Tabac has been my first shaving soap and i used this soap for more than 2 years every day, i absolutely love it. One puck lasts atleast one year, even when you use it daily and here in germany it costs about 6 pounds 👍 with the bowl 11 pounds. btw when i asked my wife to put some flowers to my shave den, well... she bought me a cactus hahaha 😂
Hahaha nice humour. I have a huge bottle of Tabac EDC and I love it. It reminds me very much of a male version of Chanel #5. I absolutely love it. Not really a young man's scent - but one can get away with it if they conduct themselves accordingly.
And please give our thanks to Mrs. H, for all the beautiful arrangements; they always seem to set the mood. No arrangements, and the shave wouldn't seem right!
so true tss. when I first smelled tabac it was neither like nor hate....just meh. it wasn't until I used the soap that I began to go from liking to loving the scent.
Lol....don't show him too many videos, he will fall in the trap like the rest of us :-)......I am sure he will like the Parker Variant....all the best to you both....Paul.
That scent is described as "smelling like the inside of an old ladies purse"! I actually did like the smell of it but my face/skin just didn't get along with it and was sensitive to it. Glad you like it and thanks for another nice shave.
Thanks Dean, ah right....not heard that description before...lol....it's a very good soap...shame your skin didn't like it....it happens though sometimes.....all the best.....Paul.
Mrs H Such Lovely Flowers ! Thats the Best Way to open the Shave . Beauty and imagining the scent . Something for all the senses . Great Shave Paul . Its great to review the Classics , and for others to see . The Parker is a great Razor . Very enjoyable Shave Paul ! Thank you , Have a wonderful week , the Mrs also . You're both a Blessing !
Just had a Tabac shave on Monday. No blooming, Omega boar brush, gathered soap for about 10 seconds - enough lather for 3 passes and I also shaved the back of my neck. Also not my favourite soap but it will never let you down and you get good results. Tends to dry up quite fast when you make warm lather in a scuttle with it, but most soaps do so. Long lasting soap in a nice dish, it has been around for ages for a reason.
Great shave Paul! Tabac is probably my favorite soap. I like seeing that barber pole Omega, it's a beauty! Wonderful flowers Mrs. H, as always. Thank you, all the best, Mike.
Great video Paul, thanks. I can understand why people classify this as a more mature scent. Usually florals are perceived as feminine but ironically something about this makes it masculine, I think it’s the complexity and the old-school smell it exudes; also the fact that there’s something brazen and independent about a bloke who’s not afraid to wear some warm florals. I’m 33 and think I’m old enough to rep Tabac. I really like it, it’s the sort of scent that grows on you. Honestly, if I had of known of it when I was 21 I probably would have used it then too. Manly scents don’t always need to smell like wood and smoke.
Hi Paul! I have returned from the trip and family get together. We made the best of it. I'm always looking for great shaving soaps and Tabac is on the list. Heck, if it was good enough for the Beatles, it is good enough for me. I have acquired many vintage tallow soaps and the performance of classics are second to none. The Tabac, Parker, and Astra has done the job superbly. Always a treat to watch you shave. Mrs. H is quite gifted and ought to open a florist shop...I always enjoy her arrangements. Take care Paul.
Glad your back safe Todd, and hope you enjoyed it....yes a true classic the Tabac, and I will pass on your kind words to Mrs H.....thank you....all the best....Paul.
Thank you Paul. Honestly, it was a funeral for my Aunt, but we had family get togethers and visit to relatives that couldn't make it. I did look for some vintage shaving items are antique stores. I am a proud owner of a pre-1960's box (carton) of Williams Mug soap that contains 3 pre-1960's pucks. Now I have some of the best Williams Mug soap ever made. If I can learn to make videos...I will post.
Absolutely fantastic video Paul. I love Tabac. Reminds me of my father. It was the first soap I ever used. It never gets old for me. Take care my friend.
A fine shave Paul, that was an excellent one. 😌👏 late Friday night and I finally got a chance to watch you. Tabac for me too on Tuesday, I love its unique scent, I can't think of many soaps that lather so easily and the performance is outstanding. I bloom soaps when I feel like it, and I don't believe there's any issues in doing so as long as you let your soaps air dry. Beautiful flowers LH, the appreciation is mutual 😌💐
Thanks Dave, yes great soap isn't it.....why it is still around probably....never had issues with bloomed soaps either....as you say as long as they are dry correctly.....all the best ....Paul.
There's just something about Tabac, I don't don't know what but it's an intriguing scent. You might have talked me into getting the Parker Variant, because I need another razor like I need another hole in my head. Beautiful flowers as always Mrs H. Maybe Alice the cat is auditioning to make an appearance. Great shave and all the best.
Hi Paul, Had a fab shave tonight. Prorasso Red Preshave Cream, Tabac Soap, and unscented Moisturiser. Amazing close shave using an Astra Geen Blade in the Parker Semi Slant. Highly recommend. Stevie in Fife.
