This is the way. It is a fun, but utterly absurd "hobby." Shave, don't shave, use rhino fat, or vegan mayo, no one out in the world cares. I know many of the men here are attracted to a well-shaven man, and that is fine, but we are a very niche group.I started in last year and I've decided to simplify.
The hobby is awful. The constant new scents, new bases, new razors etc.
2024, I'm shaving with MdC soaps, using unscented aftershave, maybe some solid colognes on occasions. I'm reduced to 2 razors, Overlander/Apex. That's it. I'm astonished so many people spend 10-30 minutes just lathering their soap with their $450 brush. I spend at most maybe 30-45 seconds lathering and get on with my day.