Quote Originally Posted by English View Post
Cornelius,

Well done on the shave, it gets easier from now.

The next trick is to learn to strop. I suggest you practice first with a table knife to learn how to flick the blade over on the strop without nicking it. Then do at least 100 return passes with your blade before shaving again.

I have a Wacker and I agree with you that the pins suck. The scales are not sanded or finished well and you will find the gold will rub off quickly because it is a bad plating. I have the advantage that I can hone my own razors and believe me, I think the Wacker blades are superb. So don't worry about the small stuff. Send it off for honing properly and enjoy it. It has a good chance of becoming a favorite. If it does, you can get someone to repin or rescale the blade for you. Don't worry about that sort of stuff yet. First find out how to strop.
Yes, I have a lot of learning to do, still: shaving, honing, stropping... I am doing ok with the soap and brush, though

Regarding the Wacker, I'm sorry to hear that the gold will wear off and that you have found similar issues with yours. I like the shape of the blade and the scales (except the finish), that's why I bought the damn thing But yes, the main thing is how good the blade is, and I'm pleased to hear that you guys think it's very good. I had considered sending it back, but it doesnt really seem worth the hassle at this price if the blade is good.


Quote Originally Posted by Bart View Post
That looks like a beautiful razor. I don't care much for the etch, but otherwise I like the down to Earth looks of the scales and the shape of the blade. They're quite hard, but they hone up great, and as English said, they're awesome shavers.
That doesnt sound like an easy razor to hone for a newbie. Too bad I already sent you the 3 other razors, or I would have included this one. Oh well.