Thread: Thinking of buying a Wacker- opinion needed

Hello, Craby,

I do not own the razor of which you speak, but I do have its cousin: the 6/8" Spanish point "Antik."

It is not only a gorgeous razor, but a sweet shaver, as well.

The Wackers are lovely razors. They do have hard steel, however, and must be sweetened by a honemeister with the magic touch.

Enjoy.

Regards,

Obie

I have the 15/16 Antik Wacker, and its a beaut! It shaves very well, and is a real pleasure to use.

I agree with others who have said that the steel is quite hard. Mine settled down after a few shaves though, and it seems to like lots of stropping.

They take a great edge though, and will give you really good shaves!

Enjoy!

Wacker 6/8 spanish point full hollow - shaves a beaut

Just curious do whackers come shave ready?with a 300$ price tag I would hope so!

you betcha they come shave ready - John Crowley will hone it up nice for you before it goes out the door.

Originally Posted by JimmyHAD

I've never heard anyone, whose opinion I respected, have anything but good things to say about Wacker razors. I've got a pair of 6/8s on the way to me as I type this.

Keep rubbing it in Jimmy.

Hello Sburton1:

Not all vendors offer you honed Wackers. John Crowley at the Shaving Shop, however, does an excellent job of honing the Wackers he sells. He is a good man, too.

Regards,

Obie

I have wacker 6/8 1/4 hallow french point with horn scales .
it's a hefty blade with great balance , the craftsmanship if excellent. It's one of my best shavers I would recommend wacker to anyone ,they are made by Herr Wacker one of the last razor makers around ,he's been making razors for a long time . hart is the "new kid on the block" and not to much is know about them , it seems there prices are kinda high for an unproven product
just my thoughts ... go with the wacker !!!

Originally Posted by Obie

Hello Sburton1:

Not all vendors offer you honed Wackers. John Crowley at the Shaving Shop, however, does an excellent job of honing the Wackers he sells. He is a good man, too.

Regards,

Obie

I agree with Obie on this one. I've bought six razors from John Crowley (and there will be more) four of them Wackers, and they have all had excellent edges. He is a great person to do business with.