Posted: 11/11/2020 1:50:29 PM EDT
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TABAC SOAP … Why didn't anyone tell me? This stuff is GREAT! I have been using Col Conk for almost 15 years. It is glycerine based and works fine. Before that, I used Bic Disposables and Barbasol ... not so fine, but it worked. I would often use a Norelco electric too. I tend to live under a rock and have not been paying much attention to this stuff. I watched a soap review video and learned of TABAC. It is just fantastic!!! I love this stuff. The smell was a bit strong, but a few weeks after opening, the smell faded to where it is just nice. I suppose that the many, many other tallow soaps are also very good (I have not tried them), but I sure do like TABAC. I have 2 safety razors, both old Gillette Adjustables … one a “Fat Boy” and the other a “Slim”. I like them both the same. You can adjust to your liking with many different blades. I use DERBY Extra and those are pretty good for me. I have 2 nice brushes, but use a cheap TWEEZERMAN wood handle badger … it doesn't shed and the stiffness is just right. I never thought that I would get excited over shaving soap. |
| Tabac is superb if you can handle the smell, I can not. Tabac's performance is great but it's scent is too off-putting for me. I've been grating it together with other soaps to make a frankensoap to tone down the scent and will not be buying anymore when I use up what I have. |
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Sorry Leadbutt, I have to agree with T. But as they say "beauty is in the eyes..." If you liked Conks and Tabac keep going. There are a whole lot of good ones out there. Some can get relatively expensive but well worth it. Burberry Britt, Truefitt & Hill come to mind. Don't get stuck on soap vs. cream. Both can be a good shave. Let me know if you want a couple of ideas. |
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Originally Posted By WinstonSmith: They make another soap with the same formula and more of an "irish spring" scent, Sir Irisch Moos. I prefer it's scent to tabac. Neither's Arko though. 😍 I bought 20 sticks of Arko, 10-15 years ago. Still using it, lol. Not my favorite, but it is good stuff. |