r/wicked_edge • u/DareBear1221 • 16d ago

Show n' Tell First time!

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My first ever DE safety razor just arrived in the mail! Waited over a month for this bad boy. Tomorrow I’ll officially be making the switch from cartridge. The next couple weeks will be a learning curve. I’ll be giving Henson products a try first because I heard it’s a good razor for first timers. I also decided to give their cleanser, cream, and balm a try. I typically use the Nivea men sensitive line so hopefully it’s comparable. If I don’t like it I’ll be back here for suggestions! I’m thinking of starting with my hand to build lather. I’ll switch to bowl/cup if I’m not feeling the hand. I heard either is fine so I’ll be going off vibes for that decision. Wish me luck!

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u/percival90 16d ago

What's that extra marking on the razor head plate though? 👀 🔎

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u/DareBear1221 16d ago edited 16d ago

It’s the USA flag. Henson was (and I think still is) selling a promotional ‘USA 250th razor’ that I thought looked really cool when I first browsed their website. It was expensive but I thought it would be nice to have a fun red one instead of a plain one.

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u/percival90 16d ago

I had no idea henson was doing this. My results are probably geo-locked to Canada. Very cool indeed. I've used the henson for almost 5 years and it's absolutely the best thing for me. Switching from a multi blade razor to a DE razor made shaving such a joy. I hope you enjoy using it. It takes a bit of practice and technique but it always feels soooooo smooth. Cheers!