OK, some more thoughts on the Ralf Aust (6/8, round tip, horn scales): the horn scales are very well done, and look good. The blade is shoulderless, which is a nice feature to me, as I strop a bit faster with shoulderless models. The blade also has a distinct sound to it, it "sings" more than my other razors (much more than the Prima Klang, which I sadly don't get much sound from). I also like that the steel has been stamped with the manufacturer name, so not just etchings. Finally, this one shaves like a dream