Thread: Are there any *new* 8/8 full hollows out there - besides Koraat or Revisor?

Of newly mass-produced (and hence "reasonably-priced" - not custom made) ones I've found only those two. Both are beautiful and although not cheap, priced fairly enough (for my wallet, that is), but I wondered whether there are some more alternatives out there? NOS #14 Friodurs and Filarmonicas are a bit too expensive for me, some older and beautifully restored Sheffields I've seen on this and other forums (kudos to the masters who did the restoration!) are usually priced even higher. Of course, I guess, commissioning a new blade would be the most expensive option - and rightly so.
I hope that some day in the future I'll be able to restore one myself, but for now - are there any viable options I missed?

Of the new production razors, Revisor make 8/8 models. I am not sure if Wacker makes razors still but he has had 8/8 models in the past.

I have a Wacker 8/8, purchased new. Can't say when Herr Wacker made it, but I bought it from John Crowley at The Shaving Shop. It was in the lower $500 range.

John also had some 8/8 Dorko Backal NOS reasonably priced in the $200 range.

Portland Razor Company would likely be pleased to discuss a custom 8/8 full hollow with you. Good people, and their product is first rate. Call them and speak with Scott or Hunter if you have an interest. I am a customer, not an employee, just for the record.

Robert Williams can set you up with an 8/8 full hollow.
Fairly certain Brian Brown can also.

Does it have to be 8/8th?

I only ask because Theirs Issard make some 7/8ths which are still quite large and may be more conducive to a lower budget.

All of the ones already mentioned seem to get good reviews but I don't own any of them myself. I do have a 7/8ths Koraat and it is quite a substantial razor.

If you are just after something with a little more heft to it, you could get similar results from a thicker grind say 1/4 hollow.

Check out the makers mentioned keep your eye out on BST here and I'm sure you will find something that suits your taste and your wallet.

Happy hunting and good luck.

I was unaware that they did full hollows, do you know this for a fact?

Originally Posted by dan656

I was unaware that they did full hollows, do you know this for a fact?

If you refer to PRC, their "Custom" page says the following:
"Our production razors are quarter-hollow, but let us know if you are looking for something more or less hollow. Pricing: starts at +$100"
So I guess yes, they can do a full hollow one for a price (I wouldn't believe they stop at half hollow only).

By the way, neither Koraat or Revisor razors are mass-produced in any way; both are small operations.

Yes indeed, but they both have certain established models they sell in bulks (well, relatively) for moderate prices - not unlike mass-produced ones.