March 26th Razor: HomeLike CT☆PT .90 OC Blade: Astra SP (2) Brush: 30DC Meet Up brush Pre-shave: PAA The Cube Soap: Stirling BOS PAA Galactic witch hazel Stirling mentholated balm AS: Stirling BOS Good morning
...Y'know, sometimes I chuckle as I'm shaving..in a video all I would have to do is just that to say, like Chris Bailey does for Fine..."Get it". Let's see, the chuckles are quite present with Sandpiper, Spice(which is coming up next by the way), and I believe it happened with Ramblin' Man, too.
@john zeiger , I see you gave me a like on my Sample Razor comment. That'd be weird to see a "set" of those (They're tiny, but they still do the job!!!).
Anyone here every have a negative skin reaction to a stirling aftershave splash? Just recently used the Island Man splash for the firet time and it made my face turn red and burn for 10 mins. I used the soap as well and had no effects (smells amazing btw). I own several stirling soaps but this is my first splash from them, im thinking i might be allregic to the hydrovance..
Last year I had a bad reaction to Spice, but I'm settling down somewhat as I now use it. Hard to describe the feeling other than to say that as much as I love the scent, I shouldn't use it that often.
Yep. Both Baker Street and Tsuka would give me a slow burn. No discoloration, but the burn would last throughout the day. I eventually had to send them on to others. Too bad--they were both great scents. I wonder if it's the bergamot that's getting me?
It's likely the fragrance blend used for the Island Man. It's pretty strong in the aftershave. If anyone else ends up having any issues, I may drop the concentration slightly. Fragrance and essential oils aren't a perfect science, as what works for one person's skin may not for another. Black Cherry and Almond Creme aftershaves (cherry scented aftershaves in general) light my face on fire. But I've got no issues with Sharp Dressed Man and Sandalwood, which are the two that cause the most issues.
Thanks for the explanation Rod. Now that I've got 8 or 9 of Stirling splash A/S I noticed a little more burn on some than on others. Haven't kept track of which ones exactly, as the burn doesn't last real long for me. And if it hits too hard I'll put a little unscented post shave balm on to lessen.
Too funny. But now my wife is working from home every day as well, and she doesn't like strong smells. So I've got to keep my distance, dodging in and out of rooms the first hour and a half after I shave. It's like something out of a spy movie.
