Mike, I totally agree. They(Method Shavers) overcomplicate the whole process which turns alot of people away from some good products. I have tried to read the articles but I would prefer to hang myself. I think for $9.95 for the cube and $15.00 for the paste it is worth giving it a shot if you are having some shaving problems that you just can't seem to solve. I still use of my other creams and soaps but the hydrolast products have given me my best results.