(02-15-2021, 04:32 AM)dlopezcepero Wrote: Not a lot beats the WR2 (1.05) but I would say Charcoal Goods Lvl2. I like Brian’s heavier handles (Stingers and Magnums) but his new shop is being built and unfortunately unsure of what he will be producing when it gets up and running. But the CG Lvl2 efficiency is perfect for me and it’s smoothness is probably an 8/10 with its efficiency near the same 7/10 ranking. Sheer functional artwork!
(12-04-2020, 01:04 AM)SCShaver Wrote: I wish I liked my WR1 .61 as much as everyone seems to like their WR2. I've had it for five years now and I still find the shave to be "meh." Glad to see so many enjoy their wolfman razors.
(02-15-2021, 06:36 PM)AKBKR23 Wrote: I bought my first BBS-1 on a BST in early 2015 (sold in in mid-2015 as I was not 'ready for it'), Bought my first WR-1s (OC and SB in original .61 gap) in Jan. 2016 and sold them in mid-2016 and got some of the first Charcoal Goods razors (Level 2, then 3) and Timeless (.95 and .68 OC and SB). I kept them for a couple of years. Then, I went through buying and selling MANY WR1 and WR2 (when they became available) in various SB and OC gaps.
My conclusion: I prefer WR1 OC to WR2 OC and my minimum gap is WR1 .74 (Left with .94 SB and .80 & .94 OC) I prefer WR2 SB and minimum gap is 1.25 (Left with 1.25, 1.35, 1,45. 1.55 SB). This is after MANY buy/sell endeavors with WR1/WR2. I also Have Timeless Ti (polished) .95 OC & SB, getting Bronze .078 OC base plate ($40 on S&D). I have not used Timeless much lately, but it is time for a 'Revival'. I also have Yates Precision H and Hybrid base plates with 3 "compatible handles" (CG, Ti Blackbird, Yates). AND a Blackbird Titanium with Ti SB and SS OC base plates.
As you can see, I prefer buying razors from manufacturers/makers that actually MAKE the razors (Except Shane at Blackland, who is great).
ALSO, it takes a LONG time with a LOT of effort (and $$) to figure out what works best for YOU (YMMV). This is also an ever changing endeavor with factors like: Age and an ever changing beard, your (growing) skill level, your (changing) prep and software used, and MANY other factors.
It has taken me a long time to acquire what I have, even being more and more SELECTIVE as I LEARN MY preferences, and also having a large enough VARIETY to give me OPTIONS for different: Moods, beard growth, desired shave level or result for a particular shave, environmental factors, social factors (low on the list, since I am retired
In other words: (Like most things in life) You need to put in the work if you want 'good results' ... AND enjoy 'the Journey' ... don't 'sell it short'!
(02-15-2021, 10:53 PM)churchilllafemme Wrote:Yup that was well said putting effort in the work if you want amazing results which pays off..(02-15-2021, 06:36 PM)AKBKR23 Wrote: I bought my first BBS-1 on a BST in early 2015 (sold in in mid-2015 as I was not 'ready for it'), Bought my first WR-1s (OC and SB in original .61 gap) in Jan. 2016 and sold them in mid-2016 and got some of the first Charcoal Goods razors (Level 2, then 3) and Timeless (.95 and .68 OC and SB). I kept them for a couple of years. Then, I went through buying and selling MANY WR1 and WR2 (when they became available) in various SB and OC gaps.
My conclusion: I prefer WR1 OC to WR2 OC and my minimum gap is WR1 .74 (Left with .94 SB and .80 & .94 OC) I prefer WR2 SB and minimum gap is 1.25 (Left with 1.25, 1.35, 1,45. 1.55 SB). This is after MANY buy/sell endeavors with WR1/WR2. I also Have Timeless Ti (polished) .95 OC & SB, getting Bronze .078 OC base plate ($40 on S&D). I have not used Timeless much lately, but it is time for a 'Revival'. I also have Yates Precision H and Hybrid base plates with 3 "compatible handles" (CG, Ti Blackbird, Yates). AND a Blackbird Titanium with Ti SB and SS OC base plates.
As you can see, I prefer buying razors from manufacturers/makers that actually MAKE the razors (Except Shane at Blackland, who is great).
ALSO, it takes a LONG time with a LOT of effort (and $$) to figure out what works best for YOU (YMMV). This is also an ever changing endeavor with factors like: Age and an ever changing beard, your (growing) skill level, your (changing) prep and software used, and MANY other factors.
It has taken me a long time to acquire what I have, even being more and more SELECTIVE as I LEARN MY preferences, and also having a large enough VARIETY to give me OPTIONS for different: Moods, beard growth, desired shave level or result for a particular shave, environmental factors, social factors (low on the list, since I am retired
In other words: (Like most things in life) You need to put in the work if you want 'good results' ... AND enjoy 'the Journey' ... don't 'sell it short'!
Well said. I agree. For me, with razors, as with all other aspects of shaving, it is the journey that matters, not the destination. I'm not looking for perfection, I'm just enjoying the experiences.
(02-16-2021, 01:00 AM)AlanH81 Wrote: At the moment what beats my Wolfman is Gamechanger .68, CG Everyday I actually can reach to and shave with amazing results and be happy with.......This post left me a bit confused. Do you currently own a Wolfman?
.....My Wolfman will arrive down the road which I’m sure I’ll appreciate just as much and most importantly appreciate James Dufors Work on Wolfman razors not easy being one man production and make perfection in quantities.
(02-16-2021, 01:20 AM)I Whisk-her Away Wrote:I don’t own a Wolfman but did shave with it and have experience what is it like and how it shaves.(02-16-2021, 01:00 AM)AlanH81 Wrote: At the moment what beats my Wolfman is Gamechanger .68, CG Everyday I actually can reach to and shave with amazing results and be happy with.......This post left me a bit confused. Do you currently own a Wolfman?
.....My Wolfman will arrive down the road which I’m sure I’ll appreciate just as much and most importantly appreciate James Dufors Work on Wolfman razors not easy being one man production and make perfection in quantities.
