lol damn, that post is next level
I often wish they could just use their damn words, but perhaps this is good preparation for any possible children someday. :)
I'm glad I picked up a sample and curious to see how the scent changes in the EdT.
It's a very warm-yet-subdued scent. I get a bit of tobacco and musk, maybe a hint of vanilla. Overall it feels well-balanced. Definitely more restrained than Haverford, if you're familiar with that scent.
- Brush: Omega - 10048 boar
- Razor: Rockwell - 6C (R4 + R2 plates)
- Blade: Astra - Superior Platinum (4)
- Lather: Stirling - Stirling Gentleman
- Post: Nivea - Sensitive Post Shave Balm
- Post: Barrister & Mann - Roam Two AS splash
- Frag: Barrister & Mann - Roam Two EdT
My first shave with this sample of Stirling Gentleman was very enjoyable. My wife liked the scent so much that she insisted I order the EdT for future use. ๐
Overall a close and comfortable shave. For whatever reason, one of our cats yelled at me for the entire shave. Of course, as soon as I finished she settled down and slept. ๐
Have a great one y'all! โ๏ธ
Oh snap, an emacs plugin for your SOTD is next-level.
I wonder how much effort it would be to port to nvim... ๐ค
- Brush: Yaqi - Mysterious Space 24mm 2-band badger
- Razor: Rockwell - 6C (R4 plate)
- Blade: Astra - Superior Platinum (3)
- Lather: Maurer & Wirtz - Tabac shave stick
- Post: Osma alum block
- Post: Nivea - Sensitive Post Shave Balm
- Post: Maurer & Wirtz - Tabac Aftershave Lotion
- Frag: Maurer & Wirtz - Tabac EdC
A great stankening this morning. Tabac always gives me a drama-free lather and shave.
Have a good one y'all! โ๏ธ
Los Jabones de Joserra seems to have such interesting scents. Iโd love to try some of their soaps one day.
Maybe Iโll see about finding some samples when I have a bit of space for more soap
- Brush: Omega - 10048 boar
- Razor: Rockwell - 6C (R4 + R2 plate)
- Blade: Astra - Superior Platinum (2)
- Lather: Stirling - Autumn Glory
- Post: Osma alum block
- Post: Nivea - Sensitive Post Shave Balm
- Post: Chiseled Face - Ghost Town Barber AS splash
- Frag: Chiseled Face - Ghost Town Barber EdP
First shave with my Autumn Glory sample, and I quite enjoyed it. I get notes of wet leaves, apple cider, and wet earth.
As always the lather was great. I still hold that Stirling performs best with a boar brush.
Have a good one all!
No need, I have a sample of Oro Valley kicking around. :)
Oro Valley is such a lovely scent for the fall.
- Brush: Yaqi - Mysterious Space 24mm 2-band badger
- Razor: Rockwell - 6C (R4 + R2 plate)
- Blade: Astra - Superious Platinum (1)
- Lather: Barrister & Mann - Le Grand Chypre
- Post: Osma alum block
- Post: Nivea - Sensitive Post Shave Balm
- Post: Stirling -Ramblin' Man AS splash
- Frag: Stirling - Ramblin' Man EdT
I didn't have time to shave until late today, it was a super busy Sunday. Le Grande Chypre gave me an excellent lather and was a wonderfully comforting scent to end the day with.
October 17, 2024
Another first shave with a new sample, Cologne Russe was a lovely experience. Subtle, slightly powdery, with what smelled to me like a light cedar or oak note. I'm still developing a nose for these sorts of scents, so I could be way off base here!
Lather performed excellently as always. I'm growing to love the lower-structured lather that B&M provides. It still gives excellent slickness and a comfortable shave.
Have a great one y'all! โ๏ธ