Hi, I'm going to upgrade to either a vintage NOS razor or a good quality new razor. In the new category, Ralf Aust was recommended, and I found this at Shaving Shack: Ralf Aust 5/8 Carbon Steel Olive Wood Open Razor :: Straight Razors & Cut-Throat Razors :: Razors :: The Shaving Shack

My query is, how does Ralf Aust measure up to other new razors (not sure my budget could stretch to Dovo etc. :P ), and if I bought from Shack, does it come properly shave ready, or is it worth sending it off for a final honing first?

Thanks.