I've noticed things have changed quite a bit in the last few years
That is the nature of the world and these days market values and trends change incredibly quickly. No doubt the next generation will say exactly the same and it has been so since the dawn of time. Embrace change, it won't go away.
This one always goes a long way in saying being free of facial fuzz has been a sore point for some years now and we are still the same (in some form of connected non-direct thinking)
“The beardless youth… does not foresee what is useful, squandering his money.â€
Horace
1st Century BC
Also, without the market trends and new products being released then the retailers wouldn't be able to survive in such a marketplace, and I believe their survival is for the benefit of all in this hobby.
I completely understand your reasoning. I retired a few years ago, and started to really get into wet shaving in the run up to that. I was 'demob happy' I guess and had more time to relax and really enjoy the shaving ritual. The thing is, I joined this forum to find out more about what was out there in the shaving world and perhaps share some of my own experiences and experiments along the way. What I found was that this came with a growing urge to acquire more and more software and hardware. Eventually, I came to my senses and as part of a 'cold turkey' process I took a sabbatical from the forum...I was away for a couple of years I think. I came back again only a few weeks ago, probably due in part to the lockdown, but I'm already starting to buy more than I need to last a couple of apocalypses. So...I too have been thinking of taking another sabbatical in order to 'reset' and enjoy the stuff I have acquired for a while. This seems sensible to me, but only for my own circumstances...I reckon my thinking is very similar to your own @Paul L ...there's no feeling that the forum isn't a 'healthy' place to be, but on the contrary, as a community, it's probably one of the healthiest on the web. The urge to 'get more stuff' is something within the individual, not something promoted by the forum. I've read as many comments recommending that I stick with what I already have as those recommending that I try something else.I've decided to remove myself from shaving forum activity for a while.
I know I'm not among the most active forum members, but I like to think I've done my best to pass on a pearl or two of wisdom over the last few years.
I feel this game has got a bit out of hand - buying, selling and lusting after the next best razor/soap/brush etc. (Despite having enough shaving gear for every man in my street). This is a far cry from where I began, with one razor, one blade of choice and one tub of Trumpers at a time for over seven years.
I thought I had it licked, and that I was content with my lot - but it's still there. . .
I liken it to being a kid in a sweet shop and wanting every piece of confectionary on the shelf.
This is not a healthy way for a 50 year old man to carry on, so leaving the forums will hopefully remove some of the temptation.
I am leaving with only gratitude and respect for all of you guys - (there are a few among you who have deliberately gone out of your way to do me a good turn (you know who you are, and I am sincerely very grateful to you).
I may be back sometime, but until then please all be safe and happy.
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