Mr. Ironman,

First, I suppose, welcome. I think your premise is incorrect. Shaving yourself with a straight razor is a practical endeavor, but it has a learning curve associated with it. I think a lot of men used a straight razor a few times a week, and enjoyed the shave.

On the other hand, just as today we have many people that cut their own hair, it is still an endeavor that is "easier" when done by someone else.

Another consideration is this "do it yourself" mentality. Today, in general men shave themselves. I used to do my own laundry and wash my own dishes too. Today I have someone that does both of those for me. I consider this a luxury I can afford, as I prefer to have someone else do it for me. I also can rub my own shoulders after a long day and I can crack my own joints to get relief from life's stress. I prefer, on the other hand, to go to a spa and a chiropractor and have both done professionally.

I suggest that you let a professional shave you at least once in your life. It is an experience that transcends the shave itself.