I have been a user of Stirling shave soaps. I like them very much. However, I recently purchased soap from Grooming Dept. I'm hooked. Mallard Rose Chai. Best shave ever with my Paradigm SE. The lather is so thick and creamy and the slickness is off the charts. Will I give up on Stirling? No. But the stuff from Grooming Dept is a big cut above.