Hi Paul. Thanks heaps for another great video. I've got the tabac range which I bought at Melbourne airport and now use when I travel. It is a great performing shave soap & cream and gives a great shave. But, like you say - the scent is a little on the old fashioned side without being nostalgic (i.e. Old Spice etc.) Thanks again mate!
Just like mrs H's flowers..all soaps and flowers must Blume ..Good shave Paul...Bought a puck of Tobac and put it on the shelf for a special shave..then forgot about it...Found it this week...great soap...great lather....Defin high end soap...The smell is different but satisfactory....The Parker is the one to have now...But I still like my progress...Think some of the flowers are mums..maybe...lol...Astra blades are the best value....Hi Alice ...don't play with ducks..Paul puts them all in the oven...only Thayers will cross my cheeks...I have a alum block..but never seem to use it...Water cleans the pores and rids the body of toxins...drink quite a bit myself.....well enjoy your Tobac smell ..till Sunday ..cheers ! 🇬🇧🇺🇸📫💈
Nice video, thank you. I just got a Tabac soap in its lovely jar, and the smell instantly reminded me of the soaps our barber used when I was a conscript in South Pacific about 30 years ago. I'm pretty sure his "rice powder" pump bottle did smell like that as well. So many memories... Right, I'm off to try a very nice Rockwell T2 for the very first time, after cutting off most of my beard of 10 years. Very sad day but trying to make the most of it with a nice blade. Cheers, stay safe.
Very enjoyable and informative shave it again Paul thank you! Kevy shaves does have his dog Riley in the background sometimes so I guess he's competition for your cat! He also did the Parker variant in His Last video review and it was very interesting I like the look of it and the sound of it and another coincidence I got some Astra blades in a sampler yesterday and I'm looking forward to using them thanks mate! 👍🍀🌟
Thanks Kieran, yes makes the videos more "realistic" I expect with the animal additions....lol....hope you enjoy the Astra blades......all the best....Paul.
I’m a bit late to the game here, but I totally get what you mean about the splash smelling the same as the soap but better. I feel like that with Proraso red. The cream smells like wet leaves and dirt. The lotion smells exactly the same but it’s such a very masculine good scent. My favorite aftershave.
Outstanding shave Paul, and a beautiful flower arrangement from Mrs. H as always. I really like the neat Omega brush and Tabak soap. I find it to be pretty slick too. Can you please recommend some of your favorite "slick" soaps that provide good glide. Thanks very much, and have a wonderful week!
*Lowri rocks the flower arrangements!* _I must have been hungry but I wanted to eat the greens in her arrangement. It looked like it would make for a wonderful salad._ Is that strange? lol
Hi Paul there is a + on the Parker Variant, my son have set this razor on 5+5 for the first 2 passes and the 3 pass on 5+4, that's the most agresive setting you can set on this razor, my son has not one cut or weeper after the shaving.
Haha this is the strangest coincidence in a long time! Last night before going to bed I prepared the shave for this morning (as i usually do), and can you guess what soap and aftershave I brought out to use? Thats right; Tabac Original! Baffled to see the title of this shaving-vid. when I woke up, to say the least haha! Btw, lately I've been using the Bic Chrome Platinum blades in different razors, all of which have lasted me 12+++ shaves and still going strong! I also have the Wilkinson Sword Saloon Pack from India, but those never give me more than 5 shaves, at best... Highly recommend you try out the Bic's, they are so smooth (for me, anyways haha). All the best Paul! Håkon
Hi Paul,only just came across this video whilst I was looking for reviews of the Tabac soap,never used it before but have got a puck of it coming to me tomorrow from Amazon so looking forward to the lather!,really enjoyed watching the video and I do love the Welsh accent and humour lol
Great shave, Paul. Love that brush and razor. Here's an idea for you; you could get Mrs. H. to give you the name of the flowers and then you could briefly scroll them on the screen as you're panning over them. Then guys could reference that when they're in the doghouse and need to order flowers quickly...lol. You'll know when you see somebody only watched the first 30 seconds what's happened.
Thanks Mark, yes its a nice brush, not used it for a while, so thought I would give it a run out.....also thanks for the idea....may look into that.....all the best....Paul.
I have to say Tabac is a fav of mine, and for talking to yourself, you are not alone, my wife pulls me up about it, I just say I get more sense talking to myself than you talking to me, then I'm in the dog house lol great shave by the way,all the best bud.
Great shave, Paul. And kudos to the missus ...her flower arranging would put a a cultured Japanese noblewoman to shame. Tabac? One of my all time favouite performers and I quite like the scent, clean, powdery, floral and a hint of tobacco flower as well. Not to everyone's taste though I have to admit. Quite the polarising scent. I travel with a stick of the stuff, swipe if around, wet brush and boom..ready to shave in seconds. I'm slowly getting to like the Parker 'Variant'. I find it a little ungainly but I find I can get a very nice, close, comfortable shave now I have worked out all the handle angles for the settings. Keep up the great work, Paul. As always, much appreciated and greatly anticipated each week.
Thanks Mark....made me laugh that first bit...lol.....it is a classic and excellent performing soap as you know....and glad you are getting to enjoy the Variant....nice razor isn't it....all the best....Paul.
