The Stirling Exchange

Yesterday I was talkinabout the Christmas goodies Doc Ezlovan wrote about in his e-mail to subscribers. If I decide on that brush he just put on sale, I suppose I'll have to add that to my Stoylin pre-NB18 package.

 

Talking about Stirling brushes I'd definitely like to get myself another 26mm synthetic.

 

The one I noticed is a bit shorter than that, but still looks good.

 

If you are prepping for NB18 by gobbling stuff up in 17...what is the net? Is it a feel good gesture?

No judging, simply asking an honest question. I'm genuinely curious about the motivation and execution.

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I have the 26x58 ivory badger...it is massive. I love the thing. I've yet to be bitten by the high $$$ brush bug. I just am not sure a $200 brush could perform much better.

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If I don't prepare before 1/1/18, it doesn't work. I've never done a "NB" before, so I thought I'd jump in and test my will-power (as others have theirs).

 

Weekend In Malibu was a nice way to end a nice Weekend!


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I had the same thought! LOL

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I think a few new CT suggestions may still be in order. If I may be so bold...
Literal Soap Lover
Glacial Shrinkage Expert
C’mon, try it...even if @Queen of Blades doesn’t use them, they’re still fun!

 

Okay, I’m in for a couple. How about Shave Soap Seducer? Stirling Seduction Artist? Glacial Groper? Lather Luster? ROTFL.

 

I keep saying how I wish I could get my mitts on the Glacial and some of the other aftershaves!

 

I thought you HAD some already. Just the soaps then, eh?

 

I have a couple of witch hazels and balms - that's it.

 

Grumble no more, my friend.

https://www.canadianbladeco.com/search?q=Stirling

 

Oh yes, of course. I forgot about them. Thanks!

 

Look for me to make this a Stoylin week if the weather is as predicted. Sandpiper A.S. tomorrow, Barbershop soap for 2 or 3 days(with Clubman A.S.)

 

I've actually gone in the opposite direction regarding shaving brushes and have bought a few boars lately. Omega and Semogue make excellent boar brushes that are very budget friendly, but do require some time and effort to "break in."

I find that quality boar brushes actually perform better for me than many high-priced badger brushes because they have a far better backbone and aren't nearly as floppy. My last 3 boar brushes (Omega Pro 48, Omega 11126, and Semogue Owner's Club) cost me a grand total of $65 whereas my badger brushes cost significantly more and don't perform as well.

I never thought I'd be one of those traditional wet shavers that had a "rotation" of different razors, brushes, shave soaps/creams, and aftershave splashes/balms in a given week, but there are so many great products out on the market these days that acquiring said products has become strangely addictive.

 

I'm gonna go with...Stirlinguist.

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I swear, if this shave was any colder I'd get freezer burn. The Glacial Wintergreen trio was so frigid, and a couple of dabs of the Arctique nearly took my face off! (in a nice way!)

 

Iced Pineapple today. Never let's me down. It pairs really well with Armaf Club De Nuit Intense.

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