Thread: 5/8 or 6/8 Modern Quarter Hollow

Originally Posted by padron

I got mine gently used from Iwan, a Wacker 6/8 1/4 hollow spike point. It has been a great shaver and I see no problems evident at all.

Joel had some problems with his but mine was fine, apart from my lack of honing ability at the time. I couldn't get it suitably sharp on my own, but after I sent it to Lynn it was a super shaver.

Originally Posted by thebigspendur

I don't know about that man. It seems if you look at his reviews lately he has issues with just about every razor he reviews.

He seems to come across a little whiny lately. I think it's because of those "high end" razors that he's been buying.....maybe I should offer to take them off his hands (no need to pay me I love helping someone in the community )

I didn't mention Wacker because I thought he had used up all his quarter hollow blanks, but accd to Crowley he found some more. So Wacker still makes them too.

I've only got one Wacker (a super-flexible 6/8 stippleback) that was cosmetically great when I got it. The gold wash has now worn somewhat at the shank, but that's to be expected with that stuff. It was a major challenge to hone, but once honed up it delivered outstanding shaves.

OK, I went to the horse's mouth (John Crowley) on some issues. I am satisfied with his response and I am greatly appreciative. I have a Dovo 1/2 Hollow (Ebenholtz). So, I will pursue some of the other suggestions given here. I do however want to see some of the custom ones the "masters" are holding out on.