Interesting. Thank you.
The Moment You Realized....
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Again, my pleasure.
It's all based on personal observation/experience and information culled from various posts on the web (which I tend to agree with).My apologies for the typos and redundant wording of the last post. I was writing hurriedly and did not proofread.
Back on topic! The BST thread hasn’t helped.
Maybe two/three months into this DE shaving lark ;
3 brushes
3 soaps
2 razors
Several blade samples
Stirling soap samples
CC AFtershave samples
Just had a package arrive from the BST thread with 4 more soaps, sample soaps, balms, more blades.....
I’m running out of room
Maybe two/three months into this DE shaving lark ;
3 brushes
3 soaps
2 razors
Several blade samples
Stirling soap samples
CC AFtershave samples
Just had a package arrive from the BST thread with 4 more soaps, sample soaps, balms, more blades.....
I’m running out of room
Have you taken a photo of her shoes (or purses or makeup) or whatever it is? I suggest that you fight fire with fire Sir!
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I got into it to save money and get a better shave. I stayed cause it allows me to have 20-30 minutes of Me time out of my hectic day.
For me I think it started when I gave myself a really bad shave with a cartridge. I Googled how to stop razor burn and wet shaving came up. I bought a razor (Weber) and before it could come my Mother-in-law gave me her Father's Gillette Slim. I bought two Frank Shaving badger brushes on ebay and Cella, some MWF and Proraso on the web.
Now I am starting to reverse the damage, I am selling most of my razors going to try to get to a reasonable number as soon as possible!
I also have a rule for buying soap, I can't purchase any soap unless I use up at least three soaps. I hope to get my collections under control soon. I would like to have a minimal setup but worry I won't be able to make it happen (I have been having trouble culling the herd beyond this:
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Now I am starting to reverse the damage, I am selling most of my razors going to try to get to a reasonable number as soon as possible!
I also have a rule for buying soap, I can't purchase any soap unless I use up at least three soaps. I hope to get my collections under control soon. I would like to have a minimal setup but worry I won't be able to make it happen (I have been having trouble culling the herd beyond this:
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It was actually today in my garage where I started working on yet another shelf for the bathroom yesterday.
While I was removing the clamps and scraping glue ooze out I was wondering exactly how to incorporate razor and brush storage into them, but I haz an idea...
While I was removing the clamps and scraping glue ooze out I was wondering exactly how to incorporate razor and brush storage into them, but I haz an idea...
When I decided to buy a second stainless razor (after 9 happy months with just the one) and to start a journal about it.
Getting into wet shaving was an accident of sorts. Once I got started it became a way of life.
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I never came into this to save money. For me, it was just wanting to have a decent shave that did not lead to razor bumps, razor rash, and ingrown hairs.
Once good shaves became my reality, it was only natural to acquire what I could afford. We are currently in a new golden era of shaving where software and hardware is readily available for all skin types, razor preferences (straight, DE, SE), brushes (Badger,Boar, Synth), soaps, croaps, creams etc,etc.
I may not be able to afford everything, but I do like what I have. If I don't like it, I give it to one of my converts.
marty
Once good shaves became my reality, it was only natural to acquire what I could afford. We are currently in a new golden era of shaving where software and hardware is readily available for all skin types, razor preferences (straight, DE, SE), brushes (Badger,Boar, Synth), soaps, croaps, creams etc,etc.
I may not be able to afford everything, but I do like what I have. If I don't like it, I give it to one of my converts.
marty
What was the moment, or the purchase, that made you realize you'd moved from wanting to save a few bucks or get a better shave...to full on obsession or maybe mild addiction to shaving? Was it joining this forum? Buying a stainless razor? Acquiring a really nice brush, or three? Maybe it was paying $18 for a puck of soap? Was it self discovery, or did a loved one suggest an intervention? Perhaps the realization you have more razors than days in the week? What was your moment?
After being on B&B for less than a week and had 500 DE blades in the postal system on the way to me was the start.
I had to face it after I completed my shave cathedral
Initially I was fed up with mach III prices but when researching on here before I ever ordered my first puck of col conk i knew in short order it was going to be a wild ride. Spending more now then what mach III blades were but at least I'm now enjoying myself.
I feel sorry for you all. You're some very sick puppies. There may be no cure but there may be hope.
Take the rabbit hole test if you so choose>
Take the rabbit hole test if you so choose>
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Raven, would you be so kind as to 'splain all those initials?
Sure:Raven, would you be so kind as to 'splain all those initials?
BOSC: Brotherhood Of Shaving Crazies.
SASA: Steep Angle Shavers Alliance.
JFL: Joris Fatip Lovers
PSSST: Piccolo Silver Star Shavers Team
PBB: Phoenix Bakelite Brotherhood
PLC: Piccolo Lovers Club
BOTOC: Brotherhood Of The Open Comb
SWB: Shaving White Belt
Abbreviations
Clubs and Brotherhoods
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Wow, thanks.
You're welcome.
After being on B&B for less than a week and had 500 DE blades in the postal system on the way to me was the start.
I had to face it after I completed my shave cathedral
That really does look like Shave Chapel Sanctuary.
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