Ralf Aust at Shaving Shack

[AMarsReject]

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.

[Dieseld]

Ralph Austins are good quality razors. I don't own one, but have heard and read good things about them.

As to the Shack selling them truly "shave ready" I can not help there

Good luck and enjoy your new razor

[RayClem]

I have two Ralf Aust razors, one 6/8" and one 7/8". They are both well made, attractive razors that take and hold a nice edge. I got mine from Straight Razor Designs, and they came shave ready.

I have no idea what Shaving Shack does about honing.

I believe Ralf Aust razors come close to shave ready from the factory, but they may or may not meet your own standards.

Dovo claims their razors are shave ready from the factory. Some folks agree, I did not find that to be the case with mine. I had to hone it before my first shave.

[Robini]

I have two and love them both! Great shavers and beautifully crafted pieces. You can't go wrong with one.

[Diboll]

I'm not an expert by any means as I went to straight only about six months ago. I only have four razors but of the four my Ralf Aust is the best shaver. I also acquired mine from Straight Razor Design and it was shave ready. You need to get a response from someone who has actually purchased a rarazor from Shaving Shack to find out how shave ready they are.

[Leatherstockiings]

My first straight razor was an Aust from Straight Razor Designs. I think it's a great razor. Austs are a good deal and I'd prefer an Aust over a Dovo.

[niftyshaving]

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.

Your link has an answer: ""Please note: As with all of our open razors, whilst this razor is factory honed and deemed "shave ready"
by the manufacturer, that's not to say it can't be made sharper by getting it honed professionally which is down to personal preference.""

My guess from this statement is it will arrive ready to shave for most of us but not all.
You may wish to hunt a honemaster but not need one for a while.

[AMarsReject]

I had seen that, but being inexperienced in shave ready (this will only be my second razor, and the Gold Dollar isn't going to be much of a comparison!) I wanted to get an idea of other people's experiences in Ralf Austs from SS.

Looking at Ralf's site, he offers the razors in Stainless Steel or not stainless steel, what's the difference, in terms of quality of razor?

[gary haywood]

I love the Ralf Aust just buy direct from ralf I did and was very happy as others have said there good qaulity.

[gary haywood]

Where about s are you in Nottingham?