Henson AL13 Medium vs Feather AS-D2 Stainless
Henson AL13 Medium ($75) vs Feather AS-D2 Stainless ($320) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right razor.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Henson AL13 Medium | Feather AS-D2 Stainless |
|---|
| Price | $75 | $320 |
| Weight | 57g | 100g |
| Material | Aircraft aluminum 6061-T6 | Stainless 316 |
| Weight | 57g | 100g |
| Blade gap | ±0.001" tolerance | — |
| Origin | Peterborough, Canada | — |
| Blades | Standard DE | — |
| Levels | Mild / Medium / Heavy | — |
| Blade | — | DE |
| Angle | — | 15° |
Pros & Cons
Henson AL13 Medium
- Aerospace CNC precision ±0.001"
- Canada made with aerospace tooling
- 57g balanced in hand
- DE blades $0.10 each (vs $3 cartridge)
- Medium level for most faces
- $75 razor requires blade learning curve
- Safety razor technique takes practice
- Not travel TSA easy (blade remove)
Feather AS-D2 Stainless
- All stainless
- Japan precision
- Heirloom
- Expensive
- Mild shave
Henson AL13 Medium is the better value at $75. Both are part of our curated razor index — tap through to check current pricing.