I Quit

[The Carpenter]

Hello to all of the members of the forum,

I am sorry to report that I have given up on traditional wet shaving. I honestly just don't see the benefit in it other than the psychological effects it may have on some people. The combination of a brush, traditional shaving cream or soap and the chrome plated razor can make for an almost aristocratic experience. However, it takes more time and concentration than modern shaving technology. When it's all said and done, I get a quicker and overall better shave with a Gillette Sensor Excel and Edge ultra-sensitive shaving gel. Of course it's all a matter of perspective and opinion, but my opinion is that it's not worth it. In order for me to continue shaving with these methods, I would need to be a shaving Luddite.

You can't skirt the minimum requirements to sell in the BST by posting an E-bay link here.

[Mr. Scruffy]

Hello to all of the members of the forum,

I am sorry to report that I have given up on traditional wet shaving. I honestly just don't see the benefit in it other than the psychological effects it may have on some people. The combination of a brush, traditional shaving cream or soap and the chrome plated razor can make for an almost aristocratic experience. However, it takes more time and concentration than modern shaving technology. When it's all said and done, I get a quicker and overall better shave with a Gillette Sensor Excel and Edge ultra-sensitive shaving gel. Of course it's all a matter of perspective and opinion, but my opinion is that it's not worth it. In order for me to continue shaving with these methods, I would need to be a shaving Luddite.



Sorry it didn't work for you.

[Markh3rd]

At least you tried and found out for yourself. At the least you probably came away with learning better shaving techniques for yourself. Good fortune to you.

[noahpictures]

It can become a luxurious, and expensive hobby. Do what's best for you.

If no one buys the brush, keep it and use it with a cartridge razor and a quality shaving soap/cream (Tabac/Proraso).
BTW: It took me a while to find the right razor/blade combo.

[sirleanalot]

Real sorry to see you go.

[Big_E]

Sorry it didn't work for you. You should at least keep using the brush, good shaving soap and a fine mug. Those and the good techniques you learned will go along way in improving a shave with disposibles. I do this when I travel. I take my Mach III (no heartache if I lose it), a tube of Derby shaving cream, boar bristle (what can I say, I like the boar) and my beater tin shaving mug. That and a small bottle of Nivea replenishing balm, life is still good!:tongue_sm
Ernest

[Haiku]

Posting links to live auctions is not something that's done on this board.

[Kevan]

I echo others in saying you should consider keeping the brush and the quality cream, but whatever works. Sorry it didn't work out.

[DSB]

Do what works best for you.

[California Cajun]

Hello to all of the members of the forum,

I am sorry to report that I have given up on traditional wet shaving. I honestly just don't see the benefit in it other than the psychological effects it may have on some people. The combination of a brush, traditional shaving cream or soap and the chrome plated razor can make for an almost aristocratic experience. However, it takes more time and concentration than modern shaving technology. When it's all said and done, I get a quicker and overall better shave with a Gillette Sensor Excel and Edge ultra-sensitive shaving gel. Of course it's all a matter of perspective and opinion, but my opinion is that it's not worth it. In order for me to continue shaving with these methods, I would need to be a shaving Luddite.


Before you quit, read the first two links in my signature. If you still want to quit, go ahead. But these articles sum up what traditional wetshaving is all about.

[Hank21]

Good for you.

Using a brush is archaic.

I have a couple of them and a few cakes of soap and never use them. Gel is discusting and that's also something I'll never use.

Razors and blades on the other hand are practical to have around. You could always use them. You might run out of cartridges.

Ya gotta watch those links to live auctions. It's not something that's done on this board.

Are you unsubscribing?

[Rumbaldi]

I'd hold on to you gear for a while, you might change your mind.

[FL shaver]

It took me several months to get to the point where I no longer felt as you do now. The thing that kept me with the DE shaving, though, was that I would have been going back to cartridges which might only give me a couple or three acceptable shaves before dulling, and the cartridges are much more expensive than a DE blade. I'm now at the point where a 10 minute, 2 pass shave gives me superior results every day.

How long did you try it?

[GDCarrington]

Good fortune to you, because it is your time and money and your choice.

[DE Shaver]

I can appreciate when something doesn't work out as planned or according to expectations, the urge to quit can be quite irresistible. Wet shaving takes time and effort to master. A few weeks is probably insufficient to come to a true evaluation of the benefit proposition it offers and ultimate time commitments.

Regardless, only you can determine what's best for you.

[johnmrson]

If it doesn't work for you then no one is going to question your choice. You at least tried. You are still shaving with a blade though which is good.

[Falstaff]

Hello to all of the members of the forum,

I am sorry to report that I have given up on traditional wet shaving. I honestly just don't see the benefit in it other than the psychological effects it may have on some people. The combination of a brush, traditional shaving cream or soap and the chrome plated razor can make for an almost aristocratic experience.
Here, The Carpenter, has communicated the beauty of the traditional wet shave experience. As men, we rarely get moments when we can concentrate on our appearance and take pride in who we are. Wet shaving is a hell of a lot cheaper than a therapist.:thumbup1:

However, it takes more time and concentration than modern shaving technology. When it's all said and done, I get a quicker and overall better shave with a Gillette Sensor Excel and Edge ultra-sensitive shaving gel.
You know sir if you have found this hobby doesn't work for you, I wish you all the best.
Of course it's all a matter of perspective and opinion, but my opinion is that it's not worth it. In order for me to continue shaving with these methods, I would need to be a shaving Luddite.
Really, is it necessary to compare the people who enjoy this self gratifying harmless hobby to a people who destroy technology out of fear and anxiety? I contend that a traditional wet shaving enthusiast participates in this hobby not out of fear of loss, but for a zest of life.

[Drubbing]

Anything worth doing well takes time, concentration and effort. It's far easier to do all of those when you enjoy the process. Even so, taking 5 extra minutes is hardly what I'd call onerous.

I got tired of Gillette gouging me for the privilege of removing all those requirements, and not many here are in it to get the thing done ASAP.

Many would object to being called Luddites simply because you found something non conventionally modern, to not be as good for you, as it is for them.

Others here have been far more charitable, but given you joined last month and have quit half way through this month, I'd say "way to go, you really gave it a decent try".:thumbup::001_rolle

[Wil Dorenbos]

I honestly just don't see the benefit in it other than the psychological effects it may have on some people. The combination of a brush, traditional shaving cream or soap and the chrome plated razor can make for an almost aristocratic experience.

For me it is an aristocratic experience :lol:. Seriously, I was probably lucky: my first de-shave was almost perfect. Great shave, no nicks no cuts, no bleeders, just great. I used a Lord L6 with a Lord blade. Do not remember the soap, might have been Cella. But you must do what best for you. Just enjoy your shaves!

[Hex]

Additionally, I am not so sure that the technology has advanced all that much, if at all. The only thing that seems to have been gained is speed and I would wager that the results of a proper DE shave are superior to the goo/quintuple head-headlight-seat-belt monstrosities that are called razors nowadays.

To wit, the simplicity, uncluttered beauty and utility of the simple Gillette Tech says a lot to demonstrate the KISS principle.

But then again, I may be biased. :tongue_sm

All my best with your shaving career, but I venture to say that you will be back.

[The Nid Hog]

Man, it's like that episode of "Band of Brothers" I watched last week. The new guy is gone and I barely got to know his name. Good luck, The Carpenter.

[Ignatius]

If it doesn't work for you then no one is going to question your choice.

I question it! :a7:

[moshulu]

There is no harm in reverting, and good luck to you.

I note your reference to the aristocratic psychological effects on the DE true believers. Then someone jumped on you for the link to your auction and the ever-vigilant mods made sure that the link was expunged, even though your intention and need were clear and no harm could have possibly resulted. This sort of Savanarolish philistinism is, alas, a feature of part of the DE community. I'm not surprised that it turned you off.

[Svedge]

With about 2 weeks of traditional wet shaving, you just got past the start line of the learning curve by quiting now.

Traditional wet shaving is like EVE Online..
http://ideadrought.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/eve-learning-curve.jpg

[sandmountainslim]

Adios!!

