
Henson +, Wizamet, ATG.
| Pre Shave: | Warm water, TOBS Pre-Shave Gel with a drop of Jojoba oil |
| Razor: | Henson AL13 v2 mild |
| Blade: | Tatra Platinum (3) |
| # Days Growth: | 2 |
| Soap/Cream: | Highland Springs Barbershop (sample) |
| Brush: | WCS Synthetic |
| Post Shave: | Cold water, Thayers, Nivea and Jack Black Cooling Gel |
| Weepers: | 1 |
| Nicks/cuts: | 0 |
| Irritation: | 0 |
| Sharpness: | 7 |
| Comfort: | 7 |
| Face: | DFS |
| Neck: | DFS |
Surprisingly, the blade's sharpness tanked this evening on only its 3rd use. In addition, my prep was rushed and I didn't bring out the best in the soap. I held back from going for full BBS for fear of irritation. |
Ready for tomorrow morning.
olonial Razors The General SS V1, Feather AC Professional, WTG and XTG.
Henson +, Gillette 7'Clock SharpEdge, ATG.
olonial Razors The General SS V1, Feather AC Professional, WTG and XTG.
Henson +, Gillette 7'Clock SharpEdge, ATG.
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