There is a group of us over in the Shave of the Week Society (Clubs and Brotherhood forum) that pick a razor, brush, soap and AS and we use that kit for the week, then switch out (rotate) i.e. pick another kit for the next week and so on. In this way we get to know our products really well and still have some variety in our shaves.
What's your definition of "Product Rotation"?
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For me ‘Rotation’ is the more or less periodic sequence, succession or cycle in which I use my razors, soaps, aftershaves and whatnot…
‘Out of rotation’ means that I use them rarely and that they may fall victim to one of the next culls.
Shaving was never meant to be an exact science…
B.
‘Out of rotation’ means that I use them rarely and that they may fall victim to one of the next culls.
Shaving was never meant to be an exact science…
B.
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For me, rotation refers primarily to my razors. I started 11 years ago with my Dad’s Gillette razors. I put in a blade and use that razor until the blade needs changing, and then I use a different razor. That ends up being every three to four weeks.
With soaps and creams, until last year, I bought one soap and used it until it was gone, and I had one brush (Omega 81064, excellent brush). Same with aftershave. I had a bottle of Pinaud Clubman.
Last year I began the acquisition disorders. I had to replace my brush, and now I have two boars, two badgers, a synthetic, and a horse. I’m fully recovered from BAD. I have no desire for another brush. Well, I lie. There is one boar brush I’d like to replace one of my boars, but that’s a purchase I will probably never make.
I have seven soaps and creams and 20 little sample creams. I have enough to last my lifetime. My SAD is in remission.
I have a lot of aftershaves. Some were purchased just as ingredients to make some of the Bootlegger recipes.
So with soaps, creams, and aftershaves, there is no real rotation as in a scheduled use; it’s just whatever strikes my fancy. Sometimes I like to use products from one country, maybe one brand, or maybe the same scent, or maybe what leaves me with the best skin feel. For Lent, I used only one soap and aftershave (Proraso red). In all honesty, I could go back to having one soap and aftershave, and I’d be fine. But I kind of like a menu to choose from.
With soaps and creams, until last year, I bought one soap and used it until it was gone, and I had one brush (Omega 81064, excellent brush). Same with aftershave. I had a bottle of Pinaud Clubman.
Last year I began the acquisition disorders. I had to replace my brush, and now I have two boars, two badgers, a synthetic, and a horse. I’m fully recovered from BAD. I have no desire for another brush. Well, I lie. There is one boar brush I’d like to replace one of my boars, but that’s a purchase I will probably never make.
I have seven soaps and creams and 20 little sample creams. I have enough to last my lifetime. My SAD is in remission.
I have a lot of aftershaves. Some were purchased just as ingredients to make some of the Bootlegger recipes.
So with soaps, creams, and aftershaves, there is no real rotation as in a scheduled use; it’s just whatever strikes my fancy. Sometimes I like to use products from one country, maybe one brand, or maybe the same scent, or maybe what leaves me with the best skin feel. For Lent, I used only one soap and aftershave (Proraso red). In all honesty, I could go back to having one soap and aftershave, and I’d be fine. But I kind of like a menu to choose from.
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Which boar brush is that? Does it happen to be apart of the pass around?
Boar Brush Pass Around
Want to try some boar brushes to see what all the clamor is about with these brushes? Here’s your chance. @MaineYooper & myself are throwing a boar brush pass around! Details: To participate, you need to have a minimum of 100 quality posts on B & B. Please keep the brushes no more than 2...
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Grabbing whatever suits my fancy from my small stash of goodies. Sometime things will stay the same for weeks, other times a single use then back under the sink it goes.
Omega Jade. I have two new brushes. If there is a pass around in the future, I might do it. Not in the mood now. Thanks for pointing it out, though.Which boar brush is that? Does it happen to be apart of the pass around?
Boar Brush Pass Around
Want to try some boar brushes to see what all the clamor is about with these brushes? Here’s your chance. @MaineYooper & myself are throwing a boar brush pass around! Details: To participate, you need to have a minimum of 100 quality posts on B & B. Please keep the brushes no more than 2...
