Wolfman WR1 61 Antique Bronze
Nice brush.
Smitten with the mutton tallow of Stirling. Just incredible performance.
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I like Glastonbury — patchouli is the dominant note and it makes me think of my youth. I love Varen and agree it is strong. All the mutton soaps are strongly scented to ‘mask’ the sheepy base. But make no mistake; the performance is elite (even if the scents aren’t your favorite). Have you shaved with Varen yet?How do you like that Glastonbury scent, Dan? I received a sample of the bar soap with my Varen order. I like it a lot, but it is a bit bold.
I like Glastonbury — patchouli is the dominant note and it makes me think of my youth. I love Varen and agree it is strong. All the mutton soaps are strongly scented to ‘mask’ the sheepy base. But make no mistake; the performance is elite (even if the scents aren’t your favorite). Have you shaved with Varen yet?
Great looking Handle, and fantastic knot. We both like having great handles with incredible knots.Mystery deepens...
Razor: Wolfman WR2 1.15SB/WRH1
Blade: Astra Superior Stainless
Soap: Barrister & Mann Lavanille
Brush: Wolf Whiskers Sea Eagle/Shavemac D01-2 Band
Aftershave: Aqua Velva Ice Sport
Bowl: Symmetrical Pottery Custom
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Coming from the man who has one of the finest brush collections, that is high praise. Thank you, Doug.Great looking Handle, and fantastic knot. We both like having great handles with incredible knots.
Hey gents,
Not the right forum but I can’t seem to get an answer in other Wolfman threads.
I have a WR2 1.35DC and will be getting a WR1 dual comb of some kind in the coming months. I want something slightly milder to complement my WR2. Which gap would be one and two steps down in aggressiveness? I love my WR2 but it can be a bit much for 20-24hr whiskers.
Thanks all!
Got a 1.15 and it fills the bill for a razor I can use day after day -- still efficient but usable as a daily driver. On the other hand, I'm just about thinking of selling it because I might want a second WR1; I've got the original gap, .61, and I also can use it day after day after day. I just like the WR1 head better than the WR2, although both are great razors. Used the WR1 today and will do an early Wednesday posting tonight.I have a 1.05 and could shave with that every day. You may want to go a step higher.
I second that.Coming from the man who has one of the finest brush collections, that is high praise. Thank you, Doug.
Happy problems, eh? It’s nice to have options. Thanks for the advice as well. I still have a month or two to decide which WR1 gap I want.Got a 1.15 and it fills the bill for a razor I can use day after day -- still efficient but usable as a daily driver. On the other hand, I'm just about thinking of selling it because I might want a second WR1; I've got the original gap, .61, and I also can use it day after day after day. I just like the WR1 head better than the WR2, although both are great razors. Used the WR1 today and will do an early Wednesday posting tonight.
Happy problems, eh? It’s nice to have options. Thanks for the advice as well. I still have a month or two to decide which WR1 gap I want.
Amazing that a couple of years ago I could use any of my old Gillettes or newer Merkur, Rockwell, Razorock, etc. for a shave every day. But now I want different levels of aggressiveness, blade exposure and so on For different “scenarios”. My grandfather was a barber for almost 60 years - if he could see my shaving gear now, I’m sure he would slap me upside the head!
Pre | PAA Cube 2.0 USA |
Soap | Noble Otter Monarch, USA |
Brush | BGB Sythesis G6 Badger, Australia |
Razor | Wolfman WR1 .74, Canada |
Blade | Astra SS, Russia |
Post Shave | Proraso Alum, Italy , Proraso Balm Italy |
Fragrance | Penhaligon’s Halfeti Leather, UK |
Rating | 9.5/10 |