Looking for a nice 7/8 square point

Hey everyone in the SRP community! I'm looking for some advice, resources and suggestions on finding a nice 7/8 square point razor.

My first razors were both 5/8, then moved on to a couple of 6/8 and now I want to try a nice 7/8. Over the last several months, I've been eyeing a Wakcer that was available at Fendrihan.com. I'm getting close to being able to purchase it and "POOF", it was gone and they don't have them anymore. I really liked it and was hoping to get that one. I have also looked at some nice TI razors in 7/8 that I am considering but really like the Wacker.

I've googled the Wackers and haven't had any luck finding any other places to buy them. Does anyone have other suggestions where I can purchase a new Wacker square point in 7/8? I'm not necessarily stuck on Wacker and am open to any suggestions. Who knows, I may be shown my "Holy grail" by you all.

Thanks!

has the best selection of wackers and john crowley a member here is one of the nicest guys i have ever had the pleasure of doing business with.

You could always grab one of these and have it rescaled J.A. HENCKELS SOLINGEN STEEL WOOD STRAIGHT RAZOR NEW - eBay (item 370412255946 end time Aug-23-10 14:54:49 PDT)

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Originally Posted by ganboyi

has the best selection of wackers and john crowley a member here is one of the nicest guys i have ever had the pleasure of doing business with.

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+1 on Brad's suggestion. Give John Crowley (ShavingShop.com) a call and he will sure set you up with a Wacker or Friodur (or else)...Very nice guys to deal with

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Originally Posted by holli4pirating

You could always grab one of these and have it rescaled J.A. HENCKELS SOLINGEN STEEL WOOD STRAIGHT RAZOR NEW - eBay (item 370412255946 end time Aug-23-10 14:54:49 PDT)

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That is a nice one Dylan :tu

OMG! I think I just found my "Holy Grial". LOL! I may have to sell something to get it but this is awesome! How does everyone like this? I know this is a 15/16 and a Spanish point but it's my first time to see this one that I remember. Thanks to everyone for the advice. Check this out!
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How does everyone like this?

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It's personal preference. Personally, I don't like it. Not my style.

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OMG! I think I just found my "Holy Grial". LOL! I may have to sell something to get it but this is awesome! How does everyone like this? I know this is a 15/16 and a Spanish point but it's my first time to see this one that I remember. Thanks to everyone for the advice. Check this out!
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That's one of the ones John Crowley sells, I think...you'll see it on his website...he's got tons of others too.

I agree with Dylan on this...This particular one is not too much to my liking either (maybe too much gold or something).

Check out his shoulderless Wacker(s)...they are really nice

Holli4pirating,

I was just about to send you a PM, but since you responded, I'll just ask you here. I'm still interested in the Henckel. Especially, since it's only a third the price. Do you know anything about them? I see it says it measures 5 7/8. Does this mean only in length or do you know for a fact it's a 7/8 blade? One of the pics shows the tang being stamped "No stain". Do you know if this is stainless or carbon steel? I am kind of stuck on carbon steel because of how easy it is to hone. I know it takes a lot more care to keep carbon steel clean and free of water spots but that's just my preference. Please let me know what you know about it.

Thanks!

You may also want to look into Revisor razors here: Home

kcarlisle,
the Fridours are some of the most popular razors around. They shave great and come in two sizes 7/8 or 8/8.

I have 2 of these razors. A spanish point from shaveshop and a round point from ebay. First is 8/8 and the 2nd is 7/8 Both are fantastic shavers. Yes they are stainless. Hold an awesome edge. Scales suck but for the price, rescale it.

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Holli4pirating,

I was just about to send you a PM, but since you responded, I'll just ask you here. I'm still interested in the Henckel. Especially, since it's only a third the price. Do you know anything about them? I see it says it measures 5 7/8. Does this mean only in length or do you know for a fact it's a 7/8 blade? One of the pics shows the tang being stamped "No stain". Do you know if this is stainless or carbon steel? I am kind of stuck on carbon steel because of how easy it is to hone. I know it takes a lot more care to keep carbon steel clean and free of water spots but that's just my preference. Please let me know what you know about it.

