Nowadays I don't put any pressure at all on the razor regardless of what razor it is. If it needs another pass, I do so. I have given myself nasty cuts with even razors reputed to be vey mild because I used pressure to overcome their lower efficiency.
Wolfman WR2 1.05 and the Karve CB
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Nowadays I don't put any pressure at all on the razor regardless of what razor it is. If it needs another pass, I do so. I have given myself nasty cuts with even razors reputed to be vey mild because I used pressure to overcome their lower efficiency.
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False alarm. My shave today with the 1.15 was smooth, easy, zero irritation.
This was a great review. Thank you. My favourite before tumbling down the rabbit hole was R4/R5.
I did not like the B Plate. I preferred the C Plate. The D was a bit much. Though I moved on to my BB and haven’t used my Karve Brass since.
The 1.25 is the razor to beat for me, but every second day, it’s a tad much. Sounds like the 1.15 would be the ultimate sweet spot for me.
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I did not like the B Plate. I preferred the C Plate. The D was a bit much. Though I moved on to my BB and haven’t used my Karve Brass since.
The 1.25 is the razor to beat for me, but every second day, it’s a tad much. Sounds like the 1.15 would be the ultimate sweet spot for me.
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Thanks! That's why we all do this in the end. To help others
I've been using the 1.15 since I've received it. Again, shaving every other day. This razor is hard to beat. My plan is to shave on Wednesday with the 1.05 just to see/feel how it goes.
Does one need both of these? That's what I'm trying to decide. My thoughts:
(1) keep both and have a daily shaver 1.05 with the more aggressive 1.15 for those other days,
(2) keep the 1.15 because it's the most efficient with more than acceptable blade feel and other milder shavers for daily use are easier to find (the Karve B/C fill this role in my den), or
(3) keep the 1.05 as a daily because it can just darn do everything well, RAD-killer status.
I am leaning towards (1) just because I have both, and I don't HAVE to make a decision.
I shave daily and so the 1.05 sb is the most perfect razor hat I have ever used for my face. It shaves so mildly that i almost do not feel it cutting the hairs and jt leaves no irritation at all and yet is one of the most efficient razors I own. As a result I don't really feel the need to go up to 1.15 or more though I would have liked another wr2 with rhe wrh2 handle.
Great discussion. I'm curious how the 1.05 performs shaving 3 days growth? I'm on the Wolfman list and currently shave daily with either a Lupo 72 or Gamechanger 84p and want something smoother with the same efficiency. I sometimes shave every 2 or 3 days so I'm curious how it performs. I'll probably get a titanium head only and pair it with my titanium Timeless Crown handle.
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I received the WR2 Ti in 1.05 SB recently and it handles my 3 days growth with no problem at all. I don't think I've gone longer than 3 or 4 days.
My most used razor before it was the Lupo 95 SB (occasionally the 72) but the 1.05 Wolfman is a bit more efficient and smoother. I can use it daily with no redness or irritation. 62yr old here, medium normal beard (English/Scottish DNA) growth but white and coarse. The 1.05 is tops in my stable for a smooth close shave and I have a lot of razors. My wr2 1.25 is more efficient but I feel like shaving the next day is unnecessary and it is a bit much for a daily. The 1.05 is perfect for me. Hope this helps.
My name just came up on the Wolfman waitlist and it's time to commit; I thought I had a few more months.
I can shave daily with my Game Changer .84P but get irritation from with my Lupo .72, Lupo .95 or Game Changer 1.05. It seems like the Wolfman WR2 1.05 is similar to the GC84 but is the WR2 .95 a safer bet. Can the .95 give a irritation-free DFS+ with two or three days growth or is the Wolfman 1.05 just as smooth? I'm going to get a titanium razor if that makes a difference.
Thanks in advance.
I can shave daily with my Game Changer .84P but get irritation from with my Lupo .72, Lupo .95 or Game Changer 1.05. It seems like the Wolfman WR2 1.05 is similar to the GC84 but is the WR2 .95 a safer bet. Can the .95 give a irritation-free DFS+ with two or three days growth or is the Wolfman 1.05 just as smooth? I'm going to get a titanium razor if that makes a difference.
Thanks in advance.
The only Wolfman I have is the WR2 0.95 in basic polish bronze. It's plenty efficient enough for me.. I get 12 hour shaves with it very comfortably. I have used it with 2 days growth... and up to 5, I think.
I don't have a Game Changer so I can't compare it to that... I'm 70 so I have those old man, grey, coarse whiskers. Like @Sweeney_ , I have English and Scottish DNA, with German, French and Irish throw in as well.
Here's a look at my whiskers with 2.5 days growth, if that helps.
Sorry for the ratty T-Shirt... I was in my lounging wear as I was working on passing a kidney stone when I took that photo.
I don't have a Game Changer so I can't compare it to that... I'm 70 so I have those old man, grey, coarse whiskers. Like @Sweeney_ , I have English and Scottish DNA, with German, French and Irish throw in as well.
Here's a look at my whiskers with 2.5 days growth, if that helps.
Sorry for the ratty T-Shirt... I was in my lounging wear as I was working on passing a kidney stone when I took that photo.
Thanks. I'm second-guessing myself; the 0.95 seems right...thanks again.
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You could probably do well with either.
I find my 1.05 is super smooth and mild, but I imagine the .95 is the same. I lean toward more efficiency and the Lupo 95 is one of my favorites as is the WR2 1.25
Might be wisest to follow your first hunch.
@Phoenixkh kidney stone?! I don't envy you brother. Good luck.
Thx, @Sweeney_ . The last time I had this pain was when 5 small stones bunched up in ureter. I think that's what's happening now... but it or them are on the move now... so the pain has subsided, thankfully.
