A new Wacker

from John Crowley at Shaving Shop.com.

Shaving Shop - luxury classic wet shaving products - straight razors

And a stunningly beautiful razor it is!
A Wacker Old Sheffield Model 4 in dark horn. A 13/16ths near wedge, and it's utterly silent as it mows down whiskers.
John was a real gentleman to do business with! He even called on the phone to see if the razor arrived. He also honed it to perfection.. it was sharp, and more importantly, super smooth!
When I bought this, it was between this Wacker and a Hart. I'm glad I went with this razor, as Mr. Crowley told me that Herr Wacker has less than ten of these left... An heirloom in the making!

I really couldn'ty be happier with my new Wacker..

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What a beautiful piece of steel! Use that one with pride. I saw her in your SOTD, and thought then that it looked like a piece worthy of jealousy!

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What a beautiful piece of steel! Use that one with pride. I saw her in your SOTD, and thought then that it looked like a piece worthy of jealousy!

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Thank you,

This is a milestone for me... A razor that did not come off e-bay! :)

Hello, BlacknTan:

Yes, that indeed is a lovely razor. Congratulations. Also, yes, John is a fine person with excellent service.

Regards,
Obie

Wow that one has me wishing I had the moula... looks awesome.

Nice!

I really like my Wacker, they are exceptional shavers..! Hope you enjoy it! :)

Thanks all for the nice words..

I find myself enjoying razors about this size... A bit heavier with heavier grinds.
This one measures nearmy 1/4", .230 across the spine.. It's a bit heavy, but the scales balance it perfectly and it feels great to shave with.
And John put a wicked edge on it!

Thanks again!

Beautiful razor, a real treasure. And John is a great proprietor with some very hard to find items.

A fine looking razor indeed!!

hmm..post a shave vid?..at some point in time would be nice ;-)

very good score sir!!

pcdad

Such a beautiful piece I had to snag one myself. After months of deliberating over Wackers I have finally splashed on my first. Glad to hear they are such great shavers. :) I will be eager waiting for it to arrive.

I love the look of Wackers, but haven't acquired one yet. Enjoy it! Glad you had such good service from John too.

lol..I think my whiskers started smiling at that amazing blade!! :mexwave:

pcdad

I keep promising myself......one of these days!

Thanks all for the compliments...

Shave video??? I'm lucky I know how to post pictures! :)

ganboyi... Congrats! Please post pictures when your new Wacker arrives. I couldn't be more pleased with mine!

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Originally Posted by Obie

Hello, BlacknTan:

Yes, that indeed is a lovely razor. Congratulations. Also, yes, John is a fine person with excellent service.

Regards,
Obie

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My feelings excactly:)

That's a nice-looking razor. An aesthetic coup. Simple in design and understated in embellishments. Form indeed follows function.

Congrats...

So how did that beauty shave? I bet it just plowed thru those whiskers

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ganboyi... Congrats! Please post pictures when your new Wacker arrives. I couldn't be more pleased with mine!

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I will keep you posted in this same thread. It's coming next month though so give me a couple of weeks. ;)

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So how did that beauty shave? I bet it just plowed thru those whiskers

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I started w/ a 1/4 hollow spanish point, and as Dylan predicted, I'd want more Wackers. I also bought the old sheffield #4, and the edge, as John delivered it was unreal. I DO get audible feedback from it - quite plainly. My Eyres remains silent, but this one talks as it shaves. Smooth, friendly, just a totally comfortable shave. XTG, ATG, it just says 'let's romp'.

BTW - all the positive posts about dealing w/ John are true. 'A great man to deal with.

With the stosser, got the monster 15/16 worked back ebony hollow. I did this on the basis of John's observation that at 7/8 and above, the full hollow was stiff enough to behave for those preferring the heavier grind. It big, stable, very handsome, and a pleasure to shave with. I would say John's right about this. It's still hollow, still sings, but it sings baritone, and the flex is minimal, unlike the smaller blades. 'Don't have a good pic - and apparently I got the last one. The blade looks identical to this, except the scales are ebony, it's a 3-pin, and about $105 cheaper.

Beautiful razor and a great choice. Enjoy her.

I like the blades w/ the "barber's notch" too.

I'll bet they all tell you the same - shaves like a dream.