Got to try my new Parker Variant last night (also with Astra Green). Fantastic razor. But .2.5 was plenty for me. I'll not be outgrowing this anytime soon! Cheers to you and Mrs. H!
Nice shave Paul, love Tabac myself. I guess "Alice" tries to help you shave if you let her in..? The arrangement of flowers is top notch of course, thanks Mrs. H.. Enjoy!
I would describe the scent of Tabac as an acquired scent. When I first had a whiff of it I was repelled. I think that the combination of it dying down a bit and me getting accustomed to it made it useable. Great soap, though.
I’ve used my SLAB for a first pass and my 34 c for secondary passes..... I think it’s a grand idea, I don’t own an adjustable so that’s my version of what you did on this shave. Btw, you’ve got my interest up on the Tobac I’ll order some, I like the way they package it in the porcelain bowl, that’s quite nice.
Hi buddy!! The feedback is AWESOME! I have you in stereo and boy that razor sings. 🎤 Paul, has Alice every gotten a hold of one of your drying natural hair brushes? My cat has, it didn't turn out good for the brush. 🐈 Again lovely flowers from Mrs. H!! 🌷🌹🌺🏵️💐🌼 K
Terrific shave Paul! Wonderful introduction with Mrs. H's lovely flowers and calming music, really sets up the shave nicely. Does Parker recommend a certain way of using their variable razor? Hope you and Mrs. H have a great day! Sincerely, Ossie
Thank you Ossie, no Parker doesn't recommend any specific way of using the razor....just the normal safety information....all the best and have a great week Ossie...Paul.
Great shave Paul ! I've never really been keen on the smell of tabac but I went into boots last week and gave it the old sniff test, true what you say about things changing I'm pushing 30 now and have found that I actually quite like it 👍🏻
Say what you will about the scent, my man, but the performance? Fantastic. I can see the excellent consistency of the lather in the video. Fantastic post shave feel, no? The stick is a staple for me. I pick up several every time I'm in Amsterdam, where it's a good value. Always a pleasure, Paul, and greetings from Bangkok.
The scent has grown on me slightly over the years as did the Wilkinson Sword Blue bowl soap....but performance and slickness is superb...why it is a classic to this day...thanks and all the best to you in Bangkok....Paul.
Have you tried their After Shave Balsam? Also really good, i had almost any kind of products of Tabac, even the hair tonic which i just used today after 2 years again :D
Nice shave paul. I love the smell of tabac. Do you know of any coal tar scented shaving soaps that are easy to get hold of? I love wrights coal tar soap and wish I could get a shaving soap to match it.
Thanks, I have some coal tar shaving soap, made by an Artisan in South Wales, but they suddenly stopped making soap sadly....so I'm not sure but maybe Wickham's soap may do something like it....worth a look incase....all the best...Paul.
I've always wondered about Tabac. I have never ordered it but I have heard only good things about it. There are so many good artisan soaps out there (and I have only one lifetime to try them out) that Tabac has not found its way into my den yet.
Hello Paul! I've been tempted to get the Tabac but for some reason have held off. You seem to have similar feelings as I do about the Body Shop Maca Root shaving cream. The scent doesn't curl my toes, but the slickness and lather is super. Fantastic shave BTW. Cheers!
It is a great soap, I was never keen on the scent, but as I get older it does seem to be getting "OK"...lol....good classic soap, and works very well.....all the best.....and thanks....Paul.
Hay!! Paul great shave!! In here in the state a store Kmart is going out of business. I stopped to check on double chins they just sold out. I was thinking of buying one to use it in the future. Not sure how to use them.
Great video! I’ve been DE shaving for a few weeks and tried the ASTRA green blade in a Wilkinson sword classic for the first time today. I nicked my so many times i ended up switching to a DERBY extra blade to finish the shave.. maybe it’s my technique or lack off but I wasn’t impressed with this blade.
Correction: Tabac aint in porcelain, it is in arcopal. Edit: Yesterday i had a great shave with THE Tabac soap and Gillette G2000 and Shark SS blades and Brut AS + Bepanthen Cream. Blooming the soap is the key! Cheers.
uuuh Tabac, love the deodorant , cologne, after shave...havent got around to use the shave soap yet i have it though shaving stick and cream as well also hair & body wash lmao....BUT dosen´t beat Old Spice Original well new version of Original smells the same last less time as you know ..have every deodorant aftershave cologne balm but no shaving soap or stick :(....o´have the body soap for the shower :)
yeeeeeeeeaaah i know, just cant find the shaving soap.....and the shaving cream can not be shipped here due to European Union restrictions you never know the shaving cream might go BOOOOM lol in the mail...thanks and all the best to you as well Peter
I have the vintage sister of Tabac, named Tabora, discontinued now, i could send a slice if you wanna try it out?? Shaves almost better than Tabac, almost uncented tho. 👍👍
Just like vat...... tommy cooper... ill take the pot off you - not like your using it much :D still waiting for the postman !! nothing coming like but no shaving chat atm.
