7 Days: 7 Razors, 7 Blades, 7 Stirling Soaps, 7 Brushes, 7 Aftershaves

I enjoy using different products for my morning shaves. So, I decided to do something different just for a change and a little fun. (I had a very slow week and waaaay too much free time on my hands to plan this.)

I am a big fan of Stirling Soaps, so I am going to do a “7’s” Stirling Week:
7 Days: 7 Stirling Soaps, 7 Brushes, 7 Razors, 7 Blades, 7 Aftershaves



Day 1-Stirling Margaritas in the Arctic, Omega 10066 Boar, Gillette NEW SC, Personna Med Prep, Krampert’s Frostbite

Day 2-Stirling Ozark Mountain, Lord Chesterfield/Carrington 3-Band Synthetic, Gillette 40’s Style Superspeed, Rapira Platinum Lux, Tabac EdC

Day 3-Stirling Clubman, Plisson Grey Badger, Gillette Ball End Tech, Gillette Silver Blue, Clubman

Day 4-Stirling Lavender Sage, Whipped Dog Synthetic, Gillette Fat Handle Tech, Gillette 7 O’Clock Black SP, Grey Flannel

Day 5-Stirling Spice, Old Spice Boar, Gillette Red Tip Superspeed, Israeli Red Personna, Shulton Old Spice

Day 6-Stirling Scots Pine Sheep, oscar11 2-Band Finest, Gillette Slim, Polsilver SI, Pino Silvestre

Day 7-Stirling Barbershop, Whipped Dog Silvertip, Maggard MR1, Gillette Platinum, Canoe

This really won't prove anything, but it will be a nice change of pace!

 

Day 1-Monday-Stirling “7’s” Week
7 Days: 7 Stirling Soaps, 7 Brushes, 7 Razors, 7 Blades, 7 Aftershaves

Prep: Hot Shower-Stirling Scots Pine Bath Soap
Soap: Stirling Margaritas in the Arctic
Razor: Gillette NEW Short Comb
Blade: Personna Med Prep (1)
Brush: Omega 10066 Boar-24mmx54mm
Aftershave: Krampert’s Frostbite

WTG-XTG-ATG (adjusted angle for my beard a bit)

My first “7’s” Shave: 7 Days, 7 Razors, 7 Blades, 7 Stirling Soaps, 7 Brushes. A match made in heaven on all fronts. The MITA is one of my favorite Stirling soaps. It has just the right touch of menthol for me and lathers like a champ. My $9 Omega boar will keep up with any of the rest. This was one great shave: smooth, close, and nick free. I finished up with Krampert’s Frostbite. It is a perfect match with the MITA.

Bob

 

Looks like fun. I also like Stirling Soaps.

 

Sounds like a fun week, enjoy

 

Love it! Thanks for sharing.

 

Day 2-Tuesday-Stirling “7’s” Week

Prep: Hot Shower-Stirling Scots Pine Bath Soap
Soap: Stirling Ozark Mountain
Razor: Gillette 40’s Style Superspeed
Blade: Rapira Platinum Lux (1)
Brush: Lord Chesterfield/Carrington 3-Band Synthetic
Aftershave: Tabac EdC

WTG-XTG-ATG (adjusted angle for my beard a bit)

My second “7’s” Shave: 7 Days, 7 Razors, 7 Blades, 7 Stirling Soaps, 7 Brushes. Stirling Ozark Mountain maintains a permanent place in my Den. I quickly got a great lather with the Chesterfield brush. The 40’s Style Superspeed and Rapira PL match up well. Great shave: smooth, close, nick free! I finished up today with Tabac EdC.

