I’ve made a point to stop buying anything until I’ve tried everything I have and mastered my 4 razors. I should be busy for at least half a yearI just love seeing all the "regulars" on the list. What a great community!
And, of course, the newer members are more than welcome, and I hope you become "regulars", too.
July 2023 Gentlemanly Restraint Until Month End (GRUME)
- Thread starter FoolishMortal
- Start date
I'm in!
1) FoolishMortal
2) iver
3) Chriwilson - SOTMC
4) Chef455
5) Doti B
6) TOVT
7) Beto Salatini
8) Balin - GRUYERE SOTMC
9) Buttercup
10) LJBraaten GRUYERE
11) Wgg2017
12) The Blackadder
13) Jayson74
14) Multum in parvo
15) cryhavoc - GRUYERE
16) hopper_64
17) tjsgarden - GRUYERE
18) JAHE
19) elmo_koffman - GRUYERE
20)
1) FoolishMortal
2) iver
3) Chriwilson - SOTMC
4) Chef455
5) Doti B
6) TOVT
7) Beto Salatini
8) Balin - GRUYERE SOTMC
9) Buttercup
10) LJBraaten GRUYERE
11) Wgg2017
12) The Blackadder
13) Jayson74
14) Multum in parvo
15) cryhavoc - GRUYERE
16) hopper_64
17) tjsgarden - GRUYERE
18) JAHE
19) elmo_koffman - GRUYERE
20)
I'm in even if I don’t know for how long as July is my birthday month. But I cannot be without this group.
1) FoolishMortal
2) iver
3) Chriwilson - SOTMC
4) Chef455
5) Doti B
6) TOVT
7) Beto Salatini
8) Balin - GRUYERE SOTMC
9) Buttercup
10) LJBraaten GRUYERE
11) Wgg2017
12) The Blackadder
13) Jayson74
14) Multum in parvo
15) cryhavoc - GRUYERE
16) hopper_64
17) tjsgarden - GRUYERE
18) JAHE
19) elmo_koffman - GRUYERE
20) Guido75
21)
1) FoolishMortal
2) iver
3) Chriwilson - SOTMC
4) Chef455
5) Doti B
6) TOVT
7) Beto Salatini
8) Balin - GRUYERE SOTMC
9) Buttercup
10) LJBraaten GRUYERE
11) Wgg2017
12) The Blackadder
13) Jayson74
14) Multum in parvo
15) cryhavoc - GRUYERE
16) hopper_64
17) tjsgarden - GRUYERE
18) JAHE
19) elmo_koffman - GRUYERE
20) Guido75
21)
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If I purchase anything shaving related from now through the end of July, and beyond, then I need to be committed. What I've accumulated since mid-April borders on insanity.
Maybe I'll post a picture once the stuff stops arriving.
Maybe I'll post a picture once the stuff stops arriving.
I'm in! Trying this out for the first time. Trust me I need it!
1) FoolishMortal
2) iver
3) Chriwilson - SOTMC
4) Chef455
5) Doti B
6) TOVT
7) Beto Salatini
8) Balin - GRUYERE SOTMC
9) Buttercup
10) LJBraaten GRUYERE
11) Wgg2017
12) The Blackadder
13) Jayson74
14) Multum in parvo
15) cryhavoc - GRUYERE
16) hopper_64
17) tjsgarden - GRUYERE
18) JAHE
19) elmo_koffman - GRUYERE
20) Guido75
21) blethenstrom
22)
23)
1) FoolishMortal
2) iver
3) Chriwilson - SOTMC
4) Chef455
5) Doti B
6) TOVT
7) Beto Salatini
8) Balin - GRUYERE SOTMC
9) Buttercup
10) LJBraaten GRUYERE
11) Wgg2017
12) The Blackadder
13) Jayson74
14) Multum in parvo
15) cryhavoc - GRUYERE
16) hopper_64
17) tjsgarden - GRUYERE
18) JAHE
19) elmo_koffman - GRUYERE
20) Guido75
21) blethenstrom
22)
23)
I know July has yet to begin, but still in!
This afternoon's shave.
This afternoon's shave.
I'm in, again.......
