FAQ | Henson Shaving

Make sure you fully close the razor by tightening the handle until it stops.

Not fully tightening the handle will result in more blade exposure and less blade support than the design of the Henson razor intends. The bushing in the baseplate allows the handle to turn smoothly when tightening, giving you a clearer feel for when it stops and is fully closed.
Ensure that you have properly assembled your Henson razor.
Wet/lubricate your skin before shaving.

If you sufficiently wet your hair and skin, you may have a good experience without any shaving creams or gels, however, this may not be the best option for everyone. We would recommend finding what works best for you and your skin, whether it's shaving cream, gel, soap, or just water.
Apply only mild pressure to your skin.

The Henson is designed to present the blade near the bottom of your hair follicle, right where it meets your skin. The design sets the optimal shave plane for you, and too much pressure can force too much skin against the blade. You may be surprised by how little pressure you need to apply to get a good shave.
Rinse, don't bang.

Due to the exit channels built into the head of the razor, running the razor under the tap or swishing in water is the best way to remove hair/creams. We do not recommend banging the razor against your sink or tub.
Store your razor in a dry place.

After each shave, loosen the handle to the point where the blade is no longer bending (about 1 and a half turns) and store the razor on its side in a dry place. This will ensure that the razor can properly dry between uses.

Make sure you fully close the razor by tightening the handle until it stops.

Not fully tightening the handle will result in more blade exposure and less blade support than the design of the Henson razor intends. The bushing in the baseplate allows the handle to turn smoothly when tightening, giving you a clearer feel for when it stops and is fully closed.
Ensure that you have properly assembled your Henson razor.
Wet/lubricate your skin before shaving.

If you sufficiently wet your hair and skin, you may have a good experience without any shaving creams or gels, however, this may not be the best option for everyone. We would recommend finding what works best for you and your skin, whether it's shaving cream, gel, soap, or just water.
Apply only mild pressure to your skin.

The Henson is designed to present the blade near the bottom of your hair follicle, right where it meets your skin. The design sets the optimal shave plane for you, and too much pressure can force too much skin against the blade. You may be surprised by how little pressure you need to apply to get a good shave.
Rinse, don't bang.

Due to the exit channels built into the head of the razor, running the razor under the tap or swishing in water is the best way to remove hair/creams. We do not recommend banging the razor against your sink or tub.
Store your razor in a dry place.

After each shave, loosen the handle to the point where the blade is no longer bending (about 1 and a half turns) and store the razor on its side in a dry place. This will ensure that the razor can properly dry between uses.

Make sure you fully close the razor by tightening the handle until it stops.

Not fully tightening the handle will result in more blade exposure and less blade support than the design of the Henson razor intends. The bushing in the baseplate allows the handle to turn smoothly when tightening, giving you a clearer feel for when it stops and is fully closed.
Ensure that you have properly assembled your Henson razor.
Wet/lubricate your skin before shaving.

If you sufficiently wet your hair and skin, you may have a good experience without any shaving creams or gels, however, this may not be the best option for everyone. We would recommend finding what works best for you and your skin, whether it's shaving cream, gel, soap, or just water.
Apply only mild pressure to your skin.

The Henson is designed to present the blade near the bottom of your hair follicle, right where it meets your skin. The design sets the optimal shave plane for you, and too much pressure can force too much skin against the blade. You may be surprised by how little pressure you need to apply to get a good shave.
Rinse, don't bang.

Due to the exit channels built into the head of the razor, running the razor under the tap or swishing in water is the best way to remove hair/creams. We do not recommend banging the razor against your sink or tub.
Store your razor in a dry place.

After each shave, loosen the handle to the point where the blade is no longer bending (about 1 and a half turns) and store the razor on its side in a dry place. This will ensure that the razor can properly dry between uses.