SOTD and Review, 18 November 2019
Another Stirling shave today, with their Agar soap and A/S. I'm still trying to determine whether I actually like this scent or not. In its drydown, it's getting more pleasant, but at first I was put off - by something that I'm not sure about just yet. A half hour out from my shave, I'm definitely getting very prominent notes of cedar, which I tend to like a great deal.
The soap performance, as always, is first rate. Very easy to build a protective and slick, yogurty lather, and achieve a close, pleasurable shave despite the blade used (see below).
While I'm not terribly interested in reviewing the blade I used today - I'll just remark here. Merkur Super, which came with the Merkur 34C HD as a freebie is worth every cent I spent for it. Don't waste your time if you want something sharper than a butter knife.
Pre-shave: hot shower and hot towel
Razor: Merkur 34C HD
Blade: Merkur Super (#2 and last ever)
Brush: Omega Pro 49
Bowl: Fine Accoutrements Ceramic Lather Bowl
Soap: Stirling Agar
A/S: Stirling Agar Splash
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