Thread: Wacker straight razors

For some reason I overlooked Wacker Razors. Recently I saw a beautiful Wacker and did some research on them. I decided I've tried just about all the current razor makers and pulled the plug. This is one amazing razor. 7/8,extra full hollow, honey bone scales. Extremely sharp yet a very smooth shave. For the price, they are a pretty good value considering the quality.

I really like the scales on that. Might have to get a wacker one day, nice razor.

I have several Wacker razors and they all are very well made

I have two
Both shave great

Here’s my three. All fabulous shavers.

I have two; both are nice additions to the den. For many folks, they came shave ready from the factory, but I had to do a quick touch-up so they would meet my personal standards.

Wacker is now selling 75th anniversary razors. They are a family business in their fourth generation.

Another great Solingen brand to consider is Ralf Aust. Unlike Wacker, Ralf Aust is a one-man show. Both are great razors.

Both make great razors.

I have heard almost nothing but good things about Wacker Razors.. I will have to try one out someday. On the Ralf Aust note i purchased one a number of years back but was one of the few who wasnt too impressed so sold it.. Looking back now i can pretty much guarentee it was from not having enough shaves under my belt to really make a fair judgement on the Aust.. Think ill have to revisit them again someday also... Scott

Originally Posted by RayClem

I have two; both are nice additions to the den. For many folks, they came shave ready from the factory, but I had to do a quick touch-up so they would meet my personal standards.

Wacker is now selling 75th anniversary razors. They are a family business in their fourth generation.

Another great Solingen brand to consider is Ralf Aust. Unlike Wacker, Ralf Aust is a one-man show. Both are great razors.

Both make great razors.

Yes, both make great razors.

I have only one Wacker, an “Old Sheffield” which is an excellent shaver that arrived pre-owned, in excellent shape from someone who sadly had to give up straight shaving.
A lovely razor, but new Wackers are quite pricey.

Austs make the largest group in my stable, as they are reasonably priced, well made, and Herr Aust is open to suggestions when you order a razor directly from him. A while ago he made me a 7-day set with differing scales by adding three more 6/8 Spanish point razors to an existing group of four Spanish points and then engraving the weekdays. Very nice.

In fact, if a novice is looking for a new razor to get started, I usually suggest an Aust ⅝.

But I wouldn’t mind picking up another Wacker at some stage in the future.


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