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CJB3

CJB3

Wolfman WR2 1.25 SB loaded with a Gillette Platinum:

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Doug135

Doug135

There’s a lot I don’t understand about this crazy decade, but I do know today is not Wednesday and I wanted to make my first Wolfman Wednesday post. I've shaved 6 consecutive days this week with the Wolf, experimenting with shimming and rotating through a few of my favorite blades. All shims were made from Feather blades. According to the internet, they’re 0.10 mm thick. So far, I’ve found 2 combinations I really like:

1) WR2 1.15 + 1 shim (simulating WR2 1.25) and a new Feather. Along with the steep angle, I’ve found it particularly gratifying: smooth, crisp, efficient. I do still have to pay attention with that Feather blade.

2) WR2 1.15 + 2 shims (simulating WR2 1.35) and a Gillette Black. For me, this blade is more mild. This is my preferred blade in my Rex Ambassador; the larger gap feels much closer what I’m accustomed to with Rex on 2¼. It’s a smooth, comfortable ride that requires minimal concentration.

I never would’ve anticipated finding the 1.15 so tame and these larger, shimmed gaps so nice. Additional testing awaits before I’m confident in my preferred configuration. It’s sure been a fun ride!

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Chad3

Chad3

Doug135 said:
There’s a lot I don’t understand about this crazy decade, but I do know today is not Wednesday and I wanted to make my first Wolfman Wednesday post. I've shaved 6 consecutive days this week with the Wolf, experimenting with shimming and rotating through a few of my favorite blades. All shims were made from Feather blades. According to the internet, they’re 0.10 mm thick. So far, I’ve found 2 combinations I really like:

1) WR2 1.15 + 1 shim (simulating WR2 1.25) and a new Feather. Along with the steep angle, I’ve found it particularly gratifying: smooth, crisp, efficient. I do still have to pay attention with that Feather blade.

2) WR2 1.15 + 2 shims (simulating WR2 1.35) and a Gillette Black. For me, this blade is more mild. This is my preferred blade in my Rex Ambassador; the larger gap feels much closer what I’m accustomed to with Rex on 2¼. It’s a smooth, comfortable ride that requires minimal concentration.

I never would’ve anticipated finding the 1.15 so tame and these larger, shimmed gaps so nice. Additional testing awaits before I’m confident in my preferred configuration. It’s sure been a fun ride!

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I have to agree that the 7 o’clock blacks are a darn good blade for me. I’ve been using it and my 1.55 for months now with awesome results. They are also giving me double digit shaves per blade.
 
Doug135

Doug135

Chad3 said:
I have to agree that the 7 o’clock blacks are a darn good blade for me. I’ve been using it and my 1.55 for months now with awesome results. They are also giving me double digit shaves per blade.
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Nice! I can totally see high shave counts on those blades. I think 5 is my record to date. I find them so mellow, and get even more so as the count rolls on...
 
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