What is up with all these "Harry's Shaving Company" ads on TH-cam? Trying to convince me that your multi-blade cartridge razors are the way to go. No, thank you.
Tabac has been my first shaving soap and i used this soap for more than 2 years every day, i absolutely love it. One puck lasts atleast one year, even when you use it daily and here in germany it costs about 6 pounds 👍 with the bowl 11 pounds. btw when i asked my wife to put some flowers to my shave den, well... she bought me a cactus hahaha 😂
Lol....a cactus.... that made me laugh....thank you...great soap isn't it.....Paul.
Hahaha nice humour. I have a huge bottle of Tabac EDC and I love it. It reminds me very much of a male version of Chanel #5. I absolutely love it. Not really a young man's scent - but one can get away with it if they conduct themselves accordingly.
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And please give our thanks to Mrs. H, for all the beautiful arrangements; they always seem to set the mood. No arrangements, and the shave wouldn't seem right!
Thank you David.
Wales must truly be the land of song -- even the cats sing! I enjoy the videos (and Mrs. H's flowers).
Lol....very true Michael....thanks and all the best.....Paul.
A fine shave with the classic Tabac. Bring back the memorys of yesterday. Greetings to Mrs.H with the flowers.
Many thanks and all the best....Paul.
I think the scent is tobacco flower and it's a scent that has grown on me.The performance is second to none.
I see someone else say that about the scent too....good performance and slickness....a classic.
so true tss. when I first smelled tabac it was neither like nor hate....just meh. it wasn't until I used the soap that I began to go from liking to loving the scent.
Tabac! One of my favorites. I look forward to watching after work!
Thanks Dennis.....all the best....Paul.
Shown my hubby he now wants a Parker Variant!!! It's costly watching these shaving vids!!! But love watching all the same 😂👍
Lol....don't show him too many videos, he will fall in the trap like the rest of us :-)......I am sure he will like the Parker Variant....all the best to you both....Paul.
PaulHFilms Too late he's gone.......!!! 😂😂😂
That scent is described as "smelling like the inside of an old ladies purse"! I actually did like the smell of it but my face/skin just didn't get along with it and was sensitive to it. Glad you like it and thanks for another nice shave.
Thanks Dean, ah right....not heard that description before...lol....it's a very good soap...shame your skin didn't like it....it happens though sometimes.....all the best.....Paul.
Mrs H Such Lovely Flowers ! Thats the Best Way to open the Shave . Beauty and imagining the scent . Something for all the senses . Great Shave Paul . Its great to review the Classics , and for others to see . The Parker is a great Razor . Very enjoyable Shave Paul ! Thank you , Have a wonderful week , the Mrs also . You're both a Blessing !
Thank you very much Michael, hope your having a great week.....Paul.
My absolute favourite soap! Thanks Paul.
Thanks David...all the best.
Just had a Tabac shave on Monday. No blooming, Omega boar brush, gathered soap for about 10 seconds - enough lather for 3 passes and I also shaved the back of my neck. Also not my favourite soap but it will never let you down and you get good results. Tends to dry up quite fast when you make warm lather in a scuttle with it, but most soaps do so.
Long lasting soap in a nice dish, it has been around for ages for a reason.
Sounds like you had a good shave, can't beat it...The soap is a classic.
Great shave Paul! Tabac is probably my favorite soap. I like seeing that barber pole Omega, it's a beauty! Wonderful flowers Mrs. H, as always. Thank you, all the best, Mike.
Thanks Mike, yes not used the brush for a while...all the best.....Paul.
I've got to try that soap👍👍💈💈
Sure you would like it ....a classic....all the best Ken.
I have got to say I love your upbeat attitude.every video I watch you seem very happy.
Great video Paul, thanks. I can understand why people classify this as a more mature scent. Usually florals are perceived as feminine but ironically something about this makes it masculine, I think it’s the complexity and the old-school smell it exudes; also the fact that there’s something brazen and independent about a bloke who’s not afraid to wear some warm florals. I’m 33 and think I’m old enough to rep Tabac. I really like it, it’s the sort of scent that grows on you. Honestly, if I had of known of it when I was 21 I probably would have used it then too. Manly scents don’t always need to smell like wood and smoke.
Hi Paul! I have returned from the trip and family get together. We made the best of it. I'm always looking for great shaving soaps and Tabac is on the list. Heck, if it was good enough for the Beatles, it is good enough for me. I have acquired many vintage tallow soaps and the performance of classics are second to none. The Tabac, Parker, and Astra has done the job superbly. Always a treat to watch you shave. Mrs. H is quite gifted and ought to open a florist shop...I always enjoy her arrangements. Take care Paul.
Glad your back safe Todd, and hope you enjoyed it....yes a true classic the Tabac, and I will pass on your kind words to Mrs H.....thank you....all the best....Paul.
Thank you Paul. Honestly, it was a funeral for my Aunt, but we had family get togethers and visit to relatives that couldn't make it. I did look for some vintage shaving items are antique stores. I am a proud owner of a pre-1960's box (carton) of Williams Mug soap that contains 3 pre-1960's pucks. Now I have some of the best Williams Mug soap ever made. If I can learn to make videos...I will post.
