Well, Long to short. I dropped it. Need recommendation for replacement in $200 - $300 Range. Thanks.
Oh god that's horrible... like a guest on the Jerry Springer shows nails on a chalk board! Yikes.....
Well, if you need a new wacker - I'll make you a great deal on a super sharp 1/4 hollow
Are you looking for anything in particular? I might be able to part with one of my "babies" for a brother in need!
I might go with another Wacker. I'm open to suggestions, thought this group, with all it's combined expertise, might recommend something else. I REALLY did like the way this one shaved though. I'm currently in shock, soon to go into mourning when it finally sinks in just what my fumbling fingers managed to destroy.
I watched it all the way to the floor like it was slow motion.
Sucks big time. Been there.
I can grind the tip down to a shorter round point for you - if you want. Matter of fact - you can do it yourself, if you want some more quality time and have a dremmel. Who knows, you may like the shorter blade
Good luck
Ivo
200-300 smackeroos is a funny pricerange as razors go (seems they are mostly above or below this). You can get a nice Henckels Friodur with custom scales for under 200. Wackers are nice, but you had one and look what happened! LOL
+1 on Joel's recommendation for a high end TI
Have you considered a nice Feather AC?
Lastly, if you have the time to wait, what I would do is get an eboy piece in good condition and send it to someone for a complete overhaul (Joe Chandler does this, among others. Enquire at SRP). This is the only way to get a "like new" blade in a number of shapes. Smiling blades, large wedges and some eother shapes/grinds are simply not made anymore unless you commission a bladesmith to make one for you (way out of your pricerange).
I could go higher, but thought this would be in the sweet spot for a high quality daily shaver.
What I would like to find (either here, eBay, or SRP) is a good high quality blade (Friodor, Dubl Duck (Satin Edge or Goldesge), or TI) and send it along with these scales to someone to restore. I was hoping some one would offer a name, Thanks!
Would you recommend a TI over the Dovo's at Vintage Blades?
Get the LE Hammer and use it daily. Seriously