Why kill a popular scent?

Groomatorium still had some Roam in stock if folks are still looking to stock up.

I think as hobbyists we get caught up in the game and get confused between luxuries and necessities.

Thanks Captain Obvious!

I think as hobbyists we get caught up in the game and get confused between luxuries and necessities.

Thanks Captain Obvious!

It isn't so obvious when people are talking about buying a lifetime supply of something.

bkatbamna, I think it is obvious that as hobbyists, we realize that what we are buying and collecting are luxuries and not necessities. Definition of a hobby dontcha think?

To be fair, by "lifetime supply" I mean maybe 4. I still have a pretty huge rotation but after trying such an extensive amount of product I'm a little surprised how much I like Margaritas in the Arctic even over soaps that cost absurd amounts of money. It is a luxury but I have some limits. As much as I really wanted to try lavender creeper I was not going to pay the ebay prices for it.

bkatbamna, I think it is obvious that as hobbyists, we realize that what we are buying and collecting are luxuries and not necessities. Definition of a hobby dontcha think?

Maybe. Sometimes but some posts(and I don't mean on this thread) read as if people are panicked that something is not available anymore.

bkatbamna, I think it is obvious that as hobbyists, we realize that what we are buying and collecting are luxuries and not necessities. Definition of a hobby dontcha think?

Maybe.  Sometimes but some posts(and I don't mean on this thread) read as if people are panicked that something is not available anymore.

Its easy to get caught up in it - I just used my last piece of Ultra-floss dental floss that the manufacturer discontinued without warning a year or so ago. I loved that stuff and if I'd known it was going to be discontinued I'd have bought as much of it as I could find. Too late now. I guess the point is, when faced with the terrifying thought that your favourite product might be unavailable the next time you need it, you could just take a deep breath and think of what you did before you even knew that product existed or think about all the other alternatives that could easily be your next favourite product. Buying a lifetime supply now probably isn't the best course of action. Lots of things could change. I'll get used to the old floss, it even has some good points.

So let me ask a stupid, non condescending question because frankly I don’t get it.  Roam and Hallows have always sold fast.  Always.  Roam supposedly is dead forever.  Why kill a scent people love and will buy continuously?...

I don't think it is a stupid question, and recently asked the store manager at an Art of Shaving the same thing. His answer was that there was only so much production capacity and shelf space, so some very popular scents were discontinued in favor of even more popular, previously limited edition scents. As others have stated, it is all about the money and these are for-profit businesses. That applies to tiny startup operations and corporate behemoths alike.

I think as hobbyists we get caught up in the game and get confused between luxuries and necessities.

Some of need our luxuries! Seriously, though, sometimes we forget just how good we have it now. Fifteen years ago, it was a few Merkur razors, a few Dovo or Simpson's shaving brushes, Col. Conk or Williams soap, and not a whole lot more than that. Vintage razors were abundant and cheap, but new razor choices were very limited.

The old school shaving revival has turned into a golden age of traditional wetshaving. Everything that was good is now better, and even the basic necessities are luxurious compared to cartridge razors and canned gel.

So let me ask a stupid, non condescending question because frankly I don’t get it.  Roam and Hallows have always sold fast.  Always.  Roam supposedly is dead forever.  Why kill a scent people love and will buy continuously?...

I don't think it is a stupid question, and recently asked the store manager at an Art of Shaving the same thing.  His answer was that there was only so much production capacity and shelf space, so some very popular scents were discontinued in favor of even more popular, previously limited edition scents.  As others have stated, it is all about the money and these are for-profit businesses.  That applies to tiny startup operations and corporate behemoths alike.

I think as hobbyists we get caught up in the game and get confused between luxuries and necessities.

Some of need our luxuries!  Seriously, though, sometimes we forget just how good we have it now.  Fifteen years ago, it was a few Merkur razors, a few Dovo or Simpson's shaving brushes, Col. Conk or Williams soap, and not a whole lot more than that.  Vintage razors were abundant and cheap, but new razor choices were very limited.  

The old school shaving revival has turned into a golden age of traditional wetshaving.  Everything that was good is now better, and even the basic necessities are luxurious compared to cartridge razors and canned gel.

I would even say five years ago. There was a little more like Mikes Natural, etc. but nowhere NEAR what is available now.

Believe it or not, Will has stated he has received some NASTY emails regarding these releases specifically (Roam and Hallows). Not only abusive language from what I understand. For as much [hate] as he has had to deal with, I'm not surprised they are limited releases. When Roam was first released, it sat around on his site for quite some time before mentioning he wouldn't be continuing production with any regularity. I'm fairly certain he makes as much as is reasonable, and probably cushions it with a little extra for good measure. He only has so much space, and time, and needs to make sure the current seasonals, as well as his regular scents, have the time and space available to keep everything moving. It's still a small operation, so there's only so much time in the day to get everything finished and in time.