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10-23-2009, 07:11 PM #1Senior Member
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Le Grelot vs Wacker 1/4 hollows
While the hype over the Le Grelot 1/4 grind may or may not be overblown, given the favorable press, I've been considering seeking one out for purchase. However, given the fact that the Le Grelot's are scarce and/or overpriced when they do surface, I was wondering if anyone's had experience with both the Le Grelot 1/4 hollow ground and the Wacker 6/8 Spanish Point 1/4 hollow ground (best silver steel) razors that are currently selling for between $200 and $250. Spec-wise, these look like they should be comparable, and I would guess that Mr. Wacker's quality is top-notch ... not to mention a nice-looking razor. The quality of the shave is the most important factor for me, and was wondering if anyone had an opinion. Thanks!
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10-23-2009, 07:15 PM #2Senior Member
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Haven't used a Le Grelot, but I will never part with my Wacker.
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10-23-2009, 07:27 PM #3Senior Member
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I haven't used a 1/4 hollow Wacker, but I have used a 1/4 grind Le Grelot and a full hollow Wacker!
Both are outstanding razors, and if the 1/4 Wacker shaves as nicely as my full hollow one, you'll love it.
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10-23-2009, 09:42 PM #4I used Nakayamas for my house
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I have the LeGrelot and it shaves great, I bet the Wacker does too. I have seen someone post a very positive review.
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10-24-2009, 09:46 PM #5Member
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Where can you get the 1/4 grind wacker?
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10-24-2009, 10:14 PM #6Robert Williams Custom Razors
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You can find the Wackers at ShavingShop.com
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10-25-2009, 03:56 AM #7Senior Member
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But which of the Wackers are 1/4 ground? I don't see anything in the descriptions re 1/4 grind.
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10-25-2009, 04:20 AM #8I used Nakayamas for my house
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you can e-mail the site and ask
Originally Posted by Basset
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10-25-2009, 04:23 AM #9Member
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search by size and choose 6/8....its near the last described as Quarter Ground
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10-26-2009, 02:13 PM #10Senior Member
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They both great, I have the 1/4 LeGrelot and the french point Wanker is next on the wish list,because I love that 1/4 hollow shave. I'd say save your pennies like I am and buy them both.
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