The Stirling Exchange

Discussion in 'Shave Soaps' started by PickledNorthern, Nov 5, 2016.

  1. jayjacque

    jayjacque Well-Known Member

    That's a nice little haul!
     
  2. PLAla

    PLAla Bit Shy of a Full Puck

    Niiiiiccceee!!!!
     
  3. SlowRoller47

    SlowRoller47 Active Member

    Thx, the latest i got was the Deton-8, Haverford and Shadow orchid. I really love the smell of V&C spicebomd/Bvgari man in black. I haven't used the Deton-8 yet but the scent right of the puck isn't what i hoped for. I heard also great things about Noble otter kaboom and oleo soapworks wayoh. Anybody that owns these scents and there toughts?

    I just pre-ordered zingari man blacksmith as they advertise it also as the bvgari man in black scent. It will be my first zingari soap. Hope it works well and have a great scent.

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  4. Edison Carter

    Edison Carter Well-Known Member

    You are getting there!
    :cool:
     
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  5. timabababaluka

    timabababaluka No exceptions. Except.....

    That does it! I'm bringing back the cool in my shaves this week--that's what Frost Drops are for.

    Fantastically chilly looking shave--thanks for the inspiration ;)
     
  6. Yehuda D

    Yehuda D Israeli Ambassador to TSD

    Thanks my friend!

    I don’t know if those Frost Drops could turn a soap into a Glacial one but give it a try!


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  7. timabababaluka

    timabababaluka No exceptions. Except.....

    There are worse things you could love--you've got some fantastic scents in there (great scents sense?) :D
     
  8. timabababaluka

    timabababaluka No exceptions. Except.....

    Will do, friend. Will do :D
     
  9. Latherin’ Luddite

    Latherin’ Luddite Well-Known Member

    Well I had the opportunity to try out two new scents this week. The first is a D-503 bath bar. It’s strong enough to make the bathroom smell nice between uses. I couldn’t pin down the scent, but knew it wasn’t Legend that it reminded me of. With some web research I think it’s Eternity for Men......... it’s something from the late ‘80’s and early 90’s. It makes a great bath soap, but I’ll have to warm up to it’s dated scent for shaving. It makes me feel my age but not in that proud red neck way like Old Spice or Clubman. Just enough to remind me that my prime was 30yrs ago. But that’s MY problem, not the scent’s.

    Then an hour ago I broke out my TSUKA shave soap and splash for the first time. WOW!!!!! What a fantastic scent! I have never smelled anything like it, nor even anything really that similar. My left handed technique still needs a little work, so I splashed on enough AS to soothe rather than just smell nice. I’m sitting here an hour later mesmerized by this pleasant and complex scent. Simply outstanding!

    I’m glad that I grabbed a couple small tubs and bottles of AS during the winter sale. I’ll definitely hoard multiples of the full size if it’s offered again.
     
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  10. Edison Carter

    Edison Carter Well-Known Member

    SATURDAY 2-22

    It was time for me to give my straights some attention.

    Preshave - Proraso green
    Brush - Stirling High Mountain White Badger
    Bowl - Symmetrical Pottery
    Lather fuel - Stirling for Him
    Razor - Dovo 91 Sunday Shaver
    Strop - 40/80 Rasoir Sabre denim/horsehide
    Post - alum & rinse, Thayers Unscented witch hazel, Proraso Green Aftershave Balm, Trumpers Lime Skin food, Stirling For Him AS splash

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    As far as 'the stuff' goes, I know it is a lot, but it is the way it was for my first 30 day rule. It never failed me so I go back to it once in awhile.

    I was after total comfort today so I did the hot towel routine and everything else.

    Went for 4 light touch passes and finished up with as good a straight shave as I ever got. Relaxing and fun.

    The Sunday Shaver was sent out for a 30k Shapton edge, which was quite edgey. I mellowed it out some on pasted balsa.

    Edison Carter reporting for Network 23 or 20 minutes into the future.
    Shave free!
     
  11. brit

    brit in a box

    fine stirling shave Bill..
     
  12. Edison Carter

    Edison Carter Well-Known Member

    Hoarding is entirely legal, permissible, and approved of for any items from The Max Headroom List of Most Glorious Stanks.

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  13. Latherin’ Luddite

    Latherin’ Luddite Well-Known Member

    Ha! Well done sir!

    I just ordered an EDT and EDP of Hanae Mori. Fingers crossed, but I ordered both from the same well reviewed “authentic” dealer. If either one smells off I can argue easier when both came from one source. At least that’s my strategy.........:rolleyes:

    I’m absolutely blown away by this scent. I know part of it’s due to Spring fever and a few sunny days lately. But it’s also a unique and well engineered scent. It could become my EDC/ signature scent for warm months. The tobacco and wood scents will still be my colder weather workhorses.
     
  14. brit

    brit in a box

    stirling sandpiper/ysl la nuit de l'homme.. 20200222_182338_edited.jpg
     
  15. Edison Carter

    Edison Carter Well-Known Member

    I'll love to hear how you like them.
    I think there are 2 one is suffixes 'for men' even though the original is a man's scent too.

    I got some of the Tsuka EdT when it was available.
     
  16. Latherin’ Luddite

    Latherin’ Luddite Well-Known Member

    I was careful to order the man version.

    I’ll watch for Stirlings EdT. I can’t see why Tsuka doesn’t end up in the permanent lineup at some point.
     
  17. Edison Carter

    Edison Carter Well-Known Member

    The difference in people's personal preferences is amazing.

    For instance:
    Executive Man (Creed Aventus dupe) is the top seller by a large margin. I don't dislike it, but I'll never need to buy it again.
    I love Tuscany, which is being dropped from the lineup. (yup, did some hoarding there too)
    Many more examples.
    I imagine in that business, you can't stock everything forever.

    Now, if Tsuka won the Stoylin Toynah Awoids, Rod might just have to cave in.
    :cool:
     
  18. Latherin’ Luddite

    Latherin’ Luddite Well-Known Member

    Executive Man was one of my first scents I bought after discovering Stirling. I then backed it up with more Aventus dupes from other companies (who also got rave reviews). Ultimately, I’m accepting of the scent, but mostly use it because it’s apparently popular with everyone else’s noses. I’ll wear it on my physical therapy days for instance.

    I’ve got ZERO clues about running a successful business. I just try my best to support the ones I believe in. Hopefully it penciles out to bring Tsuka back..........at least for some hoarding.
     
  19. john zeiger

    john zeiger Well-Known Member

    Congratulations on a great shave Edison Carter! What did you think about the scent on Stirling For Him? I've got it but haven't tried it yet.
     
  20. john zeiger

    john zeiger Well-Known Member

    Nice post LL! I too, would love Tsuka to make a comeback. But, I've got a mini stock just in case.
     

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