That leaves more blades for me to buy :thumbup:
More glory for the Shaving Ludites...and more equipment!

Wp

[mretzloff]

I am sorry to hear this did not work out for you. I wish you the best of luck with your future endeavors.

[The Carpenter]

[QUOTE=Falstaff;2412017]Really, is it necessary to compare the people who enjoy this self gratifying harmless hobby to a people who destroy technology out of fear and anxiety? I contend that a traditional wet shaving enthusiast participates in this hobby not out of fear of loss, but for a zest of life.

I said that in order for me to continue to shave this way I would have to be a shaving a luddite. I italicized the I for a reason.

[HoosierTrooper]

hello to all of the members of the forum,

i am sorry to report that i have given up on traditional wet shaving. I honestly just don't see the benefit in it other than the psychological effects it may have on some people. The combination of a brush, traditional shaving cream or soap and the chrome plated razor can make for an almost aristocratic experience. However, it takes more time and concentration than modern shaving technology. When it's all said and done, i get a quicker and overall better shave with a gillette sensor excel and edge ultra-sensitive shaving gel. Of course it's all a matter of perspective and opinion, but my opinion is that it's not worth it. In order for me to continue shaving with these methods, i would need to be a shaving luddite.


ok.

[csmorris]

Sorry to hear it did not work out for you. I started shaving with a DE, later switched to a cartridge (with varying degrees of success) and now back to DE, SE and straight. Starting with DE, my experience is not comparable to yours. All the best in the future. :thumbup1:

Now that I think of it, many years ago I tried electric. Always wound up with bumps and burns and a crappy shave. I've heard some people love the way they shave; maybe I just did not give it enough of a chance?!?!? :blink:

I will now search for an online forum dedicated to electric shaving! Let's see, if wet shaving enthusiasts used "Badger & Blade" what would electric shavers use...

I have it! As the grinding of those electric shavers always left me with bumps I will begin my quest by searching the internet for "Bump & Grind".

I shall return and let you know what I find.

[The Last Chimney]

Traditional wet shaving is like EVE Online

Disagree.

1. Rockets are good things in wetshaving.
2. Eagles are good things in wetshaving.
3. Wetshaving takes place on sharded servers.
4. EVE Online is done drunk more often than not. This includes the CCP staff, according to my wife.
5. Ever wonder what was inside those pilot capsules?

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[Antique Hoosier]

I never quite grasp the psychology of the "I Quit" threads.

[Greglam]

For me it is an aristocratic experience :lol:. s

Seriously. He's the guy willingly shelling out 4 bucks a cart and I'm paying 18 cents per blade yet I'M the one with the "aristocratic experience"! :blink:

The world's turned upside-down.

If push comes to shove, The Carpenter, and I treated DE wet-shaving as a merely utilitarian activity, which you seem to regard it as, rather than an experience to be enjoyed or a hobby, I could make due on $30/year, all in, for blades and soap. Why do you think that millions upon millions of men all around the world still DE shave? It's because they CAN'T AFFORD $4 cartridges every week and the cost of mass-marketed canned goo.

A properly executed DE shave will, objectively, provide a better shave than any modern "system" ever could. That, however, does not happen without practice.

Yes, it can be expensive; yes, you can spend tons of money. But to not have given it a chance and given yourself the chance to build the skills and finesse necessary all the while throwing around terms like "aristocratic experience" and "Luddite" is an offense to the members of this board and a gross selling-short of yourself. Hell, you quit before you even began.

[Wid]

It's matter of sticking with it to get great quick shaves with a DE. If the dedication is not there neither will there be success.

Sorry it didn't work out for ya.

[goby]

When I really think about it, a Fusion wasn't really that bad. Goo on OTOH really sucks, and I haven't used that in about 15 years.

A ballpoint is much faster, less messy, and much cheaper than fountain pens. Yet I love having a fountain pen in my hand, and a vintage Gillette on my face.

To each his own. At least you gave it a try.

[instpasr]

Sorry it didn't work out for you. May I suggest you hang onto the equipment you've already invested in because I suspect in a few weeks or months you may want to try it again. Everyones learning curve is different, for some of us it takes a bit longer.

[pezdaddy]

Bye.

[kingfisher]

I don't believe that DE shaving is for everyone.

I have been at it off and on for about 18 months and I'm just now getting pretty good at it. (I may be the slowest learner in the world.)

Even now I sometimes shave with a Trac II or a Bic sensitive. Most frequently I do a hybrid shave, using a Trac II for the first pass and then finishing the shave with my DE.

Whatever works.

[Trawlerman]

Sorry to to see you go THECARPENTER. You gave it go and it wasn't for you, but I take my hat off to you for trying it.

I don't see the point in haranguing the guy for giving in. Some of us made the switch and loved it so much it became a hobby. Hell, Victor Kyam bought the company. Not all of us are motivated in such ways. For many, shaving is just another daily ritual and no matter how much you dress it up it will always be just shaving. Nothing more. Perhaps that was it? Shaving is essentially just a daily ritual and not a hobby.

We here at B&B take on a different view of shaving to most. Many of us are perfectionists or strive to be. Many of us have Obsessive-Compulsive traits and take many things to the Nth degree, I know I do.

It seems that all that didn't sit too well with the guy. It's not a worry to me. To each his own I say.

[ouch]

I never quite grasp the psychology of the "I Quit" threads.

I can explain it. :001_rolle

[dirtdog]

many people feel as you

few feel as those that remain true to the tradition

there is no shame either way

may your paths in life be easy ones

[Shavely Manden]

I never quite grasp the psychology of the "I Quit" threads.

Clearly, it will make us realize the error of our ways and start a mass exodus from B&B. Check back tomorrow--won't be anybody left! :lol:

@OP -- Stick with it at least long enough to sell your stuff off on the B/S/T forum. The extra time is worth it, and it's scarcely "aristocratic" (unless you want it to be). A good, home-cooked meal takes an hour or more, but you're not going to get fast food every meal to save time. Exercising takes thirty minutes to half an hour a day, but you do it because that's how long it takes. If a good shave takes twenty to thirty minutes, just stake out that amount of time--it's a great part of the morning routine, and, like showering, you can get some great thinking done while you lather & shave.

[Duggo]

I don't believe that DE shaving is for everyone.

I have been at it off and on for about 18 months and I'm just now getting pretty good at it. (I may be the slowest learner in the world.)

Even now I sometimes shave with a Trac II or a Bic sensitive. Most frequently I do a hybrid shave, using a Trac II for the first pass and then finishing the shave with my DE.

Whatever works.

I've been at this since 2006, 4 years now; and things are just now coming together. I just found a battle zone on my chin. I haven't shaved in days, to give my skin a rest.

Please show some tolerance for those of us who are still slugging it out with the DE and the Bell Curve.)

[LouieGrandie]

Hello to all of the members of the forum,

When it's all said and done, I get a quicker and overall better shave with a Gillette Sensor Excel and Edge ultra-sensitive shaving gel. Of course it's all a matter of perspective and opinion, but my opinion is that it's not worth it.

You can't skirt the minimum requirements to sell in the BST by posting an E-bay link here.

Opposite for me. Wet shaving IS worth it because instead of spending $4.00 per blade per week I spend only 30 cents. I use Edge shaving gel so for me it is the choice of spending $200+ a year on blades vs $15 a year on blades.

[coyotewhisper]

Sorry it did not work out for you. Yes it does take a little more time, in this day and age slowing down is worth it.

[Duggo]

The two shaving systems - Cartridge and DE are like apples and oranges. If you decide to stick with it, for the effort you put in, there will be richly rewarded.
When you develop your technique to the point where you can successfully shave against the grain, (it won't happen overnight,) you will - I think - be impressed with the results.
And this is coming from someone who hasn't entirely mastered his technique, but has it down enough.
DE is a strange fish. It requires patience, determination, manual dexterity and last but not least - practice.

All the best,

[Go West Young Man]

All I can add is that you don't have to use a DE to learn from the experience of the boards.
You can use any product you want, but a proper prep routine and good shave techniques will always be helpful in giving you a good shave.

