2012-- Shave Purchase Sabbatical--Gentlemanly Restraint

[OldSaw]

Hey guys this is easy...still in 100%

Yepper... still in.

[robw68]

Almost two months and still going fairly strong.

[beeranon]

Easier every day. I'm still making myself look at the B/S/T forum...gotta keep those not-buying muscles strong!

[OldSaw]

I'm nearly at a year since my last major purchase. I'm not really sure why I'm trying to go all of this year on top of that, but I'm still in.

[beginish]

Still in!

[rockviper]

Giving serious thought to abandoning ship..... here's why (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/278054-Restored-Ever-Ready-100-Blue-on-Blue-swirl-Silvertip)

[johnniegold]

I'm still in. This certainly is not uncharted territory for me. February, March, piece of cake. April tends to get a bit tricky. :yesnod:

[Timmy Dee]

I'm faltering. Fragrances will be my undoing.

I'll confess that the lack of o/s shipping was the only thing that kept me in this sabbatical when I saw 25% off the Trumpers and TOBS lines @ Shop Londons. If they shipped to Oz (and at a reasonable rate) I would have been out quicker than you can say Eucris!

[brianw]

Steady as a rock here. It is nice to be completing some product. I'll have to post some of the empties.

[OldSaw]

Still in and only on my second Feather blade of the year.

[oc_in_fw]

I'm faltering. Fragrances will be my undoing.

I'll confess that the lack of o/s shipping was the only thing that kept me in this sabbatical when I saw 25% off the Trumpers and TOBS lines @ Shop Londons. If they shipped to Oz (and at a reasonable rate) I would have been out quicker than you can say Eucris!

Did I mention before that DR Harris is coming out with a new line called "Windsor" :biggrin:

[gash]

I'm faltering. Fragrances will be my undoing.

I'll confess that the lack of o/s shipping was the only thing that kept me in this sabbatical when I saw 25% off the Trumpers and TOBS lines @ Shop Londons. If they shipped to Oz (and at a reasonable rate) I would have been out quicker than you can say Eucris!

London's has two retail stores. I live between them. I've been to both of them.

Not that I'm trying to rub it in.

[Greg1911]

Nerves of STEEL here.

[akokandy]

Still in. Even managed to get past my birthday without buying or even asking for anything shave-related. My shave den, unlike the universe, has not expanded in 2012.

[OldSaw]

Still in. Even managed to get past my birthday without buying or even asking for anything shave-related. My shave den, unlike the universe, has not expanded in 2012.

Crap!! I almost forgot about that. Mine's in November, so very close to the end. Although, I believe I am pretty well stocked up for the journey, so I should be good.

[DunEdinRanger]

Well Gent's ....in looking closer I see 2 full packs and 2 blades.

1 blade every 2 weeks. Easy to do, and will fill in with extra straight shaves.

No question of staying on the wagon !!!!!!

I'm in it to win it !!!!


Well, I use Single Edge razors, and I might have some Crystals lying around...

Of course, I think the worst time will be summer, when the call of the menthol shaving creams and soaps is the loudest, when the reviewers wax poetic about the strength of the menthol, and how their faces almost froze. Oh yes, that will be difficult.

[flycbyrd]

I almost faltered. I have been close to buying some injector blades. It was getting really hard to not buy them. Then I traded a razor for the new r41 and I am now content again.

[oldman89]

Still in... almost bought the Astra SP's on Amazon when they were less than $10, even though I have about 90 already
I have enough shaving supplies to get through the year. not sure I have enough willpower

[brianw]

Still strong here.... this is getting easier every day

[DunEdinRanger]

Still strong here.... this is getting easier every day


Pride goeth before the fall.

Vanity of Vanities, all is vanity.

[rockviper]

Whew.... someone thankfully purchased the brush the was calling me away (like a siren to crash on the rocks)

[OldSaw]

Still strong here.... this is getting easier every day

Yes, yes it is.

[OldSaw]

Added some stuff to my West Coast Shaving wishlist last night, but I'm still in.

[Sullybob]

Added some stuff to my West Coast Shaving wishlist last night, but I'm still in.

You are living on the edge!

[john.bradburne]

i am in, i have enough soaps, and razors.. so my exceptions for this year are if I find my wee scot nano, the new LE chubby 2 and blades but only if i start running out

[OldSaw]

You are living on the edge!

Yes, yes I am. :ihih:

[OldSaw]

Still in.

[oc_in_fw]

You are living on the edge!


If you aren't living on the edge, you are taking up too much room :001_smile

[johnniegold]

:thumbup1:


but getting nervous

[brianw]

Easy as can be.....Still in !!

[rockviper]

Some close calls over the weekend (and this evening!), but physically walking away from the BST screen when the goodies come up seems to help.

[jdto]

Easy as can be.....Still in !!
If only I had rekindled my PAD sooner, I'd still be in this thing, too!

You guys are doing well. Two whole months!

[Price]

If only I had rekindled my PAD sooner, I'd still be in this thing, too!

:laugh: Yeah, that's kinda what's kept me in it, too.

[gash]

This'll break your wills.

Art of Shaving Power Shave Collection Power Razor (http://www.theartofshaving.com/Power-Shave-Collection-Power-Razor/00670535500124,default,pd.html?start=2) $175.00

[brianw]

After seeing that, Thank You !!! my resolve has now exploded to the power 0f 10

[beeranon]

No kidding. I clicked on the Power Shave Badger Brush to stiffen my resolve even more...

[OldGreyGuy]

Did I mention before that DR Harris is coming out with a new line called "Windsor" :biggrin:

And so has Proraso, seems they are reformulating their entire line and removing the Parabens.

See this thread (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/278770-***NEW***-Proraso-Green-line).

[oc_in_fw]

for your viewing pleasure:
http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/278770-***NEW***-Proraso-Green-line

[oc_in_fw]

And so has Proraso, seems they are reformulating their entire line and removing the Parabens.

