Thread: Decision: Boker Elite, Ralf Aust 6/8" Spanish with Horn, or Hart Steel 6/8 Spike

Originally Posted by Redcane

...it shows every blemish after being wet. I feel like no matter how fast I wipe the blade after use... It leaves water marks.

The same happens with my Boker and my TI. I don't know what to do to stop it.

I have both the 6/8 Boker Elite and the 6/8 Ralf Aust Spanish Point. Both have excellent fit and finish, both are killer shavers. Both would serve you well.
Boker Elite is a little heavier because of its stainless steel liner but the weight with balance works well. The Boker Elite shoulder less blade lays flat on the strop making it easy to strop once you get used to the thumb notch. The Boker's grind is slightly thinner than say Dovo's Bismarck which gives it a close shave.
My 6/8 Ralf Aust measures to 13/16ths with a blade grind slightly thinner than regular full hollow but less than extra hollow but still emits a tone when plucked. This thinner blade gives a very close shave. The fit and finish is top notch with well done jimping top and bottom. The Aust's overall quality is equal to Boker.
Both razors give smooth close shaves. Which to choose is strictly a personal preference.