Shaving Cream: Tub vs Tube

Hey guys,

Recently a member made a claim that creams of the same make/scent are of differing quality when in tub or tube. I believe that he stated tubed creams are inferior. For example, T&H 1805 in the tube is of inferior quality to 1805 in the tub.

To my knowledge the cream is the same, just packed in large and small sizes, and to me it doesn't make a lot of sense to have an inferior product sold under the same name.

So, what are your opinions? Has anyone else found this to be true, or is it all the same regardless of packaging?

I haven't experienced this myself, I'm with you on thinking there's no point using an inferior product in tubes. I always figured they were for ease of use when travelling but I could be wrong. It certainly wouldn't be the first time!

Ryan, et al,
In my opinion, it doesn't matter as long as the container does not allow the cream to spoil whether it is in a tube or tube. I have creams in the metal tube (Bigelow), the plastic tube (Creighton), and some in tubs (AOS and Cella). They all are working out great for me.

As for your statement about T&H being inferior in the tube, maybe it's the metal in the tube that is reacting to the cream? Hard to say, so I am just offering up a speculation for pondering. However, with modern packaging technology and the manufacturer's concern for quality and long shelf life, is the inside of the T&H tube lined or bare metal? This can turn into a discussion about industrial engineering, but I don't want to steer off topic.

Patrick

I've never noticed any difference.

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Originally Posted by pmburk

As for your statement about T&H being inferior in the tube, maybe it's the metal in the tube that is reacting to the cream? Hard to say, so I am just offering up a speculation for pondering. However, with modern packaging technology and the manufacturer's concern for quality and long shelf life, is the inside of the T&H tube lined or bare metal?

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Hey Patrick,

I just wanted to clarify that I wasn't picking on T&H in particular. I meant pretty much any company that makes cream and packages them in both travel tubes and tubs, like Trumpers, TOBS, Truefit, Penhaligons etc.

I don't necessarily think this whole thing is true as it doesn't make a lot of sense. Plus, buying travel tubes is a great way to sample premium products at half the price of the full size.... (;) wink wink for the cream newbs)

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Originally Posted by Ryan82

Hey guys,

Recently a member made a claim that creams of the same make/scent are of differing quality when in tub or tube
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So, what are your opinions? Has anyone else found this to be true, or is it all the same regardless of packaging?

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My money is on the amount of product used being different.

After that storage might be an issue.
I have never seen date codes but depending on the
seller shelf life etc there could be second order differences.

Scent for sure can be different with age or container Opening
a tub of cream presents the user with a blast of
scent on opening while a tube is sealed and does not
have an air space to collect, build and hold that initial blast.

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Originally Posted by Ryan82

Hey Patrick,

I just wanted to clarify that I wasn't picking on T&H in particular. I meant pretty much any company that makes cream and packages them in both travel tubes and tubs, like Trumpers, TOBS, Truefit, Penhaligons etc.

I don't necessarily think this whole thing is true as it doesn't make a lot of sense. Plus, buying travel tubes is a great way to sample premium products at half the price of the full size.... (;) wink wink for the cream newbs)

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Hi Ryan,
You're fine.:D I thought you were talking about it in general or as an example. It's an interesting topic. Niftyshaving made a good point that when you open a tub, you get a nice blast of scent. But when you open up a tube, the scent takes a little more time to reach your nose. I also liked his point about no date codes too.

I didn't want to get too technical about it all and run the topic off course. I almost went into a "lecture" on statistical process control, but applied the brain brakes firmly!! :roflmao

I'm one of those yahoos who carefully roll up the tube in order to get every little bit of the product out. I'm not cheap or a spendthrift, I just enjoy the challenge!! :rofl2: My wife gets me to squeeze out every bit of lotions for her.

Kind regards!
Patrick
Tube, tub, makes no difference to me. Either way, I'll get every last drop out of it.

Better stay away from those tubes. It's a slippery slope. First you use "convenient" tubes then you'll be using aerosol cans and before you know it you'll be wanting to use a cartridge razor.

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Better stay away from those tubes. It's a slippery slope. First you use "convenient" tubes then you'll be using aerosol cans and before you know it you'll be wanting to use a cartridge razor.

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WE'VE BEEN WARNED!!!!!!

