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old fart checks in
Getting a little long in the tooth, but never too old to enjoy the company of "extraordinary gentlemen". Of the three major shaving forums, this has got to be the best.
I've always wet shaved, having bought my first razor, a Schick M2, in the mid sixties while at university. I seem to remember experimenting with my father's Gillette adjustable before that.
But there was an interminable stretch, it seems, when I used the cartridges and goo approach, and only relatively recently have I rediscovered, thanks to these forums, the DE razor and accessories.
No one warned me about the ADs. The whole point was to save money, right? I've got a feeling it's going to take a Herculenean effort to extract myself from the buying disease.
Anyway, thanks, Gentlemen. I think.
I've always wet shaved, having bought my first razor, a Schick M2, in the mid sixties while at university. I seem to remember experimenting with my father's Gillette adjustable before that.
But there was an interminable stretch, it seems, when I used the cartridges and goo approach, and only relatively recently have I rediscovered, thanks to these forums, the DE razor and accessories.
No one warned me about the ADs. The whole point was to save money, right? I've got a feeling it's going to take a Herculenean effort to extract myself from the buying disease.
Anyway, thanks, Gentlemen. I think.
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Hello and welcome, Snots or Old Fart or whatever other excretions you may wish to be known by.
The various buying diseases can take some determination to overcome, but really if you don't want to catch them you won't. There are so many shiny or nice-smelling or potentially-useful things a person COULD buy, it really would be endless (and cost an endless amount of money) if one didn't just decide to stop at some point. Even among those who buy a lot of stuff, I sincerely hope that not many of them get into real trouble. With shaving gear, you really CAN stop whenever you want to.
The various buying diseases can take some determination to overcome, but really if you don't want to catch them you won't. There are so many shiny or nice-smelling or potentially-useful things a person COULD buy, it really would be endless (and cost an endless amount of money) if one didn't just decide to stop at some point. Even among those who buy a lot of stuff, I sincerely hope that not many of them get into real trouble. With shaving gear, you really CAN stop whenever you want to.
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Don't join up and then in just 3 posts start talking about your endgame, Percy. It's all of the wailing and gnashing of teeth in between that keep us all on the edge of our seats, wondering if you're going to be the one who finally stumbles onto the holy grail of shaving.
Gary
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We're all wondering the same thing. I was hoping you might know! Evidently it's just the previous version of whatever was the most recently discontinued or reformulated product.Percy Snodgrass wrote:Bro, I'm afraid to ask just what IS the Holy Grail of shaving!
Gary
SOTD 99%: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, soaps & creams, synthetic / badger brushes, Colonial General razor, Kai & Schick blades, straight razors any time, Superior 70 aftershave splash + menthol + 444
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That is exactly right.notthesharpest wrote:
With shaving gear, you really CAN stop whenever you want to.
Martin
Oh........what if the person doesn't want to stop? I personally know someone like this, and it's tragic to see. Looks like some odd Acquisition Disorder....pretty crazy. How can someone like that decide not to want to keep buying more of that goofy stuff?
Heh, I'm just having a little fun is all, because I have NO clue when I'm gonna want to stop buying shaving crap.
Oh yeah, welcome to Snots. That's a name that'll stick pretty well.
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Hiya,Percy Snodgrass wrote:Oh, Gary, forgot to add, I've been lurking a LOOOONG time, and in that time I've bought a couple dozen razors, and at least a dozen each of soaps, creams, brushes, and whatever-the-heck-else-have-you. :oops:
Oh good, an experienced hard core lurker. I'm glad you finally decided to post something, and look forward to hearing what's on your mind.
Since you just officially joined, you probably received the special codes for the many secret forums here. Plus, remember that each Thursday is Euchre night.
Big doins,
Martin
Soon you'll be wanting to buy Tilley Hats, fountain pens and vintage watches all of which are necessary add-ons to wet shaving.Percy Snodgrass wrote:Oh, Gary, forgot to add, I've been lurking a LOOOONG time, and in that time I've bought a couple dozen razors, and at least a dozen each of soaps, creams, brushes, and whatever-the-heck-else-have-you.
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