Thread: Revisor vs Ralf Aust

Hello- I'm from the U.S. (SC) but currently living in Germany. I'm due to move back to the States at the end of the year. I'd like to get a German-made razor before I head back. I'm considering a Ralf Aust or a Revisor. does anyone have an opinion on these? Or are there other German razors I should be considering? Any help would be appreciated. Oh, and I'd like to keep it under 250€. Thanks! Troy

Both are well regarded razors here, haven't heard a bad thing about either brand. For your price point, the RA might be a better deal.

Hi Troy!
Either the Ralf Aust or the Revisor are fine choices and great examples of Solingen steel. If I were considering a newly manufactured Solingen straight, I'd be looking at either Ralf Aust or Revisor.

Since you're in the neighborhood, perhaps you could pay each a visit and make a decision. Better yet, since every straight shaver should have two straights, save some pennies, and visit both over the next calendar year to pick out a straight from each of them! Trust me my friend, you're in a position to so what most of us straight razor nerds can only dream about. Take advantage

The obvious answer: one of each. You know it makes sense

One of each for sure. Wacker makes a nice razor as well.

Originally Posted by Maladroit

The obvious answer: one of each. You know it makes sense

I argee! In addition of 50€, you can have both

I think it would be incredible to visit Revisor. From the pictures on their web site I would expect it to be quite the shop. I do not know if Ralf Aust has a shop, but living in Germany, it would be a shame to return home with out a tour of the city of blades.

Originally Posted by RezDog

I think it would be incredible to visit Revisor. From the pictures on their web site I would expect it to be quite the shop. I do not know if Ralf Aust has a shop, but living in Germany, it would be a shame to return home with out a tour of the city of blades.

Unless he commissions his razors from China, he probably has a shop.

Gotta go a long way to beat a Ralf Aust razor. The shoulderless 6/8 with worked back has come up on my radar, but I must sell one before buying another. Sadly there doesn't seem to be a bunch of people buying used razors lately.

You can't really go wrong with either. I have an RA and a Revisor and cherish shaving with both. Money not being an obstacle, I would say one of each. If you find yourself in a pinch, I would choose an Aust over the Revisor based solely on how far your $ gets you. I think Aust gives you just a bit more in options and value for the $. This is not a statement of quality or materials....just what options you get for the same money.