Thread: Considering Ralf Aust and buying razors w/ wood scales etiquette

Originally Posted by Ponypox

Thanks for the suggestions. What is the opinion on worked spines like the snakewood one and stropping and honing? I would prefer.not to tape when strolling. Would that damage my strop?

Ok after this post and the PM I understand what you are asking

Worked spine razors VERY rarely cause scratches on the strop,, Every now and then you will read about one that has a sharp edge from the file work left on there. It honestly take mere seconds of work with some high grit Sandpaper to smooth that off or if the razor is honed without tape it will smooth it right up also.. It is a rare occurrence in the first place, and a simple easy fix if it does occur

There is no issue with a worked spine and honing, unless it is with the hands doing the honing

Thanks for all the good info. It seems that Ponypox and I have similar taste. I just received the Ralf Aust Snakewood French Point razor and I have the African Blackwood Spanish Point on order. I'll be getting a round point Brian Brown --also with wood scales--as well just to round out (no pun intended) the collection. I'll be stropping and shaving with them soon.