Absolutely fantastic video Paul. I love Tabac. Reminds me of my father. It was the first soap I ever used. It never gets old for me. Take care my friend.
Thanks Kirk, nice when a soap has memories for you, keeps them more alive for you doesn't it....all the best....Paul.
A fine shave Paul, that was an excellent one. 😌👏 late Friday night and I finally got a chance to watch you. Tabac for me too on Tuesday, I love its unique scent, I can't think of many soaps that lather so easily and the performance is outstanding. I bloom soaps when I feel like it, and I don't believe there's any issues in doing so as long as you let your soaps air dry.
Beautiful flowers LH, the appreciation is mutual 😌💐
Thanks Dave, yes great soap isn't it.....why it is still around probably....never had issues with bloomed soaps either....as you say as long as they are dry correctly.....all the best ....Paul.
Phantastic tabac original Set. 👍😊🎸
There's just something about Tabac, I don't don't know what but it's an intriguing scent. You might have talked me into getting the Parker Variant, because I need another razor like I need another hole in my head. Beautiful flowers as always Mrs H. Maybe Alice the cat is auditioning to make an appearance. Great shave and all the best.
It is intriguing, the Variant is a great razor, I didn't "need" it either, but so glad I got it now....all the best and thanks....Paul.
I love Tabac such a reliable performer. Thanks Paul great vid
Thanks, hope you have a great weekend......Paul.
*The Parker Variant. What an EXCELLENT razor.*
It is indeed, quite agree....many thanks.
just bought some tabac aftershave paul cant beat the old aftershave like they say the old ones are the best lby the way paul lovely flowers
Can't beat a classic Dave....thanks and all the best....Paul.
That was another superbly superb shave ive never tried Tabac shave soap yet but I would like to in future shaves. All the best Jarryd.💈💈💈💈👍
Thanks Jarryd, hope you get to try it, a classic...all the best....Paul.
Congrats on 8500 subscribers Paul, you know us long time viewers are expecting something special for 10k ;) ... Excellent arrangement as always Mrs. H
Thank you Glenn....yes will have to think of something..lol...all the best....Paul.
Also the 1931 Gillette Goodwill razor was absoultely superb.💈💈💈💈👍
That's great .
Hi Paul,
Had a fab shave tonight. Prorasso Red Preshave Cream, Tabac Soap, and unscented Moisturiser. Amazing close shave using an Astra Geen Blade in the Parker Semi Slant.
Highly recommend.
Stevie in Fife.
Fantastic soap, Paul just used this morning myself.- All the best Mark
Hope you had a good shave too Mark.....all the best mate......Paul.
Great video Paul. All the best to you Paul....Steven.
Thank you Steven.
Hi Paul. Thanks heaps for another great video. I've got the tabac range which I bought at Melbourne airport and now use when I travel. It is a great performing shave soap & cream and gives a great shave. But, like you say - the scent is a little on the old fashioned side without being nostalgic (i.e. Old Spice etc.) Thanks again mate!
Thanks Mike, yes it works great this soap, was never keen on the scent, but as I get older it is getting to be "OK"...lol..all the best....Paul.
Just like mrs H's flowers..all soaps and flowers must Blume ..Good shave Paul...Bought a puck of Tobac and put it on the shelf for a special shave..then forgot about it...Found it this week...great soap...great lather....Defin high end soap...The smell is different but satisfactory....The Parker is the one to have now...But I still like my progress...Think some of the flowers are mums..maybe...lol...Astra blades are the best value....Hi Alice ...don't play with ducks..Paul puts them all in the oven...only Thayers will cross my cheeks...I have a alum block..but never seem to use it...Water cleans the pores and rids the body of toxins...drink quite a bit myself.....well enjoy your Tobac smell ..till Sunday ..cheers ! 🇬🇧🇺🇸📫💈
Thanks as always Bill....yes agree there it is a high end soap...performance is amazing...all the best and have a great week.....Paul.
Nice video, thank you.
I just got a Tabac soap in its lovely jar, and the smell instantly reminded me of the soaps our barber used when I was a conscript in South Pacific about 30 years ago.
I'm pretty sure his "rice powder" pump bottle did smell like that as well.
So many memories...
Right, I'm off to try a very nice Rockwell T2 for the very first time, after cutting off most of my beard of 10 years.
Very sad day but trying to make the most of it with a nice blade.
Cheers, stay safe.
Very enjoyable and informative shave it again Paul thank you! Kevy shaves does have his dog Riley in the background sometimes so I guess he's competition for your cat! He also did the Parker variant in His Last video review and it was very interesting I like the look of it and the sound of it and another coincidence I got some Astra blades in a sampler yesterday and I'm looking forward to using them thanks mate! 👍🍀🌟
Thanks Kieran, yes makes the videos more "realistic" I expect with the animal additions....lol....hope you enjoy the Astra blades......all the best....Paul.
