One word that Doc Ezlovan used in his description of it was "sophisticated". That really helped put me over the top in getting the sample first, and then someone PIFed me the aftershave(after which I bought the soap).
SOTD Stirling September 9th Stirling Mentholated Pre-Shave Soap Timeless Bronze OC Gillette 7 O'Clock SharpEdge(yellow) Yaqi Mysterious Space (24mm, Frigate Class) Stirling 2019 Dirty South Shavers soap and AS Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk
SEptember 10th Razor: H&S NO75 LE Blade: Derby Extra (1) Brush: SOC badger Pre-shave: Stirling Mentholated Soap: Stirling Gentleman Stirling mentholated witch hazel Stirling mentholated post shave balm AS: Stirling Gentleman Tobacco Tuesday Good morning!
SOTD September 10, 2019 A Stirling SEptember Prep: Cold water and Stirling mentholated pre-shave soap Blade: GEM PTFE Razor: GEM Pushbutton Brush: Sapele wood badger Soap: Stirling Deep Blue Sea Post: Witch hazel, Stirling Deep Blue Sea aftershave
Oh, you put menthy in the Gentleman, I see. Well, now that I said that, my first Sandpiper was with menthol included. I liked it so much after my first sample set that I ordered it right away but it was in warmer months. Someone made me feel better later by saying Doc Ezlovan doesn't put THAT much menthol in it...that you can still get the scent. But my current Sandpiper has no menthol.
Stirling Single Edge September Went with the Glacial Lemony Orange soap and aftershave yesterday. Used the beloved Focus Dynamic R48 1/2 DE Single Edge Razor. 2 sprites of Stirling Triumph EdT since the GLO doesn't hang like Satsuma can. Wonderful easy and refreshing shave. I imagine you could formulate your own from the individual fragrances. My set of the Dirty South Shavers 2019 came in a little later than some of the other guys. Gave it the trial today with the same great hardware as yesterday. I found the scent pleasant similar to the Stirling Blu (dupe of polo blue) which will be 'on leave' from their lineup. I'll see how it holds up thru the day. Since the factory molested Wednesday soap isn't here at the Headroom house, it will have to be a PiacenzDay Wednesday tomorrow. No college courses required for lathering. Shave with liberty.
I love Lemony Orange. With Fall right around the corner, I doubt I’ll get too many more shaves before next Spring. Thanks for the description of Dirty South. The scent profiles (or especially the artistsic biographies) never tell me enough to make a decision with. Knowing it smells similar to Blu was all I needed to know!
I missed out on The Dirty South Shavers Soap/Aftershave Set. Glad to know the Stirling Blu is similar being that I bought the set on sale back in July. It's a nice long lasting scent. It'll be nice for Fall. Clayton Sent from my LG-K450 using Tapatalk
September 10 1961 Gillette Fatboy Rockwell DE Rockwell Synthethic Brush Stirling Glastonbury SS and AS.
I recall reading a review of Stirling for Him on the Stirling website. The reviewer was almost derogatory, claiming SfH was Blu relabeled. Hmmmph! Same family, no doubt, but Stirling relabeling? You gotta be kidding. FWIW gang, I have every intention of making a hoarding binge purchase of Stirling for Him next time Rod whips up a batch. You have been warned. Update on longevity of Dirty South. Also similar to Blu.
SEptember 11th Razor: H&S NO75 LE Blade: Derby Extra (2) Brush: PAA Solar Flare Pre-shave: Stirling Mentholated Soap: Stirling Agar Stirling witch hazel Stirling mentholated post shave balm AS: Stirling Agar Good morning!
SOTD September 11, 2019 A Stirling SEptember Prep: Cold water and Stirling mentholated pre-shave soap Blade: vintage Schick Plus Platinum Razor: PAL Adjustable Brush: Ever Ready 100T badger Soap: Stirling Sandpiper Post: Witch hazel, Stirling Sandpiper aftershave
I also used a couple of spritzes of Sandpiper EdT this morning. I have sample bottles of Sandpiper, Piacenza, and Dunshire, but today was the first use of any of them. Very nice!
SOTD Stirling September 11th Stirling Mentholated Pre-Shave Soap Timeless Bronze OC Gillette 7 O'Clock SharpEdge (2) WWB Invasion (24mm, Frigate Class) Stirling Hipster soap and AS Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk
Hi all, My apologies for me absence over the last month or so (hope I can get caught up). Been pretty busy. Not sure if anyone here knows, but September has been dubbed "Stirling September." I'll take ANY excuse to use Stirling lol, so I totally jumped on the band wagon. I've only gotten in 3 shaves and recorded 2, Ramblin Man and Gentleman. Here's a link to last nights shave with a Gentleman, lol