[Catseye]

Granted, from the tone and the response it created with some, "The Carpenter"s exit was less than gracious. Use of the terms Aristocratic and luddite were mis-applied and I can see how they could definitely be considered offensive. Just as if in response; we were to label him a dilettante. But, we wouldn't do that. :w00t:

Personally, I'm probably one of the more pedestrian members of this group. It's not a hobby. I DE shave for two reasons.
1. I prefer the results both in overall savings and in attempts to achieve a BBS.
2. DE/wet shaving is one of the few deliberate acts I allow myself that isn't driven by the clock. It's a luxury.:thumbup1: Because I allow myself the time, I DO get better results than from the goo and M3.

Nuff said.:tongue_sm

[The Carpenter]

Sorry to to see you go THECARPENTER. You gave it go and it wasn't for you, but I take my hat off to you for trying it.

I don't see the point in haranguing the guy for giving in. Some of us made the switch and loved it so much it became a hobby. Hell, Victor Kyam bought the company. Not all of us are motivated in such ways. For many, shaving is just another daily ritual and no matter how much you dress it up it will always be just shaving. Nothing more. Perhaps that was it? Shaving is essentially just a daily ritual and not a hobby.

We here at B&B take on a different view of shaving to most. Many of us are perfectionists or strive to be. Many of us have Obsessive-Compulsive traits and take many things to the Nth degree, I know I do.

It seems that all that didn't sit too well with the guy. It's not a worry to me. To each his own I say.

You articulated my view very well. Many members look at traditional wet shaving as a hobby, but I don't. For me, it's just another hygienic and aesthetic ritual like a hair cut or a shower. This isn't an unorthodox view of shaving. In fact, the original intent of shaving is for hygienic and aesthetic purposes.

I'm really surprised that some members are offended. I clearly stated that I would need to become a shaving luddite in order to continue traditional wet shaving. Maybe I should made the I bold instead of just italicizing it because some people seem to have an almost religious view of traditional wet shaving.

[HoosierTrooper]

I never quite grasp the psychology of the "I Quit" threads.

Equally hard for me to grasp are the ones that try to make the poster change his mind.

[ouch]

Are we done here?

I thought quitting meant leaving. :lol:

[htownmmm]

Sorry to see u giving up, but only you can be the decider when it comes to how much time to invest in any venture. Put your items aside and later in life if you find you have the time, give it another go.

At the very least, you should invest the time here on the forum so that you can eventually sell your gear.



marty

[The Carpenter]

Once again, I DID NOT CALL ANY OF YOU LUDDITES! I DID NOT CALL ANY OF YOU ARISTOCRATIC, EVEN THOUGH I SEE NO PROBLEM WITH BEING ARISTOCRATIC OR ELITIST. I SAID THAT THE EXPERIENCE, NOT THE PRICE, WAS ALMOST ARISTOCRATIC IN THE SENSE THAT A SELECT MINORITY STILL SHAVE THIS WAY, AND THE TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES TAKE MORE SKILL AND CARE. None of these statements were intended as insults and you would have understood that if your attention was paid to context instead of emotion. I hope that this clarifies my intentions of using such statements. Thank you to everyone who assisted me on this forum.

[Judge Kemp]

I QUIT!

(this thread)

[DunEdinRanger]

Seriously. He's the guy willingly shelling out 4 bucks a cart and I'm paying 18 cents per blade yet I'M the one with the "aristocratic experience"! :blink:

The world's turned upside-down.

If push comes to shove, The Carpenter, and I treated DE wet-shaving as a merely utilitarian activity, which you seem to regard it as, rather than an experience to be enjoyed or a hobby, I could make due on $30/year, all in, for blades and soap. Why do you think that millions upon millions of men all around the world still DE shave? It's because they CAN'T AFFORD $4 cartridges every week and the cost of mass-marketed canned goo.

A properly executed DE shave will, objectively, provide a better shave than any modern "system" ever could. That, however, does not happen without practice.

Yes, it can be expensive; yes, you can spend tons of money. But to not have given it a chance and given yourself the chance to build the skills and finesse necessary all the while throwing around terms like "aristocratic experience" and "Luddite" is an offense to the members of this board and a gross selling-short of yourself. Hell, you quit before you even began.

+1

Not all advancements in technology are for the good. Most - but not all.

Five blades scraping down your neck versus one? A long lasting shave where I don't have 5 O'Clock Shadow until the late evening, or the next morning versus the irritation and constant shadows produced by the cartridges? The feel of warm lather as opposed to the ice cold of gel/lather? The expense of cartridges versus the low cost of DE Blades?

I have made my choice, I have taken the path least traveled, and like many others here am greatly enjoying the journey.

[ouch]

Stan the Man.

If you'll excuse me, I have to visit an audio forum and check on my thread, "Need help not buying a stereo".


If you don't want to do this, you don't have to say anything. There is nothing to explain.

[The Carpenter]

+1

Not all advancements in technology are for the good. Most - but not all.

Five blades scraping down your neck versus one? A long lasting shave where I don't have 5 O'Clock Shadow until the late evening, or the next morning versus the irritation and constant shadows produced by the cartridges? The feel of warm lather as opposed to the ice cold of gel/lather? The expense of cartridges versus the low cost of DE Blades?

I have made my choice, I have taken the path least traveled, and like many others here am greatly enjoying the journey.

Now this post captures an aristocratic/elitist tone. You clearly seem to view your method of shaving as being higher on the shaving pedestal. You have taken the path least traveled and this makes you feel as though you are apart of an elite minority. Believe it or not, I am actually not offended by this opinion. However, I disagree with the notion that it gives you a closer shave and my canned gel isn't cold at all. Maybe that has to do with the fact that I shave after I shower and I wet my face with a lot of warm water before applying lather.

[The Carpenter]

Stan the Man.

If you'll excuse me, I have to visit an audio forum and check on my thread, "Need help not buying a stereo".


If you don't want to do this, you don't have to say anything. There is nothing to explain.

Hey Ouch, if this thread is annoying you so much why don't you find another thread that reinforces your opinion of traditional wet shaving? Smoke a joint or take a muscle relaxant. I'm just having a civil conversation. Trust me, I wont post any new threads or post in any other threads. I'll leave the club soon enough.

[Telecaster52]

...and the chrome plated razor can make for an almost aristocratic experience.

I thought they came in Silver, Gold, or Rhodium :001_huh:
http://wiki.badgerandblade.com/index.php/Gillette_Aristocrat

hold on...








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ok... continue

[mr. s]

Sorry to hear you're leaving.
I'll stick with it just for you.

[DunEdinRanger]

Now this post captures an aristocratic/elitist tone. You clearly seem to view your method of shaving as being higher on the shaving pedestal. You have taken the path least traveled and this makes you feel as though you are apart of an elite minority. Believe it or not, I am actually not offended by this opinion. However, I disagree with the notion that it gives you a closer shave and my canned gel isn't cold at all. Maybe that has to do with the fact that I shave after I shower and I wet my face with a lot of warm water before applying lather.

Actually, I'm a Gemocrat. :lol:

I am part of an elite minority. A minority of men who reject mass marketing claims, and found that shaving with a brush and soap/cream, along with a single blade delivers a closer, more comfortable, longer lasting shave. You're absolutely correct that I consider this form of shaving as being higher on the "shaving pedestal". I'd be a complete idiot to shave in a manner that I didn't think was the pinnacle of shaving goodness.

Regardless of how warm your face is, that doesn't affect the temperature of the gel in the can. That's basic physics. Did you drop that after two weeks, too? :lol:

[The Carpenter]

Actually, I'm a Gemocrat. :lol:

I am part of an elite minority. A minority of men who reject mass marketing claims, and found that shaving with a brush and soap/cream, along with a single blade delivers a closer, more comfortable, longer lasting shave. You're absolutely correct that I consider this form of shaving as being higher on the "shaving pedestal". I'd be a complete idiot to shave in a manner that I didn't think was the pinnacle of shaving goodness.

