Thread: The Boker Brotherhood

I have bought a few razors from "The Superior Shave" where I looked those three up. If you are contemplating between those three brands I will throw a curve ball at you for sure..............Ralf Aust are some of the best I have and my cheapest RA for $103 may be the best most consistent razor I have with the black acrylic scales. That would be my first razor if I were in your shoes. Plus Lynn will put a edge on that razor like no one's business!

I love Bokers and have a Elite which I would not get rid of for nothing. That is my only Boker to date. I have a Dovo Gentleman and a second RA as well in a 6/8 sizing. Both are great but the cheapest of these razors may well be the best..........go figure!

Originally Posted by rosborn

Hi Michael,

Thank you for your reply. May I ask what site you were looking at for the prices?

Here's the deal for me. I am looking at Ralf Aust, Boker and Dovo razors. I like the offerings from all three but am more inclined towards Boker. The first straight razor may not be that big of a deal to many but I want mine to be somewhat special in a current manufacture specimen while still under $200.

I will most certainly post a photo when I get it. Very exciting stuff!

Rob

Originally Posted by Michael70

I have bought a few razors from "The Superior Shave" where I looked those three up. If you are contemplating between those three brands I will throw a curve ball at you for sure..............Ralf Aust are some of the best I have and my cheapest RA for $103 may be the best most consistent razor I have with the black acrylic scales. That would be my first razor if I were in your shoes. Plus Lynn will put a edge on that razor like no one's business!

I love Bokers and have a Elite which I would not get rid of for nothing. That is my only Boker to date. I have a Dovo Gentleman and a second RA as well in a 6/8 sizing. Both are great but the cheapest of these razors may well be the best..........go figure!

He's right! Lynn will put an edge on it like you won't believe! I have seen his honing from a friends razor. He didn't start this forum for grins!

Originally Posted by Michael70

I have bought a few razors from "The Superior Shave" where I looked those three up. If you are contemplating between those three brands I will throw a curve ball at you for sure..............Ralf Aust are some of the best I have and my cheapest RA for $103 may be the best most consistent razor I have with the black acrylic scales. That would be my first razor if I were in your shoes. Plus Lynn will put a edge on that razor like no one's business!

I love Bokers and have a Elite which I would not get rid of for nothing. That is my only Boker to date. I have a Dovo Gentleman and a second RA as well in a 6/8 sizing. Both are great but the cheapest of these razors may well be the best..........go figure!

Interesting...Don, at Straight Razor Designs, keeps recommending the least expensive Ralf Aust over every Boker and Dovo I throw at him. Food for thought.

Thank you very much!

Originally Posted by Donut

Donut,

That is the exact Boker I have been looking at, except with blake scales. How do you like yours?

Rob

Originally Posted by rosborn

Donut,

That is the exact Boker I have been looking at, except with blake scales. How do you like yours?

Rob

Rob,


Love it.



Cheers

Well, I decided to go with the Ralf Aust 5/8" and English Bridle Leather razor/strop combo from SRD. I also decided to purchase the black scaled Boker King Cutter 5/8" razor from The Superior Shave. I had heard great things about both razors and decided to give both a try. I have more than one DE so why not more that one SR?

Originally Posted by rosborn

Interesting...Don, at Straight Razor Designs, keeps recommending the least expensive Ralf Aust over every Boker and Dovo I throw at him. Food for thought.

Thank you very much!

I will almost guarantee you that if you buy that $103 RA with black plastic/acrylic??? scales you will be pleased. It is a constant workhorse for sure. And when you get that blade stropped or even touched up and flick your thumb pad over the edge you get this addicting "ting" sound like a singer!!!! It is a nice razor and at that price point the best buy in my opinion. Some may disagree but this is a subjective hobby of course!

Originally Posted by rosborn

Well, I decided to go with the Ralf Aust 5/8" and English Bridle Leather razor/strop combo from SRD. I also decided to purchase the black scaled Boker King Cutter 5/8" razor from The Superior Shave. I had heard great things about both razors and decided to give both a try. I have more than one DE so why not more that one SR?

I know how the RA will be. Let us know what you think of that KC for sure. Must post pictures of the Boker here and your RA on the RA razor club sub forum......you may peeve the Broker Brotherhood posting a RA here......just kidding!

Originally Posted by Michael70

I know how the RA will be. Let us know what you think of that KC for sure. Must post pictures of the Boker here and your RA on the RA razor club sub forum......you may peeve the Broker Brotherhood posting a RA here......just kidding!

I'm new here so I wouldn't want to peeve off the bros... <smile>