Thread: Ralf Aust 7/8 Horn Scales

Originally Posted by Hoss

I've been wanting to start straight razor shaving and have been looking at dovo and the Ralph aust razors. I've been leaning towards the aust. What are yall's thoughts?

I have both, both are good. The Ralf Aust is better. It's probably the best current modern production razor that you can get. What Michael70 said is good advise. I have one of those and it shaves very, very well. I got this one, because I don't have a 7/8 and wanted something special for my birthday.

Don't forget to post pictures in the "Ralf Aust" tread.

I'm finally pulling the trigger on ordering a 6/8 Spanish tip RA. Just have to decide on the scales. He does a lot of scales in wood. Is there a downside to wood scales? Special care? Concerns? Thanks, Troy

Originally Posted by Uzi

I have both, both are good. The Ralf Aust is better. It's probably the best current modern production razor that you can get. What Michael70 said is good advise. I have one of those and it shaves very, very well. I got this one, because I don't have a 7/8 and wanted something special for my birthday.

Yeah, the more research I do the more I'm leaning towards the aust!!!

Originally Posted by Michael70

Hoss-

You will not be disappointed I assure you. In fact if this is your first and not really sure about the waters might I suggest their base scale model with the plastic black scales for $103 I believe the cost. Without a doubt the best shaver I have and the cheapest! And if you dislike the basic scales down the road just simply find a reputable scale maker and get it re-scaled and voila, a beauty for the ages!

That is the one I'm looking at but I'm looking at the kit from SRD that way I can get everything I will need at once.

Originally Posted by Hoss

That is the one I'm looking at but I'm looking at the kit from SRD that way I can get everything I will need at once.

Pretty sure you can get this razor in the kit and it will be a great razor for sure. Good luck and let us know what you end up with.

I have 3 and you can't beat the quality and price. I owned or have owned most of the manufactured razors and short of my Mastro Livi's the Aust's are right up there in my rotation. You'll love the shave and they really hold their edge and are easy to hone.

I have the a 6/8 horn-scale French Point and like it very much...beautiful work throughout, with a scalloped spine. I'm not sure you can do much better and considering the work/materials, that they aren't a pretty good value as well.