Regardless of how warm your face is, that doesn't affect the temperature of the gel in the can. That's basic physics. Did you drop that after two weeks, too? :lol:

I'm clearly having a discussion with someone who prefers style over substance. Why you would feel the need to use direct insults is below me, but I respect your opinion. Whether it be mass marketing claims or minority opinions, I see no scientific proof in any shaving notions except for the claim that blades cut hair and lather protects skin. If the traditional shaving method works for you, then keep on keeping on.

[DunEdinRanger]

I'm clearly having a discussion with someone who prefers style over substance. Why you would feel the need to use direct insults is below me, but I respect your opinion. Whether it be mass marketing claims or minority opinions, I see no scientific proof in any shaving notions except for the claim that blades cut hair and lather protects skin. If the traditional shaving method works for you, then keep on keeping on.

How can you shave with a multi blade with such thin skin? :lol:

And if you think that was a "direct insult" :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol: Yes, I do prefer style over substance - the style that keeps me clean shaven all day long over the substance of skin irritation and high prices. :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

I'll stop now as I don't wish to ruin my reputation as a Gentleman and Scholar here.

[Greglam]

I never quite grasp the psychology of the "I Quit" threads.
In retrospect, this may be my favorite post in this thread. Mine included.

I shall now retire to the B/S/T and see if I can't poach others' castoffs.

Cheers!

-Greg

[noahpictures]

Actually, I'm a Gemocrat. :lol:

I am part of an elite minority. A minority of men who reject mass marketing claims, and found that shaving with a brush and soap/cream, along with a single blade delivers a closer, more comfortable, longer lasting shave. You're absolutely correct that I consider this form of shaving as being higher on the "shaving pedestal". I'd be a complete idiot to shave in a manner that I didn't think was the pinnacle of shaving goodness.

Regardless of how warm your face is, that doesn't affect the temperature of the gel in the can. That's basic physics. Did you drop that after two weeks, too? :lol:


How can you shave with a multi blade with such thin skin? :lol:

And if you think that was a "direct insult" :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol: Yes, I do prefer style over substance - the style that keeps me clean shaven all day long over the substance of skin irritation and high prices. :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

I'll stop now as I don't wish to ruin my reputation as a Gentleman and Scholar here.

Gentleman, Scholar and Comedian. That was awesome!

Strange thing is most of the posts were nice, wishing him luck but he didn't respond to any of those, or at least say, "Thanks".

[The Carpenter]

How can you shave with a multi blade with such thin skin? :lol:

And if you think that was a "direct insult" :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol: Yes, I do prefer style over substance - the style that keeps me clean shaven all day long over the substance of skin irritation and high prices. :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

I'll stop now as I don't wish to ruin my reputation as a Gentleman and Scholar here.

And I said that if it works for you then keep doing what you're doing. If it keeps you clean shaven all day then keep on shaving with it. If it keeps you irritation free then keep shaving with it. I, however, do not have the same results. I get just as close, if not closer, in a shorter amount of time and with less effort with my sensor excel and "canned goo". I also get the same amount of irritation. I hear you on the high prices, though. I'm surprised to hear that you have a reputation as a gentleman and a scholar. Keep up the good work.

[The Carpenter]

Strange thing is most of the posts were nice, wishing him luck but he didn't respond to any of those, or at least say, "Thanks".


Check back a little more. I did say thanks in the post with the bold letters. In fact, I said thanks in the OP, but for some strange reason the moderator erased that part along with the link.

[brianw]

This post is still going on ???? Don't look under the bridge......

[noahpictures]

Check back a little more. I did say thanks in the post with the bold letters. In fact, I said thanks in the OP, but for some strange reason the moderator erased that part along with the link.

How old are you Carpenter?

[gull]

I don't know why, but this thread is very interesting!

*Inserts popcorn eating smilie*

[Drubbing]

Wow.

Couple more pages and this thread will last longer than Carpenter's foray into DE shaving.

[brianw]

I am a bit confused 10 days ago...you state..."My second shave was smoother, but I didn't use a brush or tube cream. I used some cheap Edge shaving gel for sensitive skin. I could tell that the gel isn't as good as the tube cream when it comes to moisturizing and protecting. "

Today you say the gel is great and as good as soap or cream....

I say we all go fishing...in Minnesota we always got good results trolling

[Mr. Scruffy]

Hey Ouch, if this thread is annoying you so much why don't you find another thread that reinforces your opinion of traditional wet shaving? Smoke a joint or take a muscle relaxant. I'm just having a civil conversation. Trust me, I wont post any new threads or post in any other threads. I'll leave the club soon enough.

DE's, brushes and soaps don't work for you. I got it.

So go away already.

Sheesh.

[salisburyyates]

It is not for everyone, and you will do what you feel is best. I went back to the Mach 3 for a while for the same desire for a speedy and close shave that I remember from cartridges. When I began proper wetshaving my results were subpar. However, in the past year I have been able to give myself a close shave. The shaves were closer than a cartridge because of how hair is cut with a DE in comparison to a mutli-blade device.

The sensor is a great cartridge razor, and I think the results are really good. The edge canned gel I cannot vouch for. It costs 2.99 so I can't imagine how cheap the chemicals must be to make it.

[rosborne]

Nobody likes a quitter.

[ouch]

I am The Carpenter there is another person whom just joined our group as The Carpenter.

will the moderator do something about this

Please pm me

This is for the moderator or others that can stop this confusion.

Look, The Carpenter is my middle name it was my fathers and his fathers name and also my grandfathers name on my mothers side. Except for legal work I always go by The Carpenter. People that I have known for years don't know my real first name, this is not a joke to me. If the person in the now, won't do something about chaging his name I wish to drop out of this forum. ASAP

I Am Very Serious Take My Name Of The Rolls Of Your Forum As Of Now. I Am 64 Years Of Age And Have BEEN CALLED Always The Carpenter.

To Me This Is Not A Joke.

[rosborne]

I am The Carpenter there is another person whom just joined our group as The Carpenter.

will the moderator do something about this

Please pm me

This is for the moderator or others that can stop this confusion.

Look, The Carpenter is my middle name it was my fathers and his fathers name and also my grandfathers name on my mothers side. Except for legal work I always go by The Carpenter. People that I have known for years don't know my real first name, this is not a joke to me. If the person in the now, won't do something about chaging his name I wish to drop out of this forum. ASAP

I Am Very Serious Take My Name Of The Rolls Of Your Forum As Of Now. I Am 64 Years Of Age And Have BEEN CALLED Always The Carpenter.

To Me This Is Not A Joke.

:lol::lol::lol:

I remember that thread.....what was that guy's name????

[Walter Sobchak]

:lol::lol::lol:

I remember that thread.....what was that guy's name????

Something "The Man", I think.

:lol::lol::lol:

I'm afraid to say it. I think if it's uttered three times he appears in a cloud of haze.

[D/E Bob]

WOW!
this thread is a bit different than usual.

For those of you who live in the New York area or have visited, there is a restaurant in Brooklyn called Peter Luger's Steak House. Let me preface this by saying it is my favorite restaurant in the whole world - barr none! I have been frequenting that place for 37 years and every person I have ever brought there has RAVED about it.........(except one)!
He says to me all the time "I hate Luger's", and I reply, yea, and that's why there is a 4 - 5 week wait to get a table for 6! My point is he is the only one I have EVER known that did not like it, who knows why, but he is entitled to his opinion and since he is spending his money, he is free to eat at his restaurant of choice. Meantime, the rest of the world continues to wait patiently in line and pay big bucks to eat there. The moral of the story here is........To Each His Own.

Carpenter, sorry the DE wet shaving thing was not for you. I have been wet shaving for 28 years now, but just traded in my Track ll for a Gillette Tech four months ago. Needless to say the Track ll is history now. Thanks for giving it a shot!

[brianw]

Springs 1 has a standing reservation at Peter Lugers

[Telecaster52]

http://collectibles-yardsale.com/__oneclick_uploads/2008/06/trolls-doll-striped-swimming-trunks.jpg

[Disburden]

It took me six months to get decent shaves from a straight razor and now I know for a fact that the shaves I get from my straights is a thousand times better than any new razor on the market.

