Hello- I received a new Ralf Aust 6/8 Spanish tip this week for Father's Day. This is only my second razor as I only started shaving with a straight six months ago.

My other razor is a Cattaraugus Cutlery Barber's Friend that was my wife's grandfather's. I had it honed here in Munich by someone I think knows what they're doing. I haven't had any major problems, but since this is the only razor I've used I didn't have much for comparison-until now.

I was blown away by how much better the new razor shaves than my old one. Smoother I guess is the best way to describe it. Is this because the new razor is that much better or is my old razor just not sharp enough? I guess what I'm asking is it worth it to send the old one out to have it honed by someone I know will do a good job or is it just not a great razor? Thanks in advance, -Troy