Thread: Ralf Aust at Shaving Shack

Interesting points! Sadly, the blade design I like is only in Olive wood or plastic scales, think I'd rather go with the olive wood. I'll have a look around, are there other UK vendors I should look into for Ralf Aust?

Brexit hasn’t come to pass yet, so there is no duty or tax, and you could order from Ralf Aust directly and ask him to mail the razor to you.

https://rasiermesser-manufaktur.de/en/razor/

I do not live in the UK, but I have been doing this with most of my Austs and it worked very well.


BV.

I have six...all 6/8 or 7/8
Each is a truly fine razor. All were pretty much shave ready right out of the box. I believe Ralf Aust makes the finest production razor on the market.

PS. Herr Aust will custom make about any blade style and scale shape/material you like. He is a great guy with whom to do business. No extra “custom” fees either..

I hadn't considered that... What exactly does serated edge mean on a SR, is that just the jimps on the tang for a better grip? And what difference does a Schorkopf grind make?

I have 3 Austs all bought several years ago and they have been variable as to shave ready condition. One was absolutely shave ready out of the box. Another just needed a light touch-up and the third needed some serious work.

Once shave ready they are all quality razors.

Jimps (serrations)-pretty much individual preference. I prefer them over a smooth shank.
Schorkopf-kind of a beveled toe. Sort of like this:


Again...mostly aesthetics and individual preference