Good luck on your journeys! :thumbup1:

[BEAR DEN]

Stan the Man! Returns as a The Carpenter! Always such a short stay...:lol:

[Poodle Soup]

Hello to all of the members of the forum,

I am sorry to report that I have given up on traditional wet shaving. I honestly just don't see the benefit in it other than the psychological effects it may have on some people. The combination of a brush, traditional shaving cream or soap and the chrome plated razor can make for an almost aristocratic experience. However, it takes more time and concentration than modern shaving technology. When it's all said and done, I get a quicker and overall better shave with a Gillette Sensor Excel and Edge ultra-sensitive shaving gel. Of course it's all a matter of perspective and opinion, but my opinion is that it's not worth it. In order for me to continue shaving with these methods, I would need to be a shaving Luddite.

You can't skirt the minimum requirements to sell in the BST by posting an E-bay link here.
Took me a few weeks (still one part on my neck I cant get right... dang hair grows in every direction possible) but now I get better, closer, more comfortable/relaxing shaves then I ever have. And thats using one cake of Col. Conks shave soap, a hand be down Gillette adjustable with blades from wall mart, and a tweeserman brush

[ouch]

How to be a good carpenter. (http://howtobeagoodserver.blogspot.com/)

[Telecaster52]

http://www.stantheman.com/page2.html

[Ol'Timer]

I quit also.

I tried the DE for about a month and read several accounts of the alleged desirability of the straight razor. I gave that a shot and haven't used the DE since. Now, instead of a convenient, relatively inexpensive morning shave, I now have a one hour daily ritual that utilizes more gear and expense than I ever could have imagined.

So far, I'm happy I quit!

[lindcruiser]

& I now know what a Luddite is, thanks!
:thumbup1:

[instpasr]

I quit also.

I tried the DE for about a month and read several accounts of the alleged desirability of the straight razor. I gave that a shot and haven't used the DE since. Now, instead of a convenient, relatively inexpensive morning shave, I now have a one hour daily ritual that utilizes more gear and expense than I ever could have imagined.

So far, I'm happy I quit!

Sorrry it didn't work out for you. I'll make the same suggestion that I made to the carpenter, keep your gear as you may change your mind down the road.
Good luck.

[Go West Young Man]

Sorrry it didn't work out for you. I'll make the same suggestion that I made to the carpenter, keep your gear as you may change your mind down the road.
Good luck.

:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol: I think you need to re-read Ol'Timer's post!

[Judge Kemp]

Sorrry it didn't work out for you. I'll make the same suggestion that I made to the carpenter, keep your gear as you may change your mind down the road.
Good luck.

I think ol'timer was saying he quit DE to go to straights and is happy he did.

[instpasr]

:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol: I think you need to re-read Ol'Timer's post!

My bad....that's what carrying on a conversation, watching football and surfing B&B will do you. :blushing::blush:

[rhmills]

I quit, too.
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until at least Tuesday morning

[brianw]

How many more posts to the clown house ??? I say 10

[GDCarrington]

Good night John Boy...

[Granaura]

How many more posts to the clown house ??? I say 10

And now eight (8)...

[Telecaster52]

How many more posts to the clown house ??? I say 10


And now eight (8)...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__VQX2Xn7tI&feature=related

[Shavely Manden]

How to be a good carpenter. (http://howtobeagoodserver.blogspot.com/)

Holy picky customer, :batman:!

[brianw]

Ten is not a good guess for the clown house......Tomorrow is better

[GDCarrington]

Good night Jim Bob...

[Ol'Timer]

My bad....that's what carrying on a conversation, watching football and surfing B&B will do you. :blushing::blush:

My bad. You probably weren't expecting a smart a--. I still like the DEs as well.

[DE Shaver]

So, when does this thread become a sticky in the Clown House?

[fluffman86]

In before lock/epic status. ^___^

[GDCarrington]

As soon as Grandpa says good night?

[ouch]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4ouPGGLI6Q

[DE Shaver]

As soon as Grandpa says good night?
Looks like we still have a few more good nights. :001_rolle

[Granaura]

Doh.. Should have been in the clown house by now!!!

Mods must be asleep.. or shaving!!! :thumbup:

[csmorris]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4ouPGGLI6Q

:thumbup: :thumbup1: :thumbup: :thumbup1: :thumbup:

[GDCarrington]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4ouPGGLI6Q

Thanks Ouch, I enjoyed that! Excellent :thumbup1:!
Grandpa may stay awake all night if he caught a load of that yodel :surrender:!

[rhmills]

I have a belly button.

[GDCarrington]

I have a belly button.
Is it free of any lint?

[csmorris]

I have a belly button.

:blink:

[ouch]

I have a belly button.

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,504067,00.html

[rhmills]

Is it free of any lint?

Yep.

[rhmills]

:blink:

I thought everyone was starting to post random stuff. :blush::blushing:

[GDCarrington]

Yep.
Excellent, lint check complete:clap::jump:!

[Telecaster52]

http://soandthus.blogs.com/so_and_thus/images/2008/02/26/kittyculo.gif

[DE Shaver]

Looks like Grandpa said goodnight. This thread is in the Clown House. :biggrin1:

[rhmills]

http://soandthus.blogs.com/so_and_thus/images/2008/02/26/kittyculo.gif

LOL:laugh:

[GDCarrington]

Carpenter meet Stan The Man.
Stan The Man meet Carpenter.
Clown and Clown alike!

[Duggo]

I quit, too.
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until at least Tuesday morning

I quit too... until the skin on my chin returns to normal. :lol:

[instpasr]

My bad. You probably weren't expecting a smart a--. I still like the DEs as well.

If I remember my 80's lingo correctly 2 "My Bads" cancel out so were good. :thumbup1:

[bindibadgi]

I think I'll quit too.

Tomorrow.

[DFrancis]

Sticky status in the clownhouse, wow, TAKE THAT C.REED!

[Shavely Manden]

I quit too... until the skin on my chin returns to normal. :lol:

I quit too! I'm quitting till my stubble grows back tomorrow!

[dod.e.ratherwell]

I am not even going to start...

[Drubbing]

I am The Carpenter there is another person whom just joined our group as The Carpenter.

will the moderator do something about this

Please pm me

This is for the moderator or others that can stop this confusion.

Look, The Carpenter is my middle name it was my fathers and his fathers name and also my grandfathers name on my mothers side. Except for legal work I always go by The Carpenter. People that I have known for years don't know my real first name, this is not a joke to me. If the person in the now, won't do something about chaging his name I wish to drop out of this forum. ASAP

I Am Very Serious Take My Name Of The Rolls Of Your Forum As Of Now. I Am 64 Years Of Age And Have BEEN CALLED Always The Carpenter.

To Me This Is Not A Joke.

Stan The Man is back.

You can kill him, but he won't die.

[kg4ghn]

Sticky status in the clownhouse, wow, TAKE THAT C.REED!

:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

He will get his sticky tomorrow...

[Topgumby]

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h38/msgte/spartacus-1.jpg

No, I'm The Carpenter!

[The Nid Hog]

"It was so kind of you to come!
Although your shave is rather poor!"
The Carpenter said nothing but
"Wet shaving is such a chore:
I wish you were not quiet so dull--
You aristocratic Luddite boors!"

"O Badgers," said the Carpenter,
"You've been such pretentious hosts!
So I really must return again.
To the tools I love the most--
Clutching his Fusion and his can of foam,
He made his final post.

(With apologies to Lewis Carroll)

[bjh618]

I'm confused, is Stan the Man sticky, or The Carpenter?

I hate being sticky, unless its honey!

[JoeH]

He will get his sticky tomorrow...

Is it tomorrow yet?

Oh, wait a minute, wrong room.:001_huh:

[The Nid Hog]

Is it tomorrow yet?

It will be in just another day!

[brianw]

And to think I can tell my grandchildren.... I was there for the carpenter thread!!!!!!

