I've got a 10 blade tuck of Wizamet SIs on the way from Tryablade. Been meaning to give them a whirl to see if they are indeed similar to the Polsilver SI.
Wolfman: On the waiting list. Questions.
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I've tried the brown Wiz and the blue ones. Tried the Polsilver too. Never took a liking to any of them. They aren't bad blades, just not as good for me as the 4 mentioned.
Only the Timeless .95 SB and previously owned the Blackbird and WR2 1.15 but sold them. I regret selling the blackbird BTW. I ordered the WR2 1.55 SS on polished basic for both cap and WRH7 handle at 90mm weight
You should regret selling the BB! Wait for a polished Ti and pick one up. If you like the BB blade feel, you will love the 155. Similar, but a 155 cuts much closer.
I would say the 155 is a little smoother. I don't find a BB uncomfortable at all tho. That razor sent me on a serious razor chase for a few years.
Love the Polsilver SI. It works for me. Disappointed is has been discontinued.
That’s my razor blade of choice beside the Kai”s
Thankfully I was able to buy a handle only on my most recent purchase, as I have my ideal gaps for the WR1 and WR2. Maybe a recent change in policy but I was glad I had the option.
I received my WR1 .86 DC today. Got on the waitlist July 2020 and received the last day of April. Came with the usual fancy black napkins. Looking forward to trying it out.
Wow! My 0.86 WR1 OC is probably my favourite razor. For me, it's the pinnacle of smoothness, efficiency, and blade feel for a razor that I shave daily with or mows down several days of growth!
That's encouraging! I've been very curious to try the WR1 and compare it to my WR2.
I used the WR 1 this morning. This has about two years of anticipation for me, as I've considered ordering a WR1 everytime my name comes up, but ended up ordering WR2's everytime until this Spring I decided to leave my purchase as originally specified last Summer when I confirmed the order as a WR1 DC. I threw it into a current rotation of razors using a Kai blade which today was on it's tenth use figuring it was the best way to get an immediate feel for how it compared to all my other razors. It did not disappoint. Fantastic, close shave with no irritation or issues. Wolfmans are great razors.
So now that you have used it, how does it compare the WR2 gaps that you own? I have a WR2 1.15 and 1.25. leaning towards a WR1 when my name comes back up. And is your dual comb .86 on both sides? Thanks!
So, take this for what it's worth, I've used this brush exactly one time with a blade that is a bit peculiar from most other blades (Kai) and this on its tenth use. It's been years since I had a dual comb so using only one side of the razor for a full face pass is different. Both sides are .86 but the OC side has very short teeth and is very smooth on the face. First impression on OC/SB: I'd go with OC. I'm familiar with the feel of my face after a WR2 shave and the WR1 has that same family resemblance . Super close. No issues. First impression on comparing with my WR1: probably more blade feel, and even a lighter touch required. But that suits my preferences.
I put my name back on the waitlist today for a WR2 1.55. All in the name of research.
Agreed, I only have one SB left. Much prefer OCs in the WR1 design. In fact I prefer WR1 over WR2 overall.
Don't have the .86 but the .80 is incredibly smooth in all directions.
I'm sure I wouldn't be able to discern a difference between .80 and .86 gap. Good to hear you like the WR 1 also.
Maybe so but I'm sure the .94 is a step up
