Any of the modern day razor manufacturers or craftsmen make a 5/8 or 6/8 quarter hollow ground razor? I know Wacker does but, there seems to be some QC issues I've been reading about.
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Any of the modern day razor manufacturers or craftsmen make a 5/8 or 6/8 quarter hollow ground razor? I know Wacker does but, there seems to be some QC issues I've been reading about.
Robert Williams does, and I believe that Joe Chandler and Maestro Livi do as well.
I have a 6/8 quarter hollow ground Wacker razor, and love it!
No QC issues with mine. If you have a concern with the Wacker razor, you can always email John Crowley and have a talk with him (he's the guy selling them). I'm sure he'd help!
C utz
Actually, I am making them as well, but really did not anticipate selling any. Been experimenting for myself. I like the quarter hollow as the full hollow in what I have been playing with is way too light for me and I have foiled out a few as well....hahahahahaha. I have honed a few Wackers for folks and don't really know of any problems. They have been OK razors.
Have fun.
Lynn
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. :D
i think it's joel from B&B who had some serious issues with a Wacker, though it seems to be a one time thing
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.
What?! :eek:Quote:
Originally Posted by adjustme69
You are hoarding your works all to your self?
No fair!
Let's at least see some pictures!!
C utz
(P.S. As I always say....It's great to hear that there are more 'makers' out there!!!!)
Yes, we need those photos, Lynn!
Cheers
Ivo
Aha, just as I suspected. The makers are holding out the good ones for themselves. :D I heard from another "maker" they like to make 1/4 hollows. I wish we could see some of them.
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. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by padron
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:D )Quote:
Originally Posted by thebigspendur
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. :D