Paul since I started watching your videos I'm shaving more and better.Picked up the Merkur Futur and I love it!
Cheers!
That is great to know thank you, the Merkur is fantastic isn't it....all the best....Paul.
another great shave Paul! I love Tabac! I only have the shave stick, but would like to get the bowl and puck some day
It is a great soap isn't it, a classic.....hope you get the bowl version....last you a while too....all the best....Paul.
I’m a bit late to the game here, but I totally get what you mean about the splash smelling the same as the soap but better. I feel like that with Proraso red. The cream smells like wet leaves and dirt. The lotion smells exactly the same but it’s such a very masculine good scent. My favorite aftershave.
Great video as always Paul. Have been watching your videos non stop over the past 2 weeks. Just about to do my midweek shave as well :)
Thanks David, and thanks for watching the videos, hope you enjoyed them, and also your shave.....Paul.
Outstanding shave Paul, and a beautiful flower arrangement from Mrs. H as always. I really like the neat Omega brush and Tabak soap. I find it to be pretty slick too. Can you please recommend some of your favorite "slick" soaps that provide good glide. Thanks very much, and have a wonderful week!
Thank you Steve, Wickham's Soap are very slick, made by an Artisan, most of the Artisan soaps really are good that way Steve.....all the best...Paul.
Ahh, I knew it would be a great shave! Glad you enjoyed it. Have a wonderful day, all the best to you and Mrs H.
Thanks Dennis, have a great weekend too......all the best..Paul.
The *Astra SP* _(green)_ is one of my favorite blades. _I always buy them a hundred at a time._
*Thanks for the shave Paul!*
*Lowri rocks the flower arrangements!* _I must have been hungry but I wanted to eat the greens in her arrangement. It looked like it would make for a wonderful salad._ Is that strange? lol
Great blades, I can see why you like them David.
Thanks, not strange if they remind you of salad...lol.
Hi Paul there is a + on the Parker Variant, my son have set this razor on 5+5 for the first 2 passes and the 3 pass on 5+4, that's the most agresive setting you can set on this razor, my son has not one cut or weeper after the shaving.
Yes that's right, you can up the aggression, handy thing....great razor....all the best and thanks....Paul.
Hi Hubb, your son is very, very brave.
Haha this is the strangest coincidence in a long time!
Last night before going to bed I prepared the shave for this morning (as i usually do), and can you guess what soap and aftershave I brought out to use?
Thats right; Tabac Original!
Baffled to see the title of this shaving-vid. when I woke up, to say the least haha!
Btw, lately I've been using the Bic Chrome Platinum blades in different razors, all of which have lasted me 12+++ shaves and still going strong! I also have the Wilkinson Sword Saloon Pack from India, but those never give me more than 5 shaves, at best... Highly recommend you try out the Bic's, they are so smooth (for me, anyways haha).
All the best Paul!
Håkon
Hope you enjoyed your Tabac Shave too Hakon...I have some Bic blades, must check to see what they are....thank you and all the best....Paul.
Hi Paul,only just came across this video whilst I was looking for reviews of the Tabac soap,never used it before but have got a puck of it coming to me tomorrow from Amazon so looking forward to the lather!,really enjoyed watching the video and I do love the Welsh accent and humour lol
Thank you Tom, hope you enjoy the soap.....Paul.
Great shave, Paul. Love that brush and razor. Here's an idea for you; you could get Mrs. H. to give you the name of the flowers and then you could briefly scroll them on the screen as you're panning over them. Then guys could reference that when they're in the doghouse and need to order flowers quickly...lol. You'll know when you see somebody only watched the first 30 seconds what's happened.
Thanks Mark, yes its a nice brush, not used it for a while, so thought I would give it a run out.....also thanks for the idea....may look into that.....all the best....Paul.
great shaving Paul! I love tabac product
Nice soap isn't it Marco.....thanks.
I have to say Tabac is a fav of mine, and for talking to yourself, you are not alone, my wife pulls me up about it, I just say I get more sense talking to myself than you talking to me, then I'm in the dog house lol great shave by the way,all the best bud.
Paul Charlesworth Talking to oneself is a sign of intelligence. It's scientifically proven.
Lol....so I'm not alone then....great fun....all the best Paul.....thanks.
Great shave, Paul. And kudos to the missus ...her flower arranging would put a a cultured Japanese noblewoman to shame.
Tabac? One of my all time favouite performers and I quite like the scent, clean, powdery, floral and a hint of tobacco flower as well. Not to everyone's taste though I have to admit. Quite the polarising scent. I travel with a stick of the stuff, swipe if around, wet brush and boom..ready to shave in seconds.
I'm slowly getting to like the Parker 'Variant'. I find it a little ungainly but I find I can get a very nice, close, comfortable shave now I have worked out all the handle angles for the settings.
Keep up the great work, Paul. As always, much appreciated and greatly anticipated each week.
Thanks Mark....made me laugh that first bit...lol.....it is a classic and excellent performing soap as you know....and glad you are getting to enjoy the Variant....nice razor isn't it....all the best....Paul.