See this thread (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/278770-***NEW***-Proraso-Green-line).

Oops, posted before I saw your reply.

[OldGreyGuy]

Oops, posted before I saw your reply.

No problems, two guys helping out our fellow shavers who may not have kept up with the latest news.

:lol:

[oc_in_fw]

on edit: might not have been a joke for some.

[benvh]

Still in!

Ben

[OldSaw]

Standing strong.

[Price]

So I'm getting low on the face wash I like (Baxter), and of course it's not sitting on the shelf in any drugstore I know. So, I gird myself up for a visit to the lion's den: West Coast Shaving. Hey, I've been wanting one of those B&B Glencairn glasses, too. And do I need another bottle of 5 O'Clock Shadow? No, probably not. Hmmm...

Do you guys have any idea how difficult it is to spend $80 at WCS without buying shaving stuff? :scared:

[DunEdinRanger]

Today is the 60th day of 2012. How many have made it thus far, 16% into the New Year?

When will BrianW succumb to the call of the cold steel, and the warm badger, surrender to the Slings and Arrows of outrageous Fortune,
and lay down Arms against a Sea of troubles?

[Price]

Today is the 60th day of 2012. How many have made it thus far, 16% into the New Year?

When will BrianW succumb to the call of the cold steel, and the warm badger, surrender to the Slings and Arrows of outrageous Fortune,
and lay down Arms against a Sea of troubles?

"...and why wasn't the I Love You listed in Ludwig's shipping records? And where the hell was I?"


(Still in.)

[beginish]

"...and why wasn't the I Love You listed in Ludwig's shipping records? And where the hell was I?"

"Good clean love, without utensils."



(Still in.)

still in

[JaDo]

"...and why wasn't the I Love You listed in Ludwig's shipping records? And where the hell was I?"


(Still in.)


"Good clean love, without utensils."




Since being on the sabbatical, "I've noticed things I never knew where there - birds singing........dew glistening on a newly formed leaf.....stop lights."

[brianw]

Still in here !!

[rockviper]

2 months! Another week or two and I will surpass last year's time!

[Shadowsforbars]

Another month passes. I made token low ball bids on 3 razors this month and lost all 3. I finished a bottle of aftershave, so I am down to just 3 now. I'm hanging in there, but don't bet the farm on me holding out much longer.

[OldSaw]

So I'm getting low on the face wash I like (Baxter), and of course it's not sitting on the shelf in any drugstore I know. So, I gird myself up for a visit to the lion's den: West Coast Shaving. Hey, I've been wanting one of those B&B Glencairn glasses, too. And do I need another bottle of 5 O'Clock Shadow? No, probably not. Hmmm...

Do you guys have any idea how difficult it is to spend $80 at WCS without buying shaving stuff? :scared:

You can do that? :blink:

[Timmy Dee]

I'm still in - even resisted the urge to spend my $100 mall voucher on a fragrance or shaving gear (even though I got the green light to do so, I feel like it would have opened the floodgates of my various ADs).

I am very tempted to get some fragrance samplers (including Slumberhouse), which would render me disqualified. *bites nails*

[beeranon]

Since I bought my first DE, a Merkur HD, last May, I suppose that technically I have to make it past then to "beat last year". :laugh:

Still in, no worries.

[Price]

You can do that? :blink:

I couldn't. Not without getting a five-year supply of ink.:sad:

So, no order. Still strong.

[OldSaw]

Into the 3rd month and still going strong.

[johnniegold]

Thank goodness Amazon.com was out of stock on that Jagger DE that was on sale. That's all I'm sayin'. Still in. :yesnod:

[joshmpdx]

Is anybody filling up shopping carts at WCS and leaving them totally abandoned?


Maybe, I'm the only one.

[Price]

Is anybody filling up shopping carts at WCS and leaving them totally abandoned?


Maybe, I'm the only one.

Ummm...you're not the only one. :blush:

[joshmpdx]

Ummm...you're not the only one. :blush:

Oh sweet relief, I just pulled the trigger on my cart. AHhhhhhhhh

[OldSaw]

Is anybody filling up shopping carts at WCS and leaving them totally abandoned?


Maybe, I'm the only one.


Ummm...you're not the only one. :blush:

I'm using the wish list. I make no promises after my remodeling job is finished and I make my last rent payment.

[Greg1911]

2 months down. Still easy as my first date....:lol:

[OldSaw]

In.

[Sullybob]

Oh sweet relief, I just pulled the trigger on my cart. AHhhhhhhhh

If your gonna fail, fail BIG!

[Timmy Dee]

Uh oh. I just saw that I can get three Caron frags to my house for $110. Yatagan, 3rd Man and Royal Bain....125mL of each.

I don't mind Caron PuH, but Yatagan seems so much more my speed. This is absolute murder.

[Greg1911]

I assumed 2012 Sabbatical meant "for the entire year minus declared exceptions".

Bombing out in the first quarter is WEAK!

[Timmy Dee]

I'm actually amazed that I've made it this long without buying a fragrance at all.

I wouldn't begrudge anyone for bombing out, as it's only sheer foolish pride that's keeping me in at the moment. I know I'm a weak, weak individual, and the more people that bail out before me, the better I'll feel about bombing out mid-year.

[brianw]

Still holding strong.

Interesting envelope showed up in the mail today. A pack of crystals from WCS.

Whomever sent these....thanks from my wife !!!!

[Walter Sobchak]

Still in! Although I have to order something non-shave related from Amazon and will need to put something else in the cart to get Supersaver Shipping. Does it count against me if I put a 100 pack of Astras in there to get the free shipping? Or should I just add another CD to my jazz collection?

