Beauty & Grooming · Head-to-head
Henson Shaving Henson AL13 (Jet Black) vs Rockwell Razors Rockwell 6C Adjustable Safety Razor
Which should you buy? Our verdict on both, pulled from our full The Best Safety Razors: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) comparison.
The Henson AL13 holds a standard double-edge blade rigidly at 30° with machined tolerances Henson publishes, so the shave is consistent from day one. The Rockwell 6C costs less and lets you choose among six published blade gaps, which makes it the better tool if you are still working out how aggressive a shave your skin can take.
Henson Shaving Henson AL13 (Jet Black)
Buy itA 37g Canadian-made razor that clamps a standard double-edge blade at a fixed 30° to aerospace-style tolerances.
- Blade exposure and blade angle are machined to tolerances as tight as 12.7um, and the head holds the blade at 30° with no springs or moving parts.
- Takes standard double-edge blades sold almost anywhere, not proprietary refills.
- Lifetime warranty on manufacturing defects and a 100-day return window.
- Not adjustable, so you cannot dial it up for a heavy beard or down for sensitive spots.
- At 37g you guide it with your fingertips; people used to heavy razors may find it too light.
- The warranty excludes drops, dents and worn coatings, and Henson does not sell replacement parts.
Rockwell Razors Rockwell 6C Adjustable Safety Razor
Buy itA chromed zinc alloy razor with six settings from interchangeable base plates, with every blade gap published.
- Six settings with published gaps from 0.20 mm (R1) to 0.79 mm (R6), so you can start mild and step up.
- Rockwell says its razors weigh over 100g, enough that the razor's weight does the work instead of your pressure.
- 100-day no-questions-asked returns on direct orders, and it takes standard double-edge blades.
- Changing settings means unscrewing the handle and swapping plates, not turning a dial.
- The lifetime warranty is stated for the stainless 6S; for the 6C, accidental-damage parts are free but shipping may apply.
- Chrome over zinc alloy is less durable than the stainless 6S, by Rockwell's own description.
Side by side
| Henson Shaving Henson AL13 (Jet Black) | Rockwell Razors Rockwell 6C Adjustable Safety Razor | |
|---|---|---|
| Our verdict | Buy | Buy |
| Best for | Daily shavers with irritation-prone skin who want a mild, consistent shave without fiddling with settings. | First-time safety razor buyers who want to find their setting, and anyone shaving both sensitive areas and a coarse beard. |
| Price tier | $$ · mid-range | $ · budget |
The bottom line
Our overall pick is the Henson Shaving Henson AL13 (Jet Black) - A 37g Canadian-made razor that clamps a standard double-edge blade at a fixed 30° to aerospace-style tolerances. Choose the Rockwell Razors Rockwell 6C Adjustable Safety Razor instead if first-time safety razor buyers who want to find their setting, and anyone shaving both sensitive areas and a coarse beard.
Want the full picture, including the other options we compared and the popular one we'd skip? Read the complete The Best Safety Razors: 4 Compared (and One to Skip).