Mild versus Aggressive Razor Comparison

[@adrian_V99]

Much respect, Rod, for being so industrious and putting your talents and that of family to productive use🗽

[@StirlingSoap]

Thanks, Adrian! I really appreciate that.

[@adrian_V99]

@@StirlingSoap Hi Rod, I'm waiting for Top of the Chain in Canada to get Mountain Man Aftershave Lotion. Ive tried many other companies and they tend to leave a greasy film on the skin, unless one buys Geo. Trumper Skinfood and we're talking $40 for a small bottle. Maybe one day Stirling will put out an equivalent. Cheers!

[@Jmsmitty6]

Two things: this is a great demonstration video to explain the differences. I live in a medium space, I don't do more than a pass, but watching the video I can tell I would benefit from a more aggressive razor. Secondly, I'm a huge fan of dupe scents and Deton-8 is simply awesome. All of the dupes I've had from y'all are fantastic. Thanks for the great content

[@StirlingSoap]

Thanks, Jason! I really appreciate the compliments.

[@righteousredneck777]

My go to is the Muhle R41,but definitely not a beginner razer. Aggressive especially with a feather blade. Leaves my face smooth as glass with my stirling soaps

[@Obeconobe7]

I've just recently became aware of the Stirling ST and HA. After watching numerous video reviews by various people, I knew I had to have it. I love aggressive and extremely efficient safety razors. I love the auditory feedback. It really "sings". Looking forward to receiving my order... first time customer. Yes, I wish it was American made, but I have no doubt the quality will still be outstanding being a Stirling branded product. And it does save the buyer a significant amount of cash. Especially since funds are much "tighter" for everyone. So glad you brought it back Rod. Thank-you! P.S. Great Videos! Keep Them coming!

[@StirlingSoap]

Thank you!

[@louislucero6122]

Love your recent videos we all want you to bring back the Sterling razor and could you do videos on your outstanding shaving brushes keep them coming

[@StirlingSoap]

Thank you! I'm going to be doing some brush comparison videos very soon.

[@jimedwards2079]

Wow. That blade gap is like the Grand Canyon! Outstanding shave brother!

[@StirlingSoap]

Thanks, Jim! It is definitely a mean looking razor head.

[@stevem1563]

I really like my SS Stirling razor. I do not have the hyper aggressive plate, it was sold out at the time. I hope some day you bring back that option. I’m keeping my eyes open for new Glacials. Keep up the great work!

[@StirlingSoap]

Thanks, Steve! The new Glacials should be up within a week.

[@aaronrogerson604]

Loving these new videos!

[@StirlingSoap]

Thanks, Aaron! Mandy and I are enjoying putting them together.

[@mikeperritte]

Great video and comparison of different efficiency razors. I love my Stirling razor, glad I got one just used it too soon in my shave journey so it left me intimidated by it. Been slowly using it on the regular head but haven't tried the HA plate yet until I get the other one down. It's a little harder shaving the head. I love your products. Have a great day and weekend all at Stirling.

[@StirlingSoap]

Thanks, Mike! Head shaving is certainly more difficult with a DE just due to tightness of the scalp and the relatively thin skin compared to cheeks. Plus, you can really let the blood flow on a head shave if you aren't careful.

[@shaneconner5659]

Excellent explanation of the difference. Thank you!

[@StirlingSoap]

My pleasure, Shane. Thank you for watching!

[@daveinky]

GREAT job and comparison Rod. Deton-8 For The Win. One of my FAVORITES !

[@StirlingSoap]

Thanks, Dave! It really is an awesome scent.

[@Bobdixon_Moonvarga_Dancer_III]

It looked like Hank from Breaking Bad in the thumbnail.

[@StirlingSoap]

Ha! Not the first time I've gotten that comparison.

[@JT-nf9tk]

Great comparison Rod.

[@StirlingSoap]

Thanks, JT!

[@randallhayhurst6491]

Great video! I wish the Stirling Stainless was still offered I would buy one. Keep up y’all’s great work ❤️👍🏻💪🏻

[@StirlingSoap]

Thanks, Randall! I will send out an announcement as soon as I have more of the razors on the website.

