2022 DFR (Damn Fine Restraint)

My goal this month was two days of restraint. I made it seven before succumbing to the sirens' call. I'll still call that a success!

Now I'm off to find a perfect badger brush. Any suggestions?

Trotter Handcrafts has a Badger knot a lot of folks have been raving about. Not sure if Paul has the knots in stock. They sell out faster than Black Friday doorbusters at Walmart.

My goal this month was two days of restraint. I made it seven before succumbing to the sirens' call. I'll still call that a success!

Now I'm off to find a perfect badger brush. Any suggestions?

Trotter Handcrafts has a Badger knot a lot of folks have been raving about. Not sure if Paul has the knots in stock. They sell out faster than Black Friday doorbusters at Walmart.

Thanks Mr. Doug. Yes, I just received another batch of the 26mm Manchurian T1 knots. They do sell out quickly.

My goal this month was two days of restraint. I made it seven before succumbing to the sirens' call. I'll still call that a success!

Now I'm off to find a perfect badger brush. Any suggestions?

Trotter Handcrafts has a Badger knot a lot of folks have been raving about. Not sure if Paul has the knots in stock. They sell out faster than Black Friday doorbusters at Walmart.

I am in agreement with the above!

When I can show some restraint solidly for several weeks, I plan to submit a request for a specific color and style. And the knot will be one of those badger knots! Originally I wanted a custom resin handle, but now I am using it as a reward if I can stop impulsive buying.

I bow to others opinions on the knot, as my badger experience is limited. But I love the knot!

Looks like I'm out again...

I was talking to Eric MaineYooper yesterday morning, as I'd like to give injector razors another go. If I can find the right one that works for me, I'd be able to participate in SE-ptember and other themed shaves.

After discussing it, I decided to look into a Type G. I bookmarked a few and even struck up a conversation with Don (Techichi). However, I found a pristine looking razor with no bids closing late last night. I put in an entry bid of $5 and left it for dead. Except... Except! No one else jumped on it, so I won!

Should be here in a few days. $11 and change with tax / shipping. A very much low risk trial. Lol. A deal absolutely worth breaking my sabatical over, I think.

Looks like I'm out again...

I was talking to Eric MaineYooper  yesterday morning, as I'd like to give injector razors another go. If I can find the right one that works for me, I'd be able to participate in SE-ptember and other themed shaves.

After discussing it, I decided to look into a Type G. I bookmarked a few and even struck up a conversation with Don (Techichi). However, I found a pristine looking razor with no bids closing late last night. I put in an entry bid of $5 and left it for dead. Except... Except! No one else jumped on it, so I won!

Should be here in a few days. $11 and change with tax / shipping. A very much low risk trial. Lol. A deal absolutely worth breaking my sabatical over, I think.

Nice grab Paul!  Kudos on your shopping.

Looks like I'm out again...

I was talking to Eric MaineYooper  yesterday morning, as I'd like to give injector razors another go. If I can find the right one that works for me, I'd be able to participate in SE-ptember and other themed shaves.

After discussing it, I decided to look into a Type G. I bookmarked a few and even struck up a conversation with Don (Techichi). However, I found a pristine looking razor with no bids closing late last night. I put in an entry bid of $5 and left it for dead. Except... Except! No one else jumped on it, so I won!

Should be here in a few days. $11 and change with tax / shipping. A very much low risk trial. Lol. A deal absolutely worth breaking my sabatical over, I think.

Nice score Paul! I got one of those not too long ago (a gift from a generous soul). Pretty sure its the "G" as well. Mine is really aggressive, but I like it!

Looks like I'm out again...

I was talking to Eric MaineYooper  yesterday morning, as I'd like to give injector razors another go. If I can find the right one that works for me, I'd be able to participate in SE-ptember and other themed shaves.

After discussing it, I decided to look into a Type G. I bookmarked a few and even struck up a conversation with Don (Techichi). However, I found a pristine looking razor with no bids closing late last night. I put in an entry bid of $5 and left it for dead. Except... Except! No one else jumped on it, so I won!

Should be here in a few days. $11 and change with tax / shipping. A very much low risk trial. Lol. A deal absolutely worth breaking my sabatical over, I think.

Nice score Paul! I got one of those not too long ago (a gift from a generous soul). Pretty sure its the "G" as well. Mine is really aggressive, but I like it!

I see a bottle of MacDuff’s Old Sea Captain aftershave there. Maybe my favourite MacDuff’s scent. I have the soap in a v2 or v3 base, still pretty good but I was unable to get the splash before he stopped making it.

Looks like I'm out again...

I was talking to Eric MaineYooper  yesterday morning, as I'd like to give injector razors another go. If I can find the right one that works for me, I'd be able to participate in SE-ptember and other themed shaves.

After discussing it, I decided to look into a Type G. I bookmarked a few and even struck up a conversation with Don (Techichi). However, I found a pristine looking razor with no bids closing late last night. I put in an entry bid of $5 and left it for dead. Except... Except! No one else jumped on it, so I won!

Should be here in a few days. $11 and change with tax / shipping. A very much low risk trial. Lol. A deal absolutely worth breaking my sabatical over, I think.

Nice score Paul! I got one of those not too long ago (a gift from a generous soul). Pretty sure its the "G" as well. Mine is really aggressive, but I like it!

I see a bottle of MacDuff’s Old Sea Captain aftershave there. Maybe my favourite MacDuff’s scent. I have the soap in a v2 or v3 base, still pretty good but I was unable to get the splash before he stopped making it.

It’s a good time my friend. Love me some McDuff’s

So I showed a lack of restraint earlier this month and I'm being punished for it.  I saw a bottle of MacDuff's Old Sea Captain aftershave on someone's SOTD - I have the scent in v3 soap and really like it but MacDuff isn't making the scent anymore and isn't stocking it.  I found a source, The Razor Co. with one bottle left so I figured what the heck, even with shipping and exchange.  Well, purchase price $18.49 + shipping $19.29 + duty $17.85 (just sprung on me now) x FX comes in at a cool $65.83 (Cdn) - and to make matters worse the DHL online payment is FUBAR.  That is pricey for a splash made just up the road from me in Edmonton.  Lesson learned.  Again.  But this time for real.  I was surprised with the duty as its almost never charged when I buy from US vendors but then they usually ship USPS and not DHL.  The couriers will extort every dime from you and had I known TRC was going to ship it DHL I would not hav bought it, I mean the shipping cost was more than enough but the duty sends it over the top.

Sorry to hear that, Marko