Wolfman WR2 Head Discussion

I'm a large gap lover too, though.  Those razors in WR1 and WR2 seem to sell much better than the lower gapped cousins.

There's a self styled shave guru on an aussie forum who is a strong advocate of the WR2 0.95 gap.
His reasoning: 

"When it comes to Wolfman I just trust James and his initial plate release. On all his other 3 models (BBS-1, WR1, Guerilla) 
the initial (and in 2 cases only) blade gaps just work brilliantly - so I know the initial (0.95) WR2 will also work brilliantly. 
All the discussions about larger blade gaps just bore me..."

He probably also thinks the original iPhone 4 is the best ever.

I'm a large gap lover too, though.  Those razors in WR1 and WR2 seem to sell much better than the lower gapped cousins.

There's a self styled shave guru on an aussie forum who is a strong advocate of the WR2 0.95 gap.
His reasoning: 

"When it comes to Wolfman I just trust James and his initial plate release. On all his other 3 models (BBS-1, WR1, Guerilla) 
the initial (and in 2 cases only) blade gaps just work brilliantly - so I know the initial (0.95) WR2 will also work brilliantly. 
All the discussions about larger blade gaps just bore me..."

He probably also thinks the original iPhone 4 is the best ever.

Yeah, I get it. There is a self styled shave guru here that blasts me for lack of technique because I use large gap razors, then admits he prefers them himself. Whatever. My opinion is just that, my opinion. Yall are free to skip over my poo. Hell, maybe you will get lucky and find a "block" button somewhere.

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I haven't used a BBS-1 (and hell, Im not going to, just to proffer an opinion)....but I would have thought a WR2 1.05 would eclipse it....
anything thereafter would outshine it....and a 1.55 in Ti would do a grand, arc-ing wee wee over it.

But that's just me.

RE: std blade gaps....

Some people clearly don't understand the razor geometry,
Ultimately the gap is only there to clear spent stubble & soap, a larger gap in a well designed razor with accurate blade set simply creates more blade exposure hence a closer shave is possible....there are several ways to adjust the set & exposure of the blade in a DE to create a more efficient razor other than gap alone.
A straight razor has a rather large blade gap and huge blade exposure providing a shave second to none!
A large gap DE can only hope to get close to a straight for me......still looking......Wr2 1.55...... .....Invoice due any moment.......

I compared bbs-1 and wr2 1.05 ss. They are very similar and close. BBS-1 shaves one difficult spot on my neck faster and easier than wr2 1.05. Therefore, I find this a bit more efficient, but less smooth.

I haven't used a BBS-1 (and hell, Im not going to, just to proffer an opinion)....but I would have thought a WR2 1.05 would eclipse it....
anything thereafter would outshine it....and a 1.55 in Ti would do a grand, arc-ing wee wee over it.

But that's just me.

The BBS1 has the best handle of any DuFour. That's it. I could assemble a line-up of of better shaving razors. I understand the need/want to having one but the only thing I could do to make it a better shaver was to add a .6mm shim.

There is a lot of "hype" assigned to unobtainable razors. Primarily by guys who have them, imo. Those unicorns always seem to disappoint me.

The BBS1 has the best handle of any DuFour.  That's it.  I could assemble a line-up of of better shaving razors.  I understand the need/want to having one but the only thing I could do to make it a better shaver was to add a .6mm shim.

There is a lot of "hype" assigned to unobtainable razors.  Primarily by guys who have them, imo.  Those unicorns always seem to disappoint me.

I think you hit the nail on the head here LOOT

The Wr2 also appears to be a better designed head than the BBS-1 to my eyes,

All things being equal I think a Wr2 1.05 in Basic polish would be a more desirable razor than the BBS-1 & at a fraction of the cost.

Arrived a full week ahead of schedule. First shave this morning. Very nice....worth the wait!

Very nice, congrats!

What gap size did you decide on?

When razors start shipping......Invoices aren't so far behind......

RE: std blade gaps....

Some people clearly don't understand the razor geometry,
Ultimately the gap is only there to clear spent stubble & soap, a larger gap in a well designed razor with accurate blade set simply creates more blade exposure hence a closer shave is possible....there are several ways to adjust the set & exposure of the blade in a DE to create a more efficient razor other than gap alone.
A straight razor has a rather large blade gap and huge blade exposure providing a shave second to none!
A large gap DE can only hope to get close to a straight for me......still looking......Wr2 1.55...... .....Invoice due any moment.......

I don’t know. I think YMMV is always important to remember and no one persons opinion should be taken as anything else than what it is - an opinion.

I will reach for a straight over DE any day...Even over a WR2. However my taste in wolfmans is .61 and .67 wr1 and 1.05 in wr2 with 1.15 used from time to time.

For me the edge on a straight razor will never feel anything like a DE blade. I would NEVER want to use a de blade the same way as a straight. They’re more different than they are alike.

My straights all feel much more mild on the face than a 1.25 wr2. Again, YMMV, and my opinion. I would reach for a .95 wr2 over a 1.25 any chance I could.