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PMed you, Gary

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...

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?

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...

Beluga, I hadn't considered scales other than that they looked nice, do you need to oil and maintain wood scales?

I think the decision is made to go with Ralf Aust, I'd still really like to hear...

Celticcrusader is the chap who put me on to the Ralf Aust! I might ask him about that, I've never sent anything away yet, didn't know you could cut out a step like that!

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...