[jakespoppy]

Hey guys, please don't close this thread yet. I just saw it and haven't got to post yet. I don't have anything clever to add just now, but give me a little time and surely I'll come up with something. If I just can't come up with anything clever and stop trying, I'll let you know that I've quit.

[shavewithbigelow]

Doh, where'd he go? This thread has actually been quite fun. I guess he finally quit quitting.

[Drubbing]

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h38/msgte/spartacus-1.jpg

No, I'm The Carpenter!

http://www.foocha.co.uk/im-brian.png

[jrowen]

T-hc79-tAiU

[Kraken]

http://www.chumpysclipart.com/images/illustrations/thumbnail/2847_picture_of_a_disgruntled_man_holding_a_sign_t hat_says_i_quit.jpg

[Telecaster52]

http://www.projecthitchhiker.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/im-a-quitter.jpg

[ouch]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TfMANxC27IQ&feature=player_embedded

[Mr. Scruffy]

http://icanhascheezburger.files.wordpress.com/2008/02/funny-pictures-orange-cat-tongue-taunts.jpg

[Duggo]

If a carpenter had the right skills, he could make a nice cat (hair) brush.

:drool: :lol:

[auk1124]

j1Ckee7rabM

[40boy]

Bye

[Swampfox]

Hello to all of the members of the forum,

I am sorry to report that I have given up on traditional wet shaving. I honestly just don't see the benefit in it other than the psychological effects it may have on some people. The combination of a brush, traditional shaving cream or soap and the chrome plated razor can make for an almost aristocratic experience. However, it takes more time and concentration than modern shaving technology. When it's all said and done, I get a quicker and overall better shave with a Gillette Sensor Excel and Edge ultra-sensitive shaving gel. Of course it's all a matter of perspective and opinion, but my opinion is that it's not worth it. In order for me to continue shaving with these methods, I would need to be a shaving Luddite.

You can't skirt the minimum requirements to sell in the BST by posting an E-bay link here.

Ok


Now this post captures an aristocratic/elitist tone. You clearly seem to view your method of shaving as being higher on the shaving pedestal. You have taken the path least traveled and this makes you feel as though you are apart of an elite minority. Believe it or not, I am actually not offended by this opinion. However, I disagree with the notion that it gives you a closer shave and my canned gel isn't cold at all. Maybe that has to do with the fact that I shave after I shower and I wet my face with a lot of warm water before applying lather.

Touchy


Hey Ouch, if this thread is annoying you so much why don't you find another thread that reinforces your opinion of traditional wet shaving? Smoke a joint or take a muscle relaxant. I'm just having a civil conversation. Trust me, I wont post any new threads or post in any other threads. I'll leave the club soon enough.

:lol::lol::lol: The Clown Hosue has a new Jester!


I'm clearly having a discussion with someone who prefers style over substance. Why you would feel the need to use direct insults is below me, but I respect your opinion. Whether it be mass marketing claims or minority opinions, I see no scientific proof in any shaving notions except for the claim that blades cut hair and lather protects skin. If the traditional shaving method works for you, then keep on keeping on.

:lol::lol:


And I said that if it works for you then keep doing what you're doing. If it keeps you clean shaven all day then keep on shaving with it. If it keeps you irritation free then keep shaving with it. I, however, do not have the same results. I get just as close, if not closer, in a shorter amount of time and with less effort with my sensor excel and "canned goo". I also get the same amount of irritation. I hear you on the high prices, though. I'm surprised to hear that you have a reputation as a gentleman and a scholar. Keep up the good work.

:blink:


Check back a little more. I did say thanks in the post with the bold letters. In fact, I said thanks in the OP, but for some strange reason the moderator erased that part along with the link.

:001_rolle


This post is still going on ???? Don't look under the bridge......

Hello, Billy Goat.


I am a bit confused 10 days ago...you state..."My second shave was smoother, but I didn't use a brush or tube cream. I used some cheap Edge shaving gel for sensitive skin. I could tell that the gel isn't as good as the tube cream when it comes to moisturizing and protecting. "

Today you say the gel is great and as good as soap or cream....

I say we all go fishing...in Minnesota we always got good results trolling

:lol::lol::lol:


I am The Carpenter there is another person whom just joined our group as The Carpenter.

will the moderator do something about this

Please pm me

This is for the moderator or others that can stop this confusion.

Look, The Carpenter is my middle name it was my fathers and his fathers name and also my grandfathers name on my mothers side. Except for legal work I always go by The Carpenter. People that I have known for years don't know my real first name, this is not a joke to me. If the person in the now, won't do something about chaging his name I wish to drop out of this forum. ASAP

I Am Very Serious Take My Name Of The Rolls Of Your Forum As Of Now. I Am 64 Years Of Age And Have BEEN CALLED Always The Carpenter.

To Me This Is Not A Joke.

literal LOL


How to be a good carpenter. (http://howtobeagoodserver.blogspot.com/)

:lol::lol:


I have a belly button.

:lol::lol::blink::huh:

I quit the Clown House. It has been an udder waste of thyme for the last 12 months. I have gained nothing from it, other than the additional 300 pounds I have gained from sitting in front of my computer and posting and reading in this section of B&B. I wish you all good luck. If the Clown House works for you, great. I'd much rather to be thin and Czar.

PS I am selling my favorite smiley :blink: on ebay. Bidding starts at $5.

[jakespoppy]

I quit the Clown House. It has been an udder waste of thyme for the last 12 months. I have gained nothing from it, other than the additional 300 pounds I have gained from sitting in front of my computer and posting and reading in this section of B&B. I wish you all good luck. If the Clown House works for you, great. I'd much rather to be thin and Czar.

PS I am selling my favorite smiley :blink: on ebay. Bidding starts at $5.

Please don't quit the Clown House, Ray. It's a cold, serious forum out there. We need you here. You're like family. The Clown House just wouldn't be the same without you.



PS - I bid $5 on what'sizname's :blink: smiley

[Prince]

:lol: This didn't take long to go downhill.

[GDCarrington]

:lol: This didn't take long to go downhill.
Was it ever really uphill?

[Topgumby]

PjFJc40YViE


If I were The Carpenter
And you were a luddite,
And I quit here on B&B,
Would it make you feel uptight?

If a Fusion was my tool
would you still find me,
Squirting big globs of Edge Gel,
Posting right behind me.

Here's my shaving opus post,
DE's bring me sorrow,
C. Reed said he'd help me out,
If I come back tomorrow.

If I worked my hands in goo,
And I got all hairy,
Would answer me, "So long pal,
Your mileage may vary."

If I were a shaver
at an Excel grinding,
and I came here to say "I Quit",
is the irony blinding?

If I were The Carpenter
and you were a luddite,
Would you care If I went away?
To that multiblade twilight?
Would you keep shaving the old way?
And say that the Veg smells right?

[Telecaster52]

PS I am selling my favorite smiley :blink: on ebay. Bidding starts at $5.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gblxAoWKsmE

[jakespoppy]

PjFJc40YViE


If I were The Carpenter
And you were a luddite,
And I quit here on B&B,
Would it make you feel uptight?

If a Fusion was my tool
would you still find me,
Squirting big globs of Edge Gel,
Posting right behind me.

Here's my shaving opus post,
DE's bring me sorrow,
C. Reed said he'd help me out,
If I come back tomorrow.

If I worked my hands in goo,
And I got all hairy,
Would answer me, "So long pal,
Your mileage may vary."

If I were a shaver
at an Excel grinding,
and I came here to say "I Quit",
is the irony blinding?

If I were The Carpenter
and you were a luddite,
Would you care If I went away?
To that multiblade twilight?
Would you keep shaving the old way?
And say that the Veg smells right?

