I understand you perfectly. Unfortunately, it doesn't work that way for me. :cry: Otherwise I would use it by the gallon. My wife also doesn't really like the smell of aftershave, so my chances are better without it.
And I have a sensitive skin that is allergic to most soaps and perfumes.
But my main point was that you don't really 'need' x, y and z to shave.
You pretty much only need a razor and a strop. All the rest is preference and personal taste.