Adiction

Howdy all,

Ive been a member on here for a little less than a year and must admit i love this website. I love to come on here and read all there is about shaving, but also learn a lot of new things about cigars/pipes, coffee, clothing style and anything else under the sun we talk about on here.

One thing that i have noticed which is starting to concern me is the addiction a lot of people seem to be getting towards shaving.

Now dont get me wrong a nice shave and some great equipment is never a bad thing, what concerns me is the people you see buying 6 or 7 razors at a time. Or the stones or brushes everyone wants more and more of.

I'm not here to complain or nag on anyone, I'm just saying sometimes you see it getting out of control and you start to feel concerned about some people.

I understand that it is a new hobby and you want to try out every product and have the latest thing, but sometimes you have to learn how to draw the line. Frankly i haven't seen some people learn how stop.

Now i bet your saying its just shaving whats the problem? Or its just one more strop/stone/brush/soap whats the problem? But lets try to think of it in terms of something like booze, or drugs. Would it be ok to have just one more? or 7 or 8 more?

I know I'm probably writing things that no one wants to read but i feel like someone should say it. We can still enjoy or hobby but learn how to draw the line.

Now go out there and have a great shave!

Some want to collect and some just want to shave and many of us are somewhere between. It is about you and your personal views how to get all this.

I had temporary RAD for some time ago with almost 30 razors within 2-3 years. Little by little i realized that i will never learn to know that amount of different blades so well, so lately i've been selling some of my razors. Currently i have about 15 and my aim is to drop it until i have nice 7-day set. The problem is what to sell and what to keep as they are all good shavers.
Luckily i never had HAD. Well i have several hones but only one for each grit. I had most of them before straight razors as i've always liked to hone my knives and tools by hand.

Acquisition disorders usually calm down after the initial spree. So long as someone is within their means, I don't see a real problem for most. The few that cannot control themselves usually have other life issues beyond the shaving world.

I do agree with you, where do you draw the line. I wanted to start collecting and shaving and jumped in with both feet. Now am weening myself and only going after curtain razors (Unless I'm at the fleaMarket and there is a deal I can't pass up). Now I look at it *Need and Want*. With that said I still need a sweet FW Engles.

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Originally Posted by basil

Howdy all,

Ive been a member on here for a little less than a year and must admit i love this website. I love to come on here and read all there is about shaving, but also learn a lot of new things about cigars/pipes, coffee, clothing style and anything else under the sun we talk about on here.

One thing that i have noticed which is starting to concern me is the addiction a lot of people seem to be getting towards shaving.

Now dont get me wrong a nice shave and some great equipment is never a bad thing, what concerns me is the people you see buying 6 or 7 razors at a time. Or the stones or brushes everyone wants more and more of.

I'm not here to complain or nag on anyone, I'm just saying sometimes you see it getting out of control and you start to feel concerned about some people.

I understand that it is a new hobby and you want to try out every product and have the latest thing, but sometimes you have to learn how to draw the line. Frankly i haven't seen some people learn how stop.

Now i bet your saying its just shaving whats the problem? Or its just one more strop/stone/brush/soap whats the problem? But lets try to think of it in terms of something like booze, or drugs. Would it be ok to have just one more? or 7 or 8 more?

I know I'm probably writing things that no one wants to read but i feel like someone should say it. We can still enjoy or hobby but learn how to draw the line.

Now go out there and have a great shave!

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how many razors do you have?

edit: oh sorry, I see someone has already asked you this: Adiction - Badger & Blade

As long as you are a grown-up and have control of your economy I don't see a problem.

It isn't like buying drugs.

I'm so glad I don't have to answer for my spending to anyone but myself. :ziplip:

The difference with alcohol and drugs is that is hazardous to your health. Shaving usually isn't. That being said you have to control yourself within your means. For me straight shaving is like an avid hobby. How many people spend tons of money on coin collections or stamp collections or whatever their own hobby is. I spend money on razors and shaving accessories. The key is just to keep in mind how much you are spending. If you make millions of dollars a year you can afford to buy new razors every day. For me I tend to aquire something new (razor, brush, strop, etc.) every couple of months, sometimes a little more frequently. I think it's only a problem if it is causing you financial stress in other areas.

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Originally Posted by natchez

Acquisition disorders usually calm down after the initial spree. So long as someone is within their means, I don't see a real problem for most. The few that cannot control themselves usually have other life issues beyond the shaving world.

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I think this is the essence of it.

I have been buying my fair share of shaving gear this last year or so, but I can definitely see me slowing down considerably.

