Have been wearing nothing from 1955 to 1966

(pillion from '55 to '64), open-face from 1966 to 1970, full-face from 1970 to 2009, and now both open and full-face.
And have concluded, if you can, have one of each.
Definitely, in Africa, the open-face seemed much better for staying in touch with people (very important) and surroundings.
In the rotten English weather, full-face definitely wins.
Have never tried a flip-front, so maybe they would be the best of all. Maybe I'll try one some day, but, really, just don't like the appearance of them........
I just hope to God they don't make helmets compulsory for cycling. It's happened in Australia and they're talking about it in N. Ireland.