Thread: New Ralf Aust 7/8 Spanish Point - Horn Scales!

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

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.

Originally Posted by wayne394

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.

Denver guy, we joined about the same time, but it seems you get the better razors! Good job.

Originally Posted by Pringr

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...
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.