I grew up with my dad using a double-sided safety razor (he had a brush and used real shaving soap). Then when it came time for me to shave the double-blade Schick razors appeared. And spray-can foam. And then 3 blades. And now 5. Ever since I started shaving I thought that we had it made. Also, shaving was always a chore - I never really enjoyed it and only did it because I hate wearing a beard more.