Thread: Tabac!!!! Oh my

Just got some this week. Haven't tried it yet - heard so much about it and looking forward to it - but man, the scent is powerful. Almost bowled be over when I firs opened it. Really hoping it airs out a bit!

It is a great soap and I have seen my fair share of pucks over the years - some much stronger than others.

However, the important thing to know is that often vendors don't always stock new or should I say "fresh" products. They may obtain them from wholesalers that have had these products lying around in warehouses and so on for months, if not years.

That's the way it is with our hobby. Products may be produced frequently and in abundance, but we simply don't buy or use them up quickly enough. We are after all, a small community.

I may have to order some to try. Although i promised myself i wouldn't buy any thing else.

Tabac was on my try list for about four or five years before I bought it. When I did I wondered, "Gee, what took me so long." Great stuff, I prefer the shave stick variety myself.

Originally Posted by phoebeusfenix

Although i promised myself i wouldn't buy any thing else.

That's a good one! I have said the same thing about a dozens time. Double O

Originally Posted by Double0757

That's a good one! I have said the same thing about a dozens time. Double O

And people always told me I should avoid being SAD.

Awesome go to cream! Plus the splash is great but not overpowering!

I've got the puck and a huge bottle of the AS. Love the smell. My grandfather was German and used this all the time (it's a German product). My father also used it. I'm not a huge fan of the soap. If I use it, I add glycerin or use it as part of a super/uber lather.

I love the soap, it's a staple in my shave den, but I've yet to try the cream. I'm sure it's as wonderful as the soap though

Originally Posted by krisbarger

I tried this soap in '07 when I first got into the world of wet shaving. I had a problem with the scent them for some reason.

I just got a new puck from Lynn and holy cow! I am loving it. First, it lathers like mad and second the scent smells great to me now.

Isn't it odd how you try a scent and don't like it and then at a later time you love it? Just figured I would give the Tabac fans something to shout out on.

If you have not tried this soap then you should really give it a try. It is wonderful!

What I really like about your post is your willingness to give a shave soap another try after initially not liking it.

I can't tell you how often I have changed my mind about products when I have a bad first impression and love them later on.

It's part of the enjoyment of the wetshaving hobby. So many options.