:a14::a14::a14::a14::a14::a14:

[Seraphim]

The Carpenter has "The Talk" with B&B:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jwlYo8EYTWI&feature=related

[Telecaster52]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cdk1gwWH-Cg

[GDCarrington]

Paul Simon - 50 ways to leave your lover

RTiyLuZOs1A

[Telecaster52]

Paul Simon - 50 ways to leave your lover


You cross-posted that in the I don't quit thread...

so are you in or out? :lol:

[GDCarrington]

You cross-posted that in the I don't quit thread...

so are you in or out? :lol:

In

[kg4ghn]

so are you in or out? :lol:

yes

[Topgumby]

Man, remind me not to quit, or not quit, in front of this crowd... :lol:

[GDCarrington]

Man, remind me not to quit, or not quit, in front of this crowd... :lol:
Hamlet as played by The Carpenter:
To quit or to quit? That is my answer!

[jakespoppy]

..so are you in or out? :lol:


In

This is the "I Quit" thread, so are you "in" with the I Quit, meaning you're quitting, or are you "in" because you are staying in and not quitting, or are you talking about your belly button being an "innie" and not an "outtie"?

[GDCarrington]

This is the "I Quit" thread, so are you "in" with the I Quit, meaning you're quitting, or are you "in" because you are staying in and not quitting, or are you talking about your belly button being an "innie" and not an "outtie"?
As far as B&B goes, I staunchly remain in (not quit)!
I have not considered a surgical procedure to acheive belly button inversion.
I wonder if my insurance plan would cover it or would I have to cover the bill myself?

[jakespoppy]

As far as B&B goes, I staunchly remain in (not quit)!
I have not considered a surgical procedure to acheive belly button inversion.
I wonder if my insurance plan would cover it or would I have to cover the bill myself?

I think we've gotten off track. Our last posts should probably either go in the Haberdashery forum or the Skin, Body and Hair Care forum.

We probably better quit discussing body parts and medical insurance and get back on point about quitting.

[kg4ghn]

I think we've gotten off track. Our last posts should probably either go in the Haberdashery forum or the Skin, Body and Hair Care forum.

We probably better quit discussing body parts and medical insurance and get back on point about quitting.


We are in the Clown House, quit trying to make sense!

[jakespoppy]

...quit trying to make sense!

How many times have I heard that before? Okay, I quit.

[kg4ghn]

How many times have I heard that before? Okay, I quit.

By quitting the quit thread does that mean that you don't quit?

[Seraphim]

Hold on a second here....are we saying that the best kind of quitter is a quitter who never quits, or quitter who actually quit quitting?


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2uIJqqOlQw

[Topgumby]

I'll never quit.

rKF2JQ8rb-o

[jakespoppy]

By quitting the quit thread does that mean that you don't quit?

:lol::lol::lol:

If I quit quitting, that means I'll never quit again.

But I think, for tonight at least, I'll quit.

[jakespoppy]

Hold on a second here....are we saying that the best kind of quitter is a quitter who never quits, or quitter who actually quit quitting?

Well, we're not judging anyone. Not even the quitters. We quit judging.

[Telecaster52]

...or are you talking about your belly button being an "innie" and not an "outtie"?

http://images.sodahead.com/polls/000198178/polls_BellyButtonTattoo_2555_838686_answer_3_xlarg e.jpeg

[jakespoppy]

http://images.sodahead.com/polls/000198178/polls_BellyButtonTattoo_2555_838686_answer_3_xlarg e.jpeg

:scared::scared::scared:

Okay, I quit!!! I really quit! I mean it this time! I quit! I quit! I quit!

[Telecaster52]

Hmm... a Carpenter, a Painter (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=135667), a Waitress... all we need is a scantily clad native american... Instant Village People!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AO43p2Wqc08

[Swampfox]

Please don't quit the Clown House, Ray. It's a cold, serious forum out there. We need you here. You're like family. The Clown House just wouldn't be the same without you.

OK, you talked me out of it.

Sincerely,

The Minister of Silly Threads


:lol: This didn't take long to go downhill.

Downhill from what?


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gblxAoWKsmE

:thumbup:


PjFJc40YViE


If I were The Carpenter
And you were a luddite,
And I quit here on B&B,
Would it make you feel uptight?

If a Fusion was my tool
would you still find me,
Squirting big globs of Edge Gel,
Posting right behind me.

Here's my shaving opus post,
DE's bring me sorrow,
C. Reed said he'd help me out,
If I come back tomorrow.

If I worked my hands in goo,
And I got all hairy,
Would answer me, "So long pal,
Your mileage may vary."

If I were a shaver
at an Excel grinding,
and I came here to say "I Quit",
is the irony blinding?

If I were The Carpenter
and you were a luddite,
Would you care If I went away?
To that multiblade twilight?
Would you keep shaving the old way?
And say that the Veg smells right?

:blink::blink::blink:

[The Nid Hog]

Once again, TopGumby brings the house to their feet.

[luvmysuper]

once again, topgumby brings the house to their feet.

+97

ftw

[papa2cool]

Personally, I think everyone should quit making their belly buttons look like an animal's exhaust pipe! Even though it is very funny!

[Telecaster52]

Personally, I think everyone should quit making their belly buttons look like an animal's exhaust pipe! Even though it is very funny!

I hope the topic changes to something else soon. I'm having trouble finding any more borderline appropriate ones :001_rolle

[Mr. Scruffy]

If we're going to get caught up in navel gazing, let's do it right...

http://www.thedailyquip.com/photogallery/ColoradoBellybuttonJewelry.jpg

[jakespoppy]

I hope the topic changes to something else soon. I'm having trouble finding any more borderline appropriate ones :001_rolle

I'm not sure those didn't already cross the border. :lol::lol:

[talibeard]

I won't come back here tomorrow... :001_rolle

[Swampfox]

http://icanhascheezburger.files.wordpress.com/2010/09/c432e1b9-95c3-42e4-891c-079297979945.jpg

[GDCarrington]

http://icanhascheezburger.files.wordpress.com/2010/09/c432e1b9-95c3-42e4-891c-079297979945.jpg

All they gave me was belches and tums :tongue_sm!

[jakespoppy]

http://www.thedailyquip.com/photogallery/ColoradoBellybuttonJewelry.jpg
New wet-shavers?
Um, welcome to B&B!
Be sure and introduce yourselves in the New Member Hall of Fame.
Also, please posts more pics in the "Show us your mug - AKA what do YOU look like" thread.


http://icanhascheezburger.files.wordpress.com/2010/09/c432e1b9-95c3-42e4-891c-079297979945.jpg
You must be thinking NovemBayRum, the shave cream/shave soap/aftershave flavor of the month coming in November. Kittehs welcome! :thumbup1:

[Swampfox]

You must be thinking NovemBayRum, the shave cream/shave soap/aftershave flavor of the month coming in November. Kittehs welcome! :thumbup1:

Cool! I mean, argh!

[jakespoppy]

Cool! I mean, argh!

I thought pirates and penguins didn't mix? I guessed it has something to do with the pirates fish-hook hands and penguins love for fish, or something...

[Swampfox]

I thought pirates and penguins didn't mix? I guessed it has something to do with the pirates fish-hook hands and penguins love for fish, or something...

I was told there would be wenches and rum.

[stahltkd]

hEsflDFgrHw

[Swampfox]

http://mthruf.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/129097786742142460.jpg

[Mr. Scruffy]

Did someone call for a winch drum?

http://www.tufts.edu/as/wright_center/wdop/photo_gallery/slideshows/ICDS_jay_johnson_2007/photos/Lowering%20the%2018,000lb%20winch%20drum%20into%20 place.jpg

[GDCarrington]

New Product Sponsor For Quitting

[stahltkd]

http://www.altergroup.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/173-0326122627-i-quit-3.jpg

[RichGem]

http://www.altergroup.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/173-0326122627-i-quit-3.jpg

The real problem here is the "Eric" quit spelling his name with a "c" just before this note was written.

[auk1124]

Did someone call for a winch drum?

http://www.tufts.edu/as/wright_center/wdop/photo_gallery/slideshows/ICDS_jay_johnson_2007/photos/Lowering%20the%2018,000lb%20winch%20drum%20into%20 place.jpg

Is that Santa Claus?

[jakespoppy]

I was told there would be wenches and rum.

Penguins and pirates lay down their differences for wenches and rum.

