I must admit I have found it extremely interesting - this forum - mainly because I did not know it existed and up until now there was only one other bloke I know that uses a razor.

Inevitably when people do find out I use a cut throat [this I think is pretty much an Australian expression] their initial reaction is ' Your bloody mad'

But as mentioned on earlier threads I have been using one a long time, and using a razor I guess was regarded as quirky and it does make you a little different. I think there is somthing kinda nice about being able to use a fairly basic instrument and achieving a good result, but I have always had a bit of a fascination with handtools, and really to me a razor falls into that category.

Now one other thing a razor does is fix hangovers. I can tell you if you wake up in the morning after a big night on the grog, there is nothing quize like a shave with a razor to focus your attention and get you set up for the day, particualry if you've got a touch of the shakes. It can take some degree on concentration.

The other time that needs concentration is when you are on a small boat. Moments of unusual interst - you might say

In looking forward I don't how long one can continue to use a razor, for as you get older and skin starts to sag - having lost the blush of youth many decades ago - you do have to get a bit more creative in getting skin taut in order to shave.

The biggest dilema that faces us oldies, is what happens when/if you get Parkinsons Disease. I don't think the shredded beetroot look would be a good thing.

Ah well, will cross that bridge when I come to it

Regards to all