I just realized that I passed my 1 year anniversary of DE shaving 2 days ago! I originally started because I wanted to try and reduce my neck irritation, and in the end I kept up with it because of just how much more enjoyable it is to do DE shaving compared to using cartridge razors. My neck irritation has gotten better, albeit not completely eradicated; I feel there is much more to explore and experiment with. I just recently purchased my first batch of Feather blades which I have wanted to try ever since the beginning, and now I am looking at finally getting a new razor handle, and I'll be doing some research to find out what handle is the best to buy and try after using the Merkur 34c.