1) FoolishMortal
2) iver
3) Chriwilson - SOTMC
4) Chef455
5) Doti B
6) TOVT
7) Beto Salatini
8) Balin - GRUYERE SOTMC
9) Buttercup
10) LJBraaten GRUYERE
11) Wgg2017
12) The Blackadder
13) Jayson74
14) Multum in parvo
15) cryhavoc - GRUYERE
16) hopper_64
17) tjsgarden - GRUYERE
18) JAHE
19) elmo_koffman - GRUYERE
20) Guido75
21) blethenstrom
22) Sandorfi - GRUYERE SOTMC
23)
1) FoolishMortal
2) iver
3) Chriwilson - SOTMC
4) Chef455
5) Doti B
6) TOVT
7) Beto Salatini
8) Balin - GRUYERE SOTMC
9) Buttercup
10) LJBraaten GRUYERE
11) Wgg2017
12) The Blackadder
13) Jayson74
14) Multum in parvo
15) cryhavoc - GRUYERE
16) hopper_64
17) tjsgarden - GRUYERE
18) JAHE
19) elmo_koffman - GRUYERE
20) Guido75
21) blethenstrom
22) Sandorfi - GRUYERE SOTMC
23)
This restraint is for July 1-31, 2023.
If you're seeing this late and you've made no purchases in the Restraint Month, feel free to jump in. Registration closes on the 15th.
Have what you need and use what you have.
That is our definition of "Restraint". The idea is to use, learn about and enjoy what you have, restraining yourself from making frivolous purchases. This monthly restraint is perfect for those who want to practice restraint in bite-sized chunks, or have failed the yearly or quarterly sabbatical and (still) want to curb their ADs despite the setback. Keep fighting the urges!
If you fail out of the GRUME, please tell the group, take your (friendly) lumps and continue to play along at home. There will be Roll Calls during the restraint, whenever there is a failure; a perfect GRUME would be one in which there are no Roll Calls! Check-ins, especially with SOTD info and pics, are encouraged and mutual support is appreciated.
All are welcome!
Rules:
1.a. If you were in the June GRUME, 7/1 is your restock date for any needed product (i.e., it's not an excuse for treewhaling).
1.b. If you were not in the June GRUME, you do not get a restock date in July; plan ahead and see Rule 1.c., below.
1.c. Members should have the necessary supplies to last the duration of the Restraint, but this is a Restraint, not a Sabbatical. If something breaks or runs out and you have no suitable or usable replacement, it can be replaced.
2. No personal shaving purchases in the month. Members may purchase shaving related items for others to encourage the hobby/lifestyle (PIF or Gifting). Members are not allowed to request any form of compensation in return, nor are they allowed to sample or test those gift items.
3.a. Gift Cards (including eBay bucks, Amazon gift cards, credit card reward points, etc.) cannot be redeemed for shaving items, even if the cards were purchased and/or received in previous months.
3.b. The "Birthday Rule": Members are not allowed to ask for (or even hint at) shaving gear as gifts for any occasion.
4. Any shaving-related services, like replating or restorations, cannot be arranged or paid for in the month of the restraint if they are not strictly necessary. Paying for honing service, so that your SR is usable, is acceptable.
5. You are encouraged to engage in trades (especially with each other), but don't enter any PIFs. Signing up for a product waitlist (without placing a deposit) is acceptable.
6. If you have to ask, it probably will put you out. That said, this is a Gentlemanly Restraint - use your own best judgement and integrity to self-assess based on the rules above.
Exceptions:
1. Members may participate in B&B Group Buys or B&B branded shaving item purchases, because these may be limited items and all support this common ground. They must be advertised on behalf of B&B to qualify. In an effort to stay true to restraints commitments, please limit B&B purchases to one (1) shaving item per month, including contributions to B&B! (All Non-Shaving B&B items are fair game.)
2. During the season, Sue Moore Items are all exempt from the-no buying rules. Treewhaling on anything Sue Moore-related is encouraged.
3. Members who are in a Quarterly or Yearly sabbatical are allowed to exercise their documented exceptions for those events without failing the monthly restraint. Please note your participation in these other restraints when you add your name to the list.
