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I'm looking for a 6/8 or 7/8. preferably a 7/8. I do like black scales but I don't really care. Would you guys go for TI or Wacker? If the Wackers, what is the difference between all the Wackers besides the blade width, scales, and etching on shavingshop? Are all the blades the same? Is the Jungmeister http://www.shavingshop.com/index.php...6category%3D74
better than this below?
http://www.wacker-rasiermesser.de/ra...dd0ce0401.html
I'll take the better one. Thanks.
wacker all the way !!!!
Hello, Mastermind,
My first choice would be Thiers-Issard "Dos Festonne" 6/8"-7/8" white bone scales from the Invisible Edge (Thiers-Issard-UK) or wood scales at Rasage Poulin or Rasurpur. This is a glorious razor, although pricey.
This one is a swing vote: Thiers-Issard Le Grelot 6/8" with plastic or wood scales available at several vendors. This is a great shaver, although modest in appearance. I'd go with plastic, which is substantial.
The Shaving Shop is a Wacker paradise. I suggest also looking at the Wacker 6/8" Spanish point "Antik" or the Sheffield Steel 1st Edition 7/8".
What could be more enjoyable than searching for a new razor? Well . . .
Good luck and enjoy.
Regards,
Obie
We recently had a discussion on good or best razors. I recommend consulting the FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions - Straight Razor Place Wiki. (What is "a good razor"? What is "the best razor"?) All Wacker razors I have seen in the last 18 months were of high quality, and you should be fine with either razor. I haven't shaved with either of the razors you mention, but have generally found that I like some razors others do not, and vice versa. Therefore, I would be cautious to recommend a razor to anyone else without mentioning that they may not like its shaving characteristics - too many variables involved.Quote:
Originally Posted by MasterMind
Regards,
Robin
+1 on this .Quote:
Originally Posted by BeBerlin
personal preference.you are the onlyperson can answer that question.gl
Go with the razor you think you WANT more. I've been checking out the Wacker razors, and they do indeed look quite nice. I wouldn't mind having one someday. As long as you are starting out with a well-made tool and some patience, you'll learn to use it to get the results you want from it.
Mastermind,Quote:
Originally Posted by MasterMind
Ultimately, the final choice is up to you. Both the TI and the Wacker are excellent str8 razors. I do recall an SRP razor review by a member who noted that there were some quality control issues with the appearance of the scales of the TI str8 razor he reviewed. But it in no way impacted the quality of the shave that it delivered.
I have also found that to be the case. But if the scales are pinned crooked or there are other issues you return it to the guy who sold it to you.Quote:
Originally Posted by jhenry
In the end a quality razor is just that. Buy the one you like the most. Both will shave great.
for the Dos Festonne at invisible edge, is that the spartacus dreadnought point one? i dont see the sheffield, fox and rooster festonne.Quote:
Originally Posted by Obie
Hello, MasterMind.Quote:
Originally Posted by MasterMind
Yes, that's the one. Mine has white bone scales. It is perfectly balanced with good heft — and I have small hands. It not only gives me a glorious shave, but it is also a beautiful razor. Once or twice a week I still take it out of the rack and just look at it.
Regards,
Obie
it does look very nice. it isnt in stock. would you recommend this TI over the wackers? the TI is half hollow by the way. i dont have much experience with any str8's so i have no clue what hollow to go with. i guess starting off at a half hollow isnt that bad. i have a feeling the full hollows are harder to shave with. is that true?
Hello again, MasterMind.Quote:
Originally Posted by MasterMind
Thank you for your note. I hesitate to recommend a razor to anyone, because we're dealing with a profoundly personal item. Variables that prevent such recommendations include taste, blade preference, price, beard heft, and so on.
Also, as a straight razor pilgrim who is far from an expert, I don't feel I am qualified to make a sound recommendation.
In my modest razor collection, I have 6 Thiers-Issards of various size and model and 2 Wackers of different models. You can see my special fondness for the Thiers-Issard. If I were making a recommendation to myself in this case, I would select this particular Thiers-Issards over my Wackers, although both brands are fine razors.
Another thing: the extent of a razor's hollowness makes no effect on my shave. There, too, I feel the variables come into play. An expert might feel otherwise, in which case, I would opt for his opinion rather than mine.
Regards,
Obie
thanks alot for that. Now Im just stuck between that TI and the jungmeister wacker. i dont care about scales much, because I can always change those. i do like the white bone spartacus but it is out of stock right now.
My Dear MasterMind,
You are very welcome.
Go with your heart.
Regards,
Obie
I can't say about the TI's as I don't own any. However I do own and use 2 Wacker's. Both are very nice razors and can give a very good shave. Also I will say this about the Wacker's, the steel seems very hard and the edge needs to be honed by someone who knows there stuff otherwise its hard to get them to respond by mere stropping. I seem to need to use my pasted strops more with the Wackers then with my other razors ( Dovo's ).
My dear Jimk,
Thanks for bringing up the point on the Wackers having hard steel. I forgot to mention that in my posts.
You are so right. Yes, the Wackers do have a harder steel. Although mine are professionally honed, I strop them more laps, both canvas and leather, and any other razor I own.
Excellent point. Thank you.
Regards,
Obie
Wacker! Definitely. I have a TI as well, and although they are not bad, they do have sometimes QA issues.
The answer is obvious, Grasshopper:
Get both! ...and then get more!
Mastermind,
What are you using now for a razor ? and do you hone your edges or send it out
I dont own a TI, so I cant really comment on those. But I do have a Wacker and its great! Good looks, well made and shaves great..! I'd recommend them!
That said, I have heard very good things about TI's as well..!
Just get both, you know you want to! Hehe!
Alright alright I admit it. I'm getting both. There. Just wanted to stir up some commotion to confirm what I planned on buying. Did I mention I wanted an 8/8 henckels and a 6/8 wacker wedge, too? anyway, for those who have wackers, do you guys have full hollows or 1/4 grinds? Now I might also get SEVERAL wackers in different grinds in addition to the above.
To answer some questions, I don't hone any razors, this will be my second one. My first was a DOVO classic black 5/8, and I really did not get good shaves with it. I also was stropping improperly so after that first shave-ready shave, that razor was just dull after nicking it on the strop. Someone personally showed me how to strop and I was doing it the wrong way, as in, I did not have the spine on the strop. i am planning on getting an extra wide paddle strop. one side for paste and the other for daily stropping. will most likely use either .5 diamond spray or .6 CrO paste on the tougher side made for pastes if I feel my razor needs a touch up. Though I hear some razors respond differently. I hear the wackers like diamond, the dos festonne TI likes CrO. I also read that novices should not be quick to run to the pasted strop at first.
BTW, is the DORKO wacker the same blade as everything else just with the DORKO logo on it? Looks nice, too.
I have a quarter and a wedge Wacker and absolutely love them both. They are my most used shavers. Great choice for your second straight.
I have 3x7/8 TI and1x6/8 TI,and a drawer full of others,i just use the TI,enough said,
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I would say: Wacker AND TI!😀
The Wacker first, the TI afterwards
You realize this thread is 7 years old?
BTW, I have 3 of each. Love them all. Hone my own.