Wolfman WR3

[Shave Souffle]

Wolfman WR3 1.00 OC w/WR1H handle
DG Contemplation soap
Semogue Mistura brush
PAA Cube 2.0 pre shave soap
Duke Cannon Ice Cold aftershave balm



Ok well I last shaved Monday morning with the Atelier Durdan Vestige +++ (Ultra) GEM razor and that was cutting through 2 day growth. Today I used the WR3 1.0 OC also cutting down 2 day growth.

Final results were fairly similar BBS on both. The WR3 feels smoother during the shave and I like the weight and heft of it. The Vestige just seems too light but that's probably what they were going for. The result is BBS so that's good.

If I had to pick between the two of these with them both being relatively new razors to me with under 5 shaves each, I'd say I'd prefer the WR3. Preferences would be the OC baseplate, the extra weight of the WR3, and most likely the blade gap. The Vestige +++ is the largest gap they offer and the blade exposure is I want to say IIRC .15 positive exposure. There was a graph from James at Wolfman about there blade gap and exposure correlation so based on 1.00 blade gap, the exposure would far exceed the.15 positive exposure more like in the mid to upper 20s or low 30s.

 

[Balin]

Your setup is so nice!

Thank you sir!

 

[Whiterook]

WR3 .40. Just a great shave!

 

[Fedsbackhand]

If I had to pick between the two of these with them both being relatively new razors to me with under 5 shaves each, I'd say I'd prefer the WR3. Preferences would be the OC baseplate, the extra weight of the WR3, and most likely the blade gap.

Mostly agree other than the blade gap. I've been getting great results with a .25 OC and don't want a shave so close I don't need to shave the next day. Admittedly, the .25 handles 3 days+ growth without a hitch.

I've had the .25 for a while now and have been testing this tiny gap against the .35 and .40 open combs. While the .40 is hardly an aggressive plate, the comfort of the .25 is unmatched. The ATG pass is so smooth. Blade exposure is neutral and close shaves are absolutely possible with this gap. It's not like the negative exposure of a mild WR4 which goes down to something like -0.15 on the mildest setting.

Clearly, I don't need all three plates and the differences are so slight after 3 passes anyway.

There is very little difference comparing steel and bronze, in the same gap anyway. I have the standard .40 SB in both metals. The difference is weight really. I suppose bronze would have more of an impact in the higher gaps.

This gap won't be for everyone but it works very well for me.

I'm often tempted by the Vestige and enjoyed it very much on a pass around but it is borders on too light. Maybe I will get one eventually but in no hurry. I don't think a brass Vestige would add much weight to the head and I still have concerns about the durability of the design of the baseplate and thread in soft brass. More so in copper.

 

[Shave Souffle]

Mostly agree other than the blade gap. I've been getting great results with a .25 OC and don't want a shave so close I don't need to shave the next day. Admittedly, the .25 handles 3 days+ growth without a hitch.

I've had the .25 for a while now and have been testing this tiny gap against the .35 and .40 open combs. While the .40 is hardly an aggressive plate, the comfort of the .25 is unmatched. The ATG pass is so smooth. Blade exposure is neutral and close shaves are absolutely possible with this gap. It's not like the negative exposure of a mild WR4 which goes down to something like -0.15 on the mildest setting.

Clearly, I don't need all three plates and the differences are so slight after 3 passes anyway.

There is very little difference comparing steel and bronze, in the same gap anyway. I have the standard .40 SB in both metals. The difference is weight really. I suppose bronze would have more of an impact in the higher gaps.

This gap won't be for everyone but it works very well for me.

I'm often tempted by the Vestige and enjoyed it very much on a pass around but it is borders on too light. Maybe I will get one eventually but in no hurry. I don't think a brass Vestige would add much weight to the head and I still have concerns about the durability of the design of the baseplate and thread in soft brass. More so in copper.

It was your concern about brass or copper being too soft of a metal for the Vestige which is why I went with SS. It feels kind of fragile how thin the metal is. Again, I prefer the WR3 for the beefiness of it and the weight. I'm glad I got the 1.00 and the OC. I pretty much only do 1 pass with this and slight touch ups ATG or XTG. Having said that I don't think I've ever done a proper 3 pass shave, I don't have the time for that.

 

[Fedsbackhand]

It's not just me. The fact that Blackland don't want to consider brass for the Sabre or Vector gave me pause. And the slots in the baseplate seemed very delicate when I tried it.

Love the heft of the Wolfman.

Always do a 3 pass shave -- can't help myself. Even when I probably shouldn't with highly efficient razors.

 

[Sascoman]

.70

Been on a DE bing recently - decided I need to go back to the WR3. What an absolute delight, GOAT post shave feel!

 

[Sascoman]

 

[Whiterook]

 

[Leverspro]

Fantastic shave today with a fresh blade. The Darwin feels like a toothpick with this razor head, so I'd like to switch that out with a long WRH1 and I'd also like to try this head in OC.

 

[gdawg55]

I tried a different handle today, which is also a recent acquisition!
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Thanks @Old Hippie ! I am really glad I tried this format also. I am really happy with how comfortable it is ATG.

@Sascoman your advice was spot on! Super shallow worked well for the stragglers left behind from yesterday .

Love that handle. Is that a Wolfman handle or something else?

 

[Balin]

Love that handle. Is that a Wolfman handle or something else?

Thank you sir! Its an Alpha Shaving Works Super Leggero Carbon Fiber handle. It works really well with the WR3.

 

[gdawg55]

Thank you sir! It’s an Alpha Shaving Works Super Leggero Carbon Fiber handle. It works really well with the WR3.

Oh ok. it looks really great with your razor.

 

[Sascoman]

WR3’ing

.50

 

[Leverspro]

Great shaves, back to back WR3 days.

 

[Sascoman]

.70

Straight on a stick. Outstanding results every shave with this Elite razor!

 

[Whiterook]

.40

 

[Old Hippie]

Had to haul out the WR3 for SEptember!

Stainless WR3 0.35 OC/Timeless Ti Crown handle
PTFE (4)
Yardley Oatmeal & Almond

Slice and dice, pass twice, very nice.

O.H.