The Stirling Exchange

Last night's Stirling shave was Agar, and it was the perfect scent for a tiring fall day. I used Proraso Wood & Spice balm to finish, and a light dose of the matching EDT this morning. It's a mature, businesslike scent that matched the appointments I had today.

Tonight was Haverford. MAN I love that scent! The soap is scent is still on my face almost two hours later. Tomorrow morning I'll apply a tasteful quantity of that heavenly aftershave. My coworkers like the tobacco scent so I won't feel guilty for having a great day.

 

That's why I don't use straight up cologne. Products that are titled "Aftershave&Cologne" will do, though,( such as Aqua Velva Musk).

 

Thanks for the info my friend! I'm really looking forward to these!

 

Today’s Stirling report:

The day was average at best, but I smelled AWESOME all day with Haverford! I also introduced a wet shaving co-worker to Stirling by gifting him a puck of SDM.

 

Thank you for doing that. I hope he enjoys it.

 

I'm still enjoying my Agar Bath/Hand Soap. (I use it mainly for hand-washing).

 

Here’s my Sunday planned SOTD:


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I love stories like this!

 

I saw that Rod posted the new HMW Badger brushes...they look incredible!

 

You guys see the new video Rod posted with the new bowls and brushes in action? NOw all we need are the new Razors and Creed Dupe lol

 

By using Rod’s brush technique as a baseline, I was able to calculate that my brushes will last forever.

 

I've nominated two brushes thus far for the Stoylin Tony Awards "Best In Show" finals. New brushes will be eligible for next year's Tonys.

 

My vote is for Creed Viking(that one looks nice). I'll leave it up to Doc Ezlovan to name it(well, of course-that's what he does anyway, chukkity-yuk-yuk).

 

Rod is duping Creed Santal. I think it'll be called Traveling Man? I think lol

 

I have a Stirling question:

What are the differences between the bath bars and the shampoo bars? Could I simply life and wash my hair with bath soap? I could try a wider variety of soaps if I didn’t split my time between two kinds of soap.

Full disclosure, I actually have tried a bath bar in my hair last night and built a great lather faster than the shampoo bar does. I don’t have any long term experience doing this however, so I don’t know if there’s a catch.

 

That's like a Sandalwood, right?

 

I just looked up Santal on Creeds website, and the fragrance definitely reads like one I might like a lot. I have complete faith that Rod will do a great job.

Adding it to the list.

 

I think the shampoo is more gentle and contains nutrients for hair.

 

Thanks. I need to compare the labels I guess, and then maybe try an extended use and watch for any issues. I’m sure that even the bath soap is much better for my skin than any mainstream commercial stuff, so it might be OK for my noggin too.

 

I used a bar of the Bay Rum Bath Soap for over a month in the shower and I had no problems with using it as a shampoo. I don't use a hair conditioner either.

Clayton

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