When I wrote my above post my father was just starting to look around for razors for me, in support of my RAD. Since then he managed to pick one up for himself (a blued Timor), brush and stop. The beginnings of his own RAD. Last week
he had his first shave.
You'll like this Dave, today I went over to his house to demonstrate how I shave my chin.
It's great to think of my dad getting into this. It's got all the elements that speak to him: Ritual, sharp objects, history, danger, craftsmanship, etc.
Once my brother's kids are grown up enough, he's next.