Right, well that should narrow down your choice. I don’t remember Darwin making the razor head heavy. The WR4 is super light even in bronze. I nearly bought one in copper after trying the prototype! Actually it works well with a heavy handle like the WR3-7 XL.
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Just arrived my WR4 0.50 what a beauty!! My first shave is oustanding, 0.50 work for me perfectly and always can use Super Pro for increasing the Gap..
I have La Faulx the Classic and the Medium+ and WR4 think is between both, realy lovely WR4 , that said ,La Faulx is little softer
I have La Faulx the Classic and the Medium+ and WR4 think is between both, realy lovely WR4 , that said ,La Faulx is little softer
I have been hesitating, I have la faulex++, do I really need wr4? You're the bad guys. The temptation is endless，I can't resist it!
When you say the La Faulx is softer do you mean more comfortable?
I'm on the other side of the Wolf/LaFaux party. Really like the WR4 and would like to have a LaFaux but expect it would be rather redundant.
Today's shave with the WR4 was a super quick but very efficient one pass ATG.
Today's shave with the WR4 was a super quick but very efficient one pass ATG.
How do you like the ++ @fengcs? Did you happen to get it in brass by chance as that is what I am considering.
There will be ++++ plate for La Faux soon
Stainless steel, + + is a little too much every day......
Little for my skin yes, Minimum difference
Honestly, the Faulx is comfortable and smooth but does not guarantee efficiency at WR4 levels
Very superior WR4 for me "James did some magic here"
He introduced plate +++ but I don't know to what extent it is more efficient than plate ++There will be ++++ plate for La Faux soon
There is very little difference between + and ++
That's 100%. But some people prefere comfort and smoot when shaving daily. Curious how lower gaps of WR4 works..Honestly, the Faulx is comfortable and smooth but does not guarantee efficiency at WR4 levels
Very superior WR4 for me "James did some magic here"
same gaps like La Faulx has (so WR4 0.55 against La Faulx Classic for example)
Faulx is best, otherwise WR4 0.50 or 0.60
On those gaps are redundant, it depends on preferences
the difference is made by the geometry and exposure, not the gap
I recently got a WR4 0.50 and have half a dozen shaves, including a side-by-side comparison shave with my La Faulx Classique yesterday.
The main difference between the two is the weight. The WR4 is a lot lighter and it has a much thinner profile head. The WR4 0.50 has just slightly more blade feel than the La Faulx Classique, but both are very smooth feeling and give a very pleasant amount of feedback. The shaves on both sides of my face were equally gentle and efficient, but the added weight of the La Faulx head makes it slightly easier to get a perfect close shave, for me.
I have found the La Faulx Classique a very easy razor to get fantastic shaves with, right out of the box. The WR4 for me took a few shaves to adapt to the angled head - especially in a few of my more difficult areas under my jawline and in the hollows of my throat. But it was very easy and efficient on other parts of my face so there’s no lack of efficiency - I’m sure it was the head angle that was throwing me off slightly until I got used to it.
Overall, both of these razors are exceptionally good and they have a wonderful feel for me. I’d rate the La Faulx slightly above the WR4 for the ease of getting a perfect result, but the WR4 does have a lovely feel and I think that’s a lot to do with the wonderful Wolfman grooved safety bar, which I love on all my Wolfmans. I might try the WR4 with a heavier handle to see what difference it makes (I’m using the Darwin now, which looks great and feels perfectly balanced, but it makes for a light razor even in steel).
That’s my take at the moment. Both outstanding and exemplars for what the Japanese long blade format is capable of, but the WR4 does not beat my La Faulx Classique. If you prefer light, nimble razors then you may favour the WR4.
The main difference between the two is the weight. The WR4 is a lot lighter and it has a much thinner profile head. The WR4 0.50 has just slightly more blade feel than the La Faulx Classique, but both are very smooth feeling and give a very pleasant amount of feedback. The shaves on both sides of my face were equally gentle and efficient, but the added weight of the La Faulx head makes it slightly easier to get a perfect close shave, for me.
I have found the La Faulx Classique a very easy razor to get fantastic shaves with, right out of the box. The WR4 for me took a few shaves to adapt to the angled head - especially in a few of my more difficult areas under my jawline and in the hollows of my throat. But it was very easy and efficient on other parts of my face so there’s no lack of efficiency - I’m sure it was the head angle that was throwing me off slightly until I got used to it.
Overall, both of these razors are exceptionally good and they have a wonderful feel for me. I’d rate the La Faulx slightly above the WR4 for the ease of getting a perfect result, but the WR4 does have a lovely feel and I think that’s a lot to do with the wonderful Wolfman grooved safety bar, which I love on all my Wolfmans. I might try the WR4 with a heavier handle to see what difference it makes (I’m using the Darwin now, which looks great and feels perfectly balanced, but it makes for a light razor even in steel).
That’s my take at the moment. Both outstanding and exemplars for what the Japanese long blade format is capable of, but the WR4 does not beat my La Faulx Classique. If you prefer light, nimble razors then you may favour the WR4.
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And the price is significant lower for SS La Faux in particular with EU shipping and import taxes..
WR4 head with Darwin handle in basic SS finish was 440€ vs La Faux is 250€ all inclusive shipping for me..
WR4 head with Darwin handle in basic SS finish was 440€ vs La Faux is 250€ all inclusive shipping for me..
Agree with @Mr. Shavington WR4 feels lighter nimble. For this ordered 2nd La Faux in Titanium and it is still cheaper as WR4 in SS.. 
(385 vs 440€)
(385 vs 440€)Wait! You guys are saving me money today. That's never happened to me here before!
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