Tcheon Fung Sing Soaps

[Cuttingboard]

I've been using it for about two years now. When I bought my first bottle, it was available from all of the notable online retailers well known around these parts.

I just use it straight out of the bottle. I'm not entirely sure how it is labeled - A/S or EdT - but it has a splash-type opening.

It has a great scent and is very cooling. Perhaps it has a higher alcohol content than many other aftershaves. I'm really not sure.

Sorry. Wasn't trying to derail your thread....

No worries James, I'm very interested in Innsbruck now...assuming it smells similar to Tobacco Verde?

[Doodi1]

Alt Innsbruck is classified as both a A/S and a cologne. Smell definitely lingers like a cologne. Great smell and one of the best menthol kicks in the A/S world. Great stuff!

[petr]

This is accurate, doesn't smell like tobacco per say but I can't put my finger on the exact scent. Hