And that Thiers-Issard Razor and/or Lagioule pipe tool will make it all better?

I agree with you, though. I smoke a pipe, and cigars, and I think that they have a lot of similarities with straight razor shaving. I both smoke and shave to relax, for example. Though I have to admit, like an entry-level Dovo, the pouch of Captain Black can sometimes remain satisfying.