Mods:
Please leave this thread in the General Shaving Discussion forum until the 15th so we can get as many as possible to see the GRUME. Afterwards, feel free to move the thread to Brotherhoods and Clubs. Thanks!
Tips:
Check out this Wiki article for tips on how to survive a Restraint (or GRUME). It includes a comprehensive checklist to help you figure out whether you've got everything you need for the month.
http://wiki.badgerandblade.com/Help:...ve_a_Restraint
In addition, mute (or, better, unsubscribe from) all those tempting email lists. Get rid of your eBay alerts. Tune out the promotional messages. If you don't look, you won't buy.
How to Join:
Copy the entire list below and add your number and name to the bottom. If you're in another restraint/sabbatical/challenge, please make a note beside your name. Also, you are welcome to update your signature to show you are in the restraint; for example, "GRUME - [Month] [Year] #1". To do so, click Settings at the top of the forum and then click Edit Signature on the left.
1) FoolishMortal
2) Den Fly (SOTM)
3)
- Thread starter
- #29
Cleaning up...
1) FoolishMortal - Forever (it seems), SOTMC
2) iver
3) Chriwilson - SOTMC
4) Chef455
5) Doti B
6) TOVT
7) Beto Salatini
8) Balin - GRUYERE, SOTMC
9) Buttercup
10) LJBraaten - GRUYERE
11) Wgg2017
12) The Blackadder
13) Jayson74
14) Multum in parvo
15) cryhavoc - GRUYERE
16) hopper_64
17) tjsgarden - GRUYERE
18) JAHE
19) elmo_koffman - GRUYERE
20) Guido75
21) blethenstrom
22) Sandorfi - GRUYERE, SOTMC
23) den fly
1) FoolishMortal - Forever (it seems), SOTMC
2) iver
3) Chriwilson - SOTMC
4) Chef455
5) Doti B
6) TOVT
7) Beto Salatini
8) Balin - GRUYERE, SOTMC
9) Buttercup
10) LJBraaten - GRUYERE
11) Wgg2017
12) The Blackadder
13) Jayson74
14) Multum in parvo
15) cryhavoc - GRUYERE
16) hopper_64
17) tjsgarden - GRUYERE
18) JAHE
19) elmo_koffman - GRUYERE
20) Guido75
21) blethenstrom
22) Sandorfi - GRUYERE, SOTMC
23) den fly
In with my minimalist set-up.
1) FoolishMortal - Forever (it seems), SOTMC
2) iver
3) Chriwilson - SOTMC
4) Chef455
5) Doti B
6) TOVT
7) Beto Salatini
8) Balin - GRUYERE, SOTMC
9) Buttercup
10) LJBraaten - GRUYERE
11) Wgg2017
12) The Blackadder
13) Jayson74
14) Multum in parvo
15) cryhavoc - GRUYERE
16) hopper_64
17) tjsgarden - GRUYERE
18) JAHE
19) elmo_koffman - GRUYERE
20) Guido75
21) blethenstrom
22) Sandorfi - GRUYERE, SOTMC
23) den fly
24) BobbyB
1) FoolishMortal - Forever (it seems), SOTMC
2) iver
3) Chriwilson - SOTMC
4) Chef455
5) Doti B
6) TOVT
7) Beto Salatini
8) Balin - GRUYERE, SOTMC
9) Buttercup
10) LJBraaten - GRUYERE
11) Wgg2017
12) The Blackadder
13) Jayson74
14) Multum in parvo
15) cryhavoc - GRUYERE
16) hopper_64
17) tjsgarden - GRUYERE
18) JAHE
19) elmo_koffman - GRUYERE
20) Guido75
21) blethenstrom
22) Sandorfi - GRUYERE, SOTMC
23) den fly
24) BobbyB
Second time's a charm...
