2019 Shave Purchase Sabbatical - The Maltese Falcon Razor

[Ryanshh]

After almost exactly 100 shaves, I have finished the WSP Formula T Mahagony. It is the first full-size soap I've finished since moving away from canned goo. I am planning on moving on to Stirling Iced Coffee. The only thing I am trying to decide is if I want to 3017 the soap or if I want to remove a quarter of it to change soaps sooner.

I have settled in and am not overly interested in too much. That said, It is highly possible that I will be going out in the near future. SWMBO is on the warpath to make our bathroom more organized. This might mean spending money on some storage solutions which would put me out. Time will tell, however, between internet challenge and wife, she will win.

 

[pbrmhl]

After almost exactly 100 shaves, I have finished the WSP Formula T Mahagony. It is the first full-size soap I've finished since moving away from canned goo. I am planning on moving on to Stirling Iced Coffee. The only thing I am trying to decide is if I want to 3017 the soap or if I want to remove a quarter of it to change soaps sooner.

I have settled in and am not overly interested in too much. That said, It is highly possible that I will be going out in the near future. SWMBO is on the warpath to make our bathroom more organized. This might mean spending money on some storage solutions which would put me out. Time will tell, however, between internet challenge and wife, she will win.

I submit that buying bathroom storage solutions is not a disqualifying event. The moment the sabbatical rules conflict with marital peace is the moment we should all assess our priorities...

Fortunately for me, as my wife is the boss, she handles storage solutions. Any money spent on this issue is hers, not mine (though we're in a community property state), so it's not my problem, and not disqualifying. I find my own ways to get disqualified.

 

[Invicta]

That said, It is highly possible that I will be going out in the near future. SWMBO is on the warpath to make our bathroom more organized. This might mean spending money on some storage solutions which would put me out.

Put the items in temporary store outside the bathroom till 1st Jan 2020 then review the position; keeps you in the sabbatical.

 

[KQY61]

Hi,

Hmmm. Maybe I have the answer. She picks out buys the storage and shoves it at you. That way you didn't spend the money. Not quite as nice as her buying you a new razor for a gift, but you get to stay in.

Stan - Still In

 

[mikelz777]

I eliminated another item off of my hit list - Clubman Citrus Musk aftershave. I'll miss it, it's one of the few Clubman products I'm willing to buy.

 

[zed117]

Still in. Fatboy on 6 SOTD, lovely with a Nacet.

 

[Noodles]

Still in. Fatboy on 6 SOTD, lovely with a Nacet.

Fat boy + Nacet is fantastic. Probably my favorite, but on 5. I should try 6. Stirling is solid too.

 

[Jim99]

Im out! I heard the siren song and was entranced by its beauty! I was doing so well and even selling off some of my razors, but then this came along...

I’ll be back in next year for sure and I’ll join the monthly challenge just to keep me in line.

Now I have to hide this from my wife!

 

[StuartT]

Im out! I heard the siren song and was entranced by its beauty! I was doing so well and even selling off some of my razors, but then this came along...
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I’ll be back in next year for sure and I’ll join the monthly challenge just to keep me in line.

Now I have to hide this from my wife!

Jim...Use the Klingon kloaking devise you stole from Kruge...

 

[Pepin]