In addition, most of what we buy in this hobby, can be sold to other shave enthusiasts if the need should arise to free up some capital.

For me, the different AD's has slowly turned into a desire to further hone my skills and techniques in both honing and shaving.

Sure, I'll admit that I have invested a "bit" in my hobby, but what hobby doesn't cost? Some call it an addiction while others call it a collection. Cool thing though, if you have been smart with your purchases you can get most if not more of your $ back if you decide to cash out. Other than firearms, what hobbies can you say that about?

uh Addiction has 2 d's. It's different from obsession, which has 2 s's:)

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Originally Posted by sharptonn

uh Addiction has 2 d's. It's different from obsession, which has 2 s's:)

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Obsession has 3 ss. Clearly, you aren't obsessed enough. I figured "adiction" refers to a lack of diction - it looks like I was right

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Originally Posted by hoglahoo

Obsession has 3 ss. Clearly, you aren't obsessed enough. I figured "adiction" refers to a lack of diction - it looks like I was right

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Yep, You are right! I should have said consecutively occuring letters as in

LL in COLLECTING! Yeah! You were right! Trust me! I am the addicted one!

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Originally Posted by sharptonn

Yep, You are right! I should have said consecutively occuring letters as in

LL in COLLECTING! Yeah! You were right! Trust me! I am the addicted one!

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Allow me to lend you an r for the next occurrence of occurring in your post :D

Tell us more about your collection; the membership will be the judges of the seriousness of your condition :rock:

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Originally Posted by hoglahoo

Allow me to lend you an r for the next occurrence of occurring in your post :D

Tell us more about your collection; the membership will be the judges of the seriousness of your condition :rock:

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The "r" shall be useful and educative as well! my collection is a bit overboard and will send chills up the spine of "the establishment" so, I digress! SRP counseling is making me a FREE MAN! YEah right. Keeping The Peace!:rock:

Collecting razors is like being a drug fiend or an alcoholic? I'm calling a posting penalty on this one - "unnecessary hyperbole" :nono:

Still, just to be fair, I have some training in therapeutic communication and if any of you SRP members find yourselves in a manic uncontrolled compulsion to sacrifice everything you hold dear for just one more razor or hone, PM me and we'll work it out together. There is hope.

On second thought its 12:30 AM and I'm posting on a shaving forum when I should be sleeping! I think I need help too!

To me that sounds more like insomnia than a shaving related addiction. :p

I think they say that to treat an Addiction, one must first admit that they have a problem...



I DON'T HAVE A PROBLEM !!!!
Just step away from my shave den, and no one gets hurt :D

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Originally Posted by gssixgun

I think they say that to treat an Addiction, one must first admit that they have a problem...



I DON'T HAVE A PROBLEM !!!!
Just step away from my shave den, and no one gets hurt :D

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:roflmao Good one, Glen!

I think you should be considered a junior member until you have at least 50 razors from different makers. :idea:

I'll admit it I'm aDicted. So it's my day off today and I'm going to go sling (sell) some rocks (cleaned up safety razors) on the bay(ebay). Then I'll spend some time with SHMBO at the antique mall, so I can feed the MONKEY. Man, I need some help.

"Hello, my name is David and I have a razor problem."

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Originally Posted by newb

I'll admit it I'm aDicted. So it's my day off today and I'm going to go sling (sell) some rocks (cleaned up safety razors) on the bay(ebay). Then I'll spend some time with SHMBO at the antique mall, so I can feed the MONKEY. Man, I need some help.

"Hello, my name is David and I have a razor problem."

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I am proud of you, David! You have taken the first step!:roflmao

First of all I'd like to say sorry.

I didn't write this post to offend or make it seem like I was judging you all.

I'm the last person who should talk about addiction and the likes because like most of you when I find something I like I dive right in.


Now I only wrote this post because I've been seeing alot of post lately of people saying they bought six or seven razors and I hope my wife doesn't find out or something along those lines. Which in turn made me think of some posts I've seen on here and other sites about the swmbo getting annoyed and just leaving. Leaving the person to sell off their collection to fend for themselves.

Now like I said I don't want to offend or upset anyone and I'm sorry that I did. I just thought it would share my thoughts on what I see. Like I said what I see might not be what you see. And in the end we are all gentlemen here and in the end we can agree to disagree.

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Originally Posted by basil

First of all I'd like to say sorry.

I didn't write this post to offend or make it seem like I was judging you all.

I'm the last person who should talk about addiction and the likes because like most of you when I find something I like I dive right in.


