Same here.
I have the set-up, but I'll not likely to participate because I'm looking forward to using the PIF items the I received.
April Frugal Follies Cheapskate Challenge (AFFCC) - 2021.
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I have the set-up, but I'll not likely to participate because I'm looking forward to using the PIF items the I received.
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I checked my setup today once more. As the Gillette Super Blue came with one blade I will add it to my vintage and declared Wizamet Polsilvers. I never used a Chinese blade before so this could be interesting.
Those Super Gillette Blue Blades (made in China) are very good (IMO). They are expensive too ($4.72 for 10). Too expensive for my taste.
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Soo.. my Anbbas brush finally showed up from AliEx!
The tips feel soft enough and I can feel a lot of backbone to it - it doesn't feel the most refined of tools, but I'm sure we'll get along just fine (due to FFFMM I can't test it before April 1st!!).
The full kit is in, therefore, the only question left is which blades to lock into for the month... Still can't quite decide for certain what I'm going to choose
I think the prospect of having a choice is tantalising enough that I don't want to lock it in yet
The tips feel soft enough and I can feel a lot of backbone to it - it doesn't feel the most refined of tools, but I'm sure we'll get along just fine (due to FFFMM I can't test it before April 1st!!).
The full kit is in, therefore, the only question left is which blades to lock into for the month... Still can't quite decide for certain what I'm going to choose
I think the prospect of having a choice is tantalising enough that I don't want to lock it in yet Soo.. my Anbbas brush finally showed up from AliEx!
The tips feel soft enough and I can feel a lot of backbone to it - it doesn't feel the most refined of tools, but I'm sure we'll get along just fine (due to FFFMM I can't test it before April 1st!!).
The full kit is in, therefore, the only question left is which blades to lock into for the month... Still can't quite decide for certain what I'm going to choose
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Will do later!!
I'm in!
Brush: Synthetic 2-Band (aka Tuxedo) - Stirling Soap Company ($13.99)
Blade: Astra Superior Stainless (100-pack) - Amazon ($7.56)
Soap: Arko Shave Stick - Amazon ($3.88)
Razor: P&G Gillette Super Blue (2020 Tech) - AliExpress ($3.24)
Balm: Dove Men + Care Ultra - Hydra Cream - Walgreens ($1.00)
TOTAL: $29.67
I can't believe I'm doing this since I was really looking forward to resuming my regular razor and brush rotation in April after participating in the OBiF and FFFMM challenges. I'm also participating in the sabbatical and therefore shouldn't purchase any new gear for a while, so I'm limited to items I have on hand for this challenge. I had other less expensive options for the brush, but none that I would want to use for an entire month. I also had other preferred brushes that cost about the same as the Stirling Tuxedo, but current prices would have blown the $30 budget. I would have gone with Williams Mug Shaving Soap ($1.49 from Walgreens) and saved a couple of bucks, but I had already planned to 3017 a stick of Arko this year, so I'm using it a little ahead of schedule. The price here is more than I would have spent on a single stick (I bought a box of 12 for less than $12), but I listed the current price for the sake of the budget. And I usually follow my shaves with a splash of witch hazel and an aftershave or balm, but that also would have blown the budget. This should be fun. It's only a month. What's the worse that could happen?
Brush: Synthetic 2-Band (aka Tuxedo) - Stirling Soap Company ($13.99)
Blade: Astra Superior Stainless (100-pack) - Amazon ($7.56)
Soap: Arko Shave Stick - Amazon ($3.88)
Razor: P&G Gillette Super Blue (2020 Tech) - AliExpress ($3.24)
Balm: Dove Men + Care Ultra - Hydra Cream - Walgreens ($1.00)
TOTAL: $29.67
I can't believe I'm doing this since I was really looking forward to resuming my regular razor and brush rotation in April after participating in the OBiF and FFFMM challenges. I'm also participating in the sabbatical and therefore shouldn't purchase any new gear for a while, so I'm limited to items I have on hand for this challenge. I had other less expensive options for the brush, but none that I would want to use for an entire month. I also had other preferred brushes that cost about the same as the Stirling Tuxedo, but current prices would have blown the $30 budget. I would have gone with Williams Mug Shaving Soap ($1.49 from Walgreens) and saved a couple of bucks, but I had already planned to 3017 a stick of Arko this year, so I'm using it a little ahead of schedule. The price here is more than I would have spent on a single stick (I bought a box of 12 for less than $12), but I listed the current price for the sake of the budget. And I usually follow my shaves with a splash of witch hazel and an aftershave or balm, but that also would have blown the budget. This should be fun. It's only a month. What's the worse that could happen?
