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SOTD May 2026
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Yehuda D
Sr. Shave Member
Yehuda D
Sr. Shave Member
Friday morning:
Hot shower
Yaqi 30mm Barber Pole
Super Speed/Perma Sharp day 13
Stirling Spice SS
Stirling Spice ASB
Stirling Spice Cologne
My first time using this Stirling Spice stuff and already I frigging LOVE it. The similarity to the Shulton Old Spice scent is unbelievable - it’s absolutely gorgeous. Like every one of Rod’s soaps this one is such a delight to lather, the slickness helps the blade glide across my face effortlessly, and it feels so comfortable. The matching balm is so soothing and it’s rich in the Shulton Old Spice scent. Finally a little of the Stirling Spice cologne and I smell so great. (My wife ain’t crazy about it but I am!) Three passes gave me a spectacular BBS shave but soon I’ll have to think about changing the blade because this one is getting kinda tired!
Wishing you all a nice weekend - be well and stay safe!
Jeff
Hot shower
Yaqi 30mm Barber Pole
Super Speed/Perma Sharp day 13
Stirling Spice SS
Stirling Spice ASB
Stirling Spice Cologne
My first time using this Stirling Spice stuff and already I frigging LOVE it. The similarity to the Shulton Old Spice scent is unbelievable - it’s absolutely gorgeous. Like every one of Rod’s soaps this one is such a delight to lather, the slickness helps the blade glide across my face effortlessly, and it feels so comfortable. The matching balm is so soothing and it’s rich in the Shulton Old Spice scent. Finally a little of the Stirling Spice cologne and I smell so great. (My wife ain’t crazy about it but I am!) Three passes gave me a spectacular BBS shave but soon I’ll have to think about changing the blade because this one is getting kinda tired!
Wishing you all a nice weekend - be well and stay safe!
Jeff
15 May, 2026
Hello everyone! Hope you had a pleasant evening.
Another "Best Shave of the Week" candidate this morning! Returned to my Valobra-era TAOS unscented shave soap. One of the best lather producers out there. Such a shame these soaps have been discontinued. Three passes with the Karve and I finished with alum, followed by Thayers unscented witch hazel and Murray & Lanman Peruvian Florida Water.
BBS bliss!!
Hope you have a great day.
Hello everyone! Hope you had a pleasant evening.
Another "Best Shave of the Week" candidate this morning! Returned to my Valobra-era TAOS unscented shave soap. One of the best lather producers out there. Such a shame these soaps have been discontinued. Three passes with the Karve and I finished with alum, followed by Thayers unscented witch hazel and Murray & Lanman Peruvian Florida Water.
BBS bliss!!
Hope you have a great day.
The Art of Shaving / Paladin / Karve / Kai / Murray & Lanman
Sara-s
Shave Member
Razor- Leaf Twig
Blade- half of a Feather DE.
Brush- badger with pink camo handle
PSO- Blend of sweet almond & castor oil
Shave soap- my own blend, scented with lavender and spearmint.
Shampoo- Rose of Sharon Acres Neem & Peppermint shampoo bar
Conditioner- my own blend of conditioner stick- scented with grapefruit EO
Body soap- shea butter/goat milk bar scented with lavender and spearmint.
Good shave; no nicks or cuts.
Blade- half of a Feather DE.
Brush- badger with pink camo handle
PSO- Blend of sweet almond & castor oil
Shave soap- my own blend, scented with lavender and spearmint.
Shampoo- Rose of Sharon Acres Neem & Peppermint shampoo bar
Conditioner- my own blend of conditioner stick- scented with grapefruit EO
Body soap- shea butter/goat milk bar scented with lavender and spearmint.
Good shave; no nicks or cuts.
EMG06
"TSC's Bingo Admiral"
SOTD: 05/15/2026
Razor: Gillette Slim Adjustable (J3)
Blade: Personna Platinum Diamond Glide, 12th use
Brush: Paladin Cleopatra Lapis Lazuli Badger
Bowl: Captain’s Choice Scuttle #7 Scuttle
Soap: Barrister And Mann 42 Croap
Aftershave: Murray & Lanman Florida Water Cologne
Balm: Ethos Unscented Skin Food Lotion
Additional Care: Osma Alum
Additional Care: Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Galactic Witch Hazel
- Citrus/spice notes of the Florida Water play really nicely off of the petunia/ambergris/tea/lemon of the 42 soap. Digging the combination!
Razor: Gillette Slim Adjustable (J3)
Blade: Personna Platinum Diamond Glide, 12th use
Brush: Paladin Cleopatra Lapis Lazuli Badger
Bowl: Captain’s Choice Scuttle #7 Scuttle
Soap: Barrister And Mann 42 Croap
Aftershave: Murray & Lanman Florida Water Cologne
Balm: Ethos Unscented Skin Food Lotion
Additional Care: Osma Alum
Additional Care: Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Galactic Witch Hazel
- Citrus/spice notes of the Florida Water play really nicely off of the petunia/ambergris/tea/lemon of the 42 soap. Digging the combination!
anchovie666
Shave Member
Friday 5/15 Shave
MODERN MAY
Very light beard growth due to yesterday’s amazing shave
So a quick One Pass with the AC Shavette and One Pass with the DE
Dec Grooming DIRTYVER is a dank and dirty scent explosion
Overall a quick and comfortable BBS shave result
Razor: Orange Handle Chinese AC Shavette
Blade: KAI ProTouch MG (3X)
Clean Up: Above The Tie SS H Plate
Lather: Declaration Grooming Dirtyver
Brush: Maggard Timber Wolf
Post Shave: Proraso Green Splash
Post Shave: Dirtyver Aftershave
MODERN MAY
Very light beard growth due to yesterday’s amazing shave
So a quick One Pass with the AC Shavette and One Pass with the DE
Dec Grooming DIRTYVER is a dank and dirty scent explosion
Overall a quick and comfortable BBS shave result
Razor: Orange Handle Chinese AC Shavette
Blade: KAI ProTouch MG (3X)
Clean Up: Above The Tie SS H Plate
Lather: Declaration Grooming Dirtyver
Brush: Maggard Timber Wolf
Post Shave: Proraso Green Splash
Post Shave: Dirtyver Aftershave
05.16.2026
Yetzirah
Shave Member
Outstanding shave Akhi! Stirling make awesome shaving products! Shabbat Shalom my friend!
Paul
Yetzirah
Shave Member
Nice Stirling shave Akhi!! Shabbat Shalom my friend.Thursday, May 14, 2026
I tried again with the Rex Page with 1 day of growth. This razor is too mild. I opened it up by an 1/8th turn to try and give it some efficiency. Overall I got DFS.
View attachment 159155
Overall Rating: ★★★★☆ (Great Shave)
Smoothness: ★★★★☆ (Very Smooth)
Irritation: ★★★☆☆ (Mild Tingle)
Time of Day: Morning
Blade Uses: 1
Passes: 3
Razor: Rex Supply Co. Page
Blade: Gillette Perma Sharp
Soap: Stirling Soap Co Unscented with Beeswax - Shave Soap
Shaving Bowl: CaYuen Workshop The Copper Ore Shaving Bowl
Brush: PAA Solar Flare
Pre-Shave: Hot Shower
Pre-Shave 2: Van Der Hagen Hypo-Allergenic Fragrance Free Glycerin Puck
Aftershave: PAA Alum Solid Block No slip Grip.
Aftershave 2: Thayer's Cucumber Facial Toner - Witch Hazel
Aftershave 3: Stirling Soap Co Unscented Aftershave
Aftershave 4: Stirling Soap Co Unscented - Post-Shave Balm
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Paul
