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Tabac Original Shaving Soap Bowl 125 g

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Mäurer & Wirtz used to offer an even better alternative: SIR Irisch Moos shaving soap had a slightly “greener” (as the name suggests) but much subtler fragrance and the same formidable performance features. However, the shaving soap was discontinued some years ago and the fragrance only survived as an after shave. I’d judge it as a male equivalent of what you might call an “elderly (not quite old) old lady perfume”. Because of the dense nature of the soap, I erred on the side of using more water than normal and giving it extra time to charge up. It is much thinner, of course. However, it will still be more than enough for you to shave with a safety razor and be protected. How is the Texture?

Tabac Original Shaving Soap - Sharpologist Review: Tabac Original Shaving Soap - Sharpologist

Overall, if you are already a fan of this soap, then the smell is not going to turn you off at all. If you aren’t already a Tabac user, there is very little reason to jump over to a new soap. The refills are inexpensive, but not something that you really should try if you aren’t already looking for something new. So we’re down two great soaps from Italy ( Cella Almond& Cella Aloe) and another great shaving soap from England ( Stirling). What’s next?As mentioned above, it's either a YMMV type of situation or star-aligned(or else...). The lather is not as good as the Synthetic but, it's closer to the Synthetic than the boar brush. My usual is a 3 pass shave. I currently have a Merkur 38C with Astra Green blades. I use a finest badger. I face lather by loading the soap on my face directly and then, I build the lather. I do not believe that it is possible to replicate all of the performance attributes of tallow with a vegetal base at the same price point. A comparable vegetal base would require the use of exotic oils, which are expensive. The shelf life of a tallow based soap cannot be replicated with a vegetal base, unless it is triple milled, which precludes the use of exotic oils. Germany, of course! From the perfume makers of Maurer & Wirtz comes an old classic: Tabac Original Shaving Soap.

Tabac Original Shaving Soap Stick Review - Sharpologist Tabac Original Shaving Soap Stick Review - Sharpologist

I have read enough on this forum to be able to paint, what I consider, a pretty accurate picture of the new Tabac. I can only assume that the Marketing types believe that vegetal shave soaps will be more profitable based on focus group data. The brand name of Tabac Original is due to its distinctive, tart-spicy fragrance composition. However, it has nothing to do with the common processed tobacco, which smells completely different and was never one of the ingredients of Tabac Original. Made in Germany, Tabac Original shaving soap has been popular with wet shavers since the 1950s and is formulated to soften beard hair and facilitate an easy and close shave. Gently fragranced with the Tabac signature scent, a classic, masculine blend of floral notes, peppery-spicy accents and exotic woods. Presented in smart, branded bowl with lid. That is a HUGE word-salad there. Most of it doesn’t look out of place for professionally made soap, but I would prefer a few less “sciency” words in the list. Overall though, there is nothing that really jumps out at me except for the Benzyl Alcohol and the Citronellol.

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Recently Tabac changed its ingredients from Tallowate to Laurate. You may have bought the Laurate version. I recently found this out and there is info on the shaving forums about this. People said they preferred the tallow version over the new version. There's a new version of the Tabac shaving soap. The reviewed version will be refered to as the "new" formulation. Ingredients: Potassium Stearate, Sodium Stearate, Potassium Tallowate, Potassium Cocoate, Aqua, Sodium Tallowate, Parfum, Sodium Cocoate, Glycerin, Potassium Hydroxide, Tetrasodium EDTA, Tetrasodium Etidronate, Sodium Hydroxide, CI 77891, Limonene, Hydroxycitronellal, Linalool, Citronellol, Coumarin, AlphaIsomethyl Ionone, Benzyl Salicylate, Geraniol, Cinnamyl Alcohol, Isoeugenol, Benzyl Alcohol, Citral, Eugenol. Potassium Stearate, Sodium Stearate, Potassium Tallowate, Potassium Cocoate, Aqua, Sodium Tallowate , Parfum, Sodium Cocoate, Glycerin, Potassium Hydroxide, Tetrasodium EDTA, Tetrasodium Etidronate, Sodium Hydroxide, CI 77891, Limonene, Hydroxycitronellal, Linalool, Citronellol, Coumarin, AlphaIsomethyl Ionone, Benzyl Salicylate, Geraniol, Cinnamyl Alcohol, Isoeugenol, Benzyl Alcohol, Citral, Eugenol.

Tabac Original Shaving Bowl Soap Refill 125 g (Pack of 1)

Funnily enough, Germany is more commonly known for making shaving razors and brushes, not necessarily soaps. Though the same kind of superior engineering you would get from most German products is definitely on display here. Post shave is about average, with a toss-up as to whether you ought to add some balm or go without. The skin is unusually smooth feeling after you finally put your razor down and wash-up, with a tactile sensation not unlike handling a slightly damp billiard ball, doubtless part of the wonderful world of better living through modern chemistry. The fragrance is strong and slams you in the face as soon as you pull off the cap. It’s strong enough that you might consider using something else instead of the Tabac.” Responses to fragrance are personal so I discuss it qualitatively without a score. Original Formula TabacNote: if you or nearby loved ones are sensitive or allergic to perfumes or perfume chemical compounds, perhaps do not use this product as it may cause a negative reaction.) About the Brand: Tabac is a name that has been in the shaving community for many decades. Largely considered something of a “Dad soap,” Tabac original has been produced since the 1960s. Owned by a German Perfume and Beauty company known as Maurer & Wirtz, Tabac is a classic line of fragrances designed specifically for men.

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