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August 2020 Gentlemanly Restraint Until Month End (GRUME)

This restraint is for August 1-31, 2020.

If you're seeing this late and you've made no purchases in August, 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. Ready to turn over a new leaf?

This monthly restraint is perfect for those who have failed the yearly or quarterly sabbatical and want to curb their ADs. 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. 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 July GRUME, 8/1 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 July GRUME, you do not get a restock date in August; see 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 August. 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. Please use your best judgement. Also, no sampling/testing of 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 (or even hint) for shaving gear as gifts for any occasion.
4. Any shaving services, like replating or restorations, cannot be arranged or paid for in the month of the restraint.
5. Feel free to engage in trades (especially with each other), but don't enter any PIFs.
6. If you have to ask, it probably will put you out. That said, this is a Gentlemanly Restraint - use your own best judgement 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.

Mods:
Please leave this thread in the General Shaving Discussion forum until August 5th 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

How to Join:
Copy the entire list below
and add your number and name to the bottom. Also, you are welcome to update your signature to show you are in the restraint; for example, "GRUME - Month 2020 #1". To do so, click Settings at the top of the forum and then click Edit Signature on the left.

1) FoolishMortal
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Good luck, all, and have fun!
 

rbscebu

Girls call me Makaluod
I'm in.

1) FoolishMortal
2) Sotiris_A
3) rbscebu

I have enough ordered and paid for that is still being shipped to keep me satisfied for August - I think.
 
I will try but cant promise anything, razors just keep finding new ways to end up on my door step.
1) FoolishMortal
2) Sotiris_A
3) rbscebu
4) ajduplessis
 

rbscebu

Girls call me Makaluod
I will try but cant promise anything, razors just keep finding new ways to end up on my door step.
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I know what you mean. I have 11 SR's on their way to me and I'll be ordering another 5 before the end of July. That should satisfy me during August.
 
I’m in. August will be one year since I started this wet shaving journey. What a year! Between what I have and what’s on order, my den is practically complete.

There are still a few unobtanium items I’m looking for (Tortoise shell MK series Heljestrand, Wolfman 1.15mm WR2 OC, Duke 3 SiLVERTiP, Westholme Shell Cardovan Strop) but these are unlikely to pop up in August. If they do I’ll be forced to bow out. Apart from that I’m in.

1) FoolishMortal
2) Sotiris_A
3) rbscebu
4) ajduplessis
5) Tomo
 
I'm in. I was able to last from January 1 to July 6 without buying anything, so I ought to be able to get through August.

1) FoolishMortal
2) Sotiris_A
3) rbscebu
4) ajduplessis
5) Tomo
6) pbrmhl
 
I am in. I have enough soap and blades to last all of August. I only use one razor and brush.
1) FoolishMortal
2) Sotiris_A
3) rbscebu
4) ajduplessis
5) Tomo
6) pbrmhl
7) bobbyb
 
I'm in.

1) FoolishMortal
2) Sotiris_A
3) rbscebu
4) ajduplessis
5) Tomo
6) pbrmhl
7) bobbyb
8) Schnitzel52
9) StratMan
 

rbscebu

Girls call me Makaluod
I just checked, I have enough blades to last me about 950 years (until 2970), creams for about 2 years and after-shave splash for about a year. I obviously need me soaps/creams and after-shave. I'll work on that starting September.
 
I just checked, I have enough blades to last me about 950 years (until 2970), creams for about 2 years and after-shave splash for about a year. I obviously need me soaps/creams and after-shave. I'll work on that starting September.
Better get a few more blades before July is out.
 

rbscebu

Girls call me Makaluod
Better get a few more blades before July is out.
I almost did today but refrained knowing that I still have 11 blades in hand to hone up to shave ready and more in transit to hopefully be delivered soon.

I have promised myself that I will stop this M7DSAD madness when I get to four sets.
 
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I almost did today but refrained knowing that I still have 11 blades in hand to hone up to shave ready and more in transit to hopefully be delivered soon.

I have promised myself that I will stop this M7DSAD madness when I get to four sets.
Good luck with that. I promised myself to stop at four straight razors unless a Tortoiseshell MK Series Heljestrand comes along. Probably not enough for 1000 years but close enough for 60. I don’t plan on being around much longer than that.
 
1) FoolishMortal
2) Sotiris_A
3) rbscebu
4) ajduplessis
5) Tomo
6) pbrmhl
7) bobbyb
8) Schnitzel52
9) StratMan
10)RTM
 

rbscebu

Girls call me Makaluod
I just realised that I currently have a timber case I ordered last week being made for my second M7DS. This is not yet paid for and will not be ready until August. Once made, my cabinetmaker will require payment. Will this put me out?
 
11) RookieGuy

Sorry, at work and can't type the whole list out.

1) FoolishMortal
2) Sotiris_A
3) rbscebu
4) ajduplessis
5) Tomo
6) pbrmhl
7) bobbyb
8) Schnitzel52
9) StratMan
10) RTM
11) RookieGuy
 
I just realised that I currently have a timber case I ordered last week being made for my second M7DS. This is not yet paid for and will not be ready until August. Once made, my cabinetmaker will require payment. Will this put me out?
Yep.

4. Any shaving services, like replating or restorations, cannot be arranged or paid for in the month of the restraint.

Building a case for your razors definitely qualifies under Rule 4. You could ask for a quote now and send a check for the amount +10% to cover incidentals, then get your case and a refund of the difference in August.
 
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