Since I started wet shaving in December, I've always used creams. For me, it's just easier, or so I thought. I ordered a sample puck from Stirling, Ozark Mountain scent, and used it today for the first time. I love the scent of this. WOW!!
I don't think I lathered it quite right, as it seemed a bit thin for me, but it got better every time I lathered. I face lather, and the first pass seemed thin, but I think I had too much water on the brush. The 2nd and 3rd passes were much better.
The shave itself was great. I used my Merkur 1904, with the handle from the $8 Stirling razor I got, Gillette 7 O'clock Green, and Shave Secret for a pre-shave. This turned out to be a very close, smooth and comfortable shave, no nicks or weeper.
Is this soap just that much better than the creams? For reference, I use TOBS Eton College and Shave Shop creams, as well as Proraso Red and CO Bigelow Green.
Thanks!
I don't think I lathered it quite right, as it seemed a bit thin for me, but it got better every time I lathered. I face lather, and the first pass seemed thin, but I think I had too much water on the brush. The 2nd and 3rd passes were much better.
The shave itself was great. I used my Merkur 1904, with the handle from the $8 Stirling razor I got, Gillette 7 O'clock Green, and Shave Secret for a pre-shave. This turned out to be a very close, smooth and comfortable shave, no nicks or weeper.
Is this soap just that much better than the creams? For reference, I use TOBS Eton College and Shave Shop creams, as well as Proraso Red and CO Bigelow Green.
Thanks!