It took me a while to learn the native language of the razor.... It's been much easier for me to find the sweet spot after I learned it.
Is my Wolfman too mild?
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It would benefit you and everyone else if you provided say, what other razors you use that you like and get great shaves from, what angle you are using while shaving with the 1.05, what blade you are using at the time being, and any other pertinent info that might be helpful in finding a better soloution for you.
The best info about Wolfman razors will be found in a couple threads here on B&B and on a few other forums and in fact, go a little further in depth more than what James could ever post on his site!!
I think it's a wet shaving 'rule' that everyone starts out wanting smooth and irritation free, so they go 'mild'. Over time, as one learns their body/skin and technique, they creep into more aggressive razors. Those more aggressive razors can be just as smooth and become 'mild' feeling.
As others have said, the design of the Wolfman WR2 is that with a wide gap, a blade can have less exposure and thus feel mild while shaving like a razor that otherwise would be aggressive. In other words, it feels mild but delivers a more aggressive shave than the blade exposure would give you in another razor. Imho, it's ingenious and the best thing about the WR2.
I have the 1.05, 1.15, 1.25, and 1.55 WR2s. The 1.05 was my first. It's a great shaver and can give you anything you want as you learn your body (face, head, etc.). On B&B and other forums, I believe most people gravitate to the 1.15 or 1.25 for a daily shave. Good luck with your shaving adventure!
As others have said, the design of the Wolfman WR2 is that with a wide gap, a blade can have less exposure and thus feel mild while shaving like a razor that otherwise would be aggressive. In other words, it feels mild but delivers a more aggressive shave than the blade exposure would give you in another razor. Imho, it's ingenious and the best thing about the WR2.
I have the 1.05, 1.15, 1.25, and 1.55 WR2s. The 1.05 was my first. It's a great shaver and can give you anything you want as you learn your body (face, head, etc.). On B&B and other forums, I believe most people gravitate to the 1.15 or 1.25 for a daily shave. Good luck with your shaving adventure!
I know of a few people who love the 1.05 gap...one of them shaves with straights and prefers the 1.05...go figure,
but that's how it is. This can be debated endlessly without resolution...it all depends on your beard growth.
Men in your region mostly have very rugged board growth so I am not surprised by your experience.
I would put up a BST listing to trade with a member of good standing.
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