Thread: Wacker Razors

Originally Posted by JimmyHAD

I googled Wacker Chevalier and the few places that showed the model were 'out of stock.' Wacker's site said that if you ordered one today it would be in stock in December. I'm not getting one regardless, even though I'd like to. I don't need anymore expensive razors at this stage of the game. OTOH, I'm reasonably sure if someone was to buy one of these beauties they would have no problem selling it if it didn't suit them.

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!

Originally Posted by OCDshaver

Of the new production razors, I really like the steel used by Revisor most. I always say that it feels like vintage steel. No chipping at all, very smooth, and easy to hone. The edges feel good on your face. Including one of my own, I've had about four Dovo's pass through my hands and I don't care for them. I was worried that Wacker would be similar to Dovo or, worse in my experience, like Hart.

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