Sam Spades Team of Operatives

1. Pepin - vintage grail razor***2018***
3. johnwick - One Timeless baseplate swap
4. Ruckin–No exception***2018***
5. mikelz777 - No exception***2018***
7. Shave_Rat - New scuttle***2018***
8. meanpr - No exception
11. Vespasian- No exception
13. KQY61 - No Exception ***2018***
14. martym - No exception ***2018***
15. VerbaVolant - one stainless razor.
17. Keen Edge - Blades
20. Howler - No Exception
23 GaryTha - No exceptions
22. JohnYaddy - OneBlade Razor ***2018***
24. AlphaFrank75 – Balm ***2018***
25. bobmsp - Grooming Dept. Pre-shave
27. ‘Bout Time - Tallow & Steel Limited Release
28. T.Orso - Unicorn hair shave brush (60% mane, 40% tail)***2018***
29. Ryanshh - 1 lapping film restock
30. Jamesearthdrum - Spool of PLA filament ***2018***
32. SpannerX - No exception
34. Zed117- Karve OC (Aluminium or Brass)
42. Mtnredhed - No exception***2018***
45. gsurko- No exceptions
48. byDoms - No Exception ***2018***
52. Spookmeister - Christopher Bradley razor
57. MuhleShaver - no exceptions ***2018***
58. CzechCzar - Muhle Rocca
59. Whisky- RazoRock SLOC
60. jldallas - Vintage DE razor
61. Macsen - Thayers Witch Hazel
62. Noodles - Post-shave balm
67. Brian C. - No exception
68. Invicta - No exception
69. Tokyospike - Menthol crystals
72. Heckle - mustache wax
73. FoxInfinitySunset - Synthetic brush***2018***
77. _Stormin_ - No Exception***2018***
79. 5Cantonas - Badger brush***2018***
80. Sgemmett- no exception
86. psfred- Nickel plating supplies***2018***
88. mishkaya- No exception.
90. esetter – Variant razor ***2018***
91. Aziraphale - Hallows Soap and AS gift set
93. PhilC - No exception
94. CJB3 - New RR Game Changer release
97.Thomas Darkblade - No exception***2018***
98. dg33 – Shave brush ***2018***
99. Rico Suave - blades
100. Boghopper – Blades

