This is a shaving game/challenge which was initiated last year by @BubblesUK and which we want to replicate this year as well.
The challenge is to show how cheaply a den can be begun (for less than the cost of common "starter" DE razors) and still provide satisfaction...
Oh, and to have fun!!
Big news - this year's challenge will allow for vintage stuff, so show us your 5 Dollar Toggle's, Bottom Dials and Red Dots!
Seriously, if you have a representative piece (Tech, Old Type, Gem, etc.) that reasonably often comes up for small change feel free to use it. Tell us where you see the price so Newbies can be on the outlook and use your own judgement on what to use and how you account for it in your budget.
Rules:
1) You have $30/EUR30 (or local equivalent)
2) You should account for everything required for April's shaves from this budget.
That is, whichever of the following you'll want/need to use: Razor, Blades, soap/stick/cream, shave oil, Brush, aftershave/balm, etc...
You aren't limited to just one of each, if you can get variety in within budget, go for it.
3) Don't factor in bulk discounts - if you're going to use (for example) 5/10/etc blades, budget for how much a tuck of 5/10/etc would cost (not how much they'd cost each when buying 100+).
Optional hard mode - if you order online you can either add the shipping costs or have the product costs only (we want to see budget friendly products for daily use even though ordering a single item on its own for this challenge might not be a sound economical decision)
4) You may use items you already own, or items loaned/PIF'd/etc, but include a current (new) price for them as if you were buying them for in the budget.
5) No using of sample sizes.
6) Regular sale prices are fine (some vendors have things constantly on sale to a certain extent) but try to avoid clearance/closeout prices
7) Oscar Wilde Clause ("Everything in moderation, including moderation") from the GRUYERE guys:
This is a 1 month challenge. In case of cabin fever, an occasion, birthdays, weddings, etc. you have ONE free shave with any kit you like. Just post a pic and tell us about it.
That's it!
So... If you're interested, post "I'm in" and tell us about your setup
The challenge is to show how cheaply a den can be begun (for less than the cost of common "starter" DE razors) and still provide satisfaction...
Oh, and to have fun!!
Big news - this year's challenge will allow for vintage stuff, so show us your 5 Dollar Toggle's, Bottom Dials and Red Dots!
Seriously, if you have a representative piece (Tech, Old Type, Gem, etc.) that reasonably often comes up for small change feel free to use it. Tell us where you see the price so Newbies can be on the outlook and use your own judgement on what to use and how you account for it in your budget.
Rules:
1) You have $30/EUR30 (or local equivalent)
2) You should account for everything required for April's shaves from this budget.
That is, whichever of the following you'll want/need to use: Razor, Blades, soap/stick/cream, shave oil, Brush, aftershave/balm, etc...
You aren't limited to just one of each, if you can get variety in within budget, go for it.
3) Don't factor in bulk discounts - if you're going to use (for example) 5/10/etc blades, budget for how much a tuck of 5/10/etc would cost (not how much they'd cost each when buying 100+).
Optional hard mode - if you order online you can either add the shipping costs or have the product costs only (we want to see budget friendly products for daily use even though ordering a single item on its own for this challenge might not be a sound economical decision)
4) You may use items you already own, or items loaned/PIF'd/etc, but include a current (new) price for them as if you were buying them for in the budget.
5) No using of sample sizes.
6) Regular sale prices are fine (some vendors have things constantly on sale to a certain extent) but try to avoid clearance/closeout prices
7) Oscar Wilde Clause ("Everything in moderation, including moderation") from the GRUYERE guys:
This is a 1 month challenge. In case of cabin fever, an occasion, birthdays, weddings, etc. you have ONE free shave with any kit you like. Just post a pic and tell us about it.
That's it!
So... If you're interested, post "I'm in" and tell us about your setup
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