Now I only wrote this post because I've been seeing alot of post lately of people saying they bought six or seven razors and I hope my wife doesn't find out or something along those lines. Which in turn made me think of some posts I've seen on here and other sites about the swmbo getting annoyed and just leaving. Leaving the person to sell off their collection to fend for themselves.

Now like I said I don't want to offend or upset anyone and I'm sorry that I did. I just thought it would share my thoughts on what I see. Like I said what I see might not be what you see. And in the end we are all gentlemen here and in the end we can agree to disagree.

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Huh???

You actually mean you were serious???

I thought you were joking, I sure took it as a joke... And re-reading the other posts I think most of us did...

Lol well it's the beauty of the net. Have I been serious all this time?

Have I merely been bored at work and trying to poke fun at our hobby to pass the time?

We will just never know!;)

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Originally Posted by gssixgun

Huh???

You actually mean you were serious???

I thought you were joking, I sure took it as a joke... And re-reading the other posts I think most of us did...

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maybe he succeeded in pulling your leg on his second go

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Originally Posted by hoglahoo

maybe he succeeded in pulling your leg on his second go

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It seems like I did.

In all reality I was just gonna end up writing a post saying stop buying all the razors so I could;) lol.

But the line about the wife thing was something I have seen before which got me thinking.

While I may kid and joke about our little addiction, perhaps it is true that some people take it too far?

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Originally Posted by basil

Lol well it's the beauty of the net. Have I been serious all this time?

Have I merely been bored at work and trying to poke fun at our hobby to pass the time?

We will just never know!;)

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:nono: Some would consider that to be defined as Trolling AKA being a Spoon....


Definition: To post on an online forum with the only intent being to cause strife and /or controversy in that community....

But of course that wasn't your intention right???? ;)

I think we all know that anything can be taken too far and for you Basil, whether you were making a pun or being thoughtful & caring...it all comes down to what has been mentioned before: All (for as much as I know) of us are adults and should have the the mental capacity to know when to quit or slow down...if we don't, we were going to have problems no matter if it is shaving equipment or (insert hobby here). It's a good post...as long as you know that I DON"T HAVE A PROBLEM!!!

We are not addicted here on SRP a quote from the movie Half Baked proves it. The actor tells the audience he is addicted to pot and the reply from the Cocaine addict IMO sets the bar for what constitutes an addiction. So unless your trading BJ's for SR's your fine and have no problems.


The MovieWavs Page - Half Baked: have_you.wav

Cocaine Addict: "You ever su#$ed some d%&k for marijuana?"
Thurgood: "No, no I can't say that I have."

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Originally Posted by gssixgun

:nono: Some would consider that to be defined as Trolling AKA being a Spoon....


Definition: To post on an online forum with the only intent being to cause strife and /or controversy in that community....

But of course that wasn't your intention right???? ;)

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Nah never meant any strife.

Lol I just want all the razors to myself!

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Originally Posted by basil

Nah never meant any strife.

Lol I just want all the razors to myself!

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Now that I can relate too :D

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Originally Posted by basil

Nah never meant any strife.

Lol I just want all the razors to myself!

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Did not make any difference whether it was serious or not! Big Fun reading this!
My wife knows of every toy I have, including my scads of razors.:angel: She just shakes her head and smiles! My friends don't get it. I tell them it beats hangin out with them sitting and drinking beer! It surely keeps me out of trouble:beer2:
A fun and entertaining hobby IMO! I don't think we at SRP are as sensitive as the BB fellows. Everything here has fun potential! Otherwise, why do it?:D

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Originally Posted by Dllandry

Cocaine Addict: "You ever su#$ed some d%&k for marijuana?"
Thurgood: "No, no I can't say that I have."

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The actor portraying the Cocaine addict in that scene...Bob Saget of Full House fame...priceless!

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Originally Posted by sharptonn

A fun and entertaining hobby IMO! [...] Everything here has fun potential! Otherwise, why do it?:D

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Agreed. Even if this does count as psychological addiction, I can think of many worse addictions-- ones that destroy lives. All SRP and straight razors have ever done for me is provide countless hours of enjoyment, excitement, and-- the best part of all-- some of the best friends a person could ever ask for.

Now, excuse me while I go take an eBay hit-- I'm starting to get a little shaky.

You're more addicted to oxygen than I am to razors, but that doesn't seem to bother you...

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Originally Posted by holli4pirating

You're more addicted to oxygen than I am to razors, but that doesn't seem to bother you...

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In the words of Homer Simpson : "Oxygen! Whoooooooo" !:D