[brianw]

Astra's out

CD still in

[johnniegold]

Or should I just add another CD to my jazz collection?Charles Earland - Black Talk (The Rudy Van Gelder Edition - 1969)Give it a try if you haven't already. :thumbup1:Oh, and I'm still in. :biggrin:

[Walter Sobchak]

Charles Earland - Black Talk (The Rudy Van Gelder Edition - 1969)Give it a try if you haven't already. :thumbup1:Oh, and I'm still in. :biggrin:

CD it is!
I'll put that in my cart. Thanks for the suggestion!

[beginish]

Still in!

[beeranon]

Still in, still strong!

[JaDo]

I'm out....way, way out

[beeranon]

Still in, still strong!

Well, still strong since I was able to make a trade for a nearly new tub of XXX. :laugh:

The first week XXX popped into the rotation this year, the bottom of the tub was showing through by Sunday, then italianbarber.com posted the possibility of XXX going away, and I came close, close, close to breaking, but did not. With the trade, and since I only use it every five weeks for a week at a time, I should be good for the year now. Sure made it easier to watch that black hole at the bottom of the tub get bigger over the last two days.

[PugslyCat]

I'm still here, but a tad confused.

For the 2012 and 2011 the thread starts with "Same rules as last year", but in 2010 see where the rules are spelled out in one post. Am I missing something or did some exemptions creep in during 2010? Can anybody summarize the exemptions?

[Price]

I'm still here, but a tad confused.

For the 2012 and 2011 the thread starts with "Same rules as last year", but in 2010 see where the rules are spelled out in one post. Am I missing something or did some exemptions creep in during 2010? Can anybody summarize the exemptions?

Any B&B LE is exempted. Otherwise, gentleman's rules apply.

[akokandy]

Yep. Still in.

[Price]

I am still in, but only because I didn't see the B&B pink ivory LE straight on BST a couple days ago until it was too late. I'd have tanked for that in a heartbeat. (Although technically it was a B&B LE...)

[Tim_McD]

BOOM - I am out....the temptation for a "deal" was too great.

I have been working through my software and have already developed a purge and replace list, when two of the replacement players presented themselves at discount - it was necessary.

I made the decision to act, I dont regret it (much) and I intend to rejoin the Sabbatical....shortly. I have one more thing to do first, since I have fallen off the wagon I might as well enjoy the drunk for a day or two.

[brianw]

Still steady.... My new nickname....Gibralter

[benvh]

Still in!

[rockviper]

Still rocking along. Already beat last year's "I'm out" date

[Timmy Dee]

I'm off to Sydney tomorrow, and I've got a few hundred dollars burning a hole in my pocket. Don't be surprised if I post an 'I'm out' message from my phon while I'm sampling all of the fragrances there......

[Price]

Already beat last year's "I'm out" date

Participant in the 2012 Shave Purchase Sabbatical (Lasted in 2011 until Mar.20th) ~ Sam


Ummm....:001_unsur

[rockviper]

[/INDENT]
Ummm....:001_unsur
Doh!

[Sullybob]

Still rocking along. Already beat last year's "I'm out" date

So, are you out of the Sabbatical or are you in?

[rockviper]

So, are you out of the Sabbatical or are you in?
I'm still in.... Last year, I was in until Mar.20th.
Apparently, I'm am "calendarilly" challenged :blushing:

[Sullybob]

I'm still in.... Last year, I was in until Mar.20th.
Apparently, I'm am "calendarilly" challenged :blushing:

We all have our crosses to bear :001_tongu

[beeranon]

I'm still in.... Last year, I was in until Mar.20th.
Apparently, I'm am "calendarilly" challenged :blushing:

I just triple-checked my calendar to make sure I hadn't blacked out for a month!

[biloxi123]

Ok I'm in!

[beginish]

Still. In.

[DunEdinRanger]

March 13th will be the 73rd day of the year. Approximately 20% of the way through 2012. I wonder who will be left by then. Will the clarion call of a shiny new razor cause someone to stumble? Or will it be the siren song and dulcimer tones of a sweet After Shave?

Oh and yes I am still in.

[brianw]

I want to thank Rearview Mirror for his very kind gesture of a pack of Crystals for my wife. With this she will definitely make the year. I have been saving the empties on the products and will do a grave yard at the 1/3 point.

Needless to say I'M STILL IN... Those brushes are going to be a hard win for someone.

[mikeschu]

I was thinking that I will join the 2013 Sabbatical since I'm relatively new to wetshaving and it would give me time to find out what I really want to shave with.

At the rate I'm acquiring shave equipment, I may have to join everyone for the rest of 2012 and all of 2013.

[Greg1911]

I just triple-checked my calendar to make sure I hadn't blacked out for a month!

Yeah, I used to HATE IT when that happened... :lol:

PS - STILL IN

[gash]

D.R. Harris limited-edition sage shaving soap
Simpson limited-edition Chubby 2 in mother-of-pearl
Official Gillette limited-edition commemorative toggle with rose gold plating

[OldSaw]

Still in and the Santa Maria Novella is still going strong after 4 months of daily use.

[DunEdinRanger]

I have enough Clubman Body Powder to last me the year, and enough Hair Tonic, but were I to run out would that be considered shaving supplies?

[brianw]

I have enough Clubman Body Powder to last me the year, and enough Hair Tonic, but were I to run out would that be considered shaving supplies?

Yes.. and I am still amazed at the hair tonic

[Greg1911]

D.R. Harris limited-edition sage shaving soap
Simpson limited-edition Chubby 2 in mother-of-pearl
Official Gillette limited-edition commemorative toggle with rose gold plating

And I thought Liberace was dead.

[DunEdinRanger]

I have enough Clubman Body Powder to last me the year, and enough Hair Tonic, but were I to run out would that be considered shaving supplies?


Yes.. and I am still amazed at the hair tonic

Good thing I have enough Body Powder... emphasis on BODY...