[@michaelvanbuskirk8845]

Good video Rod. I know what you mean by hearing the feedback from the blade. I don't have a real aggressive safety razor but I have about thirty straight razors and I love that sound.

[@StirlingSoap]

Thanks, Michael! I hope you're doing well and enjoying work these days. (Thanks for the order as well)

[@theluxuryshavinghobbyist]

Hi Rod, I have the Stirling SS with the regular aggressive plate. Absolutely love it. Best regards, Glenn

[@StirlingSoap]

Thanks, Glenn! I'm really glad you like it!

[@randyshaves7956]

Loved it! The Stirling is a little aggressive for me, but it is a beautiful razor. The Baili is a great little razor for the money. Great video!

[@StirlingSoap]

Thanks, Randy!

[@TimShaves]

Nice video! I'm enjoying the recent videos that you guys put out... keep up the good work!

[@StirlingSoap]

Thanks, Tim!

[@kostasintzes9958]

Good evening (UK time) Rod and Mandy!!! Another awesome video by awesome people you both are. The baili razor was my first safety razor purchase in gold finish under the name kanzy. I've done 70 shaves with it and no matter what blade I've used that thing doesn't cut. The Stirling razor has a monster gap, it looks like you were inspired from grand Canyon while designing it🤭, it's definitely a not every day shaving razor. It would tempt me to grow a one week beard and then destroy it with this weapon. I generally love blade feel in my razor, my favorite is the muhle rocca but still the gap it has is half of the Stirling razor. Another interesting video would be Stirling shaving brushes presentation, size comparison on camera, specs, special features of each and recommendations. Love you all❤❤❤

[@StirlingSoap]

Thanks, Kostas! I will do my best to have some brush comparison videos up soon.

[@RonnieYates]

Nice comparison shave Rod!

[@StirlingSoap]

Thank you, Ronnie!

[@MHumanoid]

I am still experimenting with more "aggressive" razors, but my skin always seems to act up post shave with them, in contrast to the ones with less blade gap/exposure. I just wish that wasn't the case, since I am unable to get very close shaves with "mild" razors, especially on the head where the hair is pretty dense.

[@StirlingSoap]

For me, it requires being able to use very little pressure against the skin. When I get in a hurry and start letting the razor sit too far into my skin, I get irritation as well.

[@I_am_Jawad]

Hi Rod, I'm late to the party. The only options available on the website are aggressive razor head and Safety razors with aggressive head. Would you be kind enough to shed some light on the aggressiveness of the aggressive head. Is it similar to HA ?

[@StirlingSoap]

The aggressive head on the website is not in the same conversation as the stainless steel hyper aggressive head. It is very mild by comparison, but then again most razors are.

[@bobak5126]

I love the twist to open design concept, but I can't seem to get a decent shave with them, because of blade chatter. I get the best shaves with Razorock Game Changer 68p, which fees like it holds the blade with 0 chatter.

[@bobak5126]

@SharpsBox actually I need to revise my post. I have since learned to shave with Rockwell T2 by “riding the bar” or having the handle almost perpendicular to my face. I’m still inconsistent on this but have been getting irritation free shaves occasionally. So I’m now thinking it’s the blades and the technique

[@hcshaves8542]

Great video. Must say I love your products! Keep doing what youre doing! 😁

[@StirlingSoap]

Thank you! I really appreciate it.

[@philip5277]

Nice video Rod keep up the good work, are you going to have the hyper aggressive razor soon for sale? I would like to buy one.

[@StirlingSoap]

Thanks! I've had a ton of people ask me about them, so I am probably going to release the ones that were outsourced later this year once I have the "Made in the USA" engraving removed.

[@Sam-Icy]

Would be nice to see what the open comb does for you too! Seen that on the website

[@StirlingSoap]

I do need to do a video with the open comb. I will make it happen soon.

[@SIGSOLO]

Great vid, Rod!! I love the fact that one of my absolute favorite Artisans makes a shave vid!! I'd love to try/review the Stirling razor; but I missed the window when they were available!! Have a great weekend! And Stay Safe! 🤙 #WAD

[@StirlingSoap]

Thanks, Sig! I will let you know as soon as we have more of the razors.

[@SIGSOLO]

@@StirlingSoap Awesome! Thanks you!!

