Henson AL13 Medium vs Merkur 34C HD
Henson AL13 Medium ($75) vs Merkur 34C HD ($50) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right razor.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Henson AL13 Medium | Merkur 34C HD |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $75 | $50 |
| Weight | 57g | 75g |
| Material | Aircraft aluminum 6061-T6 | — |
| Weight | 57g | — |
| Blade gap | ±0.001" tolerance | — |
| Origin | Peterborough, Canada | — |
| Blades | Standard DE | — |
| Levels | Mild / Medium / Heavy | — |
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)
Merkur 34C HD
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Merkur 34C HD is the better value at $50. If weight matters most, Henson AL13 Medium carries lighter at 57g. Both are part of our curated razor index — tap through to check current pricing.
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