Wolfman WR2 Head Discussion

The highest gap OC I’ve used in SS is 1.15. On multi day growth, the OC is not an issue for me. I’m rolling the dice if I use it for more than one pass though. I’ve done multiple passes before and have been fine, other times I’ve gotten irritation. So the DC works well for me in this respect.

The highest gap OC I’ve used in SS is 1.15. On multi day growth, the OC is not an issue for me. I’m rolling the dice if I use it for more than one pass though. I’ve done multiple passes before and have been fine, other times I’ve gotten irritation. So the DC works well for me in this respect.

Does anyone find the 1.15 oc Harsh compared with the 1.25 oc?

Gotcha.  Thanks for the input.  I used the 115OC in SS and it is tolerable.  The 125OC was kinda bad.  I can't imagine a 135+OC.  I know they are out there though.

I have the 1.25 OC in SS. I also have the 1.45 SB in Ti. I don't find either to be comparable to the BB or the CG lvl 3 in terms of blade exposure. The 1.25 for me is mid-aggressive, very smooth and very capable. I notice the increase in efficiency and smoothness with the Ti, but for me the range of workable cutting angles is limited compared to the BB and the lvl 3.

I don't shave daily, so to me the blade exposure makes all the difference, meaning that with a good amount of growth I can detect differences in efficiency in terms of the razors ability to clear whisker without requiring frequent rinsing or multiple passes. Recently I did a comparison shave, 1.45 Ti vs lvl 3, and there were moments where there was so much lather and whisker that with an ineffective angle the WR2 came away with next to nothing. Imprecise angle explains a lot of that, but for me this underscored how the lvl 3 takes away more growth with greater ease. As a straight shaver who likes blade feel and the ability to control my angle of attack, this leads me to think I would prefer the WR1. In the process of finalizing my SS order, but I intend to try the 0.94 OC. Stoked!!!

I have the 1.25 OC in SS. I also have the 1.45 SB in Ti. I don't find either to be comparable to the BB or the CG lvl 3 in terms of blade exposure. The 1.25 for me is mid-aggressive, very smooth and very capable. I notice the increase in efficiency and smoothness with the Ti, but for me the range of workable cutting angles is limited compared to the BB and the lvl 3.

I don't shave daily, so to me the blade exposure makes all the difference, meaning that with a good amount of growth I can detect differences in efficiency in terms of the razors ability to clear whisker without requiring frequent rinsing or multiple passes. Recently I did a comparison shave, 1.45 Ti vs lvl 3, and there were moments where there was so much lather and whisker that with an ineffective angle the WR2 came away with next to nothing. Imprecise angle explains a lot of that, but for me this underscored how the lvl 3 takes away more growth with greater ease. As a straight shaver who likes blade feel and the ability to control my angle of attack, this leads me to think I would prefer the WR1. In the process of finalizing my SS order, but I intend to try the 0.94 OC. Stoked!!!

So, you think a BB is closer to a 115?

How do you like the face feel of the SS125OC?

Congrats on the 94OC...that is exactly what I have on order. You won't be disappointed in the blade feel of the 94. The 94SB has plenty. OC should be a little more.

Congrats on the 94OC...that is exactly what I have on order. You won't be disappointed in the blade feel of the 94. The 94SB has plenty. OC should be a little more.

Fantastic! I figured since my lvl 3 is SB, if I get something comparable in a WR1 with an open comb I'd have my bases covered. Plus the OC always looks amazing.

So, you think a BB is closer to a 115?

How do you like the face feel of the SS125OC?

To me the BB is probably closer to the 1.45, but the WR2 is deceivingly smooth so that may be skewing my impressions. I do think the BB has more blade exposure than the WR2. I'm excited to give the WR1 another try (I had a 0.8 WR1 once) because I like the blade feel and exposure of the BB and the lvl 3.

At the time when I was running the BB side by side with the 1.15SB, there were times when I could have sworn
the BB delivered a more efficient result, based on cheek feel.
Smoothness-wise, 1.15 took the crown, no question.

Based on Loot's assessment I would estimate BB falls somewhere between 1.15 and 1.25.....
but closer to 1.15

Some great & helpfull posts coming through here 

I went forward with the 1.45 WR2 SB. Now my question for everyone would be, if I get a chance to do a titanium, should I shoot for a 1.35 or a 1.55?


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I went forward with the 1.45 WR2 SB. Now my question for everyone would be, if I get a chance to do a titanium, should I shoot for a 1.35 or a 1.55?

I know this doesn't help much but I would wait for the 1.45 to arrive and try it before deciding.
Personally I dont think 0.10mm difference is worth the $$$ but this is hugely subjective.
I would imagine a 1.45 covers a lot of bases.

Congrats on the 94OC...that is exactly what I have on order. You won't be disappointed in the blade feel of the 94. The 94SB has plenty. OC should be a little more.

Fantastic! I figured since my lvl 3 is SB, if I get something comparable in a WR1 with an open comb I'd have my bases covered. Plus the OC always looks amazing.

So, you think a BB is closer to a 115?

How do you like the face feel of the SS125OC?

To me the BB is probably closer to the 1.45, but the WR2 is deceivingly smooth so that may be skewing my impressions. I do think the BB has more blade exposure than the WR2. I'm excited to give the WR1 another try (I had a 0.8 WR1 once) because I like the blade feel and exposure of the BB and the lvl 3.

*shocked face* Oh now you absolutely must run the BB and 145 at the same time and give us a report! So will I , I suppose, since I've not done it. Self-challenge accepted, tomorrows shave is set. But, I'll start with my 125Ti because it's already dirty and my gut tells me the BB SB is closer to a 115 than a 125. I think the smoothness of the 145Ti is deceiving, as you surmised. Be interesting to hear your final thoughts.

Oh man, if the highest WR1 you've used is an 80, the 94OC is going to surprise you, I'd bet. It should cut closer than an L3 but smoother...well, my 94SB does anyway.