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by nicknbleeding

I have 2 of these razors. A spanish point from shaveshop and a round point from ebay. First is 8/8 and the 2nd is 7/8 Both are fantastic shavers. Yes they are stainless. Hold an awesome edge. Scales suck but for the price, rescale it.

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Yup, the stock Friodur scales are very plain and cheap. But no need to have it rescaled, just buy one with custom scales. Shaving Shop has a wide selection of these, and very nice too. I love mine...

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Originally Posted by kcarlisle

Holli4pirating,

I was just about to send you a PM, but since you responded, I'll just ask you here. I'm still interested in the Henckel. Especially, since it's only a third the price. Do you know anything about them? I see it says it measures 5 7/8. Does this mean only in length or do you know for a fact it's a 7/8 blade? One of the pics shows the tang being stamped "No stain". Do you know if this is stainless or carbon steel? I am kind of stuck on carbon steel because of how easy it is to hone. I know it takes a lot more care to keep carbon steel clean and free of water spots but that's just my preference. Please let me know what you know about it.

Thanks!

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Sorry, I went to bed last night. I have had a bunch of those Henckels, and they are nice shavers. My understanding is they are from old Henckels blanks, but the grinding is new (not done by Henckels). Same for the scales. Personally, I don't like those scales, and all the ones I've gotten have had pretty rough pinning - but the pins can be rounded off with steel wool or on a buffer, so that's no biggie.

I'm 99% sure those are 7/8 blades. There are also 8/8's from old blanks that can be found. I have no idea what the 5 7/8 refers to. Those are stainless - I am pretty sure that all Friodur razors are stainless. I don't know why there is this conception floating around that carbon steel is so much easier to hone than stainless steel - that just isn't true. There are some minor differences when honing, but you could do the exact same things to a carbon steel and stainless steel razor and get nice shaves off both. The real difference is getting the last little bits out of the razor, and not everyone would notice that difference anyway. I don't really think there is any difference in razor maintenance, either, but I'm not about to leave razors out with water just to see. I take equally good care of all my razors and that's that. At least that's my opinion on the difference between stainless and carbon.

BTW, +1 on Revisors. I don't know if they make a 7/8 blade, but they have some beautiful 8/8 square points. I love how Revisors shave.

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Originally Posted by holli4pirating

My understanding is they are from old Henckels blanks, but the grinding is new (not done by Henckels).

Those are stainless - I am pretty sure that all Friodur razors are stainless.

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Yes, the Friodur line are stainless. Cryo hardened too, if I'm not mistaken.

As for the grinding, on his website John states that they "have been recently ground by one of the few remaining Master Razor Grinders of Solingen". I take this to mean one of the old craftsmen, not some apprentice. I'm also pretty sure he is not referring to Heribert Wacker; John is quite fond of him and I'm sure he would name him if Wacker was grinding the Friodurs.

FWIW I have a couple of The Shaving Shop's 7/8 Friodurs and they are among my favorite razors. Actually they are my go-to razors. Were you to choose one of those, I don't think you would be disappointed. The plastic scales are, well, basic, and certainly unpicturesque, but they are functional.

good luck, good shaving

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I have heard many, many nice things about Revisors and seems it's highly recommended...The site Dylan shared with you is great. I think they do make 7/8...I'll be in the market to get me a vintage one...I have not found one that I liked yet...but, no rush

As for the Friodurs...I have a few, even one I bought from John with plastic scales...Here's what I am planning to have done to mine with Max (mind you, mine is a 7/8, spike point):

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Now, this looks more like it...There are many others here (aside from Max) that can rescale yours if you wish.

Whether you choose a Henckels, a Revisor or any other recommended str8, make sure they are shave ready.

THIERS ISSARD make this one with bone scales, at thiersissard.co.uk.

Some of the guys here have them, I know Obie does and swears by it!
Bone scales too, and its 7/8 at the widest point. I love the worked spine.
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