Martin, thanks to Robin's recommendations, I have discovered excellent products I wouldn't have normally tried, from various parts of the world, including the United States!

While I may not always agree with Robin, I do not have his princess-and-the pea-like sensitive skin nor do I care for Ass milk in my shaving soap, I have always found him to be quite objective.

With respect to straight razors, I am partial to Solingen razors, only because the best specimens I have encountered happen to have been made there. There are always exceptions of course, *namely CNC made dovo 5/8's, Modern G&F razors, Gold Dachs razors etc.. even Robin would agree.