Thanks to a new member, I had the opportunity to hone and test drive one such beauty. With large hands, I loved the general weight & feel of the beefy spine & shank. 'Took a fine edge and gave a great shave.
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Thanks to a new member, I had the opportunity to hone and test drive one such beauty. With large hands, I loved the general weight & feel of the beefy spine & shank. 'Took a fine edge and gave a great shave.
I'll choose an Aust any day over any of the other contemporary makers/brands :D
Gorgeous looking razor. Congrats. A Ralf Aust is on my wish list. I've not tried a 7/8. My toys are all 5/8 or 6/8.
All of mine less this new addition are 5/8 and 6/8 as well. I admittedly was a little intimidated at first but its bark is a lot worse than its bite. Good shaves all in all...just a bit more maneuvering to be had. I can say that the stropping is actually a bit easier with the wider blade...not that I had a problem, but this one seemed to require just a tad less focus...perhaps as a result of its increased mass.Quote:
Originally Posted by wayne394
Denver guy, we joined about the same time, but it seems you get the better razors! Good job.
I'm just trying to figure out what I really like...and trying to get razors that will have decent resale value if I don't like them...Quote:
Originally Posted by Pringr
the problem being I haven't found one I really don't like yet! I was on a mad dash to get to a 7 day set...mission accomplished with one to spare (still waiting eagerly for it to arrive in a week or two). I really do love these things...there are a couple vintage blades I would pick up if I ran into them at the right price...but I think I am well stocked for the time being!
Having said all of that, this Aust really is a special razor. Worth every penny, if not a few more! I feel like TI would charge 1.5x for something of the same quality.
Been looking at those things since they came out. Gonna have to get me one I suppose.