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Yes.Since we are asking questions, are the prices listed on the Wolfman site still in CAD?
Yes.Since we are asking questions, are the prices listed on the Wolfman site still in CAD?
YesSince we are asking questions, are the prices listed on the Wolfman site still in CAD?
Thanks so much for all the sharing and info and advice guys.
OK so will just get the basic Polish finish.
And also the normal wrh7 in normal weight not hollow.
So now to go back to what gaps would work best for me and will be ready to place my order in the next month or so ))
Right now in my head it's down to these:
.95 sb / 1.05 oc
1.15 sb non dual comb
1.05sb / 1.15 oc.
1.05 sb / 1.25 oc
Hmmmmmmm
Ahh I see. So maybe now just a question of .95 or 1.05 or 1.15 sb.
I currenly use a muhle r89 head but it gives me a while mixed bag of shaves. Works ok with a muhle blade but not so good with a merkur. Think my blade combo / choice is half the issue.
(Tried kai, med prep..)
I used to run with a DE89 / R89 quite often and got good shaves. My first Wolfman was a 1.15, and I never felt it was too aggressive. In fact I put my name back on the list and added a 1.25 to my arsenal.
I know blades are a ymmv thing... but Merkur and Muhle blades are about the worst blades I’ve ever tried. I’ve never gotten a comfortable shave from a Med Prep or Kai DE blade either. Put an Astra SP in your R89 and go from there. It’s a good smooth middle of the road blade. good luck.
Thanks for the advice!
Think time to chuck my merkur and kai blades and get some new astra sp ones. Maybe that would help with making my r89 tad more consistent.
I was reading many other threads and seems feathers and Gillette silver blues and and also personnas all work well with wr2s?
After all I have been reading I have been rather slanting towards a 1.15 sb. Instead of my initial idea of a super super gentle 0.95sb.
Coz from what I hear everyone saying the 1.15 is no less aggressive or blade feel-ish than a charcoal goods level 2 or tradere or timeless 0.95 yet much smoother and efficient at same time once dialed in.
Was initially quite keen on the cool idea of an oc on one side and using that to maybe have a tad more aggressive side to plow through a week's growth for when I don't shave for a while. And from what I have been hearing seems the wr2 oc head is also a very smooth one and almost similar to sb in terms of smoothness? Hmmm
Was initially quite keen on the cool idea of an oc on one side and using that to maybe have a tad more aggressive side to plow through a week's growth for when I don't shave for a while. And from what I have been hearing seems the wr2 oc head is also a very smooth one and almost similar to sb in terms of smoothness?
So maybe now just a question of .95 or 1.05 or 1.15 sb. I currenly use a muhle r89 head
So maybe now just a question of .95 or 1.05 or 1.15 sb.
I currenly use a muhle r89 head but it gives me a while mixed bag of shaves.
Trying to get a bit more efficiency especially on my neck....I also just want another WolfmanWhat do you want to get out of a higher gap that you aren’t already getting out of the one you just received? You have stated that you already use only one pass, at least in certain areas, because of blade feel. You can’t really use less passes. From 1.25 up you have more blade feel. I would say enjoy your razor for the next 4-6 months, use it as much as you can and then ask again based upon goals that you aren’t getting. You may find you already have your perfect razor. Good luck.
If you don't like blade feel, definitely do not go beyond 1.35,
as blade feel on this gap is present enough to remind you at every stroke.
You can try a 1.25 at which point you may well decide to sell your 1.15
Personally I only see tangible differences in wolfman wr2 heads when I skip a gap.
What do you want to get out of a higher gap that you aren’t already getting out of the one you just received? You have stated that you already use only one pass, at least in certain areas, because of blade feel. You can’t really use less passes. From 1.25 up you have more blade feel. I would say enjoy your razor for the next 4-6 months, use it as much as you can and then ask again based upon goals that you aren’t getting. You may find you already have your perfect razor. Good luck.
Given the one pass due to irritation, I'd suggest refining your technique or getting a lower gap and doing an extra pass.
I'm just finalising an order for the 0.95 gap.
All really outstanding suggestions.You could always try an old cut blade shim (or several ) between the baseplate and your actual blade to see what you think of more gap. I’m not sure if this exactly replicates the machined changes between gaps but many others have done this. You can also consider a WR1. There are people on here that love that model as well.