I shaved my armpit hair only once and it was pure misery while it grew out! My armpit hair has lightened and thinned out over the years though and is almost invisible now. But I do like seeing a full clutch on guys which looks pretty sexy and interesting when they raise their arms! :) It also has a nice masculine smell about it when clean . I simply think body hair anywhere separates the men from the boys! :)
I am fortunate in that I hardly have any hair under my arms to shave etc.. I know deodorants work better on bare skin than on hairy pits. My partner is European and only shaves her pits occasionally , much to the dismay of some people.... to each his/her own whatever makes you comfortable.
Recently I was able to take an extended leave of absence and the first day I shaved my body completely smooth from the nose to toes. Enjoying the exhibitionist lifestyle and never wearing anything except my nipple rings, navel piercings and frenum piercing that I occasionally have to feel swaying between my legs. Having my underarms shaved completely smooth was one of the most incredible and erotic feel and look. Not sure what others might think when seeing my smooth legs and body completely smooth...not having any problems, issues or concerns about what others seeing or caring about being naked or not shy about what I have always wanted and being naked and enjoying the natural look and natural lifestyle. Having gone naked for over two weeks and only wearing a t shirt and khaki shorts when going to the grocery store.
I do get my armpit hair shaved at the saloon only when i go get a haircut. That is it of it, nothing religiously liking shaving beard. I like the smooth look when no hair but its nothing like i hate it. I'm an active person and do yoga, running and gym and I feel having armpit hair is beneficial as it avoids skin to skin contact hence no rashes, at the same time the retaining of sweat causes bad odour is a disavantage.