2024 Shave Purchase Sabbatical - The Year of MacGyver
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Thanks! I certainly have neglected items. I am learning as I go along. I need to make a list! Still in by the way.
Guido
Have you found anything to be a better performer than Tallow Tabac?
I 3017'd a tub last year and it instantly became a favorite.
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For me Tabarko. Used it for my head shave this afternoon. Instant luscious lather with great scent.
What news about rr king Lewis soap base?Are we still doing this?
No temptations, not even finding out about the RR King Louis soap base being similar to another soap. I'll get some in Jan.
Back to cooking fajitas. Thighs are almost done. Corn "off the cob", peppers and onions are ready. Time to assemble with some cheese and garden jalapeno.
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Someone mentioned it in the 3017 thread. Similar to Dovo/Merkur Lavender.
It doesn't seem readily available when I Google it.
Still lurking about gents.
This is not one I use often, but a very enjoyable scent nonetheless.
I get some of my best shaves with a vintage Wilkie.
Good day all!
This is not one I use often, but a very enjoyable scent nonetheless.
I get some of my best shaves with a vintage Wilkie.
Good day all!
There's a few top tier soaps for me, tallow Tabac is certainly one. The Fat, Mike's Natural Soaps, and even veggie Tabac I like (first veg formula, that is). Palmolive Lather also.
Still in and a nice BBS today.
Razor: Schick G4 "Schick 66"
Blade: Schick Injector blade (11)
Soap: PAA Atomic Age Bay Rum
Brush: Omega 10290 Boar
AS: Bootlegger's Green Freeze
Razor: Schick G4 "Schick 66"
Blade: Schick Injector blade (11)
Soap: PAA Atomic Age Bay Rum
Brush: Omega 10290 Boar
AS: Bootlegger's Green Freeze
Still in
Still in -- finally doing my first 3017 (a tube of Proroaso green cream that I broke the cap on) It's been quite an adjustment to keep using the same thing, as well as mixing it up with different aftershaves.
Until now, 90% of the time I've used matching soap/aftershave combos. I am glad I have a stash of unopened AS samples I procured in anticipation of the GRUYERE.... tossing in one every few weeks to satisfy the itch.
Until now, 90% of the time I've used matching soap/aftershave combos. I am glad I have a stash of unopened AS samples I procured in anticipation of the GRUYERE.... tossing in one every few weeks to satisfy the itch.
# 32 still in!
I'm not a participant this year, but good luck to everyone still in. My last message in this thread was that I was sitting this one out after having completed the last 3 sabbaticals. Well, after giving myself this year to splurge, I am ready to admit that I have only bought 1 soap (Van Der Hagen Luxury), 1 aftershave (Old Spice), and an Avon pickup truck aftershave bottle. The sabbatical really helped me to stop chasing products. Thanks for all your support!
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Way to go @Ruva! Very good. This is my second restraint and I have improved my personal best since May 
and it’s no picknick! I think I can manage, but these past weeks were pretty itchy!
Luckily we are in this together and with fantastic support of the group we manage to keep at it!
Still in!
Guido
and it’s no picknick! I think I can manage, but these past weeks were pretty itchy!Luckily we are in this together and with fantastic support of the group we manage to keep at it!
Still in!
Guido
Still in
No shave today
No shave today
Cool to know it can actually help even when you’re not in the challenge.
Haven't checked in for awhile but I am still in.
Last couple shaves using MWF have had me really wanting a different bowl/mug/container to hold the puck.
Christmas will be here before we know it!
Jay
Last couple shaves using MWF have had me really wanting a different bowl/mug/container to hold the puck.
Christmas will be here before we know it!
Jay
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Gents, fellow MacGyvers,
This is your *cough* fearless *cough* leader and I am about to transition to a MacGruber as I am knocked out of restraint.
Next week my lady and I are celebrating our 20th anniversary and on these types of occasions we like to give each other gifts. Something tangible to remember the occasion and something that is befitting for the event at hand.
I am getting a Supply 2.0 (has a 20 ring to it). I use injectors solely for head shaves.
The problem I have is that in my environment I am the only shaving nut around. Getting shaving gifts is always dicey as the rules also state. My son is also a DE shaver, but he sticks with his Slim with no intention of venturing out. My lady has no idea about my preferences be it aggressive or mild, injectors or DE, et cetera. And she has no resources other than me and my notes. So getting the Supply is on me and therefore I am declaring myself knocked out.
A new personal record with 7 consecutive months of restraint. And last year already helped a lot. This year definitely trumps that. I have temptations yes, but I feel little desire to act on my wants, because these acquisitions would clearly be for “having” or “collecting” rather than a thoughtful addition - if such thing exists. I also have zero interest to go treewhaling
I have the utmost respect for those still in. Keep it up gents!! We can do this!
I will continue my commitment as your administrator as I do not want to burden others with that task and it’s no burden on me anyway.
Signing out,
Guido
This is your *cough* fearless *cough* leader and I am about to transition to a MacGruber as I am knocked out of restraint.
Next week my lady and I are celebrating our 20th anniversary and on these types of occasions we like to give each other gifts. Something tangible to remember the occasion and something that is befitting for the event at hand.
I am getting a Supply 2.0 (has a 20 ring to it). I use injectors solely for head shaves.
The problem I have is that in my environment I am the only shaving nut around. Getting shaving gifts is always dicey as the rules also state. My son is also a DE shaver, but he sticks with his Slim with no intention of venturing out. My lady has no idea about my preferences be it aggressive or mild, injectors or DE, et cetera. And she has no resources other than me and my notes. So getting the Supply is on me and therefore I am declaring myself knocked out.
A new personal record with 7 consecutive months of restraint. And last year already helped a lot. This year definitely trumps that. I have temptations yes, but I feel little desire to act on my wants, because these acquisitions would clearly be for “having” or “collecting” rather than a thoughtful addition - if such thing exists. I also have zero interest to go treewhaling
I have the utmost respect for those still in. Keep it up gents!! We can do this!
I will continue my commitment as your administrator as I do not want to burden others with that task and it’s no burden on me anyway.
Signing out,
Guido
Guido, congratulantions on your 20th, I wish you and your wife a very happy anniversary and many more. Thank you for acting as our fearless leader in this endeavor, it is much appreciated. Not sure you should go out on this; I see it as your wife getting you a present. Your call, of course.
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