Bob

 

Day 3-Wednesday-Stirling “7’s” Week
7 Days: 7 Stirling Soaps, 7 Brushes, 7 Razors, 7 Blades, 7 Aftershaves

Prep: Hot Shower-Stirling Scots Pine Bath Soap
Soap: Stirling Clubman
Razor: Gillette Ball End Tech
Blade: Gillette Silver Blue (1)
Brush: Plisson Grey Badger
Aftershave: Clubman

WTG-XTG-ATG (adjusted angle for my beard a bit)

My third “7’s” Shave: 7 Days, 7 Razors, 7 Blades, 7 Stirling Soaps, 7 Brushes. Stirling Clubman today. The Plisson always does a great job. I got a quick, easy, thick, cushioning lather with the Clubman soap. The Tech delivered its usual excellent shave with the GSB, not as close as the NEW or 40’s Style Superspeed, but close enough. They are a good match. I finished up with Clubman….of course!

Bob

 

Day 4-Thursday-Stirling “7’s” Week
7 Days: 7 Stirling Soaps, 7 Brushes, 7 Razors, 7 Blades, 7 Aftershaves

Prep: Hot Shower-Stirling Scots Pine Bath Soap
Soap: Stirling Lavender Sage
Razor: Gillette Fat Handle Tech(triangular slots)
Blade: Gillette 7 O’Clock Black SP (1)
Brush: Whipped Dog Synthetic/Bethlehem Olivewood
Aftershave: Grey Flannel

WTG-XTG-ATG (adjusted angle for my beard a bit)

My Fourth “7’s” Shave: 7 Days, 7 Razors, 7 Blades, 7 Stirling Soaps, 7 Brushes. Stirling Lavender Sage & WD Synthetic today. I really enjoy the Lavender Sage’s scent. I got a quick, easy, thick lather. The Fat Handle Tech and Ninja like each other too! A great shave this morning: smooth, close, and nick free. I finished up with Grey Flannel.

Bob

 

How's the W/D synthetic? I just ordered one. It'll be my first.

 

I like it a lot. It is very soft. There is a learning curve. You don't need to use much pressure. I have used it on hard soaps, croaps, and creams with equal success: http://theshaveden.com/forums/threads/new-synthetic-arrived.36274/

 

Watching this with great interest!

 

Where'd ya get the Shulton Old Spice? ?

 

BobYou do mean Thursday,not Tuesday right?Any way, I can't keep up with you on the Stirling Soaps.

 

Bob
Thanks to you is why I ordered my WD Brush as a matter of fact I ordered it that day, that you posted this.

 

I order it from India and transfer it to my Old Spice Flying Cloud bottle.

Thanks Patrick......got it fixed.

 

Bob, what's your favorite Stirling scent?

 

Probably Ozark Mountain. I really liked the Port-au-Prince that I tested. I have not gotten a puck since Rod reformulated it. My overall favorite is still the Margaritas in the Artic matched up with Krampert's Frostbit.

 

I have to say I like the Coniferous Scent......like I said before it "Kinda Grows on Ya"!

Bob Thanks again for the PIF of the Stirling Samples.

 

The Ozark Mountain is very nice, MITA is my favorite. I have 15 + different flavors, not one I dislike, even the beer works well.

 

Day 5-Friday-Stirling “7’s” Week
7 Days: 7 Stirling Soaps, 7 Brushes, 7 Razors, 7 Blades, 7 Aftershaves

Prep: Hot Shower-Stirling Scots Pine Bath Soap
Soap: Stirling Spice
Razor: Gillette Red Tip Superspeed
Blade: Israeli Red Personna (1)
Brush: ’85 Old Spice Boar-22mmx60mm
Aftershave: Shulton Old Spice

WTG-XTG-ATG (adjusted angle for my beard a bit)

My Fifth “7’s” Shave: 7 Days, 7 Razors, 7 Blades, 7 Stirling Soaps, 7 Brushes. Stirling Spice (read Old Spice) was up today. Rod came really close with the scent on this one. I used my Old Spice boar barber brush for the first time today. A great shave this morning: smooth, close, and nick free. I finished up with Shulton Old Spice….of course!

Bob