And the Hair Tonic, please, don't be jealous of my lustrous mane. :001_tt2:

[DunEdinRanger]

Today is the 13th of March, or the 73rd day of the year. We are now 20% into the New Year. One Fifth of the year has gone by.

[rockviper]

Today is the 13th of March, or the 73rd day of the year. We are now 20% into the New Year. One Fifth of the year has gone by.
... and I'm still in! :badger:

[OldSaw]

Today is the 13th of March, or the 73rd day of the year. We are now 20% into the New Year. One Fifth of the year has gone by.

You make it sound like a cake walk, but I'm still in.

[brianw]

20 % ??? WOW this is tooooooooooooooooo easy

[gash]

And I thought Liberace was dead.

Elton John is still with us.

[OldSaw]

20 % ??? WOW this is tooooooooooooooooo easy

This means we are 40% of the way to the halfway point. This is going to be so easy... as long as my aftershave holds out.

[DunEdinRanger]

20 % ??? WOW this is tooooooooooooooooo easy

Pride goeth before the fall.


This means we are 40% of the way to the halfway point. This is going to be so easy... as long as my aftershave holds out.

Surely, you have more than one bottle of AS?

[beeranon]

This means we are 40% of the way to the halfway point.

OK, you guys are just trying to confuse me now. :letterk1:

[akokandy]

Still in, and in absolutely no danger of running out of anything. I think the guilt of having at least 20 pucks unused is helping me stay strong. The sad part is that I don't actually know how many unopened products I have.

[beginish]

20 % ??? WOW this is tooooooooooooooooo easy

+1

[OldSaw]

Pride goeth before the fall.



Surely, you have more than one bottle of AS?

Well, yes I do have a few but they are all partials and only one small bottle of Aqua Velva that is nearly full.

[Timmy Dee]

I'm still in too - despite trying some great frags up in Sydney last weekend.

I am at a loss to find why nobody else (that I show it to) loves Muscs Koublai Khan, and my next 80's powerhouse will likely be Givenchy Gentleman.

Was pretty underwhelmed by a lot of the Frederic Malle frags, but the Le Labo Bergamotte is one of the finest fragrances I have had the pleasure of testing.

It's not easy....

[denfelo]

Is it possible to join this thing this late in the game? I have been wet shaving for 5 months, and I think I have contracted some form of mental illness. I was a wet shaver until Christmas 1974, and restarted last November after reading about it on a guitar website I frequent(FDP). Since then I have bought enough razors, blades, soaps, creams, etc. to last several life times. Just this morning I bought a razor handle and 2 tubs of soap on Amazon. Help me!!!!!

[DunEdinRanger]

Beware The Ides Of March

and the great sales on the shaving web sites! :001_tt2:

[john.bradburne]

still in

[OldSaw]

The Ides of March and still in... Et tu, Brute?

[Timmy Dee]

Is it possible to join this thing this late in the game? I have been wet shaving for 5 months, and I think I have contracted some form of mental illness. I was a wet shaver until Christmas 1974, and restarted last November after reading about it on a guitar website I frequent(FDP). Since then I have bought enough razors, blades, soaps, creams, etc. to last several life times. Just this morning I bought a razor handle and 2 tubs of soap on Amazon. Help me!!!!!

Give us an inventory list of what you have....we will decide if it's enough.

*interrupts* NOPE - not enough!

[OldSaw]

bought stuff today... but no shaving stuff. Still in.

[beeranon]

St. Paddy's Day: I'm going to celebrate with two fingers of Redbreast and not buying any shaving stuff. Pot-still in.

[DunEdinRanger]

I passed by the Barber Depot in Elmwood Park today.

Fortunately, they were closed.

Still haven't bought anything shave related in 2012.

[Hayden]

How are you guys gonna do this when the new proraso line comes out? I think its gonna be tough for a couple of yous.:001_tt2:

[OldSaw]

How are you guys gonna do this when the new proraso line comes out? I think its gonna be tough for a couple of yous.:001_tt2:

I never liked the old line. I doubt I'll like the new.

[Tim_McD]

The Limited Edition Bee Hive Vie-Longs are in at Bull Goose.

Just saying.............

[Sullybob]

The Limited Edition Bee Hive Vie-Longs are in at Bull Goose.

Just saying.............

That's not nice at all.......

They are some really nice looking brushes! :drool:

[Bluebriz]

I just ordered Tabac. Never tried it before. So, i'm out.

[Timmy Dee]

I just ordered Tabac. Never tried it before. So, i'm out.

Well it's a damned good product to get, so I think any disappointment you may have felt (if any at all) will be rinsed away in a mound of beautifully scented, dense lather.

[DunEdinRanger]

That's not nice at all.......

They are some really nice looking brushes! :drool:

229524

Must I be the one who has to post a photo?

[Teflon_Synapses]

What's the rule-of-thumb on joining the sabbatical late? I need some way to stop buying things!!!

Must...resist...the checkout...button

[Sullybob]

229524

Must I be the one who has to post a photo?

That isn't your your brush is it Lou? I thought that he just got them in.

[johnniegold]

I'm still in this thing. :yesnod:

[Sullybob]

I'm still in this thing. :yesnod:

You're going to run out of soap sooner or later, and I'm betting on sooner. And then you be out! :001_tt2:

[OldSaw]

I just ordered Tabac. Never tried it before. So, i'm out.

Wow! What the heck were you doing in the sabbatical in the first place? Tabac is one of the basics that every man NEEDS in his shave den.

[OldSaw]

Still in. Soap supply is good for a few years.

[beeranon]

Still in. The Tabac post made me wish I had selected it for this week's soap/cream, but it gives me something to look forward to next Monday. It's not like the QCS Old Spice Type is not a fave, too.

