Thread: Ralf Aust Razor Club

Looking at my first straight razor. Ralf Aust has come recommended, but at SRD the 6/8 is twice as expensive as the 5/8 model. Lynn recommends starting with a 6/8 full hollow. Any thoughts on this? Is the basic Ralf Aust 5/8 full hollow okay to start with, or should I look for another make in a 6/8 that doesn't break the bank?

Originally Posted by Smyth

Looking at my first straight razor. Ralf Aust has come recommended, but at SRD the 6/8 is twice as expensive as the 5/8 model. Lynn recommends starting with a 6/8 full hollow. Any thoughts on this? Is the basic Ralf Aust 5/8 full hollow okay to start with, or should I look for another make in a 6/8 that doesn't break the bank?

5/8 will be fine nothing wrong with that. It's Ralf Aust I'm sure you won't be disappointed. I prefer a 6/8 my self but like I said nothing wrong with a 5/8

I started with a R. Aust 5/8 and still like it a lot. The 5/8 will be fine. Then if you want a 6/8 you can watch the Classifieds here and pick up a 6/8 classic, perhaps for less.

Hi everyone, here are my two Ralf Aust razors:




One 6/8", one 7/8", rescaled in original Mk32 ivory scales.

My 7/8 Spanish point has been on a journey. It started in the hands of Obie.

From my SoD a while back..


I then made a set of streaked horn scales for it, and never did a final polish on them.. I just didn't like the result..


Inspired by the pics in the previous post, I made a set of cow bone scales (I couldn't find ivory)

Originally Posted by MikekiM

My 7/8 Spanish point has been on a journey. It started in the hands of Obie.

That is funny, my first two RA's also originated in the hands of Obie.
I wonder,.....he must have gotten a volume discount.

Nice job on the scales.

Ralf Aust 6/8 with Grenadille scales and American point. I'm told there were only a few of these made. Don't know if that is accurate or not but it sure is a nice razor.

My Ralf Aust 5/8" from SRD. Shaves like a dream!! My 2nd straight and first from Germany. Couldn't be happier with this razor.

Originally Posted by Raol

That is funny, my first two RA's also originated in the hands of Obie.
I wonder,.....he must have gotten a volume discount.

Nice job on the scales.

Thanks on the scales... Wouldn't be surprised if Obie has more of them!!

Question for those who ordered straight from Aust. Are they sent from him truly shave ready? Am in Europe and would be much easier to order from him direct whenever I get cash together. They look beautiful by the way. Specially the rescaled ones.