NOV 30 Day Rule/Focus Pic&Discussion Thread

Ah it's nice to see that put in writing. Even though I've been at it a shorter time I sometimes feel like I'm just spinning my wheels trying to acquire stuff for......well really I'm not sure sometimes. I think my tendency is to see something totally awesome, cool, shiny, whatever, and want to be in that "club" of owners. Yet, it sits and grows mold. I think the thrill of the hunt is part of the process (which is why I went to an antique store today) and there are a few pieces that I would truly love to own and use and have as part of my working collection. I think, though, I'm starting to see things in a bit more of a minimalist style - what setups work and do I want to use on a constant basis? Go with those and don't let the urge to hoard get to me!

I'm lucky in a way because soaps really haven't been an issue for me. I've tried a lot and have never had the urge to fill a cabinet with soaps and creams. MWF and Tabac are my top two and I don't see myself going crazy outside of those. Brushes? Horses, plus the Wolf Whiskers because it is truly unique. Of course a good boar brush is essential to me, but again, no need to buy 100 brushes to have every grade of badger etc. Just never caught my attention.

Now, should I finally take the step into the dark side of straights and kamisoris....all bets may be off! But for now I'm sailing along pretty smoothly.

 

Maybe instead of the kids killing the hot water you should kill.......................uh...................ok so I won't go there. Mine lived to adulthood, why shouldn't yours?

 

You just described me. I have plenty of soaps to last me for years, so I think I am done for a while. I wouldn't mind trying out MdC just to see if the soap lives up to the hype, but I am planning on staying with what I have for a while. Razors are the same, I have more than I can really use, so I have a few I plan on PIFing at some point so that someone else can enjoy them.

It was fun collecting all this stuff, though. I even found some enjoyment using eBay. And I definitely found some antique stores that are fun to browse, so there has been some bonus to this process.

 

I'm the same. It has been good to sell some of the razors that I never use although I did pick up a few others.

 

Oh this is just great.

What, now? You're gonna start another club for us to join?

The AD Dis-Enablers?!!!

 

LOL, you already replaced the ones you sold!?!

 

Naw, I got "different " ones!

 

Sir, No. Joined already you have.

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I had a really good alum day also! Glad you're getting it with the pain stick!

 

Just loaded up a Rapira Swedish Supersteel for tonight's shave. The slim got bumped up to 6 and I plan on using Gingers Garden Oakmoss Tallow. Hoping for a good shave!

 

Im curious to hear your thought about the GG oakmoss tallow. Complete with lather shot please...lol

 

Keep that swede low angle and ride the cap as you increase the dial! Have fun! It's a great blade!

 

What then, good sir, does the Veg look like in the bottle?

 

My Plisson ended brush AD. I think the Plissoft is basically the same thing. Great brush.

 

I will do my best!

 

All hail the mother land!