I've seen the Wacker Chevalier pop-up on eBay a few times, there's usually a few others as well, but like you, I'm finding there's pretty much nothing in the way of straight razors that's yanking my chain right now...and I'm good with that! :)
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I too believe Revisor is selling some very nice razors. I have seen the posts on Harts quality concerns too. My Hart is one if the best razors I have. I love the heft. Mine takes a very nice edge and holds it. The scales needed finishing when I receivered the razor but a couple of soaks in Danish oil and I could not be happier with my Hart.
My Chevalier is about three years old and a prized possession - absolutely no problems with honing and, apart from keeping an eye on the spike, is a great shaver. I was looking at the home site just yesterday and almost everything is marked as out of stock with no indication of re-stock dates. When I've looked before, there was always an indication of how long the wait would be.
If you can get one, I'd recommend you do.
I am one of the posters who has made comments about the Hart quality. I have to say that this new replacement 7/8 they sent gave me a wonderful shave today