2025 Shave Purchase Sabbatical - The Battlestar Galactica Year

[Rico Suave]

You guys notice I did not include effects pedals on my list of restrained items.

I own a small effects pedal company and build lots of pedals.

Living the RV life prohibits me from owning lots of guitars. And also building an amp would be a challenge. But building lots of guitar pedals is really doable thus far.



Yeah, that’ll work! Sounds like a money saving plan to me!



Nice looking amp! I bet it sounds as good as it looks. I personally feel that if a home built amp is a replica of a historical amp, it’s okay to put on the original logo as a tribute, as long as this is only for personal use, and that one provides full disclosure whenever posting and showing the amp. I had commissioned an 18 watt Marshall build many years ago, and added the logo after the fact because it was an exact reproduction of the original amp. Never gigged that amp either. Personally I would add the Fender logo, or have one made in the style with your name on it or something.

Sorry for the hijack!

Respect! I very much enjoy the infinitely variable sounds possible from electric instruments, the sustain, and the sheer volume, but I am all in on acoustics. After decades as a hardcore computer geek I got tired of dealing with digital technology. I enjoy the touch, sound, and even the smell of acoustic instruments. All that and no cables. Variety is the spice of life.

 

[GaryTha]

1) @Guido75 - exception: a shave soap
Why not buy these during the resupply week?

https://www.amazon.com/Arko-Shaving-Cream-Soap-Stick/dp/B004BVK0ZO/ref=sr_1_6?crid=3OOYIFXVL7K6K&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Oy_bhPZ76B-XlVyYxHDupkNz-XQMl6QmJuezf4Ue_oxSP7sdHSlpKs_iWmqRrDqFTF6PXUnBkc1PP8GNGJYX1Gy24XTi-QOz2CuQyXH0pZOByFJdV1NKWS3t6nmRth8bP5PjMsGOMdgUysFZ-8OYVxNboOjQzoQBdQd7PmhX_1wuL6GIeXN2iAmrldvTCTpLtgwOH1hiuQ45S_I99a2WFBuhQ4Z0oUDzOjiPw9enOgjl6n0BV3gxtOnqe1paulohg55byTe4G0ps9UtWnxnoTsPhHpURN5Ox4-HxEVi1szws8ArghJdhjHLdt_yYR1ERGad6AZefVzacwZzcyy0rIQzaPCw3_s7k1nwJYTiqMNULn5FoCNDAS6s6FSzJR0-KxrHNBo6Su_oAC66Ok2m_m2YXBupSqJBe13d7gGcTjlzOy9ylyfi7kem-PbCSKbFj.RsFMyeKfFh0WKWbUmWMq77Gm6IHBdkI6YiyCyjVDANg&dib_tag=se&keywords=arko&qid=1734229689&sprefix=%2Caps%2C1695&sr=8-6

 

[BradWorld]

I ordered a couple of packs of Bic Metal and some styptic matches today. Want to be sure I have ample travel supplies before the sabbatical starts. Travel is my only worry, as I travel a lot. I have everything I would ever need for at-home shaving. Enough to last decades. So, i should be all set now.

 

[Guido75]

Is it expected that we resolve in any unknown details and remove any ambiguity about exceptions before the January 1st departure?

It is allowed to be ambiguous about the one shaving item of your choice, so a razor works just as well as a Karve CB for me. As long as it’s one item.

Presumably anyone could request this exemption?

Rico, yes. It started as a gimmick especially for you, but you made me think twice and I figured that the Oscar Wilde Clause allows anyone to accumulate one item anyway so why not one PIF then.

Why not buy these during the resupply week?

I know Gary. I am planning ahead. I don’t need soap and Arko is abundantly available as well in my closet. No, I am visiting Paris somewhere next year and I want to at least visit Planete Rasoir. I probably won’t buy anything, but if MdC or another typical French shave soap is available at a reasonable price I might bite. Hence the exception. And by stating a soap I make sure I am not coming home with a razor! Although I might change my initial exception back: one shaving item.

Thanks!

Guido

 

[JAHE]

In preparation of the upcoming GRUYERE I'm trying to establish a proper mindset... I revisited my stash last weekend just to find out it's worse than I remembered . My box (read: BIG BOX) of soaps made my think I had robbed Pasteurs.

So I decided to sell off some things... Fast forward one week.
3 backup soaps, a razor and 5 bottles of after shave have left the box. Then I PIFed a soap / AS set to a co-worker. He's a great guy.

I've to admit I have been on the fence to add some more Gillette PPI blades, since the sea of Russian made Gillette blades seems to dry out on this side of the pond... some variants have become pretty pricey over here, an indikation of shrinking availability... PermaSharp retail prices have more than doubled in the recent months...

Anyway, I opted against buying some more. Enough is enough.

There's a Semogue Mistura Halfhive brush which will be imported from the US to Germany somewhere down the road in 2025...

But other than that, I've no urgent needs or wants. I might add an exception, and if so, it'll be "a razor" to play it safe.

I'm ready.

 

[Goblin]

PermaSharp retail prices have more than doubled in the recent months...

Last time I looked, Permasharp prices had doubled on RBC, but they were still circa £13 / 100 at Connaughts. Might be worth a look.

 

[JAHE]

Might be worth a look.

If I was based in the UK, perhaps. But I'm not. So temptation is kept under control.

 

[Guido75]

So I decided to sell off some things...

The rose gold Mühle set it drop dead gorgeous!

If I was based in the UK, perhaps. But I'm not. So temptation is kept under control.

And duties kept under control as well!

 

[Guido75]

Anyway, I opted against buying some more. Enough is enough.

That’s the spirit! The Guidos shall prevail in 2025!

I just received photos from Greece on my waiting list item . Don’t need anything else!