Grooming Dept

It was not reffered to Grooming Dept (as the quote was clear - referred only to the practice in general) I don’t care of prices too, mate, but we can read them for sure He follows the new trend of marketing. We have to admit this. But, personally, I don't care of it. Does he prefer that way? Ok.
I just can see how b*tches (sorry) many users become. Example: RS-10 readily available, a few of us bought it, then unobtainable, everyone wants it. C'mon... this way... just to take pictures and be bulls (or to take profits)? 'Timeless available? Yes. I can wait for it' (i.e. I'm not interested strictly in how a razor shaves). Pure marketing drug addict? Perhaps. Well I close my OT, I prefer.
Regarding Grooming Dept I can say is a very good product in many specs, yet overhyped IMHO. I add that I don’t like his confused and cheap quality scents.

EDIT: No judge here. Just some words on how we all should be more honest and, overall, aware of what we are doing. My opinion.

The uncontrollable urge to buy and the perception of overhyping is created in one’s own head. Marketing doesn’t create either of these...it’s merely a mirror...Everyone is free to ignore the noise and keep their wallet in their pocket if they so choose...But...it is a conscious choice one makes.

As to the scents....Scents are by their very nature are polarizing. Plus all of us perceive scents very differently. Regardless of our individual takes on it GD consistantly sells out all its scents...mellow...strong...traditional....and weird. Having something for every taste appears to be a pretty good strategy for them.

Going to disagree on this one when it comes to hobbies like soap collecting. While it is up to the individual to sit tight or order the sales relate to the scarcity of the product especially in a hobby that is very saturated with used gear.

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New routine:
Apply final coat of shave soap and allow to remain on face during hardware cleanup
Cold water rinse
Apply GD Serum to wet face rubbing in for 1,5 minutes
Apply ABC Balm
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Because I'm the curious type, for the past two shaves now, I've followed steps 1-3 with very good results. Apply/rinse the lather, let your face air dry to damp, rub in serum. Done. No AS splash at all and I'm not missing it.

Thanks for posting this DanLaw Had you not, I'da not had a clue. I'm not ready to jump fully into the pool but these two results have been eye opening. I must ask though, what is ABC Balm? I'm not sure I'd benefit but I'll try about anything once.

As balm. Best period. Send address in pm

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New routine:
Apply final coat of shave soap and allow to remain on face during hardware cleanup
Cold water rinse
Apply GD Serum to wet face rubbing in for 1,5 minutes
Apply ABC Balm
<snip>

Because I'm the curious type, for the past two shaves now, I've followed steps 1-3 with very good results. Apply/rinse the lather, let your face air dry to damp, rub in serum. Done. No AS splash at all and I'm not missing it.

Thanks for posting this DanLaw Had you not, I'da not had a clue. I'm not ready to jump fully into the pool but these two results have been eye opening. I must ask though, what is ABC Balm? I'm not sure I'd benefit but I'll try about anything once.

Haha, I was thinking the same thing about 'ABC' balm.

The lather/rinse/air-dry regime makes a noticeable improvement for me too.

I must ask though, what is ABC Balm?

The lighter version...
https://www.westcoastshaving.com/product...almond-oil
Or
The more dense, thicker version....
https://bullgooseshaving.com/products/an...shave-balm

Obscenely priced....but...some people swear by them. Me? I prefer the less expensive but imo just as good balms from Truffit &Hill which come in a variety of scents..

I must ask though, what is ABC Balm?

https://www.westcoastshaving.com/product...almond-oil
Or
https://bullgooseshaving.com/products/an...shave-balm

Yikes!    That is expensive stuff.  Perhaps it's true what they say "If you have to ask, you probably can't afford it".

Looks like some more molton and a few others are available on the website...

Interesting! Was there no email or communication regarding this release or was it a "social media" type of thing?  Thanks

I must ask though, what is ABC Balm?

The lighter version...
https://www.westcoastshaving.com/product...almond-oil
Or
The more dense, thicker version....
https://bullgooseshaving.com/products/an...shave-balm

Obscenely priced....but...some people swear by them. Me? I prefer the less expensive but imo just as good balms from Truffit &Hill which come in a variety of scents..

Thanks for the links my friend. I find I quite like obscenely priced shave gear

I got some studying to do. Always like some learnin.

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