1) FoolishMortal - Forever (it seems), SOTMC
2) iver
3) Chriwilson - SOTMC
4) Chef455
5) Doti B
6) TOVT
7) Beto Salatini
8) Balin - GRUYERE, SOTMC
9) Buttercup
10) LJBraaten - GRUYERE
11) Wgg2017
12) The Blackadder
13) Jayson74
14) Multum in parvo
15) cryhavoc - GRUYERE
16) hopper_64
17) tjsgarden - GRUYERE
18) JAHE
19) elmo_koffman - GRUYERE
20) Guido75
21) blethenstrom
22) Sandorfi - GRUYERE, SOTMC
23) den fly
24) BobbyB
25) PersistentlyBlunt
26)
1) FoolishMortal - Forever (it seems), SOTMC
2) iver
3) Chriwilson - SOTMC
4) Chef455
5) Doti B
6) TOVT
7) Beto Salatini
8) Balin - GRUYERE, SOTMC
9) Buttercup
10) LJBraaten - GRUYERE
11) Wgg2017
12) The Blackadder
13) Jayson74
14) Multum in parvo
15) cryhavoc - GRUYERE
16) hopper_64
17) tjsgarden - GRUYERE
18) JAHE
19) elmo_koffman - GRUYERE
20) Guido75
21) blethenstrom
22) Sandorfi - GRUYERE, SOTMC
23) den fly
24) BobbyB
25) PersistentlyBlunt
26)
Count me in again, looking forward to this month shaving soap, glad I had an extra Alum block as the one I am using right now is getting thinner by the shave
1) FoolishMortal - Forever (it seems), SOTMC
2) iver
3) Chriwilson - SOTMC
4) Chef455
5) Doti B
6) TOVT
7) Beto Salatini
8) Balin - GRUYERE, SOTMC
9) Buttercup
10) LJBraaten - GRUYERE
11) Wgg2017
12) The Blackadder
13) Jayson74
14) Multum in parvo
15) cryhavoc - GRUYERE
16) hopper_64
17) tjsgarden - GRUYERE
18) JAHE
19) elmo_koffman - GRUYERE
20) Guido75
21) blethenstrom
22) Sandorfi - GRUYERE, SOTMC
23) den fly
24) BobbyB
25) PersistentlyBlunt
26) La Malice GRUYERE, SOTMC
27)
1) FoolishMortal - Forever (it seems), SOTMC
2) iver
3) Chriwilson - SOTMC
4) Chef455
5) Doti B
6) TOVT
7) Beto Salatini
8) Balin - GRUYERE, SOTMC
9) Buttercup
10) LJBraaten - GRUYERE
11) Wgg2017
12) The Blackadder
13) Jayson74
14) Multum in parvo
15) cryhavoc - GRUYERE
16) hopper_64
17) tjsgarden - GRUYERE
18) JAHE
19) elmo_koffman - GRUYERE
20) Guido75
21) blethenstrom
22) Sandorfi - GRUYERE, SOTMC
23) den fly
24) BobbyB
25) PersistentlyBlunt
26) La Malice GRUYERE, SOTMC
27)
In again this month
1) FoolishMortal - Forever (it seems), SOTMC
2) iver
3) Chriwilson - SOTMC
4) Chef455
5) Doti B
6) TOVT
7) Beto Salatini
8) Balin - GRUYERE, SOTMC
9) Buttercup
10) LJBraaten - GRUYERE
11) Wgg2017
12) The Blackadder
13) Jayson74
14) Multum in parvo
15) cryhavoc - GRUYERE
16) hopper_64
17) tjsgarden - GRUYERE
18) JAHE
19) elmo_koffman - GRUYERE
20) Guido75
21) blethenstrom
22) Sandorfi - GRUYERE, SOTMC
23) den fly
24) BobbyB
25) PersistentlyBlunt
26) La Malice GRUYERE, SOTMC
27) Abz88
1) FoolishMortal - Forever (it seems), SOTMC
2) iver
3) Chriwilson - SOTMC
4) Chef455
5) Doti B
6) TOVT
7) Beto Salatini
8) Balin - GRUYERE, SOTMC
9) Buttercup
10) LJBraaten - GRUYERE
11) Wgg2017
12) The Blackadder
13) Jayson74
14) Multum in parvo
15) cryhavoc - GRUYERE
16) hopper_64
17) tjsgarden - GRUYERE
18) JAHE
19) elmo_koffman - GRUYERE
20) Guido75
21) blethenstrom
22) Sandorfi - GRUYERE, SOTMC
23) den fly
24) BobbyB
25) PersistentlyBlunt
26) La Malice GRUYERE, SOTMC
27) Abz88
You’ve got me curious about what that might be.
lasta
Blade Biter
I'm ashamed to say that I haven't survived a GRUME despite entering 3 times!
