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@sirvelo
+1 to Prime heretic.
I only run a front brake on my single speed, but I've been doing it for years, and cycling in general for years longer. I don't recommend it for everyone or for all situations, but if the circumstances are right, it's your call. Even on my geared road bike, I usually use the front for most of my braking.
I'm not 90% of the cyclists out there and probably not even 99% for that matter, so I'm not advising this for anyone. Oh, and as for the fashion bit, sure the one brake looks better than two, but I'll take my style points elsewhere.
It depends on: a) the skill of the rider, b) the circumstances, c) the quality of the components, d) a helmet for when the first three aren't going your way.