Other than using a WCS gift certificate someone gave me for Christmas, I'm in. I actually kept track of what I spent in 2011. 
2012-- Shave Purchase Sabbatical--Gentlemanly Restraint
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In like Flynn! Exceptions for normal replenishment and possible purchase of straight shaving equipment. And mustache wax, as I'm working on a handlebar so will need to find what I like in that realm. Gift money doesn't count, either.
I'm in. I have enough blades, soaps'n'creams AS, and razors to last well over a year.
I might buy a bottle or two of ink, but those aren't shaving supplies.
PS. You might want to post last years rules/guidelines as not everyone was in on it.
I might buy a bottle or two of ink, but those aren't shaving supplies.
PS. You might want to post last years rules/guidelines as not everyone was in on it.
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I just need a blade bank. And whatever else it takes to get free shipping. 
I'm all in for a 2012 Shave Sabbatical.....with some exceptions
Any B&B LE is a Granted Pass
Fountain Pens and Ink are not included
Any auctions for charity are excluded
What say everybody !!!!
Any B&B LE is a Granted Pass
Fountain Pens and Ink are not included
Any auctions for charity are excluded
What say everybody !!!!
That would make my wife happy. I do have enough products to last, dare I say, several years 
It's very convenient taking a stand when the inconveniences have been eliminated.
I say "in for a penny, in for a pound"
Never say never but I'm good with my three razors (EJ and two vintage Gillette) and two brushes (VdH boar and EJ super badger). I do reserve the right to replace the VdH brush if it goes south with another boar and to try any soap or cream of my choosing. Other than that, I'm good.
It's very convenient taking a stand when the inconveniences have been eliminated.
I say "in for a penny, in for a pound"
Ah but..... This is a shave sabbatical !!!!!!
Okay...but you can't leave any new pens in your shaving area.
Can I exempt vintage brush handles badly in need of a refurb? It seems a shame to let those poor pretties suffer with ugly hair. That's it, just the old brushes. And an H-2 Gillette. I'm buying one in '12, as that razor (and I) will be turning 50. So just those two things -- old handles and an old razor. And some Arko soap. I'm sure I'll be traveling for work and the TSA doesn't like my Bigelow. So, three things. Is that okay?
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I just need a blade bank. And whatever else it takes to get free shipping.
I hope to use nothing but my straight in 2012. So long as i don't slice through my strop (again), I am going to give it a shot! Better order some stuff here now then!
Got it !!!!! No Problem.... as long as B&B LE's and charity auctions are exempted...... I'm in !!!!!!!
Perhaps the worst idea I have ever heard!
I'm in!
Worst. Idea. Ever.
Ok so how overboard on your shopping did you end up going today lol??
You're not going to spend any money on shave kit for a year? I don't believe a word of it, from any of you!
Technically speaking, the name of the game is "Gentlemanly restraint" which translates to "no binging, only reasonable purchases" in my head. So, I don't cotton to the "no purchases whatsoever" school of thought. So there.
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