I've got RAD, bad, but not enough coin or good will with the Mrs. to purchase everything I spy. With only one to purchase in mind, I've been eyeing the Aust, Nate's Straights, Koraat, and Brian Brown razors. Each are appealing for their own reasons, but I guess I would like as much input as I can get. If it helps, my two favorite shavers are restored W&Bs, but I think that has to do more with the steel than the size/grind. Needless to say, I want to branch out and a semi-custom/small production razor is what I want to acquire next.

I'd appreciate any thoughts. I'm really interested in performance/quality above looks, and I would be especially interested in opinions from members who have razors from all four.

Last, I don't want this thread to turn into anything disparaging (though I doubt that would happen given what I've read about the four I'm interested in)--in any event, please pm me if there are any particularly negative thoughts about any of the craftsmen.