Henson Shaving

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Overview

Henson Shaving produces safety razors machined from aluminum, designed to hold double-edge blades rigidly for reduced skin irritation compared to multi-blade cartridge razors. The company applies aerospace machining expertise to achieve tight tolerances in blade exposure and support. It sells primarily online to customers in the US, Canada, and internationally, emphasizing compatibility with standard blades and recyclable materials.¹²³⁴

History

Henson Shaving was founded in 2020 by the Jantzi brothers—Brad, Ryan, and Daniel—along with Kevin Enter, leveraging their 20+ years of aerospace machining experience from their machine shop in Waterloo Region, Ontario. The first razors launched in July 2020, leading to rapid growth that prompted Daniel and Ashly to join full-time as CEO and COO/CMO by June 2021, while hiring five additional employees. Production scaled to nearly 25,000 razors per month, with projected sales exceeding $20 million in a recent year.²⁵

Product Lines

Product Line	Positioning	Price Range
AL13 Safety Razor (Mild)	Entry-level safety razor for sensitive skin	$70 - $80
AL13 Safety Razor (Medium)	Standard safety razor for everyday use	$70 - $80
AL13 Safety Razor (Aggressive)	Safety razor for heavier beard growth	$70 - $80
Double-Edge Blades	Replacement blades compatible with Henson razors	$0.20 - $0.30 per blade

Manufacturing

Products are designed, CNC machined, and packaged in Ontario, Canada, at the founders' machine shop in Waterloo Region using aircraft-grade aluminum.¹²⁴⁵

Notable Products

Henson AL13 Safety Razor - Aluminum safety razor with precise tolerances exposing blade 0.0013 inches for minimal irritation.
Henson AL13 Mild - Milder version of AL13 for sensitive skin with reduced blade exposure.
Henson AL13 Medium - Balanced AL13 variant for general wet shaving.
Henson AL13 Aggressive - Heavier exposure AL13 for coarse beards.
Henson Double-Edge Blades - Affordable standard blades optimized for Henson razors.

Reputation

Henson Shaving is regarded by wet shaving enthusiasts for its engineering precision and reduced irritation, backed by studies showing less razor burn than multi-blade razors. Professionals note its aerospace-derived quality and plastic-free design as strengths. Some traditionalists may prefer classic safety razors, but it has gained traction for modern accessibility and performance.²⁴

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