But I bought a brush last night and for once, have nothing on my wish list!
1) FoolishMortal - Forever (it seems), SOTMC
2) iver
3) Chriwilson - SOTMC
4) Chef455
5) Doti B
6) TOVT
7) Beto Salatini
8) Balin - GRUYERE, SOTMC
9) Buttercup
10) LJBraaten - GRUYERE
11) Wgg2017
12) The Blackadder
13) Jayson74
14) Multum in parvo
15) cryhavoc - GRUYERE
16) hopper_64
17) tjsgarden - GRUYERE
18) JAHE
19) elmo_koffman - GRUYERE
20) Guido75
21) blethenstrom
22) Sandorfi - GRUYERE, SOTMC
23) den fly
24) BobbyB
25) PersistentlyBlunt
26) La Malice GRUYERE, SOTMC
27) Abz88
27) lasta
But I bought a brush last night and for once, have nothing on my wish list!
1) FoolishMortal - Forever (it seems), SOTMC
2) iver
3) Chriwilson - SOTMC
4) Chef455
5) Doti B
6) TOVT
7) Beto Salatini
8) Balin - GRUYERE, SOTMC
9) Buttercup
10) LJBraaten - GRUYERE
11) Wgg2017
12) The Blackadder
13) Jayson74
14) Multum in parvo
15) cryhavoc - GRUYERE
16) hopper_64
17) tjsgarden - GRUYERE
18) JAHE
19) elmo_koffman - GRUYERE
20) Guido75
21) blethenstrom
22) Sandorfi - GRUYERE, SOTMC
23) den fly
24) BobbyB
25) PersistentlyBlunt
26) La Malice GRUYERE, SOTMC
27) Abz88
27) lasta
Prep: Cube 2.0 Menthol with cold rain water
Blade: BIC Chrome Platinum
Razor: King C. Gillette
Cream: Proraso Green using very hot rain water
Brushes: Noble Otter for prep and lathering
Bowls: Timeless Blue bowls for Cube 2.0 prep & Lathering
A/S: Aqua Velva Musk
I’m naïve!
1) FoolishMortal - Forever (it seems), SOTMC
2) iver
3) Chriwilson - SOTMC
4) Chef455
5) Doti B
6) TOVT
7) Beto Salatini
8) Balin - GRUYERE, SOTMC
9) Buttercup
10) LJBraaten - GRUYERE
11) Wgg2017
12) The Blackadder
13) Jayson74
14) Multum in parvo
15) cryhavoc - GRUYERE
16) hopper_64
17) tjsgarden - GRUYERE
18) JAHE
19) elmo_koffman - GRUYERE
20) Guido75
21) blethenstrom
22) Sandorfi - GRUYERE, SOTMC
23) den fly
24) BobbyB
25) PersistentlyBlunt
26) La Malice GRUYERE, SOTMC
27) Abz88
27) lasta
28) thombrogan
29)
30)
31)
32)
1) FoolishMortal - Forever (it seems), SOTMC
2) iver
3) Chriwilson - SOTMC
4) Chef455
5) Doti B
6) TOVT
7) Beto Salatini
8) Balin - GRUYERE, SOTMC
9) Buttercup
10) LJBraaten - GRUYERE
11) Wgg2017
12) The Blackadder
13) Jayson74
14) Multum in parvo
15) cryhavoc - GRUYERE
16) hopper_64
17) tjsgarden - GRUYERE
18) JAHE
19) elmo_koffman - GRUYERE
20) Guido75
21) blethenstrom
22) Sandorfi - GRUYERE, SOTMC
23) den fly
24) BobbyB
25) PersistentlyBlunt
26) La Malice GRUYERE, SOTMC
27) Abz88
27) lasta
28) thombrogan
29)
30)
31)
32)
Welcome on board sir!
Here’s not seeing anything shiny online you don’t already have
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