[@Shaverboy516]

Rod will you bring back the Stirling Stainless razor?

[@StirlingSoap]

Yes. At a minimum we will sell the outsourced razors at some point once I have the Made in the USA engraving removed.

[@Shaverboy516]

@@StirlingSoap Thank you Rod.

[@LauraKnotek]

My preference is vintage Gillette British Aristocrat or Rocket HD.

[@bostonstrongpatriots8881]

Does agressive makes any difference when you riding the cap? I mean there's no connection beetween the safety bar and the skin I think with the closed comb either

[@StirlingSoap]

It does. 🙂

[@redbeardlaboratories3254]

Sage advice, Rod. I find mild razors require more passes and this leads to razor burn for me anyhow. Coarse wiry copper beard and sensitive skin. Aggressive with two passes max is way for me. I hope your company brings back this razor so I can buy one. Cheers!

[@StirlingSoap]

Thank you! I am hoping we'll eventually be able to bring it back as well.

[@JohnnyBravo704]

Hey Rod any thoughts on bringing back the Stirling Razor?

[@sethcollins5536]

I'd be interested in trying it

[@StirlingSoap]

I will likely at a minimum sell off the outsourced version later this year.

[@unclelshaves]

I'm more of Baili kind of shaver and a 3 pass shaver, I'm in no hurry when I shave and just enjoy the process, YMMV.🤟😎👍

[@StirlingSoap]

Absolutely. Nothing at all wrong with taking the time to enjoy the shave.

[@massimoalicata1965]

Ciao Rod,i tuoi saponi Stirling sono veramente fantastici, complimenti.😊

[@StirlingSoap]

Grazie mille!

[@Zaros1337]

Shame the hyper aggressive isn’t made anymore, I would have loved to try it out after watching this.

[@StirlingSoap]

If I can ever find a way to have them machined again without having to charge 300 bucks for them, I will bring them back.

[@theenabledshaver4139]

Wonderful comparison. Are you planning to release another batch our your razor? I’d love to buy one🙏🏽

[@StirlingSoap]

Thank you! I will likely put the outsourced version up later this year once I have had time to modify the engraving.

[@theenabledshaver4139]

@@StirlingSoap thank you 🙏🏽👍🏽

[@danspicer6313]

Do you use a straight razor on your head? Asking as I have always used standard cartridge razors but am interested in trying the straight razor head shave. I’ve heard horror stories

[@StirlingSoap]

I don't use a straight razor on my head. I do use a double edge razor like those in this video though.

[@danspicer6313]

@@StirlingSoap tried to shave my head with a DE razor and it looks like someone put a squirrel and my head inside a pillow case ha. Gonna try again, but not for some time

[@StirlingSoap]

@@danspicer6313 It's definitely trickier on your head than on your face using a DE to shave due to the lack of fatty tissue on the scalp. Makes it much easier to cut your scalp, so you've got to be pretty good with a DE to shave your head. I prefer a slant DE razor on my scalp.

[@TheHappynot]

Just got the pumpkin spice aftershave, great scent! Any chance of an EDT version?

[@StirlingSoap]

Thanks! I'm glad you're enjoying it. It's unfortunately not going to be made as an EdT though. If it gets any more concentrated than it already is in the aftershave, it's likely to cause skin irritation thanks to the cinnamon and clove.

[@TheHappynot]

@@StirlingSoap Oh ok. The aftershave seems to last and act like a cologne anyway. I just don't see to many pumpkin spice colognes and I enjoyed Stirling's interoperation.

[@SP-mh9qw]

Will Tsuka be a regular scent in the future? Have you ever considered a limited availability SEC team inspired soap offering?

[@StirlingSoap]

It's likely going to stay a limited edition scent that comes around every couple of years. If I get enough requests, it'll at least make a seasonal appearance. As for SEC team inspired scents, I would love to. However, they charge an arm and a leg for the rights to do that under official license, and we're just not big enough to justify the cost.

[@TheHappynot]

I'm curious what are the notes in Executive Man? I own many of your soaps. I recommend them to everyone.

