Wolfman WR2 Head Discussion

Nice to have the gap engraved, I think they all should have been.

For sure, especially if you have more than one WR2….

Exactly

Hi all guys, sorry if I intervene suddenly but I need some advice because I'm about to buy a WR2 solid bar with Darwin handle and I don't know which gap to choose. I shave once a week, I don't have excessive regrowth but certainly a week old beard is not easy to shave. I would like a gentle cut but a very efficient razor. What do you recommend? Thanks to whoever will answer

Also, is the basic polished made in a mirror finish or is it not very shiny? Glossy premium would definitely be better but cost a lot more

Give us a background to help:

• What razors do you already use/like/don't like? 
  
• Are you looking for a gap that will match/improve upon your preferences? 
  
• Or, are you looking for a gap that provides an experience that is different from what you've got/tried?
  

I have CharcoalGoods V2 open comb and V3 closed comb and I am happy with both. I have a Vector Blackland which I am happy with and Blackbird OC. Generally I prefer aggressive and efficient razors but without exaggeration. I also have the WR1 DC which is great. Now I would like an aggressive solid bar WR2 without exaggeration.

simplyblu i would recommend the WR2 1.35 its very similar to a Blackbird . But also the higher gaps are very smooth .

I was thinking of a gap of 1.45, perhaps too aggressive?
I don't know what the difference is between the WR1 dual comb 0.86 mm and the WR2 1.45

I find 1.35 to be quite smooth and safe and blade neutral (or maybe only the tiniest bit of blade exposure), like a Rockwell 6S on 4. 1.45 is slightly more blade forward. If you like the Blackbird, the 1.35 may not get it done for you. I have the Blackbird and do not get along with it … I don’t like blade forward razors.

The mirror polish glides better. The cost is worth it to me. I don't really care for a Darwin in a WR2. It is more head heavy compared to WR1.

I am also an infrequent shaver. I have used all of the more efficient gaps in both heads. The WR2 is smoother than a WR1, in general.

On my face, an 86 is essentially a 125. The 94 is like a 135. The WR2 head is still smooth at 1.75mm, the highest I have.

With all that said, if i did 3 or 4 passes, i"d go at least 1.45. If i want to knock it all down with 1 hybrid pass, i'd get a 1.75.

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I have CharcoalGoods V2 open comb and V3 closed comb and I am happy with both. I have a Vector Blackland which I am happy with and Blackbird OC. Generally I prefer aggressive and efficient razors but without exaggeration. I also have the WR1 DC which is great. Now I would like an aggressive solid bar WR2 without exaggeration.

What gap is you're 'great' WR-1 DC ?

If you get along with a Charcoal Goods Level 3 ... not version 3 ... that is a different notation. Generation, not gap. If a Level 2 & 3 CG works for you I'd say a WR2 120 at least ... YMMV.