Gentlemen,
I have found no difference the quality of the cream in tube or tub. Which do I prefer? Give me the tub, because I can swirl the brush in it.

I've found no difference either, One thing I like about the tube, beside travel, is trying creams I'm unsure of. If you don't like it, your not stuck with a tub.

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Originally Posted by zib

I've found no difference either, One thing I like about the tube, beside travel, is trying creams I'm unsure of. If you don't like it, your not stuck with a tub.

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Zib,
That is a good point!
Patrick

I fail to notice any difference.

They're both the same from what I've noticed but I lean to soaps more often myself so maybe I just didn't pay much attention comparing awesome shave to super awesome shave.

I've found no difference in performance, but at the same time I have a tub of TOBS avocado that is closer to a croap, and a tube of TOBS rose that is a typical cream

I can't comment on the actual question; I've never had the same cream in a tube AND a tub (I'm still SUCH a newbie!), however, I noticed today by Body Shop Macca Root cream (in a tub) is looking very dry and odd coloured after almost six months. It does get very hot in my bathroom, and the creams have yet to actually experience real summer heat (upwards of 47 degrees celcius). I also prefer tubes as I can just squeeze the right amount into the bowl, whereas with a tub I normally dip my litle finger in to scoop some out, and then have to wipe the finger on the brush. Generally I also end up scooping TOO much out...

The tubes are clearly inferior. Please send them to me immediately. I would hate for any of you to have a less than perfect experience with them. Yes, I care that much about every single one of you.

The shavecream tubes I've bought and later also bought the tub versions were ALL CLEARLY INFERIOR to the tub versions.

My argument is that all the tub/pot ShaveCreams I've liked all were pretty stiff/solid almost croap like in substance. The softest creams in tubs I've owned are Truefitt&Hill, TOBS and AOS and they rank lowest among my fav ShaveCreams.
All the tubes were liquid like and under-performers.

Here are my observations:

Penhaligon Blenheims Bouquet ShaveCream
Tub version: More dense and solid, while still soft. Better lather quality.
Tube version: Thinner more runny version, had to shake the tube after 2-3 weeks or it would run out of the tube and not having to be squeezed out. Inferior lather quality.
Bought 2 tubes from 2 different vendors, same experience.

Acca Kappa 1869 ShaveCream
Tub version: Arguably the best ShaveCream in the world if you take price into consideration. My personal favorite cream and I own Santa Maria Novella, Castle Forbes Lime/Lavender, Acqua Di Parma Tub & several Fitjar. Fantastic cream.
Tube version: Different scent, inferior lather & a far less great ShaveCream.

Truefitt&Hill Ultimate Comfort ShaveCream
Tub version: Pretty soft cream, but not runny liquid like. Exceptional good ShaveCream. Wonderful lather and wonderful shave.
Tube version: Again more liquid like in substance. Inferior product IMHO.

I've only owned these 3 in both tub and tube version and I'll never buy a tube again. Also prefer to dip my brush in a tub (no pun intended) !!

Thanks for the other side, CHSeifert.

This has not been my experience, but it sounds like you have ample reason to believe what you do.

Just a question...I have a tub of AoS sandalwood and a travel tube. The tub is considerably firmer, but it wasn't always...it dried out a bit vs the tube over time...to the previous poster, was this right out of the gate you noticed the variances or was this over time?

Gentlemen prefer snurdlers...tub it is!

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Just a question...I have a tub of AoS sandalwood and a travel tube. The tub is considerably firmer, but it wasn't always...it dried out a bit vs the tube over time...to the previous poster, was this right out of the gate you noticed the variances or was this over time?

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Right from the start

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Right from the start

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I figured, and sorry if it was a bit of a dumb question...just had to ask and make sure :)

The only cream I've used from both a tube and a tub is T&H Trafalgar (I'm primarily use soaps so I don't cycle through creams very often)...

The Trafalgar scent from the tub seemed a tad weaker than that of the tube...

I merely figured it was due to slight variation from batch to batch rather than having anything to do with being tubbed or tubed. (Of course, if they mix the cream batches destined for tubes in separately (or in a different facility) from batches destined for tubs this could account for the variation.).

As far as cream viscosity and performance are concerned I noticed no difference between the tube and the tub - they both performed great.