#181
So one thing I've noticed is that the handle can make a razor feel more or less aggressive than it would be while using another handle. Case in point...the only head I have duplicates of is the WR1 .67 SB (my favorite). I have it in bronze with a Darwin handle and in Ti with a 3/7 handle. I am a big fan of the Darwin and my first Wolfman razor had a Darwin handle, so I am very used to it. They're the same head, but the Ti version always felt a little more aggressive with a bit more blade feel. I couldn't figure out why. Then I switched handles with the Ti version...used a Ti WRH7 and that seemed to tone it down a bit for me. It seems weird, but I think that little bit of extra length was making me use a slightly different angle than I was used to (with the Darwin). But with a WR2, the WRH3 and 3/7 gives me no problem at all.

For a little while, I've been thinking that many of us (myself included) might do things without knowing and then base our opinions on them. I think I inadvertently use the longer handle differently than the shorter handle. Maybe it happens in reverse too. Or maybe I'm full of shit? I dunno...

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#182
(05-17-2022, 06:45 PM)george1906 Wrote: New brushed titanium WR2 DC with WRH3/7 Hybrid handle 1.45SB/1.35OC.  Excellent in use today!  Pics don’t do it any justice!
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Sounds like a nice razor and looks good too.
   How's the higher Gap OC working so far, and do you have more OC in the high gaps?
  I had a 1.25 OC titanium and really it wasn't too bad just not efficient enough, so I'm curious.

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#183
(05-18-2022, 01:03 PM)keto Wrote:
(05-17-2022, 06:45 PM)george1906 Wrote: New brushed titanium WR2 DC with WRH3/7 Hybrid handle 1.45SB/1.35OC.  Excellent in use today!  Pics don’t do it any justice!
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Sounds like a nice razor and looks good too.
   How's the higher Gap OC working so far, and do you have more OC in the high gaps?
  I had a 1.25 OC titanium and really it wasn't too bad just not efficient enough, so I'm curious.


I have OC gaps 1.25, this 1.35 and a 1.45. They all seem smooth to me but I think I like the 1.35 OC the most.


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#184
(05-18-2022, 01:14 PM)george1906 Wrote:
(05-18-2022, 01:03 PM)keto Wrote:
(05-17-2022, 06:45 PM)george1906 Wrote: New brushed titanium WR2 DC with WRH3/7 Hybrid handle 1.45SB/1.35OC.  Excellent in use today!  Pics don’t do it any justice!
[Image: d4cc78e9cd936aa5833d6bce63d4a188.jpg]
[Image: e25c529ccb3d8f1c935811c9968b95ab.jpg]


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Sounds like a nice razor and looks good too.
   How's the higher Gap OC working so far, and do you have more OC in the high gaps?
  I had a 1.25 OC titanium and really it wasn't too bad just not efficient enough, so I'm curious.


I have OC gaps 1.25, this 1.35 and a 1.45.  They all seem smooth to me but I think I like the 1.35 OC the most.


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Appreciate the info
            Keith
#185
(05-17-2022, 06:45 PM)george1906 Wrote: New brushed titanium WR2 DC with WRH3/7 Hybrid handle 1.45SB/1.35OC. Excellent in use today! Pics don’t do it any justice!
[Image: d4cc78e9cd936aa5833d6bce63d4a188.jpg]
[Image: e25c529ccb3d8f1c935811c9968b95ab.jpg]


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Congrats G. Love the looks of that one. The handle was an excellent choice. That the standard size?

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(05-18-2022, 06:51 PM)LOOT Wrote:
(05-17-2022, 06:45 PM)george1906 Wrote: New brushed titanium WR2 DC with WRH3/7 Hybrid handle 1.45SB/1.35OC. Excellent in use today! Pics don’t do it any justice!
[Image: d4cc78e9cd936aa5833d6bce63d4a188.jpg]
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Congrats G. Love the looks of that one. The handle was an excellent choice. That the standard size?

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Thanks my man! Went with the longest which is 96mm I think. I also ordered a WRH4 XL in this same finish after the fact. Should ship within the week.


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#187
Update on my shaving struggles with my bronze 0.80 WR1 SB.

The past two shaves, both with the same Polisilver blade, have been good/very good.

I don't know why I have to get used to some new razors/gaps and not others .... but all's well that ends well.

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#188
I used a Titanium WR1 .86SB this morning for the first time. Amazing razor. The absolute closest shave I have ever accomplished with a double edge razor. Compares (for me) to a barbershop straight razor shave. I own several Stainless Steel Wolfmans and they are all enjoyable, but the Titanium raises the bar. I'm done acquiring new razors, at least until next week...........

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#189
I’m still in awe of this titanium .80 WR-3. Amazing shave today with this set up! I have decided that titanium is the optimum metal for this particular razor because of the size of the head. Also, this .80 is super efficient!
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#190
(05-13-2022, 03:03 AM)JimmyH Wrote: My bronze basic finish WR1 0.80 came home yesterday evening. UPS was running late and I didn't get it until 8PM so decided to wait until this morning to shave.

Lathered with MDC and used a Feather on its 2nd time around. More blade feel than my 0.74 SS but that was expected. I'm going to shave with this one awhile before I decide it is THE one. 

So the prices being what they are I went with Basic Polish. I sent an email to Tara this morning 'Mistake With My Order' ....

"James must have made a mistake ... this bronze WR1/Darwin/WRA2 stand couldn't possibly be BASIC polished !

It is impeccable and shines like the sun !!! I couldn't imagine a polish job that would be superior !!"


My poor photos don't do it justice. I'll be doing the 'antiquing' on it soon. 

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Would be very interested to see when it is “antiqued”! A beautiful razor in any finish though!


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