Henson Shaving AL13 Safety Razor
A machined aircraft-aluminum DE razor, Type-II anodized so there's no plating to chip - very mild, feather-light, and fully plastic-free.
The verdict: Plastic-free
Yes, aluminum is plastic-free - and this razor is all of it. The handle and head are machined from aircraft-grade aluminum and Type-II anodized, with a standard double-edge steel blade and no plastic cartridge or strip anywhere. Anodizing matters here: rather than a chrome layer plated onto softer metal, the color and hardness are grown into the aluminum's own surface, so there's nothing to chip off - a more durable and more honest finish than the chrome plating on plated-zinc razors. Like every safety razor, the only consumable is the recyclable steel blade.
Verification: Manufacturer confirmed
What it's made of
| Part | Material | Skin contact |
|---|---|---|
| handle machined aircraft aluminum, Type-II anodized - no plating to chip | Anodized Aluminum | No |
| head | Anodized Aluminum | No |
| blade | Stainless Steel grade unspecified | Yes primary |
A double-edge safety razor machined in an aerospace-precision facility from aircraft-grade aluminum. It's very light - around 37 grams - and tuned to be unusually mild and forgiving, exposing very little blade, which is why it's a common first DE razor for people worried about nicks. Loads a single standard double-edge blade.
Pros
- Very mild and forgiving - a friendly first double-edge razor
- Anodized aluminum finish won't chip like chrome plating over zinc
- Feather-light at about 37 grams
Cons
- The mild shave can feel too gentle for coarse or heavy growth
- Lightweight body offers little of the heft some DE shavers prefer
Categories: Razors
Sources
Every material claim above is backed by these. This is the scattered info we centralized.
- manufacturer https://hensonshaving.com/products/henson-al13-m-in-aircraft-aluminum brand confirms machined aircraft-aluminum construction with Type-II anodized finish
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