SEptember 7, 2018 Blackland Sabre Level 2 Gem PTFE SOC Mistura Taj Stirling Bay Rum Dominica Grand Bay Rum Happy Friday Everyone! I had a wonderful mail call yesterday with a new soap and razor. @PLAla Perry was kind enough to send me a sample of Stirling Bay Rum. I scored a good deal on a used Blackland Sabre Level 2 razor on The Nook BST that arrived as well. Since I have zero patience, both were on deck right away. This is my first use of Stirling soap since December 2014. I found the soap easy to load and lather with very good performance. The scent was fantastic with an interesting take on Bay Rum with a different note I can't place. Thanks again Perry for sending the sample. Three passes and touch ups just let the baby escape. As usual my lower right neck, aka"My Nemesis" spoiled a perfect shave. A splash of Dominica Grand Bay and I off to work. I hope everyone has a great Friday.
SOTD September 7, 2018 Fat Friday Detour of a Stirling SEptember Prep: Cold water and Stirling mentholated pre-shave soap Blade: Schick Razor: Schick G5 injector Brush: Omega 10049 boar Soap: Mitchell's Wool Fat Post: Witch hazel, Fine American Blend aftershave Nice and easy shave this morning with The Fat and the Schick G5. This is a recycled photo from early May. Ain't gonna hide it! Got in after midnight last night after an 18+ hour day and got a little more than four hours of sleep. So I needed a shortcut this morning. Smooth and comfortable overall. Have a great day!
The screw on the back of the razor head pushes that roller-type guard in front of the blade in and out. I am pretty sure that's the blade adjustment. Also the handle tightens or loosens a rod tip to let the head flop up and down. I think you can tighten it with the rod set slightly off centre to change the angle of the head itself to the handle if you want. (I have a few models of Wilkinson Sword razors in my collection but have never tried shaving with them.)
I am a huge fan of Stirling soaps, but the bay rum does have an off note that, to me, smells like dill pickles. I get that same note in their Ben Franklin scent. Not my two favorites in their line, but I’m also not a big bay rum guy, so I’m not sure I would use me as a litmus test. P.S. I recognize that sample... Shaveys - the gift that keeps on giving!
Beautiful, Clint! I like the Stirling Bay Rum. The addition of clove and cinnamon make it different than my other bay rums. Congrats on the new razor! Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk
September 7th Razor: ATT S1 Blade: Permasharp (3) Brush: Switchback/TGN Finest Pre-shave: Stirling Mentholated Soap: Stirling Mountain Man Stirling mentholated witch hazel AS: Stirling Mountain Man Good morning! Yet another great shave to start the day! Two pass with touch up resulted in a DFS. I either have the S1 dialed in or it's forgiving of errors in technique, maybe a combination of the two. Happy Friday! Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk
I don’t get dill pickles but something like a sharp nutmeg citrus note I can’t place. Thank goodness it doesn’t remind me of Ben Franklin. That scent made me nauseous. Thanks indirectly for the Shavey. It’ll be staying here. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Thank you Jim. It could be the cinnamon. I’m so happy I picked up the Sabre. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
