Actually, I started down this road as a solution to ingrown hairs. I have been through all the stages and some more than once. To me the most important factor is still that initial goal. Everything else is secondary. I have all the blades, soaps, brushes, etc., that a man could possibly pine for, but once in a while I buy a bauble here & there. Variety is nice, but the luster of that "diamond" has since faded somewhat. If I could sell 95% of my stuff for a fair price I believe I would as I would be content with a Tech and a Schick injector. I am "jaded", but I still enjoy the Kameradschaft obviously as I am still here and a few other places.