Got to try my new Parker Variant last night (also with Astra Green). Fantastic razor. But .2.5 was plenty for me. I'll not be outgrowing this anytime soon! Cheers to you and Mrs. H!
That's great, glad you liked it....nicely built too isn't it...all the best.....Paul.
Nice shave Paul. I like the Tabac balm as well - typical with that distinctive smell 👍
Thanks Paul
Nice shave Paul, love Tabac myself. I guess "Alice" tries to help you shave if you let her in..? The arrangement of flowers is top notch of course, thanks Mrs. H.. Enjoy!
Thank you , yes she lets me know she is there....lol...great cat!....have a great week....Paul.
I have two cats, brother and sister. Fantastic pals. They love to help me shave too much sometimes.. Lol.
I have two, brother and sister. Fantastic pals. They love to help me shave too much sometimes... Lol.
Great video Paul like always..wish Tabac was sold in Iceland. i really want to try it...
Thank you, hope you get to try it, have you tried online?....all the best....Paul.
That was an impressive first pass. How much of it was skill and experience vs the razor and kit? I’ve got a lot to learn to get on that level.
I would describe the scent of Tabac as an acquired scent. When I first had a whiff of it I was repelled. I think that the combination of it dying down a bit and me getting accustomed to it made it useable. Great soap, though.
Yes, a good description that....unique scent too.....thanks Ian.
I’ve used my SLAB for a first pass and my 34 c for secondary passes..... I think it’s a grand idea, I don’t own an adjustable so that’s my version of what you did on this shave. Btw, you’ve got my interest up on the Tobac I’ll order some, I like the way they package it in the porcelain bowl, that’s quite nice.
Paul do You put that juice mix in water. To give the water a different taste.
Yes, I dilute it in water.....very nice too.
Hi paul, how does that brush feel, perform, ? Would u recommend it
Thank you
It feels fantastic, soft as a Badger (which you would expect)....performance is good , creates lather very well, and holds it well too......Paul.
Hi buddy!! The feedback is AWESOME! I have you in stereo and boy that razor sings. 🎤 Paul, has Alice every gotten a hold of one of your drying natural hair brushes? My cat has, it didn't turn out good for the brush. 🐈 Again lovely flowers from Mrs. H!! 🌷🌹🌺🏵️💐🌼
K
Glad you could hear it sing Kerry.....lol....no thankfully they have not got hold of them.....all the best and thanks.....Paul.
Terrific shave Paul! Wonderful introduction with Mrs. H's lovely flowers and calming music, really sets up the shave nicely. Does Parker recommend a certain way of using their variable razor? Hope you and Mrs. H have a great day! Sincerely, Ossie
Thank you Ossie, no Parker doesn't recommend any specific way of using the razor....just the normal safety information....all the best and have a great week Ossie...Paul.
Great shave Paul ! I've never really been keen on the smell of tabac but I went into boots last week and gave it the old sniff test, true what you say about things changing I'm pushing 30 now and have found that I actually quite like it 👍🏻
I think things do grow on you as you get older, same for me with things...amazing.
Say what you will about the scent, my man, but the performance?
Fantastic. I can see the excellent consistency of the lather in the video. Fantastic post shave feel, no?
The stick is a staple for me. I pick up several every time I'm in Amsterdam, where it's a good value.
Always a pleasure, Paul, and greetings from Bangkok.
The scent has grown on me slightly over the years as did the Wilkinson Sword Blue bowl soap....but performance and slickness is superb...why it is a classic to this day...thanks and all the best to you in Bangkok....Paul.
Cheers Paul I agree it is a better razor then the progress and tabac is a classic all the best
Thanks Steve.....all the best.
Tabac ist my Favorit After Save!!
I Like so much
Have you tried their After Shave Balsam? Also really good, i had almost any kind of products of Tabac, even the hair tonic which i just used today after 2 years again :D
Not crazy about the scent, but Tabac is my absolute favourite soap.
Yes, I like it more now that I did a few years ago, a good soap :-)
Perfect shaving soap tabac.
Tabac is Mäurer & Wirtz's "homage" to Alt Innsbruck. (By the way, what a lovely ranunculus you have!)
Nice shave paul. I love the smell of tabac. Do you know of any coal tar scented shaving soaps that are easy to get hold of? I love wrights coal tar soap and wish I could get a shaving soap to match it.
Thanks, I have some coal tar shaving soap, made by an Artisan in South Wales, but they suddenly stopped making soap sadly....so I'm not sure but maybe Wickham's soap may do something like it....worth a look incase....all the best...Paul.
I've always wondered about Tabac. I have never ordered it but I have heard only good things about it. There are so many good artisan soaps out there (and I have only one lifetime to try them out) that Tabac has not found its way into my den yet.
I can understand and relate to that yes.....all the best.....and thanks...Paul.
Thank you! Very good!
Thank you for watching.
Cannot raise the soap in it's container . There does not seem to be any seam at the bottom of the soap container to our the soap up. Any advice
Hello Paul! I've been tempted to get the Tabac but for some reason have held off. You seem to have similar feelings as I do about the Body Shop Maca Root shaving cream. The scent doesn't curl my toes, but the slickness and lather is super. Fantastic shave BTW. Cheers!
