Razors: so many to choose from, but which one to choose?

I thought I should kick this blog off with a question which is still plaguing me: Which razor should I use?

There are numerous varieties of razor, each with its own assets and drawbacks, but personal preference is often the ultimate decider as what may seem like the best type of razor to one wet shaver may seem like the worst to another.

The main types of razor used for traditional wet shaving are as follows:

• the straight razor, or 'cut throat' razor

• the shavette, a variation of the cut throat which allows disposable blades to be inserted
• the 'double edge' safety razor

• the multi-blade safety razor