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But a great little shaver 

Given a twenty plus years production run they were obviously on to something. 

Here 1951:

What happened? Sold to Gillette?

Merged with Durham @1940. Business model changed 1960-1970. Read about it here if interested.
http://streettotheleft.weebly.com/durham-duplex.html

Given a twenty plus years production run they were obviously on to something. 

Here 1951:

What happened? Sold to Gillette?

Merged with Durham @1940. Business model changed 1960-1970. Read about it here if interested.
http://streettotheleft.weebly.com/durham-duplex.html

Blaming it on the hippies seems a stretch.

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What happened? Sold to Gillette?

Merged with Durham @1940. Business model changed 1960-1970. Read about it here if interested.
http://streettotheleft.weebly.com/durham-duplex.html

Blaming it on the hippies seems a stretch.

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Thursday May 6, 2021
Razor: Ender's Speed Shaver
Blade: Schick (?)
Brush: Stirling Synthetic
Soap: Ethos Greenfresh
AS 1: Humphrey's Alcoholado Maravilla 70
AS 2: Ethos Greenfresh SFS
Fragrance: Ethos Greenfresh EDP
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 911

Day # 4 Ethos Rotation 

Paul mrdoug was right I was daydreaming about the Greenfresh some as I looked forward to it but still saved the best for me for last tomorrow............ Dragonsbeard

Yea!

Greenfresh is on deck for me for tomorrow. Love that stuff!

So, can I ask your opinion on the Stirling Synth? I've seen it used a lot, and it's dirt cheap. I think Freddy has been regularly using one for years and year. How is the head? Looks like a Maggards type Black and white, which would be medium backbone and a great all around brush. Curious if that's the case. I think one might fall in my cart soon, their cheap enough to try. Don't tell Rod, but I might have to buff off that Stirling name. The placement, at least in pictures, irks my OCD.

One day closer to the weekend. Have a good Thursday Dave!

I have several Stirling synthetics and like them all.  However, the one you reference has one of the most comfortable interesting looking handles around.  I agree with Dave that you've described the knot pretty well.  As for the Stirling name and its placement, I just love most Stirling products so am quite happy to have the name on it and where it is located.  The only other logical place would be on the base of the handle.  Actually, ezlovan's Stirling tree is so recognizable that perhaps just that on the base would be enough (and I think sort of classy ).  Any thoughts on that, Rod and Mandy?

Thursday May 6, 2021
Razor: Ender's Speed Shaver
Blade: Schick (?)
Brush: Stirling Synthetic
Soap: Ethos Greenfresh
AS 1: Humphrey's Alcoholado Maravilla 70
AS 2: Ethos Greenfresh SFS
Fragrance: Ethos Greenfresh EDP
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 911

Day # 4 Ethos Rotation 

Paul mrdoug was right I was daydreaming about the Greenfresh some as I looked forward to it but still saved the best for me for last tomorrow............ Dragonsbeard

Yea!

Greenfresh is on deck for me for tomorrow. Love that stuff!

So, can I ask your opinion on the Stirling Synth? I've seen it used a lot, and it's dirt cheap. I think Freddy has been regularly using one for years and year. How is the head? Looks like a Maggards type Black and white, which would be medium backbone and a great all around brush. Curious if that's the case. I think one might fall in my cart soon, their cheap enough to try. Don't tell Rod, but I might have to buff off that Stirling name. The placement, at least in pictures, irks my OCD.

One day closer to the weekend. Have a good Thursday Dave!

I have several Stirling synthetics and like them all.  However, the one you reference has one of the most comfortable interesting looking handles around.  I agree with Dave that you've described the knot pretty well.  As for the Stirling name and its placement, I just love most Stirling products so am quite happy to have the name on it and where it is located.  The only other logical place would be on the base of the handle.  Actually, ezlovan's Stirling tree is so recognizable that perhaps just that on the base would be enough (and I think sort of classy ).  Any thoughts on that, Rod and Mandy?

I have two Stirling Finest brushes with what looks to me like the same handle.  I bought the first, found its performance unbelievably good for the price, and bought the second after a handful of shaves with the first convinced me I wasn't dreaming.  Both look cool and feel great in the hand, although the second - while well worth the money - is not a superstar like the first.  Conveniently for me, the stripe and lettering  are green on one and black on the other, so it's easy to tell which is which.

