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But I think we should drop the notion that one should have to spend absurd amounts on razors just to find out they don't really like it. Buy an inexpensive razor..maintain it...learn the intricacies of the steel..strop it...and enjoy it knowing you've only spent a small amount on it.
I have 3 friends who tried straight razor shaving, and dropped it because of the vary reasons you stated. Why would you promote a razor that needs more maintaining than a traditional straight razor, especially to someone new?