[johnniegold]

You're going to run out of soap sooner or later, and I'm betting on sooner. And then you be out! :001_tt2:

I think I'm pretty solid for 2013 and maybe a part of 2014. We'll see.

[Vlad]

What's the rule-of-thumb on joining the sabbatical late? I need some way to stop buying things!!!

Must...resist...the checkout...button

The only way to stop buying stuff is to drown your ADs with a gigantic box of shaving goodies. Big...huge...box. Make sure you post pictures. :thumbup:

[benvh]

I'm out!

Duke 2 from WCS is on the way. Love my Duke 1 but need something bigger.

Good luck, gents!

Ben

[Greg1911]

The only way to stop buying stuff is to drown your ADs with a gigantic box of shaving goodies. Big...huge...box. Make sure you post pictures. :thumbup:

Now kids, THIS is how you practice enabling! Don't show up with your weak cheese attempts after seeing this fine work. :thumbup1:

Still in!

[brianw]

229524

Must I be the one who has to post a photo?

Not even tempted

[brianw]

You're going to run out of soap sooner or later, and I'm betting on sooner. And then you be out! :001_tt2:

Ithink that was calculated once at 2057

[DunEdinRanger]

Not even tempted

:cursing:

How about this?

229908

[OldSaw]

I'm out!

Duke 2 from WCS is on the way. Love my Duke 1 but need something bigger.

Good luck, gents!

Ben

Well, someone has to keep John in business until the rest of us start buying again.

[Timmy Dee]

This morning, Simpson announced they're going to be making a range of Butterscotch Chubby 2s in Manchurian hair.

Still in, but I'll be keeping an eye on how much they cost, and how big a hit my bank account can afford to take.

[OldSaw]

Just got back from doing my taxes. Yikes! Don't think I'll be buying anything for a while. Looks like we'll be paying our tax bill until October.

[PugslyCat]

What's the rule-of-thumb on joining the sabbatical late? I need some way to stop buying things!!!

As one poster put it last year, we aren't that sabbaticular. Feel free to join in at any time and stay as long as you dare.

[Timmy Dee]

Well Mark got back to me re: the price of the Butterscotch Manchurian Chubby 2s....upwards of GBP 250.

Ow. I don't think I like butterscotch THAT much, and my Super Chubby 2 hasn't even been used as much recently.

[OldSaw]

Still here.

[barneykiller]

D.R. Harris limited-edition sage shaving soap
Simpson limited-edition Chubby 2 in mother-of-pearl
Official Gillette limited-edition commemorative toggle with rose gold plating

This post was not cool and I'm not even in the Sabbatical :(
Either that or my google-fu is lacking something terrible. :lol:

[OldSaw]

Getting low on Old Spice, but still in.

[Mr.RN]

I have cut back on my spending dramatically. I have found a good combo that works for me and have stuck with that now. Who knows though, browsing this forum for any extended period leaves me wanting to buy something.

[brianw]

All youse guys will have to do better then that...I'm still in

[oc_in_fw]

and my Super Chubby 2 hasn't even been used as much recently.

That is right it my strike zone- trying very hard not to knock it out of the park :001_smile

[oc_in_fw]

I have cut back on my spending dramatically. I have found a good combo that works for me and have stuck with that now. Who knows though, browsing this forum for any extended period leaves me wanting to buy something.

Come join me and the rest of the refined gentlemen in "The Nib". Seriously, how dangerous could fountain pens and ink be? :biggrin:

[Sullybob]

Come join me and the rest of the refined gentlemen in "The Nib". Seriously, how dangerous could fountain pens and ink be? :biggrin:

Really dangerous.....

[Timmy Dee]

Yep, still in. May even have a sale of some of my duplicates soon, so any Australians looking for Trumpers Coconut, Cade soap and whatever other products of which I have too many* - watch the GSL over the coming weeks.

*I have 4 BNIB Tabac-in-bowl, but they're staying with me...that's certainly not too much Tabac :D

[Timmy Dee]

That is right it my strike zone- trying very hard not to knock it out of the park :001_smile

HAHAHA Damn didn't even pick up on that when I first posted, and I like to think my sense of humour is pretty puerile.

Well played, Sir.

[beeranon]

Yep, still in. May even have a sale of some of my duplicates soon...

I with you, sir. Going to go through the razor locker myself this weekend and put a list together. There's nothing great there, mind you, but there are several razors that I've only used once or twice that need to go.

[PugslyCat]

Yep, still in. May even have a sale of some of my duplicates soon.

I'm still here as well. I have a stockpile of old Gillettes I may be unloading just so I can get an adjustable.

[oc_in_fw]

Really dangerous.....

Not as dangerous as the Haberdashery- I am scared to even click on that link :001_smile

[oc_in_fw]

HAHAHA Damn didn't even pick up on that when I first posted, and I like to think my sense of humour is pretty puerile.

Well played, Sir.

My mind is twisted- I can usually relate just about anything back to Monty Python or something sordid. It is my wish to one day become a dirty old man :biggrin:

[brianw]

I have a real conundrum

I purchased a old REX brush last December and gave it to Rudy Vey to reknot. Rudy just informed me it will be ready soon.

What is your guidance on this ??

[beeranon]

I say the deed was done in 2011, so clean as the proverbial whistle. We're on an accrual sabbatical, not cash! :laugh:

[Timmy Dee]

Yeah, you engaged his services pre-sabbatical, so I'm sure you're easily in the clear.

I bought two fragrances the afternoon of December 31, and they didn't arrive until early Jan :) Besides, it will help appease (or possibly exacerbate) your AD without having actually bought something this year.

[oc_in_fw]

I have a real conundrum

I purchased a old REX brush last December and gave it to Rudy Vey to reknot. Rudy just informed me it will be ready soon.

What is your guidance on this ??

You said you purchased the brush in December, but not when you gave it to Rudy.

