Thread: Academic research confirms superiority of straight razors

At last, some recognition: Shaving science: cutting-edge research sharpens men up in the morning - Telegraph

Note particularly the last two or three paragraphs:

'Which leads to the prickliest question of all: how many blades does a razor really need? Both Gillette and Wilkinson Sword now have razors with six blades – where will it all end?

It seems that these models might, shockingly, be a triumph of marketing over substance. Dr Andrew Wright, a dermatologist with the British Skin Foundation, says the quality of steel is more important than the number of blades. "The better the steel the sharper the blade can be, which is why the old cut-throat razors often give the best shave." '