Thread: Feedback requested on SR Selection

Any razor from SRD will be shipped shave ready. Dovo or The Boker are good razors. I would suggest just order which one looks good to you. As I stated from SRD it'll be shave ready. Since this is your first straight razor I would suggest a round point 5/8 or 6/8 and to watch the shaving videos on the youtube or just order a CD on shaving from SRD. Welcome to the club.

Thanks guys. Based on the feedback and further web search, I've decided on the Ralph Aust 6/8" round point. There are several models to choose from and every one is unavailable at SRD, so I'll have to see which ones come in before making the final selection. All my accessories are in hand, so this is all that's left for my first SR shave.

Robini, thanks for introducing me to this SR Brand, and sharptonn for suggesting the 6/8" model.

Awesome choice in blade size and brand! I would suggest you avoid getting one with a thumb notch for stropping purposes. They aren't the end of the world to deal with but it would be one less thing to have to learn when learning to strop properly...

Bigleaf, you are welcome! You will love the Aust razor. After using a few different razors, I prefer the 6/8" over the 5/8". I feel it gives a bit more feedback on the angle of the blade while shaving. I have also come to prefer the French and Spanish point which is just personal preference.

Good luck with your journey!!

Personal preference. I own both those types of blade and I do not like the king cutter. the Dovo would be my choice if you absolutely have to go with one of those three. Though personally if you're looking in that price range from those makers i'd probably go with a bismark...
All of that said, my personal recommendation would be to start with a vintage shave ready blade from b/s/t here or other folks with good reputations.

Wow! SRD is completely out of Aust razors... Call and see if they may have one not listed on the site and/or when will they receive a shipment. If you this is holding up your first SR shave, don't wait! Get one!! Dovo/Aust/Vintage/Gold Dollar. Just get a properly honed one to start to build your skills. You can ALWAYS get another and another and.....

https://www.griffithshavinggoods.com/ also has some nice options, new and restored. I have heard good things but never purchased/used a razor from them.

Enjoy!

Originally Posted by Bigleaf

Thanks guys. Based on the feedback and further web search, I've decided on the Ralph Aust 6/8" round point. There are several models to choose from and every one is unavailable at SRD, so I'll have to see which ones come in before making the final selection. All my accessories are in hand, so this is all that's left for my first SR shave.

Robini, thanks for introducing me to this SR Brand, and sharptonn for suggesting the 6/8" model.

Bigleaf, you have made a good choice. I have two Aust razors, a 6/8 Spanish point and a 7/8 French point. They are both great razors.

I have a 6/8" Boker silver steel. It is extra hollow and is a superb shaver. I also have a vintage H Boker 5/8 round point. It is also a good shaver, but I prefer larger blades. Unfortunately, most Bokers are 5/8".