Made in Canada
Manufactured at our aerospace facility in Ontario, Canada, our razor is built with the same AS9100 standards we use to create satellite components.
Aerospace Quality
Our blade exposure and blade angle are precisely machined to tolerances as tight as 12.7um to provide a close shave with little, if any, irritation.
37g Total Weight.
The razor weighs 37g. Light enough that you steer it with your fingertips instead of muscling it, which keeps your pressure low and consistent.
Type II Anodize.
Henson is treated with Type II anodize, which gives this razor a scratch resistant finish that won't peel or flake off.
Hair is harder than you think.
Hair is harder than you think.
Hair has a tensile strength comparable to copper wire of the same diameter.
When a blade tries to shave hair, it actually meets significant resistance, so it's important the blade hold its angle, or it will chatter across your skin or tug your hairs.
The Henson is built to hold the blade securely at a fixed angle.
Here's how it works:
Henson sets the ideal blade angle.
Henson sets the ideal blade angle.
Every blade has a sweet spot: an angle where it cuts cleanly and easily. Drift from it and the blade stops cutting and starts catching.
The Henson holds the blade precisely at 30°, which in our experience is the ideal angle for shaving.
Enjoyable from head to toe.
The Henson reduced razor burn by 77% compared to multi-blade razors in clinical testing. The reason is mechanical, not magic: Henson clamps a single blade precisely at a fixed angle and does not let it flex, which translates to less irritation no matter where you're shaving.
Frequently asked questions.
Is Henson a men's or a women's razor?
Both. If you have hair, the Henson will shave it.
Why is a secure blade better?
To shave effectively you want a secure, 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 flexible, wobbly blades like in multi-blade razors causes more tugging and digging when passing through your relatively harder hairs.
Why is a single blade better?
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 out 4 sharp blades once the first dulls.
Is the single blade as safe a multi-blade razor?
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.
Does the Henson use proprietary blades?
No, the Henson uses standard double edged safety razors you can buy anywhere.
Can I shave my head and body too?
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.