Thread: Something a little Aust of the ordinary...

Right. We've had Dovo Bismarcks for years, some very nice Revisoren, and some Wackers. All using the same Herkenrath forged 6/8 blades. Here is another addition, the latest Aust razors:

You are looking at 6/8 full hollows with scalloped backs:

So, gentlemen, what do you think of the scalloped backs? I think they are very pleasing to the eye. These particular razors have no jimps or etching upon request. The thumbnotch is executed in a way that makes the razors very easy to strop, hone, or handle (unlike certain Wacker razors from the same type of blank I have previously tried, more like a Revisor, and definitely better than the otherwise nice Dovo Bismarcks).

Three friends of mine and I have had ours (prototypes) for some months, and I could not be happier with mine. I like their understated elegance (ie no jimps, goldwash, or, heaven forbid, laser etching of the blade, although all these features are available if you order direct, as well as several types of points). Speaking of ordering, if you reside outside the EU, I would suggest that you wait for Straight Razor Designs to start carrying these, as shipping will be a lot cheaper.

Oh, and here is the original announcement by Aust.