It's time for change.

The shaving industry has turned a blind eye to skin health for too long. Henson is changing shaving with groundbreaking research that shows our razor protects your skin, causing less irritation than multi-blade alternatives.

Beyond a smooth shave.

For 50 years, we've been sold "smooth" shaves, yet 67% of humans say they still expect irritation. It turns out the challenge isn't a smooth shave, but avoiding the negative outcomes for your skin like razor burn, irritation and ingrown hairs.

At Henson, we've addressed this using our 22+ years of aerospace machining expertise to identify major flaws in mainstream razors, such as unsupported cutting blades, and design the Henson in a way that truly protects your skin.

How it works:
Blade rigidity.

Cartridge blades are built with a lot of spring and movement allowed. This causes drastically more tugging that only gets worse as the blade dulls.

Henson’s blade is held rigidly, which is the ideal way to hold a blade that you want to use to shave without irritation.

Blade support.

The Henson supports the blade close to, and all along the cutting edge, effectively eliminating the ability of the blade to bend.

Look how the cartridge razor blades bend back and dig in once they meet resistance. The same thing is happening when you shave through your hair.

Blade control.

A 30 degree angle is the ideal shaving angle. Not too steep, not too shallow. It strikes the perfect balance between shaving efficiency and protecting your skin.

The blade also sticks out less than the thickness of a human hair. This is the control and precision you want when shaving.

Henson has over 13,000 reviews just like these:
"What I thought were permanent red bumps on my neck are fading away and my skin is healing. The shave is super smooth. Had to buy a second one as a gift for my dad."
Samuel G.
★★★★★
"I've shaved half a dozen times now... My skin hasn't been this healthy in a long, long time. I've gotten rid of my multi-blade razors and am exclusively using the Henson."
Aaron H.
★★★★★
"This is only product I can think of ever buying that actually does what it says it does. It really is amazing. It gives a great shave with very few nicks or cuts. And ... NO RAZOR BURN. I don't know how that's possible, but it is."
Matt B.
★★★★★
"Bought this for my partner as he has very sensitive/acne prone skin... Since buying this razor about a month ago his skin seems much happier"
Molly G.
★★★★★
"I am getting similar results to a five-blade razor with noticeably less skin irritation and at a fraction of the cost. Plus I love the look and build quality."
Philip S.
★★★★★
"Terrific close shave without all the razor burn. Took about a week to get used to it and now it is something I look forward to instead of avoiding!"
Martin A.
★★★★★
"Amazing. It's like shaving with a spoon--so smooth. The engineering is remarkable because I don't get razor burn like I would with other razors."
Steve W.
★★★★★
"Feels great! No more razor burn and ingrown hairs with these 5 bladed razors."
Will S.
★★★★★
The invisible, visible.

In our groundbreaking study, participants shaved one side of their face with the Henson razor, and the other with a leading multi-blade brand. Using a cutting-edge medical imaging device, we were able to see beneath the skin and observe a significantly reduced irritation response on the side shaved with Henson. 

Our partnership with MIMOSA Diagnostics positions Henson as the first shaving company to analyze the body's reaction to shaving at this level of detail.

And we’re just getting started.

We're not skin experts, but they are.
Henson Shaving has partnered with a group of doctors and experts to better understand the effects of shaving on the skin.
Photo portrait of Dr. Karen Cross, CEO of Mimosa Diagnostics
Dr. Karen Cross

Dr. Karen Cross is the founder and CEO of Mimosa Diagnostics, a medical device company. She is a trained surgeon and engineer as well. The Mimosa Pro is the technology anchor to Henson’s research on shaving induced erythema.

Photo portrait of Dr. Eduardo Perez, Chief Science Officer of Signum Biosciences
Dr. Eduardo Perez

Dr. Eduardo Perez has a PhD in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from Rutgers University where he studied signal transduction before joining the Signum Biosciences team and eventually becoming their Chief Science Officer.

Photo portrait of Dr. Mary Peirson, Medical Director of ArtMed
Dr. Mary Peirson

Dr. Mary Claire Peirson, HBSc., M.D., C.C.F.P, is the co-owner and medical director of ArtMed with extensive experience in family medicine, public health, infectious disease, and medical aesthetics. She holds degrees from Wilfrid Laurier University, the University of Toronto, and McMaster University.

Bonus points.
Protects your skin, and your wallet.

Expect to spend $2-3 per year on blades once you own the Henson. That's the price of a single multi-blade head.

Plastic-free because why not?

The Henson is all metal, and the blades are fully recyclable.

No proprietary blades or subscriptions.

Use any double edge blades you want. You're not locked into our blades.

22+ Years of world class machining experience.

The Henson is designed, machined and packaged at our aerospace facility in Ontario, Canada where we've made complex parts for projects like the ExoMars Rover and the International Space Station.

Frequently Asked Questions.

To shave effectively you want a rigid, precisely controlled blade. Imagine cutting anything with a wobbly knife—it wouldn't work well and shaving is no different.

Your skin is already soft and flexible, so combining it with a flexible, wobbly blades like in multi-blade razors causes more tugging and digging when passing through your relatively harder hairs. 

Using more blades means more unnecessary passes across your skin. A single blade lets you shave precisely as much as needed, greatly reducing irritation.

Also, with a five blade razor, once the leading blade dulls, the shave becomes too painful anyways, rendering the remaining blades useless.

Essentially, you're paying for five blades but throwing most of them out while they’re potentially still sharp.

Yes. We precisely machined and controlled the dimensions of the Henson razor so the blade gap is similar to the blade gaps found in multi-blade razors.

You’ll have the same level of safety using a Henson as you would using a multi-blade.

No, the Henson uses standard double edged safety razors you can buy anywhere.

Yes, we’ve tested the Henson all over the human body and are confident you’ll get a great shave no matter where you’re shaving.

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