Fixed blade angle
The head geometry guides the blade so the shave feels controlled from the first pass.
Henson safety razors in South Africa
A smoother shave, engineered for less irritation.
Henson uses a precise single blade design to reduce scraping, rinse cleanly, and replace plastic cartridges with a razor built to last.
- Single blade
- Clean, controlled cutting
- Fixed angle
- Designed for consistency
- DE blades
- Lower refill costs
Why Henson works
One blade. Precise angle. Less guesswork.
Most cartridge razors stack multiple blades and drag them across the skin. Henson takes a different route: one double edge blade, held at a fixed angle, with enough support to help reduce nicks, razor burn and irritation.
Low blade exposure
A safer blade feel helps beginners and sensitive-skin shavers build confidence.
Rinses clean
Open channels let hair and shaving cream rinse away without tapping or clogging.
Built to last
Machined metal construction replaces disposable plastic cartridge handles.
Choose your shave
Henson AL13 Mild vs Medium vs Aggressive
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Best for beginners
AL13 Mild
Gentle, comfortable and forgiving. The best safety razor choice for sensitive skin, daily shaving and first-time single blade users.
Shop AL13 Mild
More efficiency
AL13-M Medium
A little more blade feel for thicker growth or shavers who want extra efficiency without jumping to the most assertive option.
Shop AL13-M
Closest feel
AL13 Aggressive
For experienced shavers who want a closer, more direct shave with denser facial hair or fewer passes.
Shop AggressiveFor face, legs and sensitive skin
A single blade razor for men and women.
Henson is often searched as a razor for men, but the same benefits matter for legs, underarms and other sensitive areas: fewer blades scraping the skin, better control, and a razor that rinses clean.
- Comfortable for daily face shaving
- Useful for legs and underarms
- Good fit for people trying to reduce razor burn
- One durable handle, affordable blade refills
Blades and long-term cost
Stop paying cartridge prices.
Henson razors use standard double edge safety razor blades. Pair with RK blades for a blade designed around Henson's tight tolerances, or use other standard DE blades you prefer.
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Build the routine
Prepare. Shave. Restore.
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Why shoppers switch
Precision that is easy to understand.
One blade helps avoid the repeated scraping that can make cartridge razors feel harsh.
Replace plastic cartridge systems with a durable metal razor and recyclable blades.
Double edge blade refills cost far less than most cartridge replacements over time.
Questions people search before buying
Henson safety razor FAQ
Which Henson razor should I choose?
Choose AL13 Mild for sensitive skin or beginners, AL13-M Medium for thicker growth and extra efficiency, and Aggressive if you already like a closer blade feel.
Is Henson good for sensitive skin?
Yes, the fixed blade angle and low blade exposure are designed to reduce harsh scraping and make a single blade shave more controlled.
Can women use a Henson safety razor?
Yes. Henson works for face, legs, underarms and other areas where a smoother, more controlled shave is useful.
Are Henson blades special?
Henson works with standard double edge blades. RK blades are recommended because they match the razor's geometry well.