I can't decide on the Iced Pineapple. It's a delicious scent and feels good, I'm just not sure it's a scent I should be rubbing on my face instead of putting in my mouth!
The tubs are nice though.
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I can't decide on the Iced Pineapple. It's a delicious scent and feels good, I'm just not sure it's a scent I should be rubbing on my face instead of putting in my mouth!
The tubs are nice though.
First purchase on the way of Lemon Chill and Gin & Tonic.
With all of the artisans(brush, soap, and razors) this is a great time to be a wetshaver!
marty
With all of the artisans(brush, soap, and razors) this is a great time to be a wetshaver!
marty
Just got these samples in the mail today. Can't wait to try them.
OP here again.
Well the Stirling soaps arrived yesterday - I shaved this morning with the Glacial Wintergreen and had probably the best shave of my DE life! The soap was amazing - lathered very easily, smelled great, provided excellent slickness and protection, and left my face feeling like a hockey rink! Loved it!
Well the Stirling soaps arrived yesterday - I shaved this morning with the Glacial Wintergreen and had probably the best shave of my DE life! The soap was amazing - lathered very easily, smelled great, provided excellent slickness and protection, and left my face feeling like a hockey rink! Loved it!
Good news op! I was close to getting a sample of wintergreen but got lemon chill.
I got Lemon Chill too. Will be trying it for the first time tomorrow morning - can't wait!
It has a very powdery type of leather scent to it. It reminds me of a more leather-based Tabac. I don't love the scent, but I don't hate it either. I find it to be pleasant. I just received a puck of it and the AS, as well. I could see myself using it before heading to watch a baseball game or before going to a barbeque or cookout.
Update: So my concerns about being able to lather this stuff were completely unfounded. In fact, it is just the opposite! This morning I loaded my brush for about 20 seconds with Lemon Chill and after 2 application during my pre-shave routine and a 4 pass shave, I still had enough left over for many additional passes - enough lather to fill a third of my shave bowl.
This stuff is incredible!
This stuff is incredible!
^excelente, i look forward to my shave tonight!
I also just received some samples from Stirling, and I'm having a little trouble with the lather. (So far I've only tried the SDM.) I'm getting a lather that looks nice, but it's not as protective as what I've been getting from proraso (which I've been using exclusively for about a year of DE shaving). I'm ending up with a weeper or two per shave and more irritation than I'm used to.
Given how much everyone loves this stuff I'm assuming the problem is user error, but what am I doing wrong? Not enough product? Not enough water? Too much water? My current plan is to just keep messing around with the ratios until I dial it in, but any guidance would be appreciated.
Given how much everyone loves this stuff I'm assuming the problem is user error, but what am I doing wrong? Not enough product? Not enough water? Too much water? My current plan is to just keep messing around with the ratios until I dial it in, but any guidance would be appreciated.
Quasi, have you viewed the lathering videos on Stirling's youtube website?
You can find it here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMmasWdFHRPrxjlajfbVx-Y9nQif9tl90
You can find it here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMmasWdFHRPrxjlajfbVx-Y9nQif9tl90
Thanks! I have seen some of the videos, but I'll probably give them a more in-depth look this evening. I'm also thinking switching to my boar brush might be helpful--so far I've been trying out the Fine angel hair synthetic.
I am going to guess that you need more water. Stirling soaps like water. When you have that great looking, fluffy meringue lather that you're talking about, add a bit more water until you have a creamy, yogurty lather. See if that works for you.
I don't have any "purchased" Stirling soaps at the moment, however I do have a sample of Glacial Spearmint and it's wonderful stuff. I'm gradually becoming a face latherer, so I load it for about 60/75 swirls after having bloomed it while I showered. Then a good minute or more swirling on my face, then I paint it on to make sure I have nice coverage. It's really wonderful soap. I was PIFd a bottle of SDM A/S and it's amazing stuff ... the Mrs. just absolutely loves it so I intend to purchase some SDM soap soon.
Thanks guys--sounds like more water is the key. I'll give that a shot and report back.
Just make sure to add it slowly and work it in before adding more.
I have used various Stirling soaps for 2+ years now. I prefer to face lather. I just soak the soap with a layer of warm water while I am in the shower. I use my brush of the day and just swirl it for 20-30 seconds after dumping the water out and head to my face. I always have more than enough great lather for 3+ passes.
For anyone keeping score, I got a much better lather (and shave) from the Stirling this morning. I went with the gin & tonic sample puck this time, and kept slowly adding water past where I thought it was ready--ended up with good, slick results. I think I still need a couple more shaves to really dial in the lather and get the most out of this soap, but I'm looking forward to the process.
