Im in!! my disorder only started recently because of a co worker..now im hooked and have been buying up some of his surplus. I didnt know what kind of brush i would like..so i bought one of each. i went from 0 to 5..and had 1 of each type...not to mention a scuttle. Next is the search for soaps and creams. i have been buying samples left and right.
I'm in. I started with an acquisition disorder of blades. Then it went to soaps and creams. Next came razors. The last to hit was aftershaves and colognes. I seem to have them under control at the moment, but you never know when one of them my kick in again.
The "I Can't Believe I Bought Out Three Stores!" PIF is alive and well. However, some of you aren't playing by the rules. :ahem: Along with posting "I'm in," you're supposed to tell us about the time your particular shaving-related acquisition disorder kicked in and you went waaaaay overboard. So let's see some stories!
I can't remember if I said that or not so I'll just post a story. I got ASAD first and went to every Walgreens, CVs, rite aid, WalMart within 30 miles and bought a bottle of aftershave I didn't have. The result, I now have every aftershave I can buy at a near brick and mortar. Just starting out so I don't have anything too crazy. Yet.
My "disorder" started in Reno Nevada. I had to catch my plane in 1h45m. I knew of an antique mall which had some straights. Had a nice sprint to the store bought 6 nice blades. I made it back at the exact moment my fiancé acquired blind fury disorder. We made the plane, someone forgot to apologize to me though.
A few months in, 3 de razors, hundreds of blades, 3 brushes (one of each animal hair) and various different soaps.
My "I bought out 3 stores" Acquisition Disorder story occurred when the three local CVS stores all put 'Shea Moisture African Black Soap Shave Butter' on close-out (65% off!), and with my 15% discount coupons, I came home with 8 large tubs of the stuff. I considered PIF-ing some of it, but most folks who try it,unlike me, dislike the shave butter. Not in this 0ne, but a great PIF!
I'm in...who needs additional incentive? I recently discovered creams for bowel lathering and think I'll be transitioning from puck soaps. Not exactly a selection in the local drug stores to choose from though and like you I'm not looking to drop $10 a tube online for something I may not like....I have kids to waste plenty of my $$ already, LOL! MY RAD started about a year and a half ago after researching the FT Rocket that I had recieved from my grandfather some 20 years ago. I had used it on and off between Christmas gift electrics and finally decided to become faithful to it. I ditched the can of barbesol, bought an old spice mug and some Col Conk soap (my favorite soap is their Almond BTW). I've since aquired a few DE razors and a straight as well as a boat ton of blade packs. When I find SS's or Techs cheap I give them to friends with a couple packs of blades and a puck of soap...3 full time converts in a year! As for picking the winner, IF I win, please don't send me the cow pie Thanks for the opportunity, GREAT PIF.
Old School - If you have a CVS or a Rite Aid nearby, I recommend The Real Shaving Company cream. (Only one of those stores carries it, and I can't remember which one it is.) It's only $4-5, and lathers like a dream.
