Damn Comfortable Shave

[Dovo1695]

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I was going to ask the same question! If any razor is able to defenestrate the FOCS, I'd put my $1 on the Wolfman. Granted, I've never tried either razor, but it seems impossible that the same people who spawned the 1909 Roedter could come out on top in this saga.

As Jim said though, it's still early days.

 

[Chan Eil Whiskers]

Thursday's shave was nice.

New blade. Steep Angle. Lots of work. Comfortable and close shave. Still learning.

Happy shaves,

Jim

 

[Chan Eil Whiskers]

I was thinking of maybe (probably) using the FOCS tomorrow (on Fatip Friday), but I think I'll stick with the Wolfman for now. It's growing on me.

That is not saying anything about the FOCS relative to the 1.15. It's just a statement about the WR2, and about wanting to continue on its learning curve for a while.

Happy shaves,

Jim

 

[never-stop-learning]

I was thinking of maybe (probably) using the FOCS tomorrow (on Fatip Friday), but I think I'll stick with the Wolfman for now. It's growing on me.

That is not saying anything about the FOCS relative to the 1.15. It's just a statement about the WR2, and about wanting to continue on its learning curve for a while.

Happy shaves,

Jim

Bowing out of Fatip Friday!?

Well I never.....

 

[Neilzebub]

Here are my findings on The Ordinary HA + B5

Hyaluronic Acid Is Magic For My Post Shave Skin | It's A Game Changer

I've used HA for 16 months, a squirt after AS splash. It hasn't exactly reversed aging, but I wasn't expecting that. Perhaps the lines haven't gotten worse. I don't live in a dry place, just the opposite. Believe in its science, but glycerin seems to work as well for me. AA

www.badgerandblade.com

I've also made an interesting discovery recently, and darned if I could find any rhyme or reason to it. I have a Merkur Futur that I've used maybe twice since I bought the thing. Any how, on a whim I set it on 3 (mid aggression) and used it on my jawline and neck with absolutely brilliant results. Smoothest I've gotten those trouble spots yet.

 

[never-stop-learning]

also made an interesting discovery recently, and darned if I could find any rhyme or reason to it. I have a Merkur Futur that I've used maybe twice since I bought the thing. Any how, on a whim I set it on 3 (mid aggression) and used it on my jawline and neck with absolutely brilliant results. Smoothest I've gotten those trouble spots yet.

I'm beginning to ponder whether I could make things a whole lot easier on myself if I identified and used a "problem area" razor for final touch-ups?

Or just used the Vector every day.

 

[Neilzebub]

I'm beginning to ponder whether I could make things a whole lot easier on myself if I identified and used a "problem area" razor for final touch-ups?

Or just used the Vector every day.

Obviously I couldn't say anything even approaching certainty. A serendipitous find for me.

 

[Chan Eil Whiskers]

I'm beginning to ponder whether I could make things a whole lot easier on myself if I identified and used a "problem area" razor for final touch-ups?

Or just used the Vector every day.

 

[Chan Eil Whiskers]

Here are my findings on The Ordinary HA + B5

Hyaluronic Acid Is Magic For My Post Shave Skin | It's A Game Changer

I've used HA for 16 months, a squirt after AS splash. It hasn't exactly reversed aging, but I wasn't expecting that. Perhaps the lines haven't gotten worse. I don't live in a dry place, just the opposite. Believe in its science, but glycerin seems to work as well for me. AA

www.badgerandblade.com

I've also made an interesting discovery recently, and darned if I could find any rhyme or reason to it. I have a Merkur Futur that I've used maybe twice since I bought the thing. Any how, on a whim I set it on 3 (mid aggression) and used it on my jawline and neck with absolutely brilliant results. Smoothest I've gotten those trouble spots yet.

You're saying it's more effective on a lower setting in terms of the smoothness of your trouble spots?

 

[Chan Eil Whiskers]

A favorite photo of our favorite nurse.

 

[Chan Eil Whiskers]

Friday my shave was good.

Once again the Wolfman 1.15 was employed, but it was put on my new from the BST titanium New York handle. I liked the WR2 very much on this handle, perhaps more so than on the excellent hollow Wolfman handle.

Used vanilla extract, er, this nice splash after HA. Also used Brickell Face Moisturizer as usual. My blade was a flipped Wizamet SI. During the shower and as a preshave I used the Cube 2.0.​

Got a good shave today I think.

Happy shaves,

Jim

 

[Chan Eil Whiskers]

⬆ I like this Wolfman razor very much! ⬆

Wolfman WR2 1.15.

1. Very smooth and easy to use.
2. Other than ATG no blade feel at all.
3. Surprisingly efficient and effective.
4. Allows me to do enough work to get the job done without causing damage.
5. No blood at all since I began using it about a week ago.
6. Not the most efficient of my razors, but not inefficient at all.
7. No downsides at all.

Happy shaves,

Jim

 

[Neilzebub]

You're saying it's more effective on a lower setting in terms of the smoothness of your trouble spots?

That's a good point; perhaps I should experiment with the settings. So far smack dab in the middle works well.

 

[never-stop-learning]

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A favorite photo of our favorite nurse.

BOSC should put out a Big Nurse Calendar.

 

[Neilzebub]

BOSC should put out a Big Nurse Calendar.

Oh hell yeah, I'd be all over that!

 

[never-stop-learning]

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As I believe you have also found, some razors require more touch-up work than others.

Comparisons and experiments (SCIENCE) aside, one thing my Big Dogs have in common is a minimal amount of clean-up required to get me to my "sweet spot" (DFS+) result.

The Wolfman WR2 1.25 SB is certainly in that group.

Further, in my opinion, a nimble and maneuverable razor like the Vector has certain advantages.

 

[Chan Eil Whiskers]

As I believe you have also found, some razors require more touch-up work than others.

Comparisons and experiments (SCIENCE) aside, one thing my Big Dogs have in common is a minimal amount of clean-up required to get me to my "sweet spot" (DFS+) result.

The Wolfman WR2 1.25 SB is certainly in that group.

Further, in my opinion, a nimble and maneuverable razor like the Vector has certain advantages.

Perhaps when I have climbed the waiting list I'll acquire a 1.25 or 1.35 WR2.

I've long been a fan of SE razor (injectors and ACC) but haven't used 'em in a long time.

Happy shaves,

Jim

 

[never-stop-learning]

Perhaps when I have climbed the waiting list I'll acquire a 1.25 or 1.35 WR2.

I've long been a fan of SE razor (injectors and ACC) but haven't used 'em in a long time.

Happy shaves,

Jim

When I get another Wolfman, I'm thinking of the 1.45 SB.

HOWEVER, I am not sure going above the 1.25 SB would be good for daily shaving.

 

[Dodger59]

Pre-shave: SuperZero bar shampoo and body soap
Soap: RR XXX
Brush: RR Plissoft synthetic
Razor: Merkur 34C
Blade: Astra SP (1)
AS: Lucky Tiger and RR XXX

3 pass shave and no touch-up. 9.5 on both the comfort and closeness scale. Zero irritation. Meets everything I need in a system. Struggled for 3 shaves with the 1959 Gillette Tech and took the prior day to use my Norelco with Trader Joe's cream for a comfortable reset. Still feels great 7 hours later.

 

[Neilzebub]

@Chan Eil Whiskers have you ever tried one of these on your soul patch area?
It's the Merkur moustache trimmer, I suspect it might work for you: