A Fixed Shave Plane
Keep the razor's flat shaving surface against your skin to find the cutting angle without guesswork.
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Henson Shaving · AL13
Meet the Henson AL13 in Aircraft Aluminum: a precision machined safety razor that holds one blade firmly at a fixed 30° angle for a controlled shave with less tugging.

The Problem
Shaving hair puts resistance on a blade. If the edge shifts or flexes, it can tug at hair and scrape across skin. The AL13 supports the blade securely and guides it at a consistent angle.
Keep the razor's flat shaving surface against your skin to find the cutting angle without guesswork.
The precisely machined head clamps one double edge blade in place to limit flex during the shave.
At just 37 g, it is easy to guide with your fingertips and use only the pressure needed to maintain contact.

Why It Works
The Henson head sets the blade angle and supports the cutting edge. Its flat shave plane helps you keep that angle consistent as you move across the face, head or body.
Henson says the AL13 is machined to tolerances as tight as 12.7 μm for blade angle and exposure. That precision is designed to make a close, controlled shave easier to repeat.
A single blade cuts where you need it. Let the razor's geometry do the work; pressing harder does not improve the shave.
The 30° Advantage
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.
See how the razor holds the blade at a consistent angle.
Built In Canada
Manufactured at Henson's Ontario aerospace facility, the AL13 is made from aircraft grade 6061-T651 aluminum and finished with Type II anodizing for scratch resistance.

How To Use
Hold a new double edge blade by its short sides, place it on the top cap and tighten the assembled handle until finger tight.
Soften the hair with warm water and apply a proper shave cream for glide.
Rest the shave plane flat against your skin. Tilt the handle slightly until the blade begins to cut.
Use light pressure and short strokes. If you are new to safety razors, start by shaving with the grain.
Product Profile
Quick Answers
No. It accepts standard double edge safety razor blades. Check the SGPomades listing for the exact blades included with your purchase.
This page describes the standard Henson AL13 in Aircraft Aluminum. The AL13-M is a different, more aggressive model.
Yes. Henson describes the AL13 as suitable for shaving across the face, head and body. Use a gentle touch and take extra care on sensitive areas.
Place the flat shave plane against your skin and adjust the handle slightly until it cuts. Keep the surface in contact as you shave.
No razor can guarantee that. Henson designed the rigid blade and fixed angle to reduce common sources of friction and tugging; preparation and technique still matter.
The Henson AL13
One stable blade. One consistent angle. A lighter touch every time you shave.