My buddy Mike tried spray painting his boxes once. Looked great for about a week, then the paint started flaking off and sticking to his hands every time he grabbed one. He went back to tape.

Maybe it's just me but 2,000 shaves seems like an awful lot of dedication to something that usually takes ten minutes a day. I mean, do you really think your hands "finally" got it, or did you just get used to the feel of your own face? There's probably a point where muscle memory kicks in, sure, but calling it a click sounds like you're waiting for some magic moment that might not exist. Honestly, most barbers I've talked to say the blade angle is 90 percent about the prep work, not some mystical hand steadiness. You probably just had decent lather and a good day, which happens to everyone, even beginners. Either way, congrats on not bleeding, but I wouldn't read too much into it.

Different take here. $500 sounds great but that money couldve been earning interest in a savings account or paying down a card balance the whole time. Rewards programs are designed to make you spend more, not save more. Plus, if the app glitches or the program changes terms, you might lose it all. Cash out monthly, even if it's $35, and put it to work.