Wolfman WR4

You don't like the 0.65?

It's not that I don't like WR4 0.65, but after using La Faulx ++ for more days (actually now 2 weeks) I find La Faulx much smoother and more efficient as WR4. WR4 in 0.65 is not something exceptional after all, what I would like for the price. Looks like if Wolfman I prefer WR1 0.67 for daily use. Or bigger gap WR2, will see.
WR4 0.65 is not so efficient, or not so smooth as I thought before learned to use La Faulx.

You don't like the 0.65?

It's not that I don't like WR4 0.65, but after using La Faulx ++ for more days (actually now 2 weeks) I find La Faulx much smoother and more efficient as WR4. WR4 in 0.65 is not something exceptional after all, what I would like for the price. Looks like if Wolfman I prefer WR1 0.67 for daily use. Or bigger gap WR2, will see.
WR4 0.65 is not so efficient, or not so smooth as I thought before learned to use La Faulx.

Interesting.   I have a + and ++, and was considering adding a WR4.  I'd hate to be disappointed.

Interesting.   I have a + and ++, and was considering adding a WR4.  I'd hate to be disappointed.

I think WR4 is great but you have to find right gap for you. Like with WR2... I already have my favourite plate for La Faulx (++) and still looking which one is my best for WR4.

Cino also I personally think Wolfman requires more advances technique. So my lack of skills can suggest La Faulx is better, but probably La Faulx is only easier to use. WR4 is probablty much better in bigger gap in hands of more advanced user as me..

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Which WR4 do you prefer, 0.70 or 0.80?

After all the reviews I’ve read I’m very grateful for everyone’s honest input comparing the WR4 to the La Faulx. The WR4 isn’t much more then the La Faulx if you get head only. And it seems a lot of people find them equal but some people do prefer the La Faulx. Very few seem to prefer the WR4 from what I’ve read so far.

I think for my expensive razor purchases I’ll stick to La Faulx first and then next up try the WR2 or WR3. The WR3 does seem to be as well liked as the Vestige and I want a nice modern GEM so the WR3 and Sabre are at the top. And after trying the DSC AX-SE I now plan to eventually get a WR2.

I wish I knew how the gaps compared with AX-SE and WR2. But I believe I’ll try the 1.25 WR2 gap and see how it goes. I have a feeling I’d also enjoy a higher1.45- 1.55 but I hate to chance it on my first try.

After all the reviews I’ve read I’m very grateful for everyone’s honest input comparing the WR4 to the La Faulx.  The WR4 isn’t much more then the La Faulx if you get head only.  And it seems a lot of people find them equal but some people do prefer the La Faulx.  Very few seem to prefer the WR4 from what I’ve read so far. 

La Faulx head only is 160€, WR4 head only is 300 CAD (both SS basic finish). For us in EU Wolfman is much more because import tax.. I personally think for lovers of agressive razors WR4 is superior, for normal daily use or who prefer mild razors can be La Faulx easier..

After all the reviews I’ve read I’m very grateful for everyone’s honest input comparing the WR4 to the La Faulx.  The WR4 isn’t much more then the La Faulx if you get head only.  And it seems a lot of people find them equal but some people do prefer the La Faulx.  Very few seem to prefer the WR4 from what I’ve read so far. 

La Faulx head only is 160€, WR4 head only is 300 CAD (both SS basic finish). For us in EU Wolfman is much more because import tax.. I personally think for lovers of agressive razors WR4 is superior, for normal daily use or who prefer mild razors can be La Faulx easier..

300 CAD is $218 US
160+40 shipping - 200 Euro is $215 US

I’m not sure if Wolfman charges shipping but even if he does I doubt it’s gonna be much more. So the prices are near identical unless I’m figuring something wrong. I’m in the states so if your overseas I’m sure this could be different.


I personally like fairly efficient razors with minimal blade feel. It seems like the La Faulx fits that fairly well. Heavy blade feel like R41 is out for me. But inefficient razors are also out since they leave too much stubble behind. My happy medium is GC .84P, 3one6, Rocca, AX-SE, ATT R1 and the like.

After all the reviews I’ve read I’m very grateful for everyone’s honest input comparing the WR4 to the La Faulx.  The WR4 isn’t much more then the La Faulx if you get head only.  And it seems a lot of people find them equal but some people do prefer the La Faulx.  Very few seem to prefer the WR4 from what I’ve read so far. 

La Faulx head only is 160€, WR4 head only is 300 CAD (both SS basic finish). For us in EU Wolfman is much more because import tax.. I personally think for lovers of agressive razors WR4 is superior, for normal daily use or who prefer mild razors can be La Faulx easier..

300 CAD is $218 US
160+40 shipping - 200 Euro is $215 US

I’m not sure if Wolfman charges shipping but even if he does I doubt it’s gonna be much more.  So the prices are near identical unless I’m figuring something wrong.  I’m in the states so if your overseas I’m sure this could be different. 


I personally like fairly efficient razors with minimal blade feel.  It seems like the La Faulx fits that fairly well.  Heavy blade feel like R41 is out for me.  But inefficient razors are also out since they leave too much stubble behind.  My happy medium is GC .84P, 3one6, Rocca, AX-SE, ATT R1 and the like.

Shipping was CAD60 to Malaysia

Curious what you think of both of these large gaps on the WR4.  Also how do you like that WR5H handle.  Never even heard of that handle before.  Is this something custom James made for you or is it a new production handle he doesn't have on the website?

Think that was for me.  The larger gaps are still super smooth but highly efficient in the WR4.  I have gaps .77, .86, .94, 1.20, 1.25 and 1.50.  The 1.50 is a bit much but I like all of them.  The WR4 is, to me, the best razor James has ever made!  Of course, that is just my personal opinion.  I have 7 WR2’s in gaps 1.25-1.85, 3 WR3’s and 3 WR1’s that I kept.  All in various metals from titanium, copper, bronze, stainless steel and aluminum.
The WRH5 handle has been made only a couple of times by James.  It is an extremely rare handle and he says very hard to machine.  Because this one was done in Nickel and such a custom razor, I was able to get him to do that one off handle for it.  I have only seen one or two others.


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Do you think that aggression increases with gap and efficiency?   Apparently, that's not the case with the WR2.  Some maintain that the WR2 remains smooth across the higher gaps.