The Opposition: Kasper Gutman Joel Cairo & their Henchmen

1. January 9th Operative No. 103 Bakker1964 - exception Karve OC razor - (OUT - Proraso pre-shave cream)
2. January 13th Operative No. 19 Azwetshaver - exception - strop, (OUT - brush)
3. January 25th, Operative Ruva #36: exception – Witch Hazel. (OUT – Barbersol 100th Anniversary can)
4. February 2nd Operative No. 82 Haggises - Exception: Schick repeater. (Out - David Beckahm Instinct Aftershave)
5. February 4th Operative No. 76 Saxtont47 - Exception witch hazel. (Out - Simpson`s Duke 3 brush)
6. February 4th Operative No. 87 bdehne – No exception. (Out – Volga razor)
7. February 7th Operative No. 92. Mtn.Man – No exception. (Out – shiny BST buy)
8. February 9th Operative No. 44. Slipknot – No exception. (Out – Captains Choice & CRSW shave soap)
9. February 9th Operative No. 63 Clay S - Birth year/quarter razor (out – vintage Avon aftershave bottle for Pinaud Clubman Musk)
10. February 10th Operative No. 84 Hannah’s Dad - British #15 tune-up (out – FatBoy)
11. February 13th Operative No. 85 Sharp’s- Char Gds – (out – Grand Shave King razor)
12. February 13th Operative No. 37 Somnos - Full version: Shaving Buddy app.
(out - mint Aristocrat #66 set + NOS made in England travelling set)
13. February 17th Operative No. 40. Yminoh - No exception. (out – Charcoal Goods razor)
14. February 23rd Operative No. 26 Heron - Exception shave soap. (OUT - Harry's mail order razor)
15. February 24th Operative No. 83. Luecke2326: Exception straight razor. (OUT - EPIC treewhale of a barbers supply)
16. February 24th Operative No. 16. Galaktus: No exception. (OUT - self withdraw)
17. February 24th Operative No. 64 KW Driver: Exception Trac II blades. (OUT - self withdraw)
18. February 26th Operative No. 10 Kevdogg329: Exception Aftershave. (OUT - shave cream & cartridges)
19. March 2nd Operative No. 51. karhu: No exception. (OUT – Rockwell 6S Razor)
20. March 3rd Operative No. 66 Boar Fighter: No exception. (OUT - two synthetic shave brushes)
21. March 4th Operative No. 31 pbrmhl - Exception Charcoal Goods razor. (OUT - 4 bottles Chatillon Lux aftershave)
22. March 7th Operative No. 78 Neffarious: Exception pre-shave. (OUT - Shave Mac 24mm brush)
23. March 9th Operative No. 39 Nick Weepers: Exception Mike’s Bay Rum (OUT – NOS Old Spice soap in mug)
24. March 11th Operative No. 18 SAMB08: Exception Aftershave splash. (OUT – vintage 9/16 Genco Old Dutch straight)
25. March 11th Operative No. 35 deafficianado: No exception (OUT - Raw Shaving razor)
26. March 12th Operative No. 38 Joncr: No exception. (OUT - Gillette Skinguard cartridge)
27. March 15th Operative No. 65 Rev579: Exception 1 Vintage Grail Razor (OUT - 2 vintage ABC razor sets)
28. March 16th Operative No. 70 Dundak: No exception (OUT - mystery blue-light deal)
29. March 23rd Operative No. 2. Rockviper: No exception (OUT - Simpson's synthetic Chubby #2 brush)
30. March 30th Operative No. 55 AZBronco: Exception Tuxedo knot brush. (OUT – Stirling Coconut Lime & Glacial Lemon soap)
31. April 2nd Operative No. 47 Music: Exception Stirling post-shave balm. (OUT - hard to find mystery soap )
32. April 2nd Operative No. 9. Tony D: Exception shave soap. (OUT - binge soap buying)
33. April 6th Operative No. 43 Sotiris_A: No Exception. (OUT - Simpson's best badger brushes)
34. April 8th Operative No. 102 Kluber: Exception Tabac soap. (OUT - MDC soap)
35. April 13th Operative No. 96 StuartT: No exception (OUT - German Ralf Aust 6/8 straight razor)
36. April 14th Operative No. 6 Laird: Exception Cap & Chris restoration & replate New (Self declared -OUT)
37. April 15th "Lost in Action" Operative No. 101 Midoio – No exception (OUT)
38. April 15th "Lost in Action" Operative No. 81 MarsEnglish - no exception (OUT)
39. April 15th "Lost in Action" Operative No. 71 Treebeard - No exception (OUT)
40. April 15th "Lost in Action" Operative No. 54 jamiecm - no exception (OUT)
41. April 15th "Lost in Action" Operative No 46 TreadwayJohnA - No Exceptions (OUT)
42. April 15th "Lost in Action" Operative No. 12 barko78 - witch hazel (OUT)
43. April 29th Operative No. 95 tsimmns: Exception OneBlade V1 with a GEM (OUT- shaving cream/soap)
44. May 13th Operative No. 50 ShavingPanda: Exception Tabac aftershave (OUT - Charcoal razor)
45. Jun. 5th Operative No. 74 Shaved Fish: No exception (OUT - shave balm)
46. Jun. 9th Operative No. 41. Andromeda673: No Exception (OUT - shave soap)
47. Jun. 16th Operative No. 75 bjm: No exception (OUT - two boar brushes)
48. Jun. 27th Operative No. 21 emwolf: No exceptions (OUT - adjustable razor in brass)
49. Jul. 2nd Operative No. 89 Kcmodan: Exception 1 zenith horse hair brush (OUT - Kai Captain Excelia)
50. Jul. 4th Operative No. 56. Sabin: No exception (OUT - samples from Maggards)
51. Jul. 8th "Lost in Action" Operative No. 53 Ajwien: no exception (OUT)
52. Jul. 8th "Lost in Action" Operative No. 33 krow: No exceptions (OUT)
53. Jul. 12th Operative No. 49 Jim99: Exception Schick injector blades (OUT - Schick razor & blades)

 

[StuartT]

Jim...Use the Klingon kloaking devise you stole from Kruge...

cloaking

 

[mtnredhed]

cloaking

Clingon

 

[dfoulk]

After almost exactly 100 shaves, I have finished the WSP Formula T Mahagony. It is the first full-size soap I've finished since moving away from canned goo. I am planning on moving on to Stirling Iced Coffee. The only thing I am trying to decide is if I want to 3017 the soap or if I want to remove a quarter of it to change soaps sooner.