[@StirlingSoap]

Thanks so much for recommending us to others. I really appreciate it! Executive Man is based on Creed Aventus and the notes are as follows: Top notes are Pineapple, Bergamot, Black Currant and Apple; middle notes are Birch, Patchouli, Moroccan Jasmine and Rose; base notes are Musk, Oakmoss, Ambergris and Vanille

[@TheHappynot]

@@StirlingSoap Yesterday, I had Executive Man on my left inner elbow and Creed Aventus on my right inner elbow. Very similar and both nice. Great job on that scent. Just ordered Boat Drinks EDT only regret is, I wish I ordered it earlier in the summer, but I did enjoy the splash.

[@gamekingkiler]

Nice shave

[@StirlingSoap]

Thank you!

[@amirhoseinsari5417]

Thanks Mr shearon 😌😀

[@050Rolandos]

How would you compare a RazoRock Game Changer .84-P to the Hyper--Aggressive Stirling Stainless? Would you say similar ?

[@StirlingSoap]

I honestly can't compare the two, as I have never used that razor. Hopefully someone else can chime in who has used both.

[@dcw0927dcw]

I have both of those razors and love using both of them. Both are efficient, but the Stirling Hyper-Aggressive is definitely more aggressive and has much more blade feel. I find myself riding the cap more when I use it.

[@StirlingSoap]

@@dcw0927dcwi typically tilt towards the cap as well. I find that gives me the cleanest shave.

[@gentbehindascent]

Do you have the stirling stainless on the site?

[@StirlingSoap]

Not at the moment. I will send out an announcement as soon as we have more.

[@rohanbansal3000]

Rod is there a way to grav the stirling stainless razor now?

[@StirlingSoap]

I think I have a couple left. If you will send me an email using our contact form, I will get you set up.

[@genaroarroyovazquez3623]

Habías de poner subtitulado en español yo soy un fan de tu marca de jabón excelente espuma y olores exquisitos

[@PrimeTime2626]

I love my sterling razor! It’s the best razor I’ve ever used.

[@StirlingSoap]

Thank you, I'm glad you like it!

[@Blayzn]

I'm like you; I have sensitive skin. More aggressive razors work better for me since I can go over the area less times. I love my Stirling razor. I still haven't tried the HA plate though. I'm a tad intimidated. Lol

[@StirlingSoap]

I'm glad you're enjoying the razor, Nick. The HA plate requires a tad more care and precision, but it's a rewarding shave for those who can master it.

[@10floz30minutes]

We easily see that your pass #1 with the hyper aggressive razor are being done much slower than for the mild razor side.

[@StirlingSoap]

Yes, of course. Just like you wouldn't drive a Lamborghini the same as a Honda Civic, you adjust your shaving technique based on the instrument in your hand.

[@vlstpt]

Sir, your products are excellent!!! (VLS)

[@StirlingSoap]

Thank you very much!

[@ReekIan]

Man I sure wish your razor was still in production. I missed out on getting one when they were available and will regret it forever.

[@StirlingSoap]

I'm likely going to go ahead and sell the ones that were outsourced to China without our knowledge at a discount at some point. We've had so many people ask for them. I just need to get the Made in the USA engraving ground off first.

[@ReekIan]

@@StirlingSoap That would be awesome.

[@roberts668]

No need to get the engraving off, I’m sold already , just take my money.

[@MarcFuentes956]

I’m digging the new content guys 😎👍🏾 Keep up the good work! Rod, I need me the hyper aggressive razor 🪒 I’ll take 1 of your hands lol #StirlingFanBoy 🌳

[@StirlingSoap]

Thanks, Marc! I will let you know as soon as we release the second round of the razors.

[@MeteCanKarahasan]

I want one.☹

[@TheHappynot]

Is there any way to order your coffee to where it ships to Canada?

[@StirlingSoap]

shoot me an email at stirlingsoap @ gmail and I will get you set up.

[@theman-oo8xt]

barbershop has not so much to do whit a barbershop. because the scent is rome

[@ezmoney_volforlife]

Great video Rod. Do you have an estimated time on when pomades will be available for purchase? Stirling products are the best on the market in my opinion, and your customer service is second to none. 🪒💈✌️

[@StirlingSoap]

Thanks, Eric. I am hoping to have them ready sometime this summer. Right now we're waiting on packaging. Getting supplies these days is taking 3 to 4 times as long as it used to, unfortunately.