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If you test it without actually shaving... no problem.
Look what arrived today!
So I had $30 which is appx. Indian ₹2200
The Frugal April setup is as follows
Base set cost is appx. $25 for comfortable shaves for atleast 3 to 6 months of daily shaves. I would call it "budget luxury" setup.
- Pearl DE razor set which contains
- Pearl SS01 safety razor closed comb
- Brass razor stand
- Samples of shave cream and shave balm
- 55 plus 11 Willy's blades
- Pearl Synthetic shave brush
- Set cost: ₹959 ($13.5)
- Yardley Gold Aloe Vera shave cream : ₹60 (90 cents)
- Alum block : ₹15 (20 cents)
- Witch hazel + menthol + aloe vera After shave ₹299 ($4)
- Marble shave bowl : ₹499 ($7)
I had an additional $5 spare, so added an additional Pearl razor in India flag colors with dual closed and open comb heads for ₹959 ($13)
I will be sticking to the base $25 setup unless some days I decide to put on my Patriotic cap and swap razors
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What is the Yardley shaving cream like?
Thanks. And when I think about the fact that for just a few dollars more I could have included the Arko 12-pack (or a kilo of Cella or Vitos) and easily have a setup that would last 2 years or more. So I try not to think about it
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+1 for Vitos, 500ml EUR 6.00-10.00 based on vendorThanks. And when I think about the fact that for just a few dollars more I could have included the Arko 12-pack (or a kilo of Cella or Vitos) and easily have a setup that would last 2 years or more. So I try not to think about it
They need to have an "envy" reaction too for posts like these
Let’s see...They need to have an "envy" reaction too for posts like these
This soap has no tallow in it and it was a blind buy. I’m curious if it works as good as Vitos Super Extra Coco.
I'm still in, but decided on a couple of substitutions...
Razor: P&G Gillette Super Blue (2020 Tech) - AliExpress ($3.24)
Blade: Astra Superior Stainless (100-pack) - Amazon ($7.56)
Brush: Omega Pro 49 (10049) - Amazon ($9.49)
Soap: Arko Shaving Soap Stick - Amazon ($3.88)
Balm: Duke Cannon Ice Cold - Amazon ($5.48)
TOTAL: $29.65
I had some Duke Cannon that I wanted to finish so I can get to some of my other balms, but the cost put me over the $30 budget. I considered switching to the $1.49 Williams Mug Soap, but I really wanted to 3017 the Arko (along with some Cella, MWF, and Proraso) this year. Then I remembered the Omega 10049 price should be less than $10, so...
The only item in this setup that gives me pause is the razor. I have experience with the rest and know what to expect. I'm counting on the Tech being a Tech and I'm hoping for the best.
Razor: P&G Gillette Super Blue (2020 Tech) - AliExpress ($3.24)
Blade: Astra Superior Stainless (100-pack) - Amazon ($7.56)
Brush: Omega Pro 49 (10049) - Amazon ($9.49)
Soap: Arko Shaving Soap Stick - Amazon ($3.88)
Balm: Duke Cannon Ice Cold - Amazon ($5.48)
TOTAL: $29.65
I had some Duke Cannon that I wanted to finish so I can get to some of my other balms, but the cost put me over the $30 budget. I considered switching to the $1.49 Williams Mug Soap, but I really wanted to 3017 the Arko (along with some Cella, MWF, and Proraso) this year. Then I remembered the Omega 10049 price should be less than $10, so...
The only item in this setup that gives me pause is the razor. I have experience with the rest and know what to expect. I'm counting on the Tech being a Tech and I'm hoping for the best.
My final line up:
Razor: Baili Victory 176: $11.00
Brush: Omega S10077 $8.44
Cream: LEA Menthol $3.11
Blade: SilverStar SS $.75
Aftershave: Gillette Cool Wave $4.86 = $28.16
Razor: Baili Victory 176: $11.00
Brush: Omega S10077 $8.44
Cream: LEA Menthol $3.11
Blade: SilverStar SS $.75
Aftershave: Gillette Cool Wave $4.86 = $28.16
Its pretty slick and lather bomb. Its very scent and a kind of English scent..
What is an English scent? Any chance to source Indian shaving creams in Europe?
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