Shave of the Day Thread - 2020

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Holiday said:
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
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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.
 
rhodes96 said:
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.
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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)
 
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!

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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 :love:

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

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Holiday said:
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)
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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.
 
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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 (y)
Fragrance: Vetiver by Guerlain
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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?
 
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

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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
 
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