#3,011

Max Sprecher
Las Vegas, NV
(This post was last modified: 02-06-2020, 06:21 AM by Max Sprecher.)
For me all mirror polished handles are extremely slippery cause I use a water softener. Same with polished brush handles. Unless there’s heavy knurling on the handle it doesn’t matter which handle I choose. However I dig my wet fingers in an alum block before handling anything or even to stretch my skin for when I use a straight razor. Makes my fingers grip securely on anything I grab. Works like a charm. With that said WH3 and 7 are my favorite ones followed by the WH1.

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#3,012

Living on the edge
(02-06-2020, 06:12 AM)Max Sprecher Wrote: For me all mirror polished handles are extremely slippery cause I use a water softener.

The Darwin is rock solid even in mirror polish....possibly due to the grooves cut into it.

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#3,013

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(02-06-2020, 01:36 PM)Tester28 Wrote:
(02-06-2020, 06:12 AM)Max Sprecher Wrote: For me all mirror polished handles are extremely slippery cause I use a water softener.

The Darwin is rock solid even in mirror polish....possibly due to the grooves cut into it.

That's my choice...when it arrives in 2022 Wink

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#3,014

Max Sprecher
Las Vegas, NV
(This post was last modified: 02-06-2020, 04:25 PM by Max Sprecher.)
(02-06-2020, 01:36 PM)Tester28 Wrote:
(02-06-2020, 06:12 AM)Max Sprecher Wrote: For me all mirror polished handles are extremely slippery cause I use a water softener.

The Darwin is rock solid even in mirror polish....possibly due to the grooves cut into it.

I have been fortunate enough to see and use all Wolfman handles and the Darwin was my least favorite. I didn't like how it felt in my hands at all. It was too slim for me and it was still slippery. Beautifully crafted though. The 7 is the one that flows the best with the head design as does the 3. But it's all personal. I own myself a 3 (96mm) and will go for a 7 XL when it's my turn. I favor long handles.

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#3,015

Living on the edge
(02-06-2020, 04:21 PM)Max Sprecher Wrote: I have been fortunate enough to see and use all Wolfman handles and the Darwin was my least favorite. I didn't like how it felt in my hands at all. It was too slim for me and it was still slippery. Beautifully crafted though. The 7 is the one that flows the best with the head design as does the 3. But it's all personal. I own myself a 3 (96mm) and will go for a 7 XL when it's my turn. I favor long handles.

After changing my mind many times Ive finally agreed with myself that the WRH7 is the handle the wolfman WR2 head was made for.
Even if I had 3-4 WM razors I would want them all on the H7 XL.....I would find another way to tell them apart.

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#3,016
(02-06-2020, 04:47 PM)Tester28 Wrote:
(02-06-2020, 04:21 PM)Max Sprecher Wrote: I have been fortunate enough to see and use all Wolfman handles and the Darwin was my least favorite. I didn't like how it felt in my hands at all. It was too slim for me and it was still slippery. Beautifully crafted though. The 7 is the one that flows the best with the head design as does the 3. But it's all personal. I own myself a 3 (96mm) and will go for a 7 XL when it's my turn. I favor long handles.

After changing my mind many times Ive finally agreed with myself that the WRH7 is the handle the wolfman WR2 head was made for.
Even if I had 3-4 WM razors I would want them all on the H7 XL.....I would find another way to tell them apart.

Do like I did...7XL...7xl hybrid...7XL hybrid alternate knurling, etc. That'll keep them separated.

I do agree 7XL is the best on the WR2.

Also...never had any issue with grip on any of my WM handles including mirror.

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#3,017
(This post was last modified: 02-06-2020, 05:39 PM by JimmyH.)
Not to be contrary, but I've used the 7XL hollow, WRH1 (100mm solid), WRH3 (96mm solid), WRH2 (90mm & 80mm), WRH7 (90mm) and the Darwin with the WR2, and WR1. I like all of them with either head. My preference, again because of grip, the WRH2 first, WRH1 second. YMMV.  Smile

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#3,018

Max Sprecher
Las Vegas, NV
(02-06-2020, 05:38 PM)JimmyH Wrote: I like all of them with either head. My preference, again because of grip, the WRH2 first, WRH1 second. YMMV.  Smile

Purely as a functional tool the WRH1 with the knurling was the best of the bunch for me. The WRH2 second. However in terms of flow, design and looks the 7 XL is the one.

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#3,019

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AZ, USA
(02-06-2020, 05:51 PM)Max Sprecher Wrote:
(02-06-2020, 05:38 PM)JimmyH Wrote: I like all of them with either head. My preference, again because of grip, the WRH2 first, WRH1 second. YMMV.  Smile

Purely as a functional tool the WRH1 with the knurling was the best of the bunch for me. The WRH2 second. However in terms of flow, design and looks the 7 XL is the one.

This has been my experience as well. The WRH1 is king for grip, followed by the WRH2. As far as looks, the WRH7 is my favorite, especially with a WR1 Head. My other personal favorites are the Darwin with WR1 Head, WRH3 and WRH3/7 Hybrid with the WR1 and WR2 Heads  Big Grin.

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#3,020
My favorite handle is the BBS-1, followed by the Darwin then WRH2 Ti

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