It is a great soap, I was never keen on the scent, but as I get older it does seem to be getting "OK"...lol....good classic soap, and works very well.....all the best.....and thanks....Paul.
Ottimi prodotti per fare la barba 👍 Complimenti
Hay!! Paul great shave!! In here in the state a store Kmart is going out of business. I stopped to check on double chins they just sold out. I was thinking of buying one to use it in the future. Not sure how to use them.
Shame they sold out John, I am growing my own at the moment...lol.
Nice video!
Great razor and another great mid-week shave Paul. Are you using Tallow and Steel for the weekend shave? Cheers to the rest of the week.
Thanks Duane, using a new soap and a new handmade brush this weekend....so exciting times....all the best....Paul.
Great video! I’ve been DE shaving for a few weeks and tried the ASTRA green blade in a Wilkinson sword classic for the first time today. I nicked my so many times i ended up switching to a DERBY extra blade to finish the shave.. maybe it’s my technique or lack off but I wasn’t impressed with this blade.
Don't like the scent, but I will try a stick instead of the puck to save money! Good performing soap I find. Cheers Paul.
George
I used the Parker for 2 weeks now. It is well built, but I prefer the Progress.
Thomas A. Why?
That's great, at least you now know which you prefer.....all the best....Paul.
Nice shave Paul. I was always under the impression that Tobac was short for tobacco and that it had a tobacco scent? Thanks for the video.
Thanks Brian, yes it is the Tobacco Flower apparently.....it was staring me in the face..lol.
what a great scent
Correction: Tabac aint in porcelain, it is in arcopal.
Edit:
Yesterday i had a great shave with THE Tabac soap and Gillette G2000 and Shark SS blades and Brut AS + Bepanthen Cream.
Blooming the soap is the key!
Cheers.
Did not know that, always thought it was Porcelain, thank you. sounds a good shave you had yesterday....nice when it works well...all the best...Paul.
Oh i made a mistake. Arcopal is a firm, but material is just Opal. We on balkas sometimes call items/materials by its manufacturer. Best Regards.
Lol.....no problem.
thx paul
Your welcome :-)
getting a bit of an egg on the nest there Paul @ 19:36 😂
As long as it doesn't hatch...lol.
Tabac smells like an old ash tray to me lol still a very good soap once I got used to the smell
I love the taste of the alum block
Lol....thanks John.
I love tabac products ❤❤❤❤❤❤
According to your nose, how would u describe the scent of the soap, thank you Paul
I would say it is a sweet cologne type scent....thanks :-)
I prefer Tabac shaving soap much more than any shaving cream.
Nice flowers.
Have you used all that tabac shaving soap yet
uuuh Tabac, love the deodorant , cologne, after shave...havent got around to use the shave soap yet i have it though shaving stick and cream as well also hair & body wash lmao....BUT dosen´t beat Old Spice Original well new version of Original smells the same last less time as you know ..have every deodorant aftershave cologne balm but no shaving soap or stick :(....o´have the body soap for the shower :)
The shaving stick is the same as the soap in the tub.
I use it a lot. Great stuff.
Nice stuff....your nearly at the full set then when you get the shaving soap....lol....all the best...and thanks...Paul.
yeeeeeeeeaaah i know, just cant find the shaving soap.....and the shaving cream can not be shipped here due to European Union restrictions you never know the shaving cream might go BOOOOM lol in the mail...thanks and all the best to you as well Peter
I am woefully ignorant of how certain "classic" scent go....I am now intensely curious about this Tabac.
It is a great soap...why it is still available most likely......thanks...Paul.
ow is the overhang on the variant
There is a slight over hang on it Jeff.
Are from Liverpool man?
About 30 miles away from Liverpool, North Wales
I have the vintage sister of Tabac, named Tabora, discontinued now, i could send a slice if you wanna try it out?? Shaves almost better than Tabac, almost uncented tho. 👍👍
What’s that alum bar you were using ? Never heard of that. Didn’t explain in video or did I miss ?
It's a natural mineral, it is like a disinfectant for the skin..... if you google "Alum" it should go into detail for you John....many thanks :)
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That's great Jill....hope you enjoy the group there.....thanks and all the best....Paul.
My grandfather uses this..this smells like old man...
let. meh. ihn. daddeh. team welsh kitteh:)
I will show her in one of the videos....she deserves it..lol.
Just like vat...... tommy cooper...
ill take the pot off you - not like your using it much :D
still waiting for the postman !! nothing coming like but no shaving chat atm.
Ah yes , you love the stuff....hope to see you normal time at some point..lol...we need shaving chats.
tobacco flowers.
Thank you Donald.
What is up with all these "Harry's Shaving Company" ads on TH-cam? Trying to convince me that your multi-blade cartridge razors are the way to go. No, thank you.
I have seen them too....they see shaving videos, so probably stick them on in the hopes people will try them...all the best and thanks....Paul.