Used my WR2 1.35 SB today.
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love the minora blade in my 1.25WR1 0.74DC with a Gillette Minora Stainless blade is a great combo! I haven’t been a fan of these blades in my Karve, 6S or vintage Gillettes, but they seem to work well for me in the WR1. Looking forward to trying one in my WR2 1.35.
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Last Wednesday shave
Chan Eil Whiskers
Fumbling about.
What handle is that?
The 1.25 is pretty amazing and giving me the best shaves. I'm being a little extra careful with it but its beginning to feel like i can put it on auto-pilot every day. The 1.15 would probably be the perfect every day shaver for me, but eventually become a ho-hum razor, and i can see someone wanting to keep upping the efficiency.Congrats! I said that when i get my 1.15. Then I got a 1.25. Now I have a 1.55. Give it time. You may just lust for the higher gaps like I did.
I currently have a 1.15, 1.25, and a 1.55. I need to figure out which of the 1.15 and 1.25 I am going to keep, and which one I am going to sell. I don’t really want to keep both, but the decision is proving much harder than anticipated. The 1.15 is so smooth and efficient enough. The 1.25 ups the efficiency a bit, but you also lose a bit of the smoothness. It’s a very tough decision. So far the 1.15 is in the lead believe it or not. The 1.55 is in another realm and will stay around for the time being.
It's a Durham Duplex handle. I've tried many handles on my WR2 & this one is perfect for me, weighing 46 g, 77mm long, & 11.5mm in diameter.
2-12-2021
Another shave with a Wolfman razor. Couldn’t resist!
Salut!
Another shave with a Wolfman razor. Couldn’t resist!
Salut!
Just missed Wednesday, but, first shave with the WR2 1.25 on a solid WRH2 handle seemed post worthy. Completely different experience to the 1.15 on the Timeless Ti Crown handle. Just as smooth nothing like the shave from the shimmed 1.15 either. I think I need a lighter touch with the solid handle. Much like my first shave with the 1.15 there was a blood price. Had to pull out the styptic and the alum. I think we will get on well once I get used to it. Also better lather. This is not bad soap, but, it is not my slickest. I used a fresh Polsilver SI, will run this blade for as long as it is sharp. Next blade will be a Perma-sharp. DFS 9.7
I have the Durham duplex, i will try it next Wolfman shave. Cool, thanks
I usually put the duplex handle on my rfb for great balance. Is it not too head heavy?
@dmshaver
how was the shave with the 1.25 different than the 1.15?
I am a 1.25 owner myself (with the same solid handle u have) and at the beginning there was a bit of blood letting from myself also, bit of irritation but once you get your touch right (need it bit lighter due to the handle weight). Once you get that right the shaves are amazing, smooth and efficient
When I got my first Wolf I was a die hard Polsilver user. I used other blades too, but Polsilver was my number one go-to blade by far. I was having a hard time for the first few Wolf shaves, and paying the “price” as you say. Someone recommended the Perma Sharp in the gold box (not the 7 O’Clock Permasharp) and the shaves were outstanding immediately. You may want to try one right away.
. It may work well for you too. Good luck.I don't find it head heavy. I've found the balance point & it works great for me. I don't hold it at the base of the handle, that would make it head heavy. I prefer holding it at the halfway point of the handle, or even slightly up from the halfway point.
Handling because of the weight. It was just as smooth. With the solid, as you say I need a lighter touch. Also my last blade was not great, so that is fresh in my memory. So far increased efficiency has been a notable difference.
I believe the blood, was more from using too much pressure with a sharp blade. The shave was still smooth and I had no real irritation. I plan to try perma-sharp next already, but, I will be running this Polsilver till it is done.When I got my first Wolf I was a die hard Polsilver user. I used other blades too, but Polsilver was my number one go-to blade by far. I was having a hard time for the first few Wolf shaves, and paying the “price” as you say. Someone recommended the Perma Sharp in the gold box (not the 7 O’Clock Permasharp) and the shaves were outstanding immediately. You may want to try one right away.
PermaSharp has been my go-to blade in wolfs for a while, but I'm experimenting with Gillette 7-O-Clock yellows and finding them very good also. When I received this 1.65 in the mail this week the PermaSharp was what I used and now have two days in a row with it and no irritation or blood letting. Remarkable razors, for sure.
I hope I won’t get kicked out of this group. I am killing two birds with one stone on wrong day. Wolfman Wednesday Mdc Monday on a Sunday. 
Not Wednesday but will be shortly.....
WR2 1.25 + rocca r95 handle
German Wilkie
Tabac soap + splash
Zenith Boar
Handle brought a nice 'new' feel to the shave which was lovely as always
WR2 1.25 + rocca r95 handle
German Wilkie
Tabac soap + splash
Zenith Boar
Handle brought a nice 'new' feel to the shave which was lovely as always
That is a great assembly of kit.Not Wednesday but will be shortly.....
WR2 1.25 + rocca r95 handle
German Wilkie
Tabac soap + splash
Zenith Boar
Handle brought a nice 'new' feel to the shave which was lovely as always
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I only see a beautiful brush and razor. Great photo!
thanks @Leverspro and @merovirginian.. the zenith boar is one of my favourite boars and the Rocca handle gave me a different feel and weight for the WR2, really enjoyed it
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