The first of a Stoylin Sandpiper threefer went real well. In videos(not necessarily of Sandpiper)I see members do 3, sometimes four, passes. My shave-prep(in the shower)-the Nivea Energy-is good enough it tells me, "ya only need 2, BUDDEH!". As I said in a previous post, I'm sure I'll run out of the aftershave before the soap. Sandpiper's "cologne clone"(The Yves St. Laurent)gets such high ratings in Men's Cologne websites.
i got a bottle of the ysl la nuit de l'homme edt and ordered the stirling sandpiper set shortly after..awesome stuff..
Stirling Spice..............how does it stack up to the Shulton/pre-90’s Original? I read all 29 reviews on Stirlings site (probably from some members here), and it seemed like the earlier reviews claimed a more original match, while the later reviews stated that it was a better interpretation of the Original. Did the formula get tweaked, or is this just a reviewer anomaly? I haven’t sniffed real OS in 30 years, and between memories and changing nose and experience levels, I might not know the real thing if it was poured in my ear. But I do have a tub of Stirling Spice soap, and it seems to lean heavier towards the spice side, and lighter on the Tonka/powder scents. But that’s just the soap, and not even lathered. I have fantastic memories of the old stuff, and also a longing for more traditional things in life right now (or at least the option of them), and I know that Rod has incredible mad skills at chemistry. I’m planning my next order, and wonder is Spice is spot-on, or I should just stick with Barbershop. Fall is here, and I’m in the mood for savoring all the cold weather scents.
You could do well with BOTH for the winter(Spice&Barbershop). I have Spice and do believe it' pretty close to Shulton. Which is a good belief to have.
@Gnomeo0228 , if you do a Stoylin Spice video someday, make sure to have the French Horns&trumpets do the vintage Old Spice commercial music...I'm talkinabout THROUGHOUT THE VIDEO. I'll try to pay attention to you and the music together, but it'll be awfully hard!!!
Rght now I have4 Stirling soaps and 2 of them are samples. I have.... Barbershop& executive man Samples..... Spice & bayrum ~ Barbershop is my favorite soap out of all of my soaps I love the days I love the sun and love how slick and protective it is!!! And the post shave feel is amazing
Another great round with Sandpiper this morning. It's beginning to get real sudsy...just as Ramblin Man and Baker Street are(although I believe someone put them to great use already before PIFing them to me). Course I knew the aftershave would be great-Doc Ezlovan has done real well with his cologne dupes.
I enjoyed perfect Stirling performance with Ramblin Man. I’m trying to kill the sample, so I didn’t hesitate to work my Stirling Butterscotch fan tip badger like I was on a mission. I was rewarded with luxurious yogurt, and made three full passes with my Game Changer. Ramblin Man isn’t a scent that I care for ( VERY rare with Stirling), so I finished things off with a healthy dose of Clubman. Now I smell awesome on this cold, wet October morning.
Ramblin Man is the next Stoylin up for me, and I'm going to pay close attention to it, based on what you and others have said-that it isn't a favorite. I think I tried it a couple times as last winter was ending, and thought it to be OK(it's NO SANDPIPER), so I'll see what I think of it when it comes around on my "Lazy Susan").
The Shaving World needs to hear that again-not the lousy attempt at repeating it that we hear now. That's why I call anything other than Shulton "New spice".
Tonight I dug the remainder of Ramblin Man from my mug and sent it to the shower for the remainder of its time on earth. There are a couple dozen other Stirling scents that I should be enjoying, and life is way too brief. I mentioned in the Fall Soap thread that I stumbled into a new tub of Sandalwood. It’s like finding a $20 bill while doing laundry! Now I need to spend some time getting to know this classic scent.
Actually, let me make a slight correction. "Stoylin Spice" neither Old or New-I call it Independent, but leaning towards Old.
Tonight’s shave was Stirling Agar. I then finished off with Proraso Wood & Spice balm. It’s not a match for Oud, but is just plain great, so I forced it to work. Tomorrow morning I’ll spray on a little matching EDT or cologne. I love this scent!
I asked my 8yr old son’s opinion last night with a blind sniff test between Agar and Sandalwood. He quickly replied “that one .......by a mile,” in favor of Agar. I smiled and told him that was my vote too. Funny thing is that a year ago I didn’t care for it, preferring some of Stirlings bigger sellers instead. It’s borderline amazing how much my tastes swing throughout the year and/or evolve and mature. I keep waiting for The Veg to choose me, but that’s probably never going to happen.
You aren't alone....my nomination of Agar appeared to throw Doc Ezlovan off. I'm sure he's glad I nominated it, though. Well, it's just one of 5 choices I'll make before the "Best In Show" contest at the end of the year.
My Ramblin Man has been very patient inside my cabinet. Should finally get some work this coming week.
Off theme - My time Saturday Proraso menthol pre-shave Stirling Island Man SS Stirling Badger Focus R21 Evolution plastic doodad barbering tool GSB on 1 Alum check Proraso menthol after shave Stirling Island Man AS Cotton ball check Having eluded the Blue Ming almost all week I was unable to make it to the Island with him excluded today. He was almost thinking that I had joined the Arid Soap Symposium where water spigots are banned. I gave him the assurance that in his absence I maintained my preference for shiny slippery shave soap just over to the sloshy side. Ran through my normal 3 passes first with great results. I chose this tool planning for the next move based upon my experience that top tier hair severing is obtained at low pressure, low angles, easy. Having been @Trigger -ed to conquer the elusive under the jaw line, upper neck, side to center, ATG, move normally delegated to Double Jedi Masters. I mustered the greatest concentrations and powers of the Force at my disposal, yet failed to be able to complete the training. Unwilling to just walk away I tried an alternative with this grip. Bringing my hand as seen to my right side neck and making a stroke that is upward and center-ward turned out to be just enough ATG to deliver. I can do this move both sides while stretching the skin downward with the opposite hand. Awesome, now for the alum, great, a tingle, no sting. Finishing up routine done..... Now I'm wandering. Went for a cotton ball. Well, I failed my Barbers Board exam on a few snags, still my closest open blade shave yet. So, this is a move that I can do, with a new blade in a shavette anyhow. I'll have to devote some time on other tools and try to incorporate it in my routine. Great Saturday shave. My best wishes to all!
I’m heading to a coworkers retirement party in a few hours, so even though it’s my day off, I need to look my best. Given that the venue is a pub rather than the office or church or a trip to the dentists chair, I broke out the delightfully big, bold, manly Haverford. It’s perfect for this time of year, and I can’t get enough of that scent. Each of the three enjoyable applications of this fantastic soap was done on by my Phoenix Green Ray. Removal was with by my Game Changer. I finished things off with the matching splash, and now I’m just sitting here in a cloud of awesomeness and basking in the glow of a great shave.
