Not a monster collection but a little farm
Semogue
Yaqi
Omega and Zenith (just one)
I omitted the synthetics, Semogue 830 and Omega 11137 that I can't find and some duplicates.
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Brush Acquisition Disorder: What is wrong with us?
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Semogue
Yaqi
Omega and Zenith (just one)
I omitted the synthetics, Semogue 830 and Omega 11137 that I can't find and some duplicates.
Nice brushes!Not a monster collection but a little farm
Semogue
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Yaqi
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Omega and Zenith (just one)
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I omitted the synthetics, Semogue 830 and Omega 11137 that I can't find and some duplicates.
This year, since July actually, when I reconnected with wet shaving after two years of sabbatical, I have purchased 23 new brushes, of which two arrived today (here below), two have yet to arrive, and seven are gone (*).
Yesterday however, I decided to join a support group: 2024 Shave Purchase Sabbatical - The Year of MacGyver - https://www.badgerandblade.com/forum/threads/2024-shave-purchase-sabbatical-the-year-of-macgyver.647225/page-3#post-12502020
Yesterday however, I decided to join a support group: 2024 Shave Purchase Sabbatical - The Year of MacGyver - https://www.badgerandblade.com/forum/threads/2024-shave-purchase-sabbatical-the-year-of-macgyver.647225/page-3#post-12502020
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I've lost count of the number of brushes I went through this year, this after a sabbatical as well. I'm obsessing over razors currently but expect to return to the brush wars soon. Good luck with your support group. I don't need one, just more income.
Even after spending almost 8 months in GRUYERE, I still managed to add a Paladin, a Semogue LE, 2 Simpsons Chubbys, and 4 Shavemac Badgers!! Oh, and 3 boars for DecemBoar!! lol. They are my Achilles heel for sure!! 
You need to add another to make an even dozen! 
AimlessWanderer
Remember to forget me!
I have had a major spend-fest on brushes this year. Not counting ones I sent back, when I had a very bad experience with Maguires Barbershop in the UK, I have bought sixteen new brushes, plus received an extra one as a factory replacement, when one of them was received a little out of specification. I have kept the original, as it's not bad enough to send to landfill, and I won't release it into the wild, after it's alrwady had one replacement issued against it.
Most were under £30. Some were under £20. Only one broke my £40 ceiling. Six were new old stock (discontinued) brushes. All but two of those seventeen are probably keepers. I could probably have bought a limited edition Simpson Chubby with what I've spent on brushes this year ... but I'd rather have this mass of cheapos, than blow it all on one brush.
Next year's focus will be breaking them all in, getting too know them, and passing on those which don't belong here for whatever reason. I'm striving for a whole year off internet and digital shopping (including in person with plastic) throughout 2024, whether shaving related or not. While that means I'm liable to get a year clear of further brush acquisitions, it also increased the amount I frantically nabbed in the last few weeks.
Most were under £30. Some were under £20. Only one broke my £40 ceiling. Six were new old stock (discontinued) brushes. All but two of those seventeen are probably keepers. I could probably have bought a limited edition Simpson Chubby with what I've spent on brushes this year ... but I'd rather have this mass of cheapos, than blow it all on one brush.
Next year's focus will be breaking them all in, getting too know them, and passing on those which don't belong here for whatever reason. I'm striving for a whole year off internet and digital shopping (including in person with plastic) throughout 2024, whether shaving related or not. While that means I'm liable to get a year clear of further brush acquisitions, it also increased the amount I frantically nabbed in the last few weeks.
Well, looks like you'll probably have enough brushes to make it through the year.
Those last two are quite the stunners! Love the red.
Have you considered 2024 GRUYERE sabbatical??I have had a major spend-fest on brushes this year. Not counting ones I sent back, when I had a very bad experience with Maguires Barbershop in the UK, I have bought sixteen new brushes, plus received an extra one as a factory replacement, when one of them was received a little out of specification. I have kept the original, as it's not bad enough to send to landfill, and I won't release it into the wild, after it's alrwady had one replacement issued against it.
Most were under £30. Some were under £20. Only one broke my £40 ceiling. Six were new old stock (discontinued) brushes. All but two of those seventeen are probably keepers. I could probably have bought a limited edition Simpson Chubby with what I've spent on brushes this year ... but I'd rather have this mass of cheapos, than blow it all on one brush.
Next year's focus will be breaking them all in, getting too know them, and passing on those which don't belong here for whatever reason. I'm striving for a whole year off internet and digital shopping (including in person with plastic) throughout 2024, whether shaving related or not. While that means I'm liable to get a year clear of further brush acquisitions, it also increased the amount I frantically nabbed in the last few weeks.
AimlessWanderer
Remember to forget me!
I'm doing something even tougher...
2024 Digital purchasing restraint
We've all seen (and many of us have failed in) the GRUME threads and year long sabbatical threads. 2024 will be different for me, and not just limited to shaving. I'm planning a year long (at least) digi-spending restraint. Direct debits for household bills can stay. Essential purchases that I...
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Oh wow, I see. Good luck to you sir!I'm doing something even tougher...
2024 Digital purchasing restraint
We've all seen (and many of us have failed in) the GRUME threads and year long sabbatical threads. 2024 will be different for me, and not just limited to shaving. I'm planning a year long (at least) digi-spending restraint. Direct debits for household bills can stay. Essential purchases that I...
What is wrong with us?
Speak for yourself: you only need one brush (2 if you want to guarantee they dry completely). This is why I have managed to keep my collection down to only 20.
Speak for yourself: you only need one brush (2 if you want to guarantee they dry completely). This is why I have managed to keep my collection down to only 20.
Or a baker's dozen. <eg>You need to add another to make an even dozen!
You need to add another to make an even dozen!
Lol, thanks for the help!! I may be on the lookout for a good Boxing Day sale!
