I have tried quite a few soaps since I started down this wonderful road to shaving enlightenment. Most good, some laughable, a few magnificent. My "favorite" has changed regularly but comparing one soap to another is often complicated by the razor and brush that is being used in my rotation. So I decided to give each soap it's fair day in court. I have recently taken up the tedious task of shaving with one soap for a full week to get an honest comparison. Thru this comparison I am focusing on PERFORMANCE only. Since I own several different flavors I have narrowed the test down to my four favorites. Mike's barbershop, Cella, MWF and TABAC. I am not trying to start a "whats your favorite" thread here, just sharing my experiences. To be fair I have frozen my rotation and used only my Semogue 2000 boar brush and Henckells Friodur 72-1/2 razor for one month.
All have and will continue to give me great shaves but one has clearly risen to the top of my preference. Good ol TABAC!! It is hands down the best performer in my current rotation for my personal needs. Slick as hell, tons of cushion and a clean soapy scent. I love this stuff. I have come to the conclusion that If I had to pick only one soap to shave with for the rest of my life it would be the clear choice.
So what's the point?
I am suggesting to all that have not done this to try it with your favorites. It is a wonderful learning experience.