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.
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
Common questions
Does the Henson Shaving AL13 Safety Razor have plastic in it?
No. Nothing that touches your skin on the Henson Shaving AL13 Safety Razor is plastic or silicone — the skin path is stainless steel.
What is the Henson Shaving AL13 Safety Razor made of?
Part by part, the Henson Shaving AL13 Safety Razor is: handle — anodized aluminum; head — anodized aluminum; blade — stainless steel.
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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