TOBS...

Hey everyone, I ordered some TOBS from a reputable online vendor, items arrive intact, and on time. However, upon closer inspection of the TOBS Lavender, (I had ordered Rose as well) it looked like quite a bit was missing, I read of during hot temperatures, the cream separates and such, however, its been cold lately, and upon further reading, on this forum and another online vendor, (who states that TOBS may have issues, due to it being filled by weight) I realized mine may be missing quite a bit. The Rose looks reasonable, but the Lavender looks like as if a quarter was scooped out. Not saying it has been, but curious as to other peoples experience, I have attached a picture for review, I contacted the vendor and they advised that TOBS tends to be like that, and others had similar issues. So my question is, how many of you have had these experiences? Thanks guys.

I'd say that looks about normal. I've received a variety of
different volumes and consistencies from TOBS, but they
have always smelled great and give a perfectly good shave.

- Scott

I haven't bought TOBS, but I have bought other creams in a tub like that. It seems the thicker the consistency, the easier it is for it to take a form that looks like there's less than it ought to be. If you're in doubt, weigh it. Looks like you bought 2 so the weight should be the same.

It's all in the lid...

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Originally Posted by sebell

I'd say that looks about normal. I've received a variety of
different volumes and consistencies from TOBS, but they
have always smelled great and give a perfectly good shave.

- Scott

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Yea, it seems others have too, I used the rose so far, and it was great, and followed at the end with the GFT Coral Skin Food, got a great shave.

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Originally Posted by BingoBango

I haven't bought TOBS, but I have bought other creams in a tub like that. It seems the thicker the consistency, the easier it is for it to take a form that looks like there's less than it ought to be. If you're in doubt, weigh it. Looks like you bought 2 so the weight should be the same.

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The Lavender's consistency did seem different than the Rose, which was more fluffy. As far as weighing it, I don't have a scale for light items, or else I would, I did try weighing em by just pure feel of it, and judged it upon that, don't know for sure, but the Lavender did seem a bit lighter.

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Originally Posted by rickboone

It's all in the lid...

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There was just a tiny bit on the cover...

i had the same issue.... some creams are thicker than others but it looked like someone had taken a scoop out of mine as well i guess this is normal...i wouldnt worry about it to much theres still enough there to last a long time!

I've got four tubs of TOBS and one of mine looked like that. They're all a slightly different consitency too, but they all lather well and TOBS is my benchmark for shaving creams due to the resonable price point.

I continue to have the same issues with corn flakes to this day.

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I suspect that, also like corn flakes, "this package is sold by weight, not by volume." You might consider weighing it if you think you've been shorted. I imagine these smaller companies may not have quite the disciplined QA processes that we're used to in the big manufacturers.

I recently took delivery of some C&F Lime, and it looked about the same. However, it takes so little to create decent lather that it will probably go bad before I can use it all, so I didn't worry about it.

Fred

Hey guys, thanks for the responses, seems like quite a bit of you have had similar experiences. It was just odd, becuase I did not expect it, especially seeingthe Lavender, which looked like it was missing a quarter (just gotta see it in person, pick doesn't show the extent), and when holding both in my hand, and switching hands, the Lavender does feel lighter, oh well I guess.