I'm a bit late, but anyway.... Max does indeed seem like a great fella! The gallery is full of his words of encouragement & praise to those of us that just don't have the patience or skill to get our restores up near his standard. He shares his knowledge & advice & is a real asset to the forum. He also seems to be doing plenty to promote straight shaving outside in the real world! Got to go now. Man, i'm welling up here! :cry: