Wolfman WR2 Head Discussion

The budget finish isn’t as good as the finish on my WR1, but it’s definitely good enough considering the price difference. It looks similar to the finish on my Timeless.

I think for me, moving forward I will be going with the budget brushed finish. While the polish is indeed beautiful I have been spoiled by James work in previous releases. I think the brush will be more forgiving of tooling marks and whatnot. Still impressive and I’m looking forward to receiving my budget polish wr1 to see in person.

I would like to provide a “dissenting opinion” on the opinions on aggression here:

For me, at wolfman pricing, I want something I can use every day without issue. I shave daily and my skin cannot handle the 1.15 for more than 3 days without having issues. I have used every regularly available gap that James offers from .95-1.25. While the efficient does improve, and the razor remains buttery smooth, there is a marked increase in blade feel and exposure.

So I just want the new guys, and guys that are unfamiliar to wolfman razors and gaps to hear another set of experiences when selecting gaps. The 1.15 is not a mild razor imo. I consider a tech to be a mild razor and the 1.15 is far more aggressive. There are folks out there, like myself, that enjoy the smaller gaps.

Obviously it’s all YMMV, but I felt a counterpoint to all the large gap love here was in order

And Loot - you’re nuts

Just paid Mr. Dufour invoice (I was in the same position like Roydrage).
I went this time with WR2 SB 1.15, Darwin handle, head and handle in polished mirror. No stand.

I think for me, moving forward I will be going with the budget brushed finish. While the polish is indeed beautiful I have been spoiled by James work in previous releases. I think the brush will be more forgiving of tooling marks and whatnot. Still impressive and I’m looking forward to receiving my budget polish wr1 to see in person.

I would like to provide a “dissenting opinion” on the opinions on aggression here:

For me, at wolfman pricing, I want something I can use every day without issue. I shave daily and my skin cannot handle the 1.15 for more than 3 days without having issues. I have used every regularly available gap that James offers from .95-1.25. While the efficient does improve, and the razor remains buttery smooth, there is a marked increase in blade feel and exposure.

So I just want the new guys, and guys that are unfamiliar to wolfman razors and gaps to hear another set of experiences when selecting gaps. The 1.15 is not a mild razor imo. I consider a tech to be a mild razor and the 1.15 is far more aggressive. There are folks out there, like myself, that enjoy the smaller gaps.

Obviously it’s all YMMV, but I felt a counterpoint to all the large gap love here was in order

And Loot - you’re nuts

I have a 1.15SB WR2 that I like a lot, but I have to confess, I haven't used the same razor every day (or even every week!) since I started down this rabbit hole, thanks to a small but special group of enablers :-)

Sean, are you trying different blades in the 1.15? I imagine a feather and a GSB would feel very different from each other and might make the difference between an every-day razor and an occasional razor?

I am thinking about getting  a basic 1.55 SB next time I get a chance. After 6 shaves with the WR-2 1.15, I think I can handle it as a daily shaver (although this is still not a top tier razor for me). I just want to see how these crazy gap razors work. I also plan to borrow a 0.85 WR2 from a friend, maybe I will do a side by side with my future 1.55 .

Just paid Mr. Dufour invoice (I was in the same position like Roydrage).
I went this time with WR2 SB 1.15, Darwin handle, head and handle in polished mirror. No stand.

Congrads! Looks like We got the same thing at the same time Razor Head Wise... I think it's the Right
Choice for me based on what Tester28, and Loot have been saying...

Now We Wait!!! Like it was said. "The Hard Part Is Over!"

Best,

Tony

I think for me, moving forward I will be going with the budget brushed finish. While the polish is indeed beautiful I have been spoiled by James work in previous releases. I think the brush will be more forgiving of tooling marks and whatnot. Still impressive and I’m looking forward to receiving my budget polish wr1 to see in person.

I would like to provide a “dissenting opinion” on the opinions on aggression here:

For me, at wolfman pricing, I want something I can use every day without issue. I shave daily and my skin cannot handle the 1.15 for more than 3 days without having issues. I have used every regularly available gap that James offers from .95-1.25. While the efficient does improve, and the razor remains buttery smooth, there is a marked increase in blade feel and exposure.

So I just want the new guys, and guys that are unfamiliar to wolfman razors and gaps to hear another set of experiences when selecting gaps. The 1.15 is not a mild razor imo. I consider a tech to be a mild razor and the 1.15 is far more aggressive. There are folks out there, like myself, that enjoy the smaller gaps.

Obviously it’s all YMMV, but I felt a counterpoint to all the large gap love here was in order

And Loot - you’re nuts

I have a 1.15SB WR2 that I like a lot, but I have to confess, I haven't used the same razor every day (or even every week!) since I started down this rabbit hole, thanks to a small but special group of enablers :-)

Sean, are you trying different blades in the 1.15? I imagine a feather and a GSB would feel very different from each other and might make the difference between an every-day razor and an occasional razor?

Yeah I use wizamets in everything. I experimented quite a bit. For sharp blades I prefer permasharps and Gillette 7o clock yellows. I like feathers in certain razors but not anything over a .95 wr2.


FWIW I prefer the feel of the 1.15 even, but I can’t use it daily for more than 3 days without getting irritation. The 1.05 - I can go 3 weeks or more and still not get irritation. I tried to fight it, but I have to admit that my face knows better than my brain.

I had to google 'wizamets'

I didn't think the budget polished finish looked too bad in the pics. The video changed my opinion, however. If I was going to buy my first Wolfman, and wanted to opt for the less expensive finish, I would definitely choose brushed over polished. IMO, the new polished finish doesn't look good.

I didn't think the budget polished finish looked too bad in the pics. The video changed my opinion, however. If I was going to buy my first Wolfman, and wanted to opt for the less expensive finish, I would definitely choose brushed over polished. IMO, the new polished finish doesn't look good.

Respectfully, I feel you may be over-reacting, unless, perhaps, you shave outside at noon
Some pictures of the standard polish on a WRH2, the mirror polish on a WRH3, and an RS-10:




Just my humble opinion...