I have 2 other juniper-heavy aftershaves that don't seem to bother me. Not sure what it is.

Does anyone know if Stirling does a dupe of Christian Dior's Eau Sauvage?

Not that I'm aware of.

Thank you Perry

Not positive but I think I'm going to pull the trigger on one of Stirling's new shave brush's but being indecisive I was hoping to get a little help from those here with some wisdom to share.

I currently have a number of synthetics, Stirling's Boar brush which I actually have enjoyed more than I thought but as advertised the backbone and scratchiness is definitely unique to Boar.
I also have a Whipped Dog Silvertip which is also a great brush so.................

I find myself leaning towards Stirling's new high density two band butterscotch brush, here is where I need your help.

1) what qualifies this as high density opposed to so many other two band badger brush's out there? Is this where Stirling's excellent services come in to play and they only bring in the best but offer it for a great price?

2) The loft. opinions on the 53 vs the 57? I am leaning towards the 53 as both the boar and whipped dog I own have larger lofts so perhaps I should mix it up and go with a smaller loft but the look of the 57 is great and i certainly don't want to make the brush to stiff by going 53. Any experience here? Pictures of two bands with a shorter loft?


Finally, I am expecting a package from Stirling today with mostly their Eau de Toilettes! (Stirling Gentlemen, Deep Blue Sea, Deton-8) Really stoked to test these out and expand my stirling collection. Also have a Tsuka bath soap and shaving bowl in the package as well. Thanks for the input and Happy Shaving!

I love Stirling mail calls!

I'm guessing that soap on the right has some leather, sawdust, or both.Oh now I see you have a matching aftershave. GIDDYUP.

It is based on Polo Supreme Oud cologne. Woodsy, masculine scent. Reminds me a little of WSP Mahogany.

That WSP was the one I had to "flip" recently, since I couldn't manage to unscrew the lid after it got stuck. . But what a name....Supreme Oud! That's Doc Ezlovan's second oud dupe isn't it?(Agar being the other).

Not sure, Paul. This scent, called Meghalaya, was a special edition made for a meet-up in Florida. Rod had the remainder on sale for Black Friday. I'm glad I took a shot. The scent is really nice on first smell.

Shux...I didn't take advantage of Black Friday. That is, unless some things are still up.

I missed the Meghalaya, but grabbed three bars of Tabacco Oud that I’m very excited to try. I hope it’s a scent that Rod is considering for the shaving side of the company. RazoRock makes a great version that I’ve hoarded, but Stirling almost never disappoints, so I believe Rod could create something with the same name that smells even more fantastic. PLEASE Rod........I promise to hoard your Tobacco Oud too!

SOTD December 5, 2019

Prep: Cold water and PAA Cube pre-shave soap
Blade: Personna
Razor: PAL Injectomatic
Brush: JR #142 black badger
Soap: Stirling Ozark Mountain
Post: Witch hazel, Stirling Ozark Mountain aftershave

Full tilt experience with Ozark Mountain since I used Pig Trail bath soap as well. Excellent!

110 likes since last night!!! New record, I'm sure. Thanks, friends .

Agar isnt a dupe, its just another name for Oud.

Agar is a fantastic scent.......especially this time of year. I’m currently pairing it with Tuscany Oud. Four days in a row if I’m counting correctly.

Right....similar to Agadir, the company that specializes in Oud Wood for all its products.

Isn't it a dupe of Tom Ford Oud Wood? I could be misremembering

I don't think so, I think it is a custom blend from Rod. In fact the scent was changed after the first release to give it more of an Oud presence.

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