Mark Thorson wrote:

> If they are that good, why do they not make razors
> that way. I use an antique Rolls razor, because I
> like having a razor which lasts forever (but it
> requires stropping with every use).

Good question. I have my grandfather's straight razor somewhere around the
house. I remember the double sided "safety razors" of a few decades ago, and men
walking around in the morning with little pieces of tissue stuck to the nicks to
staunch the flow of blood from the morning shave. I don't know if there would be
a market for a new sort of straight razor. Nor would I imagine the razor blade
industry would be interested in marketing and ever lasting blade when they are
selling disposable blades for $3-4 each.