I have settled in and am not overly interested in too much. That said, It is highly possible that I will be going out in the near future. SWMBO is on the warpath to make our bathroom more organized. This might mean spending money on some storage solutions which would put me out. Time will tell, however, between internet challenge and wife, she will win.

Just my opinion and I'm not even in this thing, but I can't see how bathroom storage would put you out. Nor how being a part of picking it out would disqualify you either. You should be able to pick out your bathroom cabinets. Kinda like if the water heater went out and needed to be replaced or if you added a water softener to your home. Yes, these items would benefit your shaving experience but that's not the sole reason that you'd own them. These are household items. Even some general storage bins that aren't shaving specific items should be ok in my opinion, even if you use them to store your shaving gear. Maybe more of a grey area, but to push the envelope, I'd say the same deal with some dice to track your shaves. Maybe I'm a bit more forgiving but my rule of thumb would be if you relisted these items for sale later on they would they be listed as shaving items? Anything that you'd post as a shaving related item would knock you out.

 

[ShavingPanda]

Well...looks like we have more out than in at this point. Looks like 51% out and 49% in.
Good luck to the remaining! Your work is cut out for you finishing the last 5 months!

 

[AZBronco]

My understanding is you’re out when you say you’re out. But the rule is spending nothing on shave related goods—this includes collectables, wall hangings, new storage solutions, etc. it’s funny you brought up a water heater because someone called themselves out on that a few years ago so it’s regularly a TIC example.

I agree that no one should allow their participation in the sabbatical cause problems with their spouse. This is just for fun and their are no prizes at the end. What many learn is that despite our best intentions, a year is a long time to go without spending money on our hobby and sometimes people are out for silly things like forgetting a travel razor or a spouse telling them they have to buy something to arrange all the stuff that’s been collected. When that happens we bow out gracefully and try again next year if we had fun with the challenge.

Just my opinion and I'm not even in this thing, but I can't see how bathroom storage would put you out. Nor how being a part of picking it out would disqualify you either. You should be able to pick out your bathroom cabinets. Kinda like if the water heater went out and needed to be replaced or if you added a water softener to your home. Yes, these items would benefit your shaving experience but that's not the sole reason that you'd own them. These are household items. Even some general storage bins that aren't shaving specific items should be ok in my opinion, even if you use them to store your shaving gear. Maybe more of a grey area, but to push the envelope, I'd say the same deal with some dice to track your shaves. Maybe I'm a bit more forgiving but my rule of thumb would be if you relisted these items for sale later on they would they be listed as shaving items? Anything that you'd post as a shaving related item would knock you out.

 

[johnwick]

Ironically what I find myself listing over these past few days cost less than $5. Menthol liquid or crystals for aftershaves... This summer has me really enjoying the couple splashes I do have with menthol and wishing I could add more.

I won’t be going out over it. Overall, probably a good thing that I’m only wishing I had the crystals rather than wanting new soaps or splashes that already have it added. The sabbatical continues to pay off in both monetary value and personal growth!

 

[emwolf]

Ironically what I find myself listing over these past few days cost less than $5. Menthol liquid or crystals for aftershaves... This summer has me really enjoying the couple splashes I do have with menthol and wishing I could add more.

I won’t be going out over it. Overall, probably a good thing that I’m only wishing I had the crystals rather than wanting new soaps or splashes that already have it added. The sabbatical continues to pay off in both monetary value and personal growth!

I'd be happy to send you some crystals.

 

[kevdogg329]

Still out and havent bought anything in months

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[FoxInfinitySunset]

Still in.
We went to an antique / flea market joint while camping last week. Gillette Adjustable in case with cleanout brush and blade tuck, $15. I admired it, smiled, and put it back down.
Like I said, still in. Somewhat reluctantly though.

 

[Esetter]

#90 Checking in, an happy to report I've another empty bottle of aftershave.
Finished off my VIBR over the weekend, but fortunately I have a stash of other Bay Rums. Currently working on a bottle of Layrite #9....and it smells good!

My tally:

Aftershave - 8
Soap - 2
Frag - 2