Hello, hope to find everybody in good health.
Few days ago, Hedley / Tom provided an excellent review of medium aggressive razors: WR1 .86OC vs WR2 1.15SB
I would like to offer a comparison of mild standard gap razors:
WR1 0.61 OC and WR2 0.95 SB
Set up: 2 days beard, Polsilver blade, Acqua di Parma shaving cream, Panta Rei Mustang/Manchurian brush, 2 passes + touch-ups.
I am sure Dan (Hannah’s Dad), will like the artwork on the brush and bowl!
I favor SB razors, so I was a little careful with the WR1. With both razors I used a steep angle technique, with short strokes. To make things as similar as possible I removed the UFO Tornado handle from the WR1 and used the Darwin handle with both heads. Actually, the Darwin handle proved to be excellent in both cases, with superb grip, decreased weight, and aesthetically pleasing.
At the end of the 2 passes (WTG / ATG) the significant difference was in the audible feedback of the WR1 compared to the WR2, but both razors were equally smooth. After minor touch-ups, BBS on both sides. The alum rock elicits more tingling sensation on the WR1 side. Both the WR1 and WR2 could well be used as daily razors. The audible feedback is not related at all to an increase in aggressiveness. Its presence is a reminder to pay attention, while the lack of it with the WR2, gives the “feeling” of more smoothness. Like driving a normal car vs. the same model, but electric. Different sensations but similar results. Although the alum rock highlighted a small but evident difference favoring the WR2.
Few days ago, Hedley / Tom provided an excellent review of medium aggressive razors: WR1 .86OC vs WR2 1.15SB
I would like to offer a comparison of mild standard gap razors:
WR1 0.61 OC and WR2 0.95 SB
Set up: 2 days beard, Polsilver blade, Acqua di Parma shaving cream, Panta Rei Mustang/Manchurian brush, 2 passes + touch-ups.
I am sure Dan (Hannah’s Dad), will like the artwork on the brush and bowl!
I favor SB razors, so I was a little careful with the WR1. With both razors I used a steep angle technique, with short strokes. To make things as similar as possible I removed the UFO Tornado handle from the WR1 and used the Darwin handle with both heads. Actually, the Darwin handle proved to be excellent in both cases, with superb grip, decreased weight, and aesthetically pleasing.
At the end of the 2 passes (WTG / ATG) the significant difference was in the audible feedback of the WR1 compared to the WR2, but both razors were equally smooth. After minor touch-ups, BBS on both sides. The alum rock elicits more tingling sensation on the WR1 side. Both the WR1 and WR2 could well be used as daily razors. The audible feedback is not related at all to an increase in aggressiveness. Its presence is a reminder to pay attention, while the lack of it with the WR2, gives the “feeling” of more smoothness. Like driving a normal car vs. the same model, but electric. Different sensations but similar results. Although the alum rock highlighted a small but evident difference favoring the WR2.