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06-04-2007, 08:31 PM #1Junior Member
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5/8 or 6/8 Modern Quarter Hollow
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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06-04-2007, 08:54 PM #2Electric Razor Aficionado
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Robert Williams does, and I believe that Joe Chandler and Maestro Livi do as well.
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06-04-2007, 10:25 PM #3Plays with Fire
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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
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06-04-2007, 11:58 PM #4
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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
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06-05-2007, 12:09 AM #5Senior Member
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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.
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06-05-2007, 12:42 AM #6Razor Afficionado
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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
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06-05-2007, 06:56 AM #7Senior Member
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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 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.
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06-05-2007, 03:28 AM #8Plays with Fire
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What?! 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!!!!)
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06-05-2007, 03:49 AM #9Senior Member
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Yes, we need those photos, Lynn!
Cheers
Ivo
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06-05-2007, 09:18 PM #10Junior Member
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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.
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