WetShaving
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October 14, 2025 -- Tabac Tuesday
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
I very much like that Tabac dates from the late 50's. It has that old-timey feel to it. The tallow-based lather is great and after watching u/sgrdddy evaluate the vegan one, I'll stop using this soap when my tallow puck is done. This will make me appreciate each shave a little more. The EdT, btw, is great. much higher key in scent detail and more refined than the soap or splash. This was an evening shave for me. Time for a beverage and a tabac of another kind 🙂
I just bought a vegan refill because when you see it in a retail setting in Europe, it sparks some sort of thrill...
I still look forward to seeing the difference. I'm of the opinion that a lot of soaps can be "fixed" by loading more of it. Sgr is pretty famous for not loading much.
I can understand that, and I agree with you. This may be a formulation (like SV), which operates better by being a little thicker. Sgr is quite focused on minimizing cost in all areas. This includes the amount of soap he uses. I'm certain that resonates with many who are just getting into the hobby. Admittedly, I stopped worrying about the cost of hobbies many years ago. Sailing, golf, and RC will cure you.