Thread: Opinions please...

Originally Posted by hrfdez

I own a few, they are great razors. Well built and nice lookers IMO. The shave is very nice also. I purchased mine from SRD and it came shave ready with a free future honing.

Originally Posted by RezDog

I have honed a couple, and owned one Ralf Aust. They seemed pretty well made, hone fairly easily and shaved well. Fit and finish was nice and no issue with geometry, so all in all they are a decent brand.

Originally Posted by Phil129

I love my 5/8 Ralf. I got the round point from SRD so the edge is killer and it stays sharp for many many shaves before it needs a refresh. It's my best shaver by far and one that all my other blades I hone get compared to. Like yourself, I too like to do my homework. Ralf Aust came highly recommended here and I'm glad I listened. I would like to try the 6/8 myself but the 5/8 is a great size as well. Guess I'll just have to get myself another one[emoji3]

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the first straight I purchased was a 5/8 round point from SRD. I can echo many of the sentiments expressed above. Once I discovered vintage straights I gifted my Aust to a user in Korea and, so far as I know, it served him well ever since.

I agree with pretty much everything that was said about Ralf Aust razors:
Well made, nice finish, good shavers (that come almost shave ready when you buy direct from him), easy to hone.

My first new razor was 5/8 Ralf Aust and it still serves me well, even though the majority of my razors have now larger blades.
Hence the suggestion to consider a 6/8 instead makes sense to me, as a 6/8 is IMO as easy to use as a 5/8.

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It was my first razor, Aust 5/8 round point. You can't beat them for price, quality and performance. I sent my original to the troops when there was a program set up. Still have 3 6/8. They hold a great edge and are easy to maintain.

That was the first New razor I bought, Good shave good razor.