Kinda warm and fuzzy! :thumbup1:

[Ride4TheBrand]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zFi_x1fJO4U

[jakespoppy]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zFi_x1fJO4U

One of my favorite movies. :thumbup1:

[Swampfox]

http://icanhascheezburger.files.wordpress.com/2010/09/caption-this-picture21.jpeg?w=490&h=328

[jakespoppy]

http://icanhascheezburger.files.wordpress.com/2010/09/caption-this-picture21.jpeg?w=490&h=328

Smile, you're on kitteh camera! :thumbup1:

[sol92258]

time to wash ourselves of this thread....


http://chzgifs.files.wordpress.com/2010/09/planetoftheapesp1.gif

[jakespoppy]

time to wash ourselves of this thread....

http://chzgifs.files.wordpress.com/2010/09/planetoftheapesp1.gif

:lol::lol::lol:

I think he's prepping him for a cold water shave!

[a_bit_crafty]

Is that Santa Claus?

Oddly, that is also what I took away from this picture. :blink:

[csmorris]

124388
This made me feel a little sorry for him

Until I realized
124389
:001_unsur :sad: :crying:

:lol: :lol: :lol:

[ouch]

:lol::lol::lol:

I think he's prepping him for a cold water shave!

I'm not sure that's a shave he's prepping him for.

[Swampfox]

time to wash ourselves of this thread....


http://chzgifs.files.wordpress.com/2010/09/planetoftheapesp1.gif

:blink::blink::blink::blink:

http://chzhistoriclols.files.wordpress.com/2010/09/a9093b44-fb19-4e3e-9b58-189b65b2f056.jpg

[GDCarrington]

Professional Quitting

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[Swampfox]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EPrSVkTRb24

[GDCarrington]

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0298238/

An actor becomes increasingly introverted and psychotic and his entire family attempts to intervene.

We now live in somebody else's movie :mad3:!

[jakespoppy]

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0298238/

An actor becomes increasingly introverted and psychotic and his entire family attempts to intervene.

We now live in somebody else's movie :mad3:!

That movie is in Mandarin, a great orange scent. It needs to quit this thread and move to the cologne forum.

[Mr. Scruffy]

..

[brianw]

124507

[RichGem]

124507

Do it tomorrow.

[Barber-Eile]

In, out, in, out and AAARRRRGGGHHH!
I QUIT I QUIT!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPmYbmOznLM

[jakespoppy]

In, out, in, out and AAARRRRGGGHHH!
I QUIT I QUIT!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPmYbmOznLM

:lol::lol::lol:

[Swampfox]

http://icanhascheezburger.files.wordpress.com/2010/09/0d27103f-4675-4f4f-affd-fcf126604c01.jpg

[GDCarrington]

http://icanhascheezburger.files.wordpress.com/2010/09/0d27103f-4675-4f4f-affd-fcf126604c01.jpg

I'm a little to smart to get in the box with the lid. Look at what happened to the cat that got put in the box with the lid here.

IZtf7OgqppU

[instpasr]

http://icanhascheezburger.files.wordpress.com/2010/09/0d27103f-4675-4f4f-affd-fcf126604c01.jpg

People don't own cats, cats hang out with people they tolerate.

[ouch]

Hey, I'm a spitfire.



Classic cartoon. :thumbup1:

[RichGem]

People don't own cats, cats hang out with people they tolerate.


Cats don't have owners. They have unpaid staff.

[RichGem]

I'm a little to smart to get in the box with the lid. Look at what happened to the cat that got put in the box with the lid here.

IZtf7OgqppU

Were those there real Abbot & Costello doing the voices or were they Mel Blanc imitations? Anyone know?

[GDCarrington]

Were those there real Abbot & Costello doing the voices or were they Mel Blanc imitations? Anyone know?

IMDB lists Mel Blanc (Master of Vocal Imitation)

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0035414/

[RichGem]

IMDB lists Mel Blanc (Master of Vocal Imitation)

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0035414/

I figured as much. He was an amazing voice artist.


Tweety (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000305/):Aw, da poor puddytat. He cah-wushed his widdle head.

[Swampfox]

Cats don't have owners. They have unpaid staff.

Cats have worshippers.

[GDCarrington]

Cats have worshippers.

That's just great. Now we have cats approaching in warships :001_huh:!

[instpasr]

Cats on warships with unpaid staff my god man I'm a wet shaver not a miracle worker.

[jakespoppy]

Hey, I'm a spitfire.



Classic car. :thumbup1:

ftfy

[GDCarrington]

Cats on warships with unpaid staff my god man I'm a wet shaver not a miracle worker.

The economy is really going in the toilet when the kitty naval staff is unpaid :mad3:!

[instpasr]

The economy is really going in the toilet when the kitty naval staff is unpaid :mad3:!

Next thing you know kitteth will refuse to sit in the catbird seat.

[RichGem]

The economy is really going in the toilet when the kitty naval staff is unpaid :mad3:!

Looks like the economy isn't the only thing in the terlet:

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a24/doubleohfour/CatInToilet.jpg

http://icanhascheezburger.files.wordpress.com/2007/12/funny-pictures-cat-needs-toilet-paper.jpg

[Swampfox]

That's just great. Now we have cats approaching in warships :001_huh:!

I can see this happening.

[jakespoppy]

Looks like the economy isn't the only thing in the terlet:

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a24/doubleohfour/CatInToilet.jpg
Nobody move, or the kitteh gets flushed!

[GDCarrington]

That's just great. Now we have cats approaching in warships :001_huh:!


I can see this happening.

But there is no paper in the warship lavatories. That will be a very smelly ride :ohmy:!

[RichGem]

Nobody move, or the kitteh gets flushed!

a) I double dog dare you.

and

b) It kinda gives a whole new meaning to "look before you leap (sit)," doesn't it?

[jakespoppy]

a) I double dog dare you.

and

b) It kinda gives a whole new meaning to "look before you leap (sit)," doesn't it?

Oh man, I already have a bit of phobia about sitting on the can in the dark. It's a phobia that's closely related to nictaphobia.

[GDCarrington]

a) I double dog dare you.

and

b) It kinda gives a whole new meaning to "look before you leap (sit)," doesn't it?

Is this the inspiration for:

[RichGem]

Oh man, I already have a bit of phobia about sitting on the can in the dark. It's a phobia that's closely related to nictaphobia.

This just brings up so many questions.... none of which will I ask.

[instpasr]

a) I double dog dare you.

and

b) It kinda gives a whole new meaning to "look before you leap (sit)," doesn't it?

Wives and girlfriends everywhere will be complaining about kiteths in the throne room, bad enough we have to Mind the hatch.

[Topgumby]

I can see this happening.

mfr3AkSQsA0

[RichGem]

mfr3AkSQsA0


rotfl. awesome


And now I finally can make out the lyrics.

[Swampfox]

rotfl. awesome


And now I finally can make out the lyrics.

Dang! I missed it, it has been taken down.

[RichGem]

Dang! I missed it, it has been taken down.

works for me. just click twice on the vid. embedding is disabled.

[Swampfox]

:lol::lol::lol::lol:

[GDCarrington]

He quits too...

[jakespoppy]

He quits too...

You can buy just about anything on Amazon!

[htownmmm]

So has The Carpenter quit posting?


marty

[JoeH]

So has The Carpenter quit posting?

I quit looking.

[Swampfox]

http://punditkitchen.files.wordpress.com/2010/09/fdcd090b-be32-4fba-b5b6-0244e6bdb79f.jpg

[RichGem]

http://punditkitchen.files.wordpress.com/2010/09/fdcd090b-be32-4fba-b5b6-0244e6bdb79f.jpg

::lol:

[jakespoppy]

http://punditkitchen.files.wordpress.com/2010/09/fdcd090b-be32-4fba-b5b6-0244e6bdb79f.jpg

:lol::lol::lol:

That's exactly how I look when they ring the doorbell!

[Swampfox]

:lol::lol::lol:

That's exactly how I look when they ring the doorbell!

And they still want to come in?

[jakespoppy]

And they still want to come in?

Yes, but they don't find me...:ninja: