How many soaps?

I was looking at a soap review and some guy said he owned 400+ soaps. Does anyone recall the Collyer brother?



2078 Fifth Avenue (at 128th st.) brownstone of hoarders Homer Collyer (1881- March 9, 1947) and Langley Collyer (1885- March 9, 1947)

The wikipedia article on the Collyer brothers was an interesting read.

I do believe that the best number of soaps/razors/brushes/aftershaves in a collection is n+1, where n is the number of soaps/razors/brushes/aftershaves you have today...

Can't argue with math and science ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

I'm sure I own over 100 (not including backups) and have sold over 1000. What's your point?

good lather has no suds

(06-24-2020, 10:41 AM)Nero Wrote: I'm sure I own over 100 (not including backups) and have sold over 1000. What's your point?

good lather has no suds

All relative. When I got to 45 soaps SWMBO stepped in. Now down to 12.

(06-24-2020, 10:45 AM)jackgoldman123 Wrote:

(06-24-2020, 10:41 AM)Nero Wrote: I'm sure I own over 100 (not including backups) and have sold over 1000. What's your point?

good lather has no suds

All relative. When I got to 45 soaps SWMBO stepped in. Now down to 12.

I hear ya.... Every time I do my BST sales I can't wait to get down to a "reasonable" amount. Even considered going to one brand.

Well, things just change

I'm on the up again, ugh !!

good lather has no suds

My current rotation includes 12 scented soaps (amazed it’s that many!), 2 unscented soaps and 2 creams. In a box in deep storage are another 24 soaps, mostly unscented. Definitely room for another half dozen or so. Then I’m gonna stop.

(06-24-2020, 10:45 AM)jackgoldman123 Wrote:

(06-24-2020, 10:41 AM)Nero Wrote: I'm sure I own over 100 (not including backups) and have sold over 1000. What's your point?

good lather has no suds

All relative. When I got to 45 soaps SWMBO stepped in. Now down to 12.

Ah...yes. I have had SWMBO intervention on a few occasions. 

(06-24-2020, 11:39 AM)chazt Wrote: My current rotation includes 12 scented soaps (amazed it’s that many!), 2 unscented soaps and 2 creams. In a box in deep storage are another 24 soaps, mostly unscented. Definitely room for another half dozen or so. Then I’m gonna stop.

(06-24-2020, 11:54 AM)primotenore Wrote:

(06-24-2020, 11:39 AM)chazt Wrote: My current rotation includes 12 scented soaps (amazed it’s that many!), 2 unscented soaps and 2 creams. In a box in deep storage are another 24 soaps, mostly unscented. Definitely room for another half dozen or so. Then I’m gonna stop.

+1
sure

The only times I’ve been motivated to reduce stock were:

1. When I had too many ”average” (for me) performing soaps
2. When I had a large number of 80% finished soaps staring back at me

In the first case, I sold the soaps that didn’t work well every time. In the second, I only used soaps that were nearly empty until they were all gone. Since then I’ve been pretty restrained about buying new pucks, although I do allow myself to purchase replacements in advance if I really like the scent and I think it might be difficult to come by later (E.G., CRSW Glide Winter).

(06-24-2020, 11:49 AM)primotenore Wrote:

(06-24-2020, 10:45 AM)jackgoldman123 Wrote:

(06-24-2020, 10:41 AM)Nero Wrote: I'm sure I own over 100 (not including backups) and have sold over 1000. What's your point?

good lather has no suds

All relative. When I got to 45 soaps SWMBO stepped in. Now down to 12.

Ah...yes. I have had SWMBO intervention on a few occasions. 

I don’t know. Guys. All I ever had to do was simply point out the 2-3 dozen Aveeno creams and the dozen baby oils/creams. And the ~200 bars of Dove soap. And 8 pairs of flip-flops, 12 pairs of sneakers and 2 dozen or so handbags.

A few dozen shave soaps? 

(06-24-2020, 04:01 PM)chazt Wrote:

(06-24-2020, 11:49 AM)primotenore Wrote:

(06-24-2020, 10:45 AM)jackgoldman123 Wrote: All relative. When I got to 45 soaps SWMBO stepped in. Now down to 12.

Ah...yes. I have had SWMBO intervention on a few occasions. 

I don’t know. Guys. All I ever had to do was simply point out the 2-3 dozen Aveeno creams and the dozen baby oils/creams. And the ~200 bars of Dove soap. And 8 pairs of flip-flops, 12 pairs of sneakers and 2 dozen or so handbags.

A few dozen shave soaps? 

Just change bike for soap...

I currently own 115.

(06-30-2020, 09:07 AM)jackgoldman123 Wrote: Just change bike for soap...

This meme I posted got me removed from a Facebook group for "heteronormative trope" and if moderators on TSN want to remove it I'm OK as I am not intending to offend anyone.

I believe there are about 50 soaps in my collection.   I estimate that the net weight  comes to about 12 lbs of soap, more than enough for this lifetime; and although I have slowed down, I have no intention of ceasing to  obtain additional soap.   I have never finished  a tub of soap, and if I have learned one thing  from this experience, it is  that I  do not need back ups of soap.   No matter how much I like a soap, or how awesome i think  it its,  I do not need two.

(07-08-2020, 12:07 PM)WHC Wrote: I believe there are about 50 soaps in my collection.   I estimate that the net weight  comes to about 12 lbs of soap, more than enough for this lifetime; and although I have slowed down, I have no intention of ceasing to  obtain additional soap.   I have never finished  a tub of soap, and if I have learned one thing  from this experience, it is  that I  do not need back ups of soap.   No matter how much I like a soap, or how awesome i think  it its,  I do not need two.

Make it a goal. It’s a great feeling of accomplishment

Made a decision to keep my inventory to 10 or below (I'm sitting at 8 right now).  I shave 2-3x/week, so mathematically I can't get use them enough if I have much more of that.

Also on only have (2) brushes (1 synthetic, 1 badger), 2 DE and 2 SE.

I was up to about 30 different soaps at one point before it dawned on me I didn't really need or want that many.

I've maybe 6 or 7 different ones now, in a few multiples of each.  Stocked up on CRSW Glide Winter LE last year so am happy.