Going to get a new straight

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05-25-2015, 09:12 PM
jwy77

Going to get a new straight

Gentlemen,

I am now officially addicted to the straight razor life and am looking to get another new one. I am going to move up to a 6/8 for my next one and am looking at either a Dovo or another RA. I kinda like this one Ralf Aust - Solingen 6/8" Snakewood French Point Worked Spine (from SRD)

I had a great experience with SRD with my first new razor and have confidence that any razor they sell is top quality. Anyone have a suggestion on one that you use, or anything to stay away from. I know not to get Chinese or Indian steel.

Thanks
John
05-25-2015, 09:14 PM
Scareface

Dude,
It didn't happen if there isn't a photo!

CONGRATS
05-25-2015, 09:23 PM
jwy77

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05-27-2015, 12:25 AM
Michael70

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Nice RA with sculpted back! Those french points are nice. I have the 6/8 same but in horn scales. You will love it!
05-29-2015, 12:37 AM
logan5tx

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Nice RA with sculpted back! Those french points are nice. I have the 6/8 same but in horn scales. You will love it!

I just ordered the exact one in the photo as well. Actually its at my house waiting for me but I'm out of town until tomorrow so I have to wait. I just noticed its now out of stock too, so maybe I got one of the last ones. I almost got the horn scales version but I wanted to see what it would look like first. Since I couldn't I went with the snakewood. I'd love to see a pic of your horn scales if you have a chance to post one.
05-29-2015, 12:39 AM
logan5tx

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I just came across your post. Did you end up getting the RA? I just ordered one about the same time you originally posted this and now it shows out of stock. Wondering if we got the last two.
05-29-2015, 01:02 AM
Michael70

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I just ordered the exact one in the photo as well. Actually its at my house waiting for me but I'm out of town until tomorrow so I have to wait. I just noticed its now out of stock too, so maybe I got one of the last ones. I almost got the horn scales version but I wanted to see what it would look like first. Since I couldn't I went with the snakewood. I'd love to see a pic of your horn scales if you have a chance to post one.

I may have a picture here.................
05-29-2015, 04:00 AM
logan5tx

Wow that's beautiful! I don't have any razors with horn scales yet, but its on my list. I guess buying another one with wooden scales just ensures I'll have to pick up another one down the road with horn. Thanks a lot for sharing.
05-29-2015, 11:40 AM
Michael70

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Wow that's beautiful! I don't have any razors with horn scales yet, but its on my list. I guess buying another one with wooden scales just ensures I'll have to pick up another one down the road with horn. Thanks a lot for sharing.

Thank you. It was my first horn scale as well. I really like it. I would love to have a razor with the stag type horn material with the rough look to it. Not sure anyone on production razors does it but I am sure probably a custom could be had. Just don't want to pay that big price tag for it!