[brianw]

Purchased the brush in December and gave it to Rudy in December. I have not paid for the knot as of yet

[OldGreyGuy]

Purchased the brush in December and gave it to Rudy in December. I have not paid for the knot as of yet

Seems to me the intent to purchase was made in December, after all it's Rudy's popularity that causes a backlog. :001_302:

[OldSaw]

Purchased the brush in December and gave it to Rudy in December. I have not paid for the knot as of yet

To not follow through now would just be rude to Rudy. You owe it to him to stay the course. This is also a repair, not a new acquisition in 2012.

[brianw]

Here's a great way to get a TON of shaving stuff... and still stay in the sabbatical .... Here (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/283745-The-quot-I-Lurvz-My-B-amp-B!-quot-March-2012-Fundraiser)

[benvh]

The Duke 2 arrived. I have to say...it was worth it!

Ben

[RABIDMONKEY]

The Duke 2 arrived. I have to say...it was worth it!

Ben Pictures on brush needed

[DunEdinRanger]

Come join me and the rest of the refined gentlemen in "The Nib". Seriously, how dangerous could fountain pens and ink be? :biggrin:

WAIT!! YOU MEAN PEOPLE STILL WRITE WITH THOSE?!?! :whistling::wink::biggrin:


I have a real conundrum

I purchased a old REX brush last December and gave it to Rudy Vey to reknot. Rudy just informed me it will be ready soon.

What is your guidance on this ?? I'd say you're in the clear...


Purchased the brush in December and gave it to Rudy in December. I have not paid for the knot as of yet

But if your conscience is bothering you... I may have an idea...

[brianw]

But if your conscience is bothering you... I may have an idea...

Does it have Conway Stewart, or Big Red somewhere in this idea......... :shifty:

[DunEdinRanger]

Does it have Conway Stewart, or Big Red somewhere in this idea......... :shifty:

Actually it didn't, but now that you mentioned it, I may have to reconsider...:smartass:

[OldSaw]

Still in. But I am building a new shave den in the house remodeling project.

[rockviper]

Still in, but starting to feel the itch. I even thought about putting my Parker 51 + 21 Special FPs up for trade just to get something new to play with. Thankfully, I hit the "cancel" button.

[OldSaw]

Still master of my domain.

[brianw]

As well as I !!!

[DunEdinRanger]

Almost a quarter of the way through the year... Almost...

[Greg1911]

Still in but feeling the itch.........

To sell some stuff!

[Walter Sobchak]

I'm still in.

The only shaving related money I've spent this year is on my B&B Contribution.

[Price]

Seems like the weeks just roll by.

[akokandy]

Still in and going strong as ever.

[5savages]

With 15 years worth of blades, 11 years worth of creams and soaps, and perhaps 7 years worth of ASBs, I'm tempted to jump on the bandwagon. Maybe I'll try a month informally before officially declaring my abstinence.

[Vlad]

With 15 years worth of blades, 11 years worth of creams and soaps, and perhaps 7 years worth of ASBs, I'm tempted to jump on the bandwagon. Maybe I'll try a month informally before officially declaring my abstinence.

Sissy. :001_tt2:

[jdto]

I should be back in this. I haven't bought anything shaving-related in a long time. Since mid-January.

[5savages]

Sissy. :001_tt2:

:)
I've always been afraid to commit, just ask my wife.

[PugslyCat]

I'm still in, but the willpower is failing fast. I'm getting to the bottom of the puck of soap I was using when I signed up for B&B and I have nothing to unwrap. The other 7 soaps are already in mugs or tubs of their own...


With 15 years worth of blades, 11 years worth of creams and soaps, and perhaps 7 years worth of ASBs, I'm tempted to jump on the bandwagon.

Comments like the one above have made me realize that I wasn't nearly as overstocked on everything as I once thought. Back in November, well before joining B&B, I decided to hold off on purchases for a while. My thinking at the time was that having enough supplies to get me through 2012 meant I had plenty and should curtail my spending. It just kind of stops being fun when you have to count the blades in the drawer to determine if you can last the year or not...

[5savages]

I'm strongly considering it now. Give me a week to consider what exceptions I might want. I know, at a minimum, the exceptions will be:

Boar brush - once I figure out what I want. I only have a Vulfix 660S super badger, a Shea Moisture, and a Turkish "no. 6" horse hair brush.
Vintage razors found in the wild - I only want a couple but buying them of B/S/T is just too easy. Much more fun finding them at auctions, flea markets or thrift stores.
Quality shaving cream - I only have Bigelow and Maca Root shave creams. I need...ok, want...one or two really good ones like T&H or Nancy Boy.
After shaves splashes - I don't have much, just two cheap splashes and a handful of samples. I have plenty of ASBs though.
Samples of any new new soap flavors by Mystic Water.
Anything traded for, or bought with funds from selling, my existing shaving gear or software.

For me the big thing is no more soaps, blades, or razors.

[OldSaw]

I'm still in, but the willpower is failing fast. I'm getting to the bottom of the puck of soap I was using when I signed up for B&B and I have nothing to unwrap. The other 7 soaps are already in mugs or tubs of their own...



Comments like the one above have made me realize that I wasn't nearly as overstocked on everything as I once thought. Back in November, well before joining B&B, I decided to hold off on purchases for a while. My thinking at the time was that having enough supplies to get me through 2012 meant I had plenty and should curtail my spending. It just kind of stops being fun when you have to count the blades in the drawer to determine if you can last the year or not...

That's how I feel about my aftershave. It will be very close. However, I have a few things to sell/trade to fill the void.

[DunEdinRanger]

I'm still in, but the willpower is failing fast. I'm getting to the bottom of the puck of soap I was using when I signed up for B&B and I have nothing to unwrap. The other 7 soaps are already in mugs or tubs of their own...