Yea!

Greenfresh is on deck for me for tomorrow. Love that stuff!

So, can I ask your opinion on the Stirling Synth? I've seen it used a lot, and it's dirt cheap. I think Freddy has been regularly using one for years and year. How is the head? Looks like a Maggards type Black and white, which would be medium backbone and a great all around brush. Curious if that's the case. I think one might fall in my cart soon, their cheap enough to try. Don't tell Rod, but I might have to buff off that Stirling name. The placement, at least in pictures, irks my OCD.

One day closer to the weekend. Have a good Thursday Dave!

I have several Stirling synthetics and like them all.  However, the one you reference has one of the most comfortable interesting looking handles around.  I agree with Dave that you've described the knot pretty well.  As for the Stirling name and its placement, I just love most Stirling products so am quite happy to have the name on it and where it is located.  The only other logical place would be on the base of the handle.  Actually, ezlovan's Stirling tree is so recognizable that perhaps just that on the base would be enough (and I think sort of classy ).  Any thoughts on that, Rod and Mandy?

I have two Stirling Finest brushes with what looks to me like the same handle.  I bought the first, found its performance unbelievably good for the price, and bought the second after a handful of shaves with the first convinced me I wasn't dreaming.  Both look cool and feel great in the hand, although the second - while well worth the money - is not a superstar like the first.  Conveniently for me, the stripe and lettering  are green on one and black on the other, so it's easy to tell which is which.

I had wanted a boar as people raved about them and was wanting the green one but the were no longer available so I got the black one. It is taking FOREVER to break in compared to my Oumo which was broke in and soft after a cold water treatment. Not giving up on the Stirling one but it's still rough every time I reach for it.....

I have several Stirling synthetics and like them all.  However, the one you reference has one of the most comfortable interesting looking handles around.  I agree with Dave that you've described the knot pretty well.  As for the Stirling name and its placement, I just love most Stirling products so am quite happy to have the name on it and where it is located.  The only other logical place would be on the base of the handle.  Actually, ezlovan's Stirling tree is so recognizable that perhaps just that on the base would be enough (and I think sort of classy ).  Any thoughts on that, Rod and Mandy?

I have two Stirling Finest brushes with what looks to me like the same handle.  I bought the first, found its performance unbelievably good for the price, and bought the second after a handful of shaves with the first convinced me I wasn't dreaming.  Both look cool and feel great in the hand, although the second - while well worth the money - is not a superstar like the first.  Conveniently for me, the stripe and lettering  are green on one and black on the other, so it's easy to tell which is which.

I had wanted a boar as people raved about them and was wanting the green one but the were no longer available so I got the black one. It is taking FOREVER to break in compared to my Oumo which was broke in and soft after a cold water treatment. Not giving up on the Stirling one but it's still rough every time I reach for it.....

Dave, I have to admit that the Stirling boar I got was my only disappointment with their brushes. A friend removed the boar and replaced it with a synthetic knot for me. Maybe you'll have better luck.

I have two Stirling Finest brushes with what looks to me like the same handle.  I bought the first, found its performance unbelievably good for the price, and bought the second after a handful of shaves with the first convinced me I wasn't dreaming.  Both look cool and feel great in the hand, although the second - while well worth the money - is not a superstar like the first.  Conveniently for me, the stripe and lettering  are green on one and black on the other, so it's easy to tell which is which.

I had wanted a boar as people raved about them and was wanting the green one but the were no longer available so I got the black one. It is taking FOREVER to break in compared to my Oumo which was broke in and soft after a cold water treatment. Not giving up on the Stirling one but it's still rough every time I reach for it.....

Dave, I have to admit that the Stirling boar I got was my only disappointment with their brushes.  A friend removed the boar and replaced it with a synthetic knot for me.  Maybe you'll have better luck.

I've had it quite awhile but won't give up. I keep working at it, Thanks

Dave, thanks for that article. A good read, darn hippies and their movement.    I wonder whst they would have thought about toxic masculinity?

I guess I’m using the “Hoe style” razor.

Dave, thanks for that article. A good read, darn hippies and their movement.    I wonder whst they would have thought about toxic masculinity?

I guess I’m using the “Hoe style” razor.