I felt a good increase in blade feel when I went from 1.15 to 1.25. I think skipping a gap would have been detrimental for me.
Also gonna just go for the basic Polish. I take decent care of my things and the comments that say it just doesn't look / feel so much like a wolfman with the matte finish hmmm got me thinking I guess. So basic Polish it is.
I know it's a ymmv and individual preference thing end of the day. Maybe just gotta roll a dice and just decide and move on
Recently ordered a basic brushed WR2, I don't consider it a downgrade. My most used Wolfman is my .61 OC in the original brushed finish. I got this secondhand and it still looks great.
There's only one way to know! Very easy to trade if your first choice isn't working out.
Wolfman must still be in demand. I'm past the seventh month mark on the waitlist.
Oh man. Haha.
I do figure the basic brushed finish is just a very daily driver minimal fuss and maintenance wolf. Just a diff aesthetic from the polished but more practical?
Oh no I better not get all torn about this one too then I'm back to square one. Lol
This is precisely why I enjoy the basic polished Wolf — so I can hit it with some Flitz every now and then to bring back the ‘bling.’Sorry to throw your plans off! Yes, way more practical for me. A polished Wolf shows fingerprints and begs to be polished. Actually I prefer brushed razors generally so I don't miss the shine so much.
+1 to this.Actually I prefer brushed razors generally so I don't miss the shine so much.
You only live once!Sorry guys, and thanks for all the advice and sharing your own insights and experiences with me regarding your wolfman journey.
Haha I know either way I'll be happy with the wolfman but I have been yeah quite inclined to either a 1.05 or 1.15. Though someone also did say the 0.95 is super smooth yet efficient enough to mow down a week's growth too. So truly ymmv here.
Just wondering. Anyone went with the high quality brushed satin finish? Wondering if I should just go all out and do that if I'm sort of on the fence on basic matte versus basic polished. Hmmmm.
I had had the 1.25 and switched to a 1.45 which I really like. I probably have half a dozen razors that I appreciate and use foe different reasons, but it would be hard for me to distinguish the actual shave results between them. I like the 1.45 because it isn't a duplication of my other razors. It's truly different which is what I wanted from it. It's also easy to use. I shave daily. I just passed the eighth month mark on the waiting list and no word yet. I intend to buy a WR1.I have the 1.25, and have been on the wait list for the past 6 months. Love the 1.25, wouldn’t go any lower in gap, and was wondering what the next step might be - a 1.35 or a 1.45. I shave 2 to 3 days per week on average, and do not shave on consecutive days. Typical shave is two passes with a touch up. Appreciate any input the Wolfman vets could share. Also - are the upgraded finishes that much nicer? Mine is in the basic brushed. Thanks.
But do you want the regular WRH7 (90mm) or the XL (98mm)? I have the 90mm and enjoy it. I don't like longer handles so this was the right choice for me. The only super minor negative is that the 90mm is a little narrower than I would choose. Thus, the 98 mm can solve that problem. Choices, choices, choices.Quite set on the wrh7 and not going for hollow option.