It's a looker. Interesting that yours has a stop pin while mine does not.
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It's a looker. Interesting that yours has a stop pin while mine does not.
I find this a super nice razor.Quote:
Originally Posted by Stubear
may I ask you shave it as it looks??
I'm thinking about buying this. but not too sure about the size of the razor.15/16 is pretty big I think sohttp://www.wacker-rasiermesser.de/images/1046a.jpg
Time for my second entry into the Wacker Fanclub! I got this razor from John at ShavingShop.com (which is also where I borrowed the picture until I can take my own). It shaves like an absolute dream; possibly my ATF!
Here is a pic of the three amigos er.... Wackers that I have:
Here are my 2 new and only Wackers. 6/8 red head and a 7/8 Jungmeister Beautiful razors. Fantastic quality.
I've loved the 6/8 1/4-hollow so much, I wanted more. Dylan was right: if you buy a wacker, you'll buy more wackers. 'Just pulled the trigger on the 6/8 stosser wedge and the worked back 15/16 hollow. John mentioned that 7/8 and above, the hollows felt more stiff than in the smaller blades. I thought I'd find out if that was the case for me. Each one has stuff I don't like. The wedge has the funky graphic & writing - plain polished horn would look more elegant. I don't like round points, but do like the worked spines. 'Don't like gold pimping that disappears in a month or so. But if you want it your way, do a custom (I'm on R.Williams waiting list).
As the above post indicates, John thought that 7/8 and taller were more stiff than the smaller full hollows, and more pleasing to those generally sticking to the heavier grinds in the shorter blades. I have some edge work to do on the new 15/16, but first impressions are that he's right. It's still hollow, still vibrates & flexes, but no where near as much as any 5/8 or 6/8 hollow I have. I had given up on hollows, but this one may be one I keep.
The other blade is that 6/8 stosser wedge. I expected it to be wonderful. It is. 'nuff said.
Well,
I am late to the party...but better late than never. Here's one of my Wackers...The 6/8" Wickinger:
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I got it from John Crowley (Thanks John).
I will post pictures of the other two later when I get a chance to hunt the JPEGs down
'Just used the old sheffield stosser yesterday, and its just wonderful. JimmyHad mentioned he liked the 6/8 wedge from the 2 razor set more than the 1/4 hollow.
On the german site, there are additional scale designs that we don't see stateside. I remember looking at the wikinger and thinking: okay, it's not traditional, but rather interesting.
'Hope it treats you very well.
I have quite a few, but only photos of a couple.
And the other one. I rescaled both, above is two tone amboyna burl and this one is some uniquely figured water buffalo.
That's gorgeous.
Wacker's certainly deserve that special wood/horn scale combination simply sublime especially the Ambonya :)
ian
that looks very good.
I'm still working the edge a bit, but the 15/16 round point is showing alot of promise. I think the Antik would be even better for it's more sedate goldwash. That spanish point is handsome and usefull.Quote:
Originally Posted by kalerolf
This week I'm going to try. It is now officially am a Wacker owner. Yes .... and I think I like itQuote:
Originally Posted by pinklather
I've ordered from this site Schärfe ist unsere Leidenschaft
Welcome to the club. You will be very pleased.
Quote:
Originally Posted by kalerolf
One member told me if I bought one Wacker, I'd buy more. He was right. I hope you enjoy the heck out of it.Quote:
Originally Posted by nicknbleeding
I will certainly do that. The first shave was disappointing, sharp but not sharp enough for a good shave.Quote:
Originally Posted by pinklather
60 to 80 times along a paste strop, then the second shave ..... Wow. I love this razor:)
8/8 large but very hollow and light - BBS from the box - sorry for the lousy pic.
Several have the 1/4 hol. spanish points and the stosser wedge, so no need to post those. 'Would love to hear how Bladerunner likes his wikinger wedge. I'm betting its sweet. Here's a large worked back hollow I used today. The size took some getting used to, but its smooth as heck after some time on the stones, and seems to be a vegetarian - no carnage w/ this big smoothy. 15/16 hollow
This thing is a beast
I know...I know, I have one just like it..is it the Model 4?Quote:
Originally Posted by speckey
It is a mod 4. That's on thick piece of steel, I will give it the test drive tomorrow.
Here is my Mod. 4! At first I was not impressed with this blade. Gave it a quick touch up on the nani 12k and now it might be my smoothest shaver. Don't mind the oil on the blade. ;)
'Makes me very happy to hear, Bones. By all that's right, it should be a winner. I still like the 1/4 hol. a tad better, but the stosser is #2 #3 is harder -between the monster wacker above and the plain jane Genco fluid steel. I hope that Stosser puts a smile on your face for years.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fbones24
From what I understand from John at shaving shop the are only a few of the Mod 4 left. I am glad I was able to get one.
nice razor, i own a jahresmesser 2009. It is a very smooth shaver.
juko
I did a search on the blade, and one result was in the profile of a forum member jhenry. I sent IM asking about the blade.
What I'm curious about is - is the actual shave that good with it? or Is the price strictly the pedigree (latest dating supposedly confirmed by the blade museum guys in soligen as 1890 - hence the name), or pride of ownership of the historic blade. The price ($400+) is up there w/ some of the lesser customs from Robert Williams. It seems like something to be duly proud of for it's historic value, but I want to know if the shave is any better than his $250 blades?
I dont own any high cost razors but i would be very surprised if they were a quantum leap from any bog standard Solingen, Sheffield etc and those shave really well :)
If you need to justify the cost, on that basis, then you'll be disappointed as thats not the point, how they shave, but the aesthetics and appreciation of the craftsmanship involved you dont just pay for the steel and horn, acrylic, etc
ian
nice..... i like this.Quote:
Originally Posted by speckey
I don't have it in my hands yet...but I ordered it last week with Dark Horn. Getting Very excited.
Congrats Maxie
let us know when you get it and what you think. I love mine but I also needed to do some fine tuning on the edge
You're gonna love that one.
As Dylan told me when deciding between a couple razors: if you buy one wacker, you're gonna buy more wackers. In the immortal words of Madeleine Caan (blazing saddles): "It's twue, its twue"!! It's a sickness, but one that'll put a smile on your face every time.
I had my first shave with a Wacker this morning. A very good shave it was as well. It's a very good razor and I'm looking forward to using it on a regular basis.
John, Glad to hear. I don't know if you honed yourself, or who did the edge. I had to re-hone each of mine. 'Very hard steel - can take some time & care, but VERY rewarding.
There's a Williams blade inbound, but at this point the 3 wackers occupy the first two places of the most favored blade list, and ties w/ an old Genco for 3rd place.
I hope they please you for a long time.
The wacker arrived in the mail this afternoon. Ready to go tomorrow morning.
Very excited....and slightly intimidated by the size.
I'll keep you posted.
Pics please
Max, you're gonna love that!
Did you get from the Canadian distributor or John at Shavingshop? Did it come shave ready? or are you going to ride the stones yourself?
I have one close to that size (15/16), and had to hone. The steel is hard, but when it dials in, it'll put a big smile on your face. For all the threads about the taller blades being less maneuverable, even this noob gets a thrill each time I use it.
Speckey, scroll up a bit - the pic is on the same page
Oops there it is.
I like the dark horn over the light
Pink did you have to re-hone or touch up? I had to re-hone
