As I have said before,this can be as complex or as simple as you want it to be.That's why it's so cool. Put in perspective this way.....you can do it simple with nothing more than mug,brush,blade n strop . Orrrrr you can start making your own personal shave den/barber's nook in your bathroom like some of us are doing. How much do you wanna pamper yourself is the question .