Thread: Need a special occasion razor...Hart?

I was in the same position as the OP, and I wanted a Hart pretty badly. I'm a minimalist anyway, and live by the old engineering axiom... "Less is more..."
The more I looked, the more I saw in the same price range that was a bit nicer, and IMHO, a bit higher quality, being ground by a Master with 50+ years of experience. I don't believe that anyone grinding a Hart comes close, but I'm not here to bash the Harts... I like them, and may someday own one.
But, I settled on a Wacker from John Crowley @ ShavingShop.com. The piece looks like an item in that price range should, and it shaves better than it looks! Besides, the Wackers won't be around forever, and some are in short supply already.
Further, dealing with John Crowley was a truly pleasurable experience... He even called on the phone to be sure I was happy and satisfied. That's service!

So, while I like the Harts, I think there is better value for the money.

Heribert Wacker Straight Razors : Shaving Shop - luxury classic wet shaving products - straight razors

Originally Posted by BlacknTan

So, while I like the Harts, I think there is better value for the money.

Heribert Wacker Straight Razors : Shaving Shop - luxury classic wet shaving products - straight razors

+1 to this! On here, there is nothing but positive things said about the Wackers. I know that I will be purchasing one as soon as I get back from vacation in two weeks.

Now, my only problem is which one of these gorgeous tools will I be adding to my collection?

It may not be fancy to look at but my Hart is a downright outstanding shaver. Anyway... My "Special Occasion" razor is my Dovo Mother of Pearl. Not my most expensive razor but great shaves and it just looks and feels special. I used it every Sunday for a year or so but now it's mostly special occasions like weddings and so forth.

I own 2 and won't trade them for any other razor 1 is by TV and the other is by BG I've had from the time they went on sell if you go to there web site you they are doing more now than just black & white. If I could afford it I would have 1 of each I own vintage razors also I just like my American Made Steel.

My own thoughts are if your want to celebrate a positive job experience or some other celebration with a new razor, look into a vintage Henckels Friodur, a Mastro Livi New Grind or a TI Silver Wing.

I hear Sheffield and Dubl Duck and filarmonic are rated among the best ones-My 1st Sheffield is a 7/8 and under $100..my Dubl Duck 6/8 was a gift and I was told $330...I have a friend that has Filarmonica's primarily and they are also pricey..but all r rated well

good luck
pcdad

wow. Never saw those before. Wackers are beautiful. you might have convinced me. wacker now, Hart later

Originally Posted by BlacknTan

I was in the same position as the OP, and I wanted a Hart pretty badly. I'm a minimalist anyway, and live by the old engineering axiom... "Less is more..."
The more I looked, the more I saw in the same price range that was a bit nicer, and IMHO, a bit higher quality, being ground by a Master with 50+ years of experience. I don't believe that anyone grinding a Hart comes close, but I'm not here to bash the Harts... I like them, and may someday own one.
But, I settled on a Wacker from John Crowley @ ShavingShop.com. The piece looks like an item in that price range should, and it shaves better than it looks! Besides, the Wackers won't be around forever, and some are in short supply already.
Further, dealing with John Crowley was a truly pleasurable experience... He even called on the phone to be sure I was happy and satisfied. That's service!

So, while I like the Harts, I think there is better value for the money.

Heribert Wacker Straight Razors : Shaving Shop - luxury classic wet shaving products - straight razors

I would get a top of the line TI or a Wacker.

Those Wackers really are great looking razors, and sweet shavers to boot!

First, if I was looking to buy a special occasion razor it would be a pretty one which in my opinion the Hart is not. Second I would be doing alot of research as to what is available before making my decision. From looking at your posts here it seems like you really don't know what's available. You should check out all of our vendors and see what's out there.

+1 to what TBS just said. Another thing is go to the razor reviews here . Check out my review of the Wacker 2 razor set.