What is your general opinion of Wacker razors? Are they good quality razors? I saw one new on a website and am considering it but don't know much about them. It is a very nice looking razor. Thanks in advance.
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What is your general opinion of Wacker razors? Are they good quality razors? I saw one new on a website and am considering it but don't know much about them. It is a very nice looking razor. Thanks in advance.
They are very nice razors in my opinion. If you do not hone your own razors, make sure you get it honed by someone who knows what they're doing.
+ 1 on what Badgister said.
I have one and it's a great shaver. Getting it honed by the seller depends on what site you saw it, IMHO.:shrug:
The two I have are as good as any Solingen razor I've had, and better than a lot of them. The guy made them for 60+ years so .......
Good enough that I have 4 or 5 of them. I have a round point wedge that is one of the best shavers in my 60 or so razor rotation. John over at shavingshop.com usually has a very diversified selection of Whackers.
I like mine. Well made. A little lighter than some of my others on the same size but shave is very nice.
I had one and quite liked it. I sold it when I was trying to reduce the size of my collection. I miss it now and I reckon I'll end up picking up another one before too long.
Very nice in my experience, but i find that they stain easily with my water, unless coated with renaissance wax.
Ditto on the staining and rusting. I take extreme care to dry mine and keep it in a silicon sack-up.Quote:
Originally Posted by ZethLent
Never had a stain problem with Hereberts razors. Great blades
I've had my eye on a Chevalier for a long time. But I heard a couple mixed reviews of Wacker's steel. And it seemed like a hefty price tag if that was in debate. I'm going to watch this thread and hopefully it will settle my mind......and find me shelling out $400 for a new razor......because I need it.
The older wackers were great Razors at a reasonable pricepoint,fit and finish was perfect.
The newer wackers I have seen in the past year are not made to the same standards JMO.
Buy from a dealer Direct that has them in stock and offers a return policy.
This isn't going to help. This was my experience as well. I'd had a couple Wackers in the past, and they were fantastic razors, though I'd also read of some folks having some problems, in terms of fit and finish, and also with the metallurgy. I'd always lusted after a Chevalier, so when I saw the new US distributor had them in stock, I threw the dice. It arrived and was absolutely flawless, just like my other Wackers. I can't speak for all, but my experiences with Wacker razors, including those of newer manufacture, has been 100% positive.Quote:
Originally Posted by OCDshaver
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Had to give my head a shake there, I have a very similar Walleyman Brush and the Stone Fox shaving cream (very nice stuff), thought for a second, "I don't remember posting this??"....LOL...beautiful razor...been thinking about that exact Whacker for awhile now.Quote:
Originally Posted by entropy1049
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Dammit ! I didn't know that razor existed and now I want one ...... :p Years ago I recall a member who was very well regarded posted that he honed a couple of Wacker razors and found them 'chippy.' So for a time people took that and ran with it, steered clear of them. I finally broke down and bought a two razor set with horn scales, one notch and one round point. I found them to be great shavers and the only honing I needed to do was a touch up on a y/g escher. No chippyness noticed on the pair.Quote:
Originally Posted by entropy1049
As far as staining. I don't know what alloy my pair are made from, but they are high carbon, not stainless. IIRC he uses both depending on the razor. IME high carbon is subject to staining no matter who the maker is. :shrug: If care isn't taken a high carbon razor may stain/rust.
This is what I heard as well. I also recall one member describing the steel as being on the "crispy" side. 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. With a high price tag and mixed reviews, I've been cautious. But the allure of that Chevalier always has me on the brink of rolling the dice. I just don't want to holding another high priced chippy blade that I dread using.Quote:
Originally Posted by JimmyHAD
And herein lies the problem with internet "truisms.." Misinformation gets repeated so often the some take it as fact, whether there is a grain of truth to it or not!Quote:
Originally Posted by OCDshaver
I bought a number of Wackers years back, and have been extremely pleased with all of them. It was common knowledge that Herr Wacker was getting on in years, and that the good razors would not be available indefinitely ..
I'm glad I've got mine, and would never part with them.
It might not be misinformation but a valued opinion by someone you know and trust. No one would say that there is 100% agreement on anything. But if you can see many people saying similar things, its enough (for me) to be cautious. I have a Hart that I think is best used as a paperweight. My opinion is not misinformation and does not mean that they all are no good. But its one person's experience and might be worth thinking about if you were in the market for one. It doesn't mean that your experience and mine will be the same. But the more similar opinions you hear, the more likely you may be to experience it yourself. Its good that you're happy with yours. But that too may be an "internet truism" or misinformation for all I know.Quote:
Originally Posted by Druid
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by OCDshaver
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! :)Quote:
Originally Posted by JimmyHAD
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by OCDshaver
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
