Stirling Syndicate

[Time Bandit]

Exploration Blade PIF / European Week / NOCvember

Pre: P.A.A. Cube 2.0 w/ Cube Dock

Razor: Edwin Jagger DE89 (barley chrome)
Blade: Eddison Super Stainless (5)

Soap: Stirling Soap Co. Haverford
Brush: Vie-Long B0270924

Post 1: P.A.A. Alum No-Slip Grip System w/ Dry Dock System
Post 2: Dickinson's Enhanced Witch Hazel Deep Cleansing Astringent w/ Menthol & Eucalyptus
Post 3: Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel-Cream Extra-Dry w/ Hyaluronic Acid
Finish: Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille

Keeping with European Week I went with my long-time English friend in the Edwin Jagger DE89. This was the very first double edge razor I ever bought. The one that started it all for me 10+ years ago.

I also choose my Spanish Vie-Long horse brush which I tend to often use along side the always wondered Stirling Soap Company, Haverford shaving soap. This brush and soap combo never fail to provide me an enjoyable shave.

I did a three-pass shave and was quite surprised at how well the EJ DE89 performed when paired with the Eddison Super Stainless blade on its fifth use. I ended up with an easy bbs shave. I mean, this blade just won't quite. That and/or the DE89 is just that good!

For the love of Haverford and Tobacco Vanille, I can't recommend the scent enough. Just beautiful, manly and strong.

All in all, another great shave was had today.

Rock on gentlemen and enjoy your shaves.

 

[JAHE]

It's was time - for Lime

 

[Time Bandit]

Discovery Blade PIF / European Week / NOCvember

Pre: P.A.A. Cube 2.0 w/Cube Dock

Razor: T.R. Cadman & Sons "Bengall"
Razor: Gillette Rocket (English, 1947-1950)
Blade: Eddison Super Stainless

Soap: Stirling Soap Co. Executive Man
Brush: Vikings Blade White Knight
Bowl: Bluff Cove Pottery

Post 1: P.A.A. Alum No-Slip Grip System w/ Dry Dock System
Post 2: Dickinson's Enhanced Witch Hazel Deep Cleansing Astringent w/ Menthol & Eucalyptus
Aftershave: Proraso / Pinaud Lilac Vegital
Post 4: Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel-Cream Extra-Dry w/ Hyaluronic Acid

So here we have it. The day has finally come. My very first shave with a straight razor. Yep, I asked for this. So without further ado...

I figured I'd go with some Stirling Soap Company Executive Man soap today for a couple reasons. One, I knew I could rely on this soap to provide me some really good slickness and the protection I need. Or at least most of the protection I need. And two, because I think seeing the name "Executive Man" gave me so sort of, (unquantifiable) confidence boost. Either way, I had my mind made up. I'm doing this today!

As I'm right handed, I started on the right side of my face. This positioning felt the most comfortable. I was pretty easily able to just jump right in and clear the right side of any whiskers. This was good! Using the straight did feel a little weird in hand though. The extension of the razor from my hand as a tool, is definitely a "feel" that will take some time and experience to get comfortable with. This is because shaving with a straight is a new fine-motor skill for me. I definitely have some growing to do. This is all fine and dandy though as I've been looking forward to this new challenge.

I proceeded to tackle the left side of my face in an even more awkward way, but never the less I got the job done. The process on this side took longer and was a little more choppy, for lack of a better term, but in the end the results were the same as my right side.

I did go on and do a with-the-grain pass on my upper lip, lower lip, chin and entire neck area. I did not dare go any further after this.

I didn't have any major bleeding which was fantastic! I did however end up with a couple superficial "lines" in my face with some very light bleeding. Nothing worse than sticking through a full shave with a double edge blade of unknown number of uses, only to find out it's way past its useful life.

I continued on using the beautiful English Gillette Rocket for my across the grain and against the grain passes. This was all easy peasy for me but enjoyable none the less.

I finished things off with some Proraso aftershave but due to reasons I showered shortly after shaving the so once out I decided to switch things up and opt for some Lilac Vegital.

Long story short this was a unique and eventful shave to say the least and I'm looking forward to building my skill with this form of shaving.

Enjoy your shaves gentlemen.

 

[cantujm]

Stirling Electric Sheep soap and aftershave for today's shave.

 

[GR5233]

Looks like Stirling is now offering solid colognes

 

[StewB]

I have some Stirling Coniferous soap on the way from Maggard's. I guess I'm a member of the syndicate now!

 

[kaufdrop27]

I have some Stirling Coniferous soap on the way from Maggard's. I guess I'm a member of the syndicate now!

And down the rabbit hole he goes!

Looking forward to the picture of stacks of green tubs…

 

[Kyle89]

And down the rabbit hole he goes!

Looking forward to the picture of stacks of green tubs…

It's only a matter of time!

 

[StewB]

I have heard such good things about Stirling. I am looking forward to trying it!

 

[cantujm]

Stirling Coconut Lime aftershave and soap for today's shave.

 

[JAHE]

Deep Blue Sea - all in

 

[NotBloomingAL]

Great Stirling shave today.

 

[Time Bandit]

Alright my good friends, it's that time again......

Stirling's Black Friday sale is here! There are some great options this year including one that was my suggestion to Rod! I can't believe he actually did it.

Anyway, go get 'em before they're all sold out!

 

[NotBloomingAL]

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Alright my good friends, it's that time again......

Stirling's Black Friday sale is here! There are some great options this year including one that was my suggestion to Rod! I can't believe he actually did it.

Anyway, go get 'em before they're all sold out!

Which one was your suggestion?

 

[Darth Scandalous]

I ordered an Oud Sigma EDT... have been leaning towards other soaps lately but can always use another woodsy fragrance. Unfortunately I discovered during my shave this morning that my sense of smell is completely gone (day 5 of covid) so fingers crossed that it will be back by the time I get it!

 

[Asktm]

Executive Man for today.

 

[Time Bandit]

"Bella Roma". Inspired by Born in Roma by Valentino.

 

[coops]

Electric Sheep yesterday - as a stick - and the wife like the smell... which was a surprise. Good stuff, amusing label & i'm a fan of Philip K. Dick (i'm waiting for a soap named "Flow My Tears, the Policeman Said" ) - maybe a bit soft to use as a stick on its own, mixing with some hard soap Mitchell's wool fat would be perfect i reckon... but i'll give it another go tomorrow.
Today was a stick of PdeP 63 with Sterling sheep mix...

 

[DrStrange]

Electric Sheep yesterday - as a stick - and the wife like the smell... which was a surprise. Good stuff, amusing label & i'm a fan of Philip K. Dick (i'm waiting for a soap named "Flow My Tears, the Policeman Said" ) - maybe a bit soft to use as a stick on its own, mixing with some hard soap Mitchell's wool fat would be perfect i reckon... but i'll give it another go tomorrow.
Today was a stick of PdeP 63 with Sterling sheep mix...

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The Phillip K. Dick line of Stirling shaving soap especially needs to have one named Blade Runner.

 

[coops]

The Phillip K. Dick line of Stirling shaving soap especially needs to have one named Blade Runner.

"Valis" and "Ubik" are two of his shorter titles... but so many great ones , like

"The Three Stigmata of Palmer Eldritch" - with tub label art :-