Thread: Need help with my Wacker razor !!

if you make sure the razor is well dried and oiled before storing it you should not have any problems with rust etc.
No razor will remain perfect during it's life time of use.

oh i have goldwash, on the face of a blade, but on the spine? nah, not worth the hassle, also i generally like simplicity, never been an ostentacious(?) person. And probably not a great speller either fortunately most of the blades i'm really attracted to don't have goldwash. A gentl even fading over time due to post use polishing i can take. losing a spot through carelessness? that would hurt..

I definitely don't try to resto blades with goldwash and rust spots. I wouldn't be able to leave the rust alone and wouldn't be able to take the loss of the goldwash

I think i should modify to +1 on avoiding goldwash if you can't take the loss of it or don't realise whats involved in taking care of it.

I agree with all of the previous posts. Judging by the places of those small spots, it is very likely that a small amount of moisture was present between the scales at the time of storage. And that's all you need....a very small amount of moisture. Goldwash is also a real PITA. It looks pretty, but when it comes to functionality, it scores a zero. In the future, I would avoid purchasing razors with goldwash.

In fact, I truly try to prevent myself from purchasing razors with either 1) gold wash, or 2) blade etching. Both are no fun to keep clean, intact or restore.

I am sorry that your new Wacker has three little spots on it, but you own a carbon steel razor. It's kind of like buying a new car and hoping that it never gets scratched......the first dead bug on the highway will do that.

Anyway, take it for what it is, and know that you still own a Wacker. It's an excellent shaver. The other option if you really don't want it anymore, is to list it in the classifieds, and then purchase something without gold wash and in Stainless Steel.

Good luck.

You paid a very high price for that Item and perhaps a little buyers remorse is coming into play at this time.
I have 17 wackers,three of them have the same isssues/Non-issues? as yours,this is because 14 of them have never been used (2 seven day sets)
herr wacker, in your defense is not a great communicator,he's an old world craftsman that I would bet thinks most of us are nutcases,he builds tools,tools that will ultimatly wear out over a very long time.
I'm sorry for your grief,but in wackers defense,you were not cheated, JMO.

I find it a little hard to believe your out for a refund over that! most would be very happy with that razor with 10 times the imperfections. Full credit to Herr Wacker for offering to polish it again.

To prevent more try loosely wrapping the blade and the scales in toilet tissue after use and leaving the razor in a well ventilated room to dry completely before oiling. Pass a piece of tissue through the centre of the scales too to absorb any water in between.

If you do not coat your blades after usage with a proper oil you will have issues like that or worse. Carbon steel can sometimes be very frustrating. I run mine under hot water, wipe and set aside while I clean my brush, then coat with an oil, and put it away in a box that is not air tight!

yes, forgot in my original post to +1 the above. gotta coat that blade, and be really fastidious about cleaning and drying it, inside of the scales, round the pivot, everywhere, with tissue. Clean, then strop,then personally i give it a further polish to get finger marks off before applying babyoil everywhere with a qtip

I hate to dogpile on this thread, but I have to agree with the other comments. It's carbon steel and bound to develop spots, whether it's rust spots, soap spots, or spots from hard water - it's the nature of the beast. It's looks to be a nice razor and I have heard nothing but good stuff about Herr Wacker. You bought a nice tool, go use it and be happy; if not, sell it and move on.

I have to echo the sentiments in this thread. The Wacker would get various spots eventually, whether after two or 200 shaves. That's the nature of carbon steel, and to file a PayPal dispute and to further demand money back when the razor is doing exactly what such razors can always be expected to do seems unfair, and/or perhaps just naive. If it were me, after consideration, I'd withdraw my dispute filing and take Mr. Wacker up on his offer to polish, after apologizing--although he may well no longer have any interest in doing so, given your extreme reactions.

Take a deep breath. Look in the mirror. These are just tools. Geez.

I think you should get in contact with Mr. Wacker again. He doesn't read e-mail each day, because he has a lot to do.
I'm sure he will help you!
Some month ago I had a problem with the scales of a new Wacker and he changed the scales. He is interested in the problems of his clients- really.