Shave of the Day Thread - 2020

[Holiday]

Hmmm, that Norsca had its day (40 years ago)

My thoughts exactly

 

[Gargravarr]

My thoughts exactly

I've found one Stirling scent I really like (B/Lav), and will eventually get the EDT of that when the exchequer will stand it, but I've come to the conclusion that their scents can be a bit of a blunt instrument. I would love to be proved wrong...

 

[rhodes96]

Hi @Gargravarr it's a pleasant scent, one I am happy to keep in rotation but not one I would buy again, not sexy like the Stirling Man scents, I like the barbershop and bay rum scents myself. Reminds me of the original Norsca deodorant stick (soapy pine scent). I traded Simpsons Creams for the coniferous and then bought witch hazel and aloe aftershave and post shave balm prior to Artisan Arcade stocking Stirling. Since discovering APR Serum I am off the balms.

Willing to do a catch and release or trade if you have something of interest

Would you call Coniferous a fougere scent ?

I was interested in feedback from this soap as I had not heard from anyone locally using it until now.

 

[Holiday]

Would you call Coniferous a fougere scent ?

I was interested in feedback from this soap as I had not heard from anyone locally using it until now.

Hi @rhodes96 I am no perfumer but do not think it is a fougere scent, not an overpowering pine scent either more a mossy pine smell as the description says

A blend of Scots Pine, Fir Needle, Texas Cedarwood, and Lichen Essential Oils. This isn’t your typical “woodsy” smell found in shaving and cologne products. This is you taking a stroll through the forest when out of nowhere two trees jump out and pin you to the ground while a third three sits on top of you and beats the stuffing out of you. Then, once he’s done, he jams some moss up your nose. Caution: May cause excessive Manliness. (Essential Oil)

 

[Mark1966]

Pre-shave: Hot Shower
Brush: Vintage butterscotch Simpson shaving brush
Soap/Cream: Squadron Soap Coronet Fougere shaving soap
Razor: Gillette NEW head on TSW Bren handle
Blade: Astra Superior Stainless (4)
Post-shave: Squadron Soap Coronet Fougere splash
Fragrance: N/A

Another solid shave!

 

[Holiday]

Another solid shave!

....and no wax on your blades Mr Murine

 

[Razor Burn]

Brush: TF Customs Clear/Black/Yellow 26 mm 2 Band Finest
Razor: Smart Helix Apollo 0.85 mm Aggressive plate
Blade: Gillette Platinum (6)
Soap: Catie's Bubbles Irish Coffee
Pre: Shower + PAA Prickly Pear mentholated pre-shave soap
Post: Alum block // APR Lavioletta splash // G&M Austrlaian Cream Sorbele lotion
ATG, XTG, WTG = BBS

Such a simple yet efficient shave with a few minor nicks but well worth it... Happy shaves!

 

[Mark1966]

....and no wax on your blades Mr Murine

... sick of hearing about wax personally

 

[Pbgoose]

Soap: Pb Red Dwarf
Brush: Omega 10083
Razor: SS Hawk
Blade: Feather Pro Super (3)
Post: Pb Calendula Balm

 

[Gargravarr]

... sick of hearing about wax personally

I have to admit, it took me a little while to get the joke with your avatar. My first reaction was WTF TMI...

 

[SpeedyPC]

... sick of hearing about wax personally

Welcome to the Speedy fan club

 

[MadFlava81]

Brush: AP Shave CO 2BED 24mm
Soap: Noble Otter - Northern Elixir
Razor: Karve Brass SB-C
Blade: Gillette Silver Blue (3)
Post-shave: The @SpeedyPC aftershave mix
Fragrance: Vetiver by Guerlain

 

[SpeedyPC]

Date:- 08 September 2020

Pre-shave:- Cold Water straight from the tap
Bowl/Scuttle:- Captain's Choice
Brush:- WCS Two-Tone Tall (Blue & White) Extra Dense Synth. 26/56mm knot
Soap/Cream:- Whispers from the Woods (Australian made) ~ All Things Nice "Spiced Sandalwood & Honey"
Razor/Blade:- EJ 3one6 / Voskhod #2
Post/After-shave:- T.N. Dickinson Witch Hazel Astringent mixed into the 240ml bottle with Natural Glycerin (20 drops) & Tea Tree Antiseptic (5) / The Stray Whisker Aftershave Balm (Australian made)
Tonight Tipple:- Ardbeg 10yrs old...... I drink to @HGpottery during the COVIDSHIT!..... Why? because of the fantastic and scary-looking P&C 2020 Covid19 Scuttle without a bloody vaccine just for @Razor Burn

 

[StratMan]

Pre: Hot Shower
Razor: Timeless 95
Blade: Polsilver
Brush: Yaqi Pony knot
Soap: All Things Nice
Post: Don Marco Splash

Snuck in a mid-day shave on my lunch break

 

[TomG]

Hi @rhodes96 I am no perfumer but do not think it is a fougere scent, not an overpowering pine scent either more a mossy pine smell as the description says

A blend of Scots Pine, Fir Needle, Texas Cedarwood, and Lichen Essential Oils. This isn’t your typical “woodsy” smell found in shaving and cologne products. This is you taking a stroll through the forest when out of nowhere two trees jump out and pin you to the ground while a third three sits on top of you and beats the stuffing out of you. Then, once he’s done, he jams some moss up your nose. Caution: May cause excessive Manliness. (Essential Oil)

I can attest to the description above. In fact, the original description uses "sawdust" rather than "moss", which for me is more accurate. I think Stirling made the change as this was offputting to some.
It is a bridge too far for me. My sweetspot for this type of scent is Stirling's Ozark Mountain.

 

[SpeedyPC]

Brush: AP Shave CO 2BED 24mm
Soap: Noble Otter - Northern Elixir
Razor: Karve Brass SB-C
Blade: Gillette Silver Blue (3)
Post-shave: The @SpeedyPC aftershave mix
Fragrance: Vetiver by Guerlain

How the FANTASTIC Karve and I can tell you really enjoy my @SpeedyPC aftershave mix, I strongly a sure you the aftershave is STILL, FANTASTIC throughout the WHOLE SEASONS!..... Trust me, would I ever lie to you?

 

[MadFlava81]

How the FANTASTIC Karve and I can tell you really enjoy my @SpeedyPC aftershave mix, I strongly a sure you the aftershave is STILL, FANTASTIC throughout the WHOLE SEASONS!..... Trust me, would I ever lie to you?

It was a great shave! I really love all of this stuff!
Some soothing northern sounds to go with Northern Elixir:

 

[Holiday]

My sweetspot for this type of scent is Stirling's Ozark Mountain.

Thanks @TomG another one for the wishlist

 

[Holiday]

Pre-shave:- Shower
Bowl:- Fine Accouterments Grey Stoneware Lathering Bowl
Brush:- Tony Forsyth custom Mallee Burl & Resin Hybrid 2-Band Finest Badger
Soap:- Stirling - Coniferous
Razor:- Charcoal Goods Lvl2 Gen 1 Brass with Torpedo Handle
Blade:- Astra SP (2)
Aftershave:- Stirling - Coniferous

Took the Fine Lather Bowl for a spin today, and it did not disappoint, the simplest bowl lather achieved to date with a nice slick yogurt sheen
Thanks to VSHOD and 2020 Tim Keech Memorial auction for the Cancer Council organisers, @alfredus, @Mark1966 and @Monsta_AU

 

[SpeedyPC]

Soap:- Stirling Coniferous

What’s the scent like @Holiday, I’ve been keeping this off my shopping list for nearly 2 and half years.