#11

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Detroit
I was going to say that you can get samples of B&M from Maggard but Will doesn't pack them himself. They've worked out some kind of arrangement and it's nice to see that Tallow and Steel has done the same. I have not tried T&S yet, but now it's pretty much a guarantee that I will at some point in the future.

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#12

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(08-07-2017, 10:51 PM)drdeemanda Wrote: Thanks for the responses everyone. I've got nothing against artisans that choose to not provide samples. There's certainly some overhead associated with making/selling samples. I do however think a lot of us have reached "peak soap" and don't intend to keep or buy soaps that we're simply not in love with, considering the number of artisans producing amazing products.

I personally feel like I'm approaching soap burnout and it truly pains me to say it. My den looks out of control these days. It's unfortunate because I was really looking forward to purchasing King of Oud from WhollyKaw but now im reconsidering since minimum investment for me would be ~$50 USD if i choose to get the splash, and i know i would. If i get it and dont love it, I know I can sell it here or on the shaving_bazaar but its kind of a pain in the butt if it sits and doesn't sell/trade for a while.

All these new releases are making me anxious!!! There are plenty of soaps that I want but Im running out of room!

I know what you mean regarding Release schedules - a new form of anxiety, Excessive Product Release Anxiety (EPRA). I've got several WK soaps in the original base, then I got several more in the Donkey Milk base and then I saw the release schedule featuring almost their entire lineup in donkey!!! (that'll do donkey) OMG its like when CDs came out requiring us to re-buy our entire music collection in the new format (sorry if you're too young to appreciate this cultural reference) so I declined Dance of Agrumes. But I couldn't resist King of Oud, I have to have it. I now resolve to be very selective in product that I buy. Seriously, I mean it this time. Fougere Gothique is definitely a must have, however and have you seen what Chatillon Lux has in the pipeline? Big Grin I am so weak.

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#13

Member
Las Vegas, NV, USA
(08-07-2017, 10:51 PM)drdeemanda Wrote: I do however think a lot of us have reached "peak soap" and don't intend to keep or buy soaps that we're simply not in love with, considering the number of artisans producing amazing products.

I personally feel like I'm approaching soap burnout and it truly pains me to say it. My den looks out of control these days.

All these new releases are making me anxious!!! There are plenty of soaps that I want but Im running out of room!
(08-08-2017, 01:22 AM)Marko Wrote: I know what you mean regarding Release schedules - a new form of anxiety, Excessive Product Release Anxiety (EPRA).
I’m with you, good fellows. About 20% of time, I ask myself: “Why do I have so many soaps, and when am I going to use them all?” The remaining 80% of the time, I keep getting bitten by either the “New Release Bug” (Soapimus Obsessimus) or the “Must Have from Trusted Brand Bug” (Soapimus Regularis). It’s a sickness, I say, a sickness…

Another “funny” thing is that half the time I’m already shaving with samples, instead of the full-size soaps that I have. Is there a support group I could join? Confused2

(And on the topic: The new Tallow + Steel soap base is very impressive — so good that the scents are almost of secondary importance. Smile But I’m glad to hear samples will be available in the future for those who want them.)

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