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    Default 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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    Robert Williams does, and I believe that Joe Chandler and Maestro Livi do as well.

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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!

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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.

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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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    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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    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.
    No matter how many men you kill you can't kill your successor-Emperor Nero

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    Quote Originally Posted by adjustme69 View Post
    Actually, I am making them as well, but really did not anticipate selling any. Been experimenting for myself....
    What?!
    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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    Yes, we need those photos, Lynn!

    Cheers
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    Aha, just as I suspected. The makers are holding out the good ones for themselves. I heard from another "maker" they like to make 1/4 hollows. I wish we could see some of them.

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