Thread: Help with Next Razor Acquisition: Aust, Nate's, Koraat, B. Brown

Revisors own brand are also a excellent choice I hone lots of razors all custom and every kind of production model, I've a very high opinion of Revisors.

My preference is with the Koraat but I have to agree that Revisors are really excellent shavers and affordable (but the owner is undergoing surgery and will be closed until Februari). That said two new Koraats are being build for me right now (full hollows, one of them being made with the new 14 blanks inspired blade). Aust is also very good but the finish is sometimes a little off, BB is out of my reach because the very high cost when importing.

Originally Posted by celticcrusader

Revisors own brand are also a excellent choice I hone lots of razors all custom and every kind of production model, I've a very high opinion of Revisors.

I do like mine. It is an excellent shaver as are the Aust and Wacker blades.

Wow, I ordered a Koraat 8/8 spike point full hollow blade only and had it scaled in ivory...this is my new favorite razor.....Ulrik's near wedges are nice, but heavy...this is simply a fantastic grind.

Just bought a Portland Razor Company Razor. Quarter grind. Excellent fit and finish. Will do custom scales in beautiful wood, if that is your desire. I have a Sprite with maple scales and a walnut spacer. You can buy a lot of handmade skill from a US manufacturer, and they are the best people with whom to deal you will meet. They are closed until after new years, taking some well earned time. Take a look, give them a call...

Of the razors mentioned, the only one I have is a Ralph Aust and it is a fantastic razor, especially at its price point. Its quality is flawless and the shave excellent. I recommend it highly.

However, I just purchased another razor that I consider to be equal in quality to the RA. That razor is a Le Grelot produced by Rasoir Sabre. Like Aust and Korat, it appears to be a one man operation, in this case the craftsmanship of Ertan Suer. My razor is the 7/8" Le Grelot Barber's Notch with black horn scales. The claim is that it was made from historic Le Grelot blanks. Smaller sizes are produced from new blanks. The quality is flawless and the razor is truly shave ready from the factory. I would add that razor to your wish list.

I have tried all mentioned. Personally if you want a US razor I think Brian Brown has the best grinds. Overall I would go with a Revisor. They are traditionally made Solingen razors and their variety of sizes, styles and scale options are a treat to choose from.