Thread: Ralf Aust Razor Club

Read a lot of positive things about the Aust Razors and i agree, very happy with my purchase

Originally Posted by rpaduano

Here is the Ralf Aust razor I received from SRD. This is most certainly an entry level Ralf Aust, but beautiful nonetheless. Here are some stats...

Ralf Aust, 5/8ths Round Point, Full Hollow Ground, Mild Steel, aka Plain-Carbon Steel (0.015% - 0.2% carbon content placing it in the low carbon steel category), black plastic scales, top and bottom jimps, stamped with "Ralf Aust Solingen" on the shank. Place of manufacture: Solingen, Germany.

The blade is still covered in the protective oil, and I've not had a chance to clean it and use it yet. Looking forward to the experience. Enjoy...

I purchased the same straight from SRD as part of a set, it is my first razor. I found it to be very easy to learn on and I love it.

You will not regret your purchase, it's a great razor.

Frank

Here's my 5/8



It's my second Aust, the first being a 6/8 round stainless Micarta. What I like about Aust's 5/8 is that it has a fairly meaty tang with good jimping.

Here is my first Aust.

Here is my Ralf Aust 5/8 round...along with the truly excellent 3" Premium IV English Bridle Strop
I re-scaled mine in ebony and ended up with a very special bit of kit! I originally wanted to splurge on a far more expensive 7/8 that was double the cost of the entry level 5/8 but as I had never used a straight before, Don at SRD guided me to a far more sensible option...I've been using this for about 9 months and have never looked back or regretted this purchase for a second!

Mine arrived a few days ago, my first new straight razor. I love it! Only my second straight, and I still have some learning to do, but this won't be my last razor.

My latest addition and only my second straight! I really like the RA razors now! Sorry for the leather particles on the scales and oily blade but I did not dress it up for it's photo session

Here is die erste...

I think straight shaving world is most fortunate to have Herr Aust crafting some superb razors.

My only 7/8 to date and my Sunday Night shaver (nice and heavy after not shaving for the weekend and letting things grow out a little bit)