Not necessarily cheaper as many then start honing their own razors which means buying a honing stone or two or three. Some of us may purchase many other razors, just cause! Soaps, Aftershaves, brushes etc. It can get pretty expensive if you let it! LOL. I see that you understand. Lots of information in the "Library" and people to answer your questions. Welcome to the forum and "Smooth Shaves" to you.

Mike