I recently received a Wolfman WR2 1.45 SB. Previously I've had a dual comb 1.15OC/1.25SB with a hollow handle, which I did not keep. My daily rotation lately has been a Timeless DC SS .95, a Karve brass with E and F plate, a Raw RS10, and a Charcoal Goods lvl2 in copper. I sold my first WR2 because I was not happy with the balance of the hollow handle and I found the OC harsh. So far, the Timeless is the only open comb razor that I've kept. I've bought all these razors out of curiosity and all of them are fantastic tools made by very skilled people. Any of them could easily be an only razor.
I really like the design of both the WR2 head and WRH2 handle. It is the easiest razor to load and remove a blade, with Karve a close second here. There is no crunching sound as you screw the handle on compressing the blade between plate and cap like the RS10 and Timeless. I also really like the continuous lather gap in the base plate. The RS10 also has this and it is easy to rinse and easy for lather to flow through it. Timeless is the hardest head to rinse and keep clean. The handle is thick, which I like. Timeless is also like this. The knurling on the handle is just in the right place for me, similar to my CG Bishop.
I used it three days in a row with an Astra SP. It gave me no problems. No nicks, no redness or rawness or rash even with a mentholated soap. This is with a two pass shave. All of these razors are capable of a very smooth face without a third pass. I don't normally use an alum stick, but did so after each shave and felt minimal feedback. It's smoother than the Karve, more efficient than the timeless. I really don't think the bigger gaps in Wolfman are anything to be afraid of.
After three shaves I was a little concerned about redundancy. I don't want half a dozen SS razors that are indistinguishable from each other. The CG razor is secure in my rotation not only because it has an excellent shave, but the copper design is such a work of art and pleasure to hold. But my most recent shave was with a four day beard, which is very rare for me, but I was away camping this week. The Timeless OC would be my normal go to here, and it would have done the job very well. I also expected to do a three pass shave to get smooth again. Without the "I've bought an expensive toy hyperbole" I was pretty surprised that after one pass I was smoother than usual after one pass on a daily shave, and rinsing my face I could tell that I was already smooth and I would only be doing one more pass. In fact I could have stopped. This was with a brand new Gillette GSB. My work requires me to be on camera, so not only do I need to have no shadow, but also no blood is good. This convinced me that there is not total redundancy here even with my RS10, which is a very efficient and easy to use razor. I'm not sure the same would be true if I'd kept my SB 1.25 gap. This gap of Wolfman is at another level of efficiency while still not needing to be tippy toe cautious. But I have scraped my skin once. On an upward stroke on my cheek, as I flicked the razor carelessly it took a divot off my cheekbone skin. I was also having a really bad soap day, which didn't help. Nothing that some toner and balm couldn't make disappear, but it reminded me that it was to be respected.
I like this Wolfman a lot and it is unique enough that I think I'll keep my other razors. I've put my name on the list again and plan to buy a dual comb WR1.
I really like the design of both the WR2 head and WRH2 handle. It is the easiest razor to load and remove a blade, with Karve a close second here. There is no crunching sound as you screw the handle on compressing the blade between plate and cap like the RS10 and Timeless. I also really like the continuous lather gap in the base plate. The RS10 also has this and it is easy to rinse and easy for lather to flow through it. Timeless is the hardest head to rinse and keep clean. The handle is thick, which I like. Timeless is also like this. The knurling on the handle is just in the right place for me, similar to my CG Bishop.
I used it three days in a row with an Astra SP. It gave me no problems. No nicks, no redness or rawness or rash even with a mentholated soap. This is with a two pass shave. All of these razors are capable of a very smooth face without a third pass. I don't normally use an alum stick, but did so after each shave and felt minimal feedback. It's smoother than the Karve, more efficient than the timeless. I really don't think the bigger gaps in Wolfman are anything to be afraid of.
After three shaves I was a little concerned about redundancy. I don't want half a dozen SS razors that are indistinguishable from each other. The CG razor is secure in my rotation not only because it has an excellent shave, but the copper design is such a work of art and pleasure to hold. But my most recent shave was with a four day beard, which is very rare for me, but I was away camping this week. The Timeless OC would be my normal go to here, and it would have done the job very well. I also expected to do a three pass shave to get smooth again. Without the "I've bought an expensive toy hyperbole" I was pretty surprised that after one pass I was smoother than usual after one pass on a daily shave, and rinsing my face I could tell that I was already smooth and I would only be doing one more pass. In fact I could have stopped. This was with a brand new Gillette GSB. My work requires me to be on camera, so not only do I need to have no shadow, but also no blood is good. This convinced me that there is not total redundancy here even with my RS10, which is a very efficient and easy to use razor. I'm not sure the same would be true if I'd kept my SB 1.25 gap. This gap of Wolfman is at another level of efficiency while still not needing to be tippy toe cautious. But I have scraped my skin once. On an upward stroke on my cheek, as I flicked the razor carelessly it took a divot off my cheekbone skin. I was also having a really bad soap day, which didn't help. Nothing that some toner and balm couldn't make disappear, but it reminded me that it was to be respected.
I like this Wolfman a lot and it is unique enough that I think I'll keep my other razors. I've put my name on the list again and plan to buy a dual comb WR1.