Comments like the one above have made me realize that I wasn't nearly as overstocked on everything as I once thought. Back in November, well before joining B&B, I decided to hold off on purchases for a while. My thinking at the time was that having enough supplies to get me through 2012 meant I had plenty and should curtail my spending. It just kind of stops being fun when you have to count the blades in the drawer to determine if you can last the year or not...

You should be able to easily get 6 shaves per blade. Do you have at least 40 blades left?

[beeranon]

Comments like the one above have made me realize that I wasn't nearly as overstocked on everything as I once thought. Back in November, well before joining B&B, I decided to hold off on purchases for a while. My thinking at the time was that having enough supplies to get me through 2012 meant I had plenty and should curtail my spending. It just kind of stops being fun when you have to count the blades in the drawer to determine if you can last the year or not...

For me, that's kinda the whole idea of the Sabbatical, and I would consider it a rousing success if I had to break it because I was out of a category. By that, I mean that I was out of all soaps and creams, not out of a particular soap or cream. Basically, we need a razor, a blade, a brush, a lather, and water (let's say, for the sake of argument, that after shave is optional, though my thought holds even if it isn't). None of us are likely to "run out" of razors or brushes :laugh:, so that really leaves lather and blades. I, like you, have no desire to count blades to make it to the end of the year, or to try to stretch my soaps/creams for the last month to the point that my shaving experience suffers.

To summarize, even though I would break the Sabbatical by buying something, the fact that I was breaking it because I needed something rather than wanted something would make me consider it a success. Maybe "Wanting to need some shaving goods" would make a good rotating title! :lol:

[PugslyCat]

You should be able to easily get 6 shaves per blade. Do you have at least 40 blades left?

There are probably 45-50 blades left as well as some carts and disposables should I run into too many dud blades. I'm actually fine for shaving supplies, but just barely. It's the willpower to resist the AD's and stand idly by as the cupboard gets bare is the problem.

[PugslyCat]

For me, that's kinda the whole idea of the Sabbatical, and I would consider it a rousing success if I had to break it because I was out of a category. By that, I mean that I was out of all soaps and creams, not out of a particular soap or cream.

That sounded good when I signed on, but now that I'm facing the reality of it I'm not so sure!

It kind of reminds me of the Halloween episode of Cheers that starts with Norm asking Coach or Woodie if they wanted to see something really scary and he shows them the bottom of his empty beer mug. I guess I'm a soapaholic that doesn't want to see the bottom of his shaving mug.

[Cuttingboard]

I will begin May 1!

[Tom-Dave]

ive never had a massive stock of shaving supplies but looking today i must have enough soaps and creams for 18 months or more, and blades for at least a year. although i missed the start of this im gonna try and use all my stuff up before i buy anything else

[beeranon]

That sounded good when I signed on, but now that I'm facing the reality of it I'm not so sure!

Well, I will certainly confess that I went on an all out trade search for RR XXX when the bottom of the tub showed through on my only stock, and was able to secure another tub for some QCS samples. I wouldn't have bought any, though, if I couldn't have traded for it.

I'm expecting to be able to more sharply define my wants versus needs by the end of this year, and will probably be very selective about what I stock in soft goods in the future. I'll feel less concerned about more expensive soaps/creams simply because I now am learning how long they'll last when used in a 4-5 product rotation for a week at a time.

[OldSaw]

Only purchases today were a quart of ice cream and one lottery ticket. If I hit the $540 million I'm out.

[beeranon]

If I hit the $540 million I'm out.

:laugh:

Be sure to post the packing list!

[DunEdinRanger]

Ninety Days into the New Year, and not even tempted to check the BST.

[ieschwoch]

I thought I'd make it through the six weeks of Lent without making any shaving-related purchases. I got to Week 3 and bailed. My new goal is to accumulate as much as my budget allows in 2012 to go on a sabbatical in 2013.

[PugslyCat]

I thought I'd make it through the six weeks of Lent without making any shaving-related purchases. I got to Week 3 and bailed. My new goal is to accumulate as much as my budget allows in 2012 to go on a sabbatical in 2013.

I thought about a Lenten sabbatical of my own, and even considered it as a separate thread, but then I stumbled across this thread and signed up.

I went back to carts for Lent, partly to make sure my meager DE blade supply held out for the year. I'm looking forward to getting back to my DE razors to see if I can't pick up on some subtle differences between my several similar razors. Some thought went into using Barbasol for the duration, but I'm no zealot.

I like your plan of stocking up for the 2013 Sabbatical. I've been thinking about how many supplies I could lay in if I spent the 2012 and 2013 budgets all in one order on New Years Eve...

[DunEdinRanger]

Being the "forward thinker" that I am, there is no way I can do a complete sabbatical this year and next. Perhaps the week after Christmas can be considered a "Sabbatical Free Week?"

At some point, I will need to stock up on Clubman AS, Body Talc, and Hair Tonic.

[beeranon]

Being the "forward thinker" that I am, there is no way I can do a complete sabbatical this year and next. Perhaps the week after Christmas can be considered a "Sabbatical Free Week?"

Was thinking the same thing, Lou. Take advantage of any post-Christmas sales, stock up on my wants list for 2013, then crank'er back up for 2013.

[OldSaw]

Only purchases today were a quart of ice cream and one lottery ticket. If I hit the $540 million I'm out.


:laugh:

Be sure to post the packing list!

Still in. :sad:

[beeranon]

Still in. :sad:

Probably for the best...that packing list may have crashed the server!

[OldSaw]

Probably for the best...that packing list may have crashed the server!

I was just going to have John at West Coast Shaving post his entire inventory, that would have been about right.

[beginish]

Still in. One quarter down, three to go.

[Price]

Still in. One quarter down, three to go.

Yup. This.

[akokandy]

Still in. I'm in no danger of running out of anything, so I've got no excuses or exceptions. It feels good to have gone an entire quarter without buying any shaving gear, but at the rate I'm going, I'll have to be in the sabbatical for another 5 years until I'm out of supplies completely. :blushing:

[brianw]

1/4 of the year gone and this is easy/peasy

[rockviper]

Still in!
Having to clean the house completely every day (including stashing away all shave gear) because we're selling means less time to *ahem* "window shop" :innocent:

[jdto]

I haven't bought anything shaving-related since January 18th.

[Price]

I haven't bought anything shaving-related since January 18th.

Yeah, but I know what you've been buying instead.:wink2:


(Err...me, too.)

[jdto]

Yeah, but I know what you've been buying instead.:wink2:


(Err...me, too.)
It says "Shave Purchase Sabbatical" so that means that.... shhh...don't tell SWMBO!

[johnniegold]

Still in this thing. :yesnod:

Joining beginish on April 9th for the "La Toja Manantiales/Rover one brush-one soap" challenge should take my mind off even thinking about making a purchase. Here goes nothing.

[Shadowsforbars]

Still hanging in and it's getting a little easier. No dreamcarting at all during March. I did discover that I only have 4 blades left for the Injector I keep in my gym locker, but I can always switch that out for a DE razor.

[Timmy Dee]

I'm still going strong, though I'll be heading OS for my annual holiday around July/August, so will likely pick up a few frags while I'm away.

So that would mean (assuming that I do break) I will have failed my own no-frag purchase, but would that mean I've failed this Shave Sabbatical?

From all accounts, I'm one of the few to do a frag purchase sabbatical, and it's not a mandatory part of the Shave Sabbatical. What are everyone's thoughts?

[OldSaw]

Still in.

[OldSaw]

I just might make it. I'll feel better if I can get through the summer on one small bottle of Aqua Velva.

[rockviper]

Do the "kingfisher exemptions" apply this year?
I.E. From the 2010 Shave Purchase Sabbatical thread "sell things to fund new purchases" and "money given as a gift may be spent"

[Greg1911]

Still in - this is cake.

[OldSaw]

Do the "kingfisher exemptions" apply this year?
I.E. From the 2010 Shave Purchase Sabbatical thread "sell things to fund new purchases" and "money given as a gift may be spent"

I have heaps of exemptions that I can use any time I want. I started off doing this as a lark, but I just may make it through the whole year.

[oldman89]

still going strong...

[brianw]

In with both feet. Who knew it was going to be this easy

[beginish]

Still in, though I confess to an MdC itch. Using Manantiales for the next 4-6 months will squelch that.

[OldSaw]

In with both feet. Who knew it was going to be this easy

Much easier than I thought.

[rockviper]

I'm out!
Looked at the BST and found a Futur listed the previous minute. If I had only made a cup of tea, then someone else would have bought it and I would still be in. Now I'm free!!!! :clap:

[brianw]

Sorry to here that. I shouldn't have have any problem for the next 3 months as I am on the LaToja, Rover, straight shenanigans.

[oc_in_fw]

I'm out!
Looked at the BST and found a Futur listed the previous minute. If I had only made a cup of tea, then someone else would have bought it and I would still be in. Now I'm free!!!! :clap:
Alas, the torture has ended :001_smile

[beeranon]

Still in, no worries, though the 'rewards list' is getting rather long.

[johnniegold]

I shouldn't have have any problem for the next 3 months as I am on the LaToja, Rover, straight shenanigans.

+1 with the exception of the straight. I am going with the 23c and Red IPs. Suffice it to say, I am still in. Not sure if I have ever been this deep into the new year and still remained in this contest.

Nevertheless:

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[OldSaw]

I wonder if we should take a roll call? I'm still in.

[brianw]

Here as well.... those prize brushes are getting really lonely

[saf]

I haven't bought anything shave related, but I didn't pledge. I might as well I am set for the rest of the year.

[pymmdcp]

Just talked about this with my wife last night.

She was VERY happy to hear this...
my wife will never hear of this thread.

[Price]

I wonder if we should take a roll call?

Still in. Sorely tempted, but still in.

[beeranon]

my wife will never hear of this thread.

:lol:

I need the additional accountability of my wife knowing that I'm not supposed to be buying any shave stuff, or I may have caved a long while ago.

Still in!

[jdto]

Well, I'm technically out, since I didn't last more than two weeks, but I haven't bought anything shave-related since January 18th. So I'm doing pretty well since them. Thank you, Brown Leaf!

[biloxi123]

I'm out! Curse you West Coast Shaving for great prices on Feather Blades and your B&B Glencairn Scotch glass!

[Price]

235246

(I believe the Glencairn would get a pass, though.)

[oc_in_fw]

Well, I'm technically out, since I didn't last more than two weeks, but I haven't bought anything shave-related since January 18th. So I'm doing pretty well since them. Thank you, Brown Leaf!
Yeah, I wandered in there a short while ago, too. The wife says I can buy a pipe this weekend, as I cannot find the one I had about 12 years ago (I will probably find it after I buy a new one :001_smile). I cannot wait to start smoking good tobacco again (cigarettes are garbage that I must get out of my life)

[beginish]

Still in!

[akokandy]

Still in and strong as ever.

[Rengrave]

I would never be able to do this. I've already spent over $600 in the last month

[Price]

I would never be able to do this. I've already spent over $600 in the last month
Oh, yes you will. You're only a month into it. Around about December you'll realize the enormous amount of "savings" you've already achieved though wetshaving. You can be the first one in for 2013. :001_tt2:

[NicFreeman]

Oh, yes you will. You're only a month into it. Around about December you'll realize the enormous amount of "savings" you've already achieved though wetshaving. You can be the first one in for 2013. :001_tt2:

A little over a month in for me here, and I can say without a doubt I will need to be in for 2013. I probably already have enough to make it to 2014 now. :)

[Sullybob]

I'm way out.