You're right, of course, but oy. I grew a beard because I hated shaving. I'm going to get rid of it any day now, but I never look forward to the chore of maintaining it. (I'm never satisfied with my shave, is the problem, I usually just give up when I'm down to fine sandpaper in patches. I'm convinced an all-over smooth shave is an urban legend started by Burmashave or something.)