The Stirling Exchange

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

  1. gwsmallwood

    gwsmallwood Well-Known Member

  2. Scott Strangfeld

    Scott Strangfeld Well-Known Member

    Sandpiper was the first bath bar sample I tried from Stirling. I also have a sample puck of shave soap that is waiting to get cracked open.
     
  3. Paul Turner

    Paul Turner outside the quote(s) now

    It's still my favorite of Doc Ezlovan's lineup.
     
  4. TommyCarioca

    TommyCarioca Well-Known Member

    Stirling Green
    Always top shelf [​IMG]

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  5. Scott Strangfeld

    Scott Strangfeld Well-Known Member

    Pre shave: Hot shower and Neutrogena Face Wash
    Razor: Gillette black Handle Super Speed (Birth year/quarter razor)
    Blade: Asco Platinum (4)
    Soap: Stirling Scarn
    Brush: AOS Badger
    Bowl: 3D printed
    Balm: Nivea
    AS: Stirling Scarn
    EDT: Stirling Scarn
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  6. Yehuda D

    Yehuda D Israeli Ambassador to TSD

    I placed an order yesterday for:

    2x Stirling Glacial Electric Sheep SS
    2x Stirling Mentholated Pre Shave Soaps


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  7. Yehuda D

    Yehuda D Israeli Ambassador to TSD

    This was my Menthol Monday Grand Freeze yesterday:

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  8. Yehuda D

    Yehuda D Israeli Ambassador to TSD

    Wednesday morning’s Grand Freeze:

    Stirling Mentholated Pre Shave Soap
    Razorock Plissoft 26mm Monster
    Super Speed/Astra Green day 10
    Stirling Glacial Margaritas in the Arctic SS
    Stirling Glacial Unscented ASB
    Osage Rub AS Splash
    Christian Dior Eau Sauvage EdT

    My face is so frozen from three passes with the Glacial MITA that I think it’ll need all day to thaw out - this soap has three times more menthol in it than the regular version which is also plenty cold. The scent and lather are exactly the same - in other words they’re awesome, and so is the skincare. The Glacial Unscented balm and the Osage Rub aftershave added their own wonderful iciness and soothing. Another cracker of a BBS shave!

    Be well and safe!
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  9. Paul Turner

    Paul Turner outside the quote(s) now

    Meeter followed by Osage. My goodness.
     
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  10. Yehuda D

    Yehuda D Israeli Ambassador to TSD

    Glacial Meeter and the Rubby Dubby Doo=rapture!


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  11. Yehuda D

    Yehuda D Israeli Ambassador to TSD

    Thursday morning:

    La Roche-Posay Exfoliating Scrub
    Razorock Plissoft 26mm Monster
    Super Speed/Astra Green day 11
    Stirling Sharp Dressed Man SS
    Nivea Sensitive ASB
    English Leather Classic AS Splash
    Azzaro Wanted By Night EdP

    The Astra Green blade is still performing like a champ - it really surprises me because I only get longevity like this with my Minoras. After not using my Sharp Dressed Man soap for so long I really enjoyed the magnificent scent, it gave me such wonderful lather which was super rich, mega slick, and so protective. The Nivea Sensitive balm’s scent is not to my liking but it’s very moisturizing and soothing. The English Leather aftershave brought back memories of my arrival in Canada. Today’s shave was ultra smooth and very enjoyable!

    Have a great day - be well and safe!

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  12. Paul Turner

    Paul Turner outside the quote(s) now

    I actually tried Osage in early winter...was OK. Might do it again in these colder months as an experiment.
     
  13. Yehuda D

    Yehuda D Israeli Ambassador to TSD

    It’s colder than hell but it’s still very nice!


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  14. Yehuda D

    Yehuda D Israeli Ambassador to TSD

    Friday morning’s Grand Freeze:

    Stirling Mentholated Pre Shave Soap
    Razorock Plissoft 26mm Monster
    Super Speed/Astra Green day 12
    Stirling Glacial Eskimo Tuxedo SS
    Stirling Glacial Unscented ASB
    Krampert’s Frostbite AS Splash
    Bleu de Chanel EdP

    Has anyone ever tried shaving with their eyes almost closed? That’s what could happen if you use any of these Glacial soaps. This Eskimo Tuxedo has the exact same gorgeous scent as the Sharp Dressed Man - it’s based on Creed’s Green Irish Tweed, the lather works up so rich, slick, and creamy with a menthol sensation that hits like a ton of icy cold bricks, but you get a wonderful, soothing postshave feeling. The Glacial Unscented balm and the Krampert’s Frostbite aftershave keep the freeze going for a couple of hours. Three passes gave me a brilliant BBS shave that was so pleasurable!

    Have a great weekend - stay healthy and safe!
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  15. gcconspiracy

    gcconspiracy Well-Known Member

    Very excited for the arrival of this Stirling order!

    After ordering a grand total of 30 samples I have decided on Bergamot Lavender and Haverford for full tubs!

    As a coffee lover I also couldn’t help but snag some Iced Coffee (which I enjoyed for this evening’s shave!).

    I also ordered a couple of body soaps (like Paul, I will use these as hand soaps) to test two new scents. (First impressions are great for Deep Blue Sea and uncertain for Benjamin Franklin).

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  16. Yehuda D

    Yehuda D Israeli Ambassador to TSD

    Saturday morning’s Grand Freeze:

    Stirling Mentholated Pre Shave Soap
    Razorock Plissoft 26mm Monster
    Super Speed/Astra Green day 13
    Stirling Glacial Electric Sheep SS
    Prep ASB
    Fine Snake Bite AS Splash
    Bleu de Chanel EdP

    My first time using the Glacial Electric Sheep soap and I frigging LOVE it. That beautiful citronella/lemon/eucalyptus scent together with such intense menthol fumes, that rich, thick, super slick lather which is so easy to work up, and that overwhelming menthol sensation that hits you like a sledgehammer. The mutton tallow base promotes absolutely perfect skincare as well - this soap is magnificent. The Prep and the Snake Bite aftershave felt rapturous when I got finished. Three passes left me mega BBS!

    Be well and safe!
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  17. Yehuda D

    Yehuda D Israeli Ambassador to TSD

    I meant to say that I received these Stirling treasures yesterday!

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  18. NTR

    NTR Well-Known Member

    Paco Rabanne might be my favorite scent of all time. I’ve never smelled Invictus (Triumph). Is it totally different?
     
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  19. gcconspiracy

    gcconspiracy Well-Known Member

    Just curious, is anyone else finding that the top layer of their iced coffee soap is dark brown, but underneath is almost white?

    I’m a scooper (I don’t swirl in the tub), and after a couple of scoops I’ve hit this lighter layer of soap. It still smells the same, and it shaves just fine, but I’ve never seen this in any of my other Stirling soaps!

    Anyone else have this experience? Or maybe Rod could explain why this might be happening...

    thanks!
     
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  20. Yehuda D

    Yehuda D Israeli Ambassador to TSD

    Friday morning:

    Neutrogena Deep Clean Facial Wash
    Razorock Plissoft 26mm Monster
    Super Speed/Astra Green day 5
    Stirling Electric Sheep SS
    Nivea Cool Kick ASB
    Bleu de Chanel AS Splash
    Bleu de Chanel EdP

    No complaints at all about this shave - three passes left me completely BBS and not only that, my skin felt so well moisturized, soothed, and comfortable thanks to the Electric Sheep soap. I love its unique citronella/eucalyptus/lemon scent, the lather is such a pleasure to work up, and the blade glide is fantastic. The Nivea Cool Kick balm felt great, and the Bleu de Chanel aftershave together with the matching eau de parfum smell magnificent!

    Have a nice weekend - be well and safe!
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