Thread: Ralf Aust Razor Club

Four or five shaves in, and this is an impressive razor. That Spanish point is, I think, going to be a very useful feature, once I've gained enough experience to make it an asset. I keep seeing pics of a RA razor floating around the net, with micarta scales. That, with a stainless blade, might be my first made to order.

Currently, this is what my shave setup looks like. It's all holiday swag, and I'm liking it all. The Kent KB8 Silver Tip is my first badger, and just seems to fit with such a fine straight razor. The SJoL product is, in all honesty, more about the scent than anything. Think this'll be my signiture scent. It's forcing me to get used to using a cream, instead of my soaps.



But the point of this post is the Ralph Aust. A 6/8 Spanish point, African Blackwood scales, impressively precise etching on a mirror polished, beautifully finished blade. The gimping style is perfect, IMHO. I can certainly see what you guys all see in this brand. I'll be wanting more of these. Now, all I need is the skill to get the most out of this pretty little thing. I'm working on it.

Cheers, everyone!

Ralp aust 5/8 square point, scales bocote. Nicely balanced razor. Pictured in the back ground is a thater brush, got to be the best brush out there, 5 years old and still like new.

If I had to pick one razor to live with it very well would be the Ralf Aust or even a close second a Revisor. They are almost tied nose to nose. The RA razors are truly something special and reason I have more than one.

Originally Posted by Michael70

If I had to pick one razor to live with it very well would be the Ralf Aust or even a close second a Revisor. They are almost tied nose to nose. The RA razors are truly something special and reason I have more than one.

Having both as well, I agree that its really tough separating them. The particular RA that I have is much more polished and luxurious than the Revisors I have. I think RA offers more luxurious options than Revisor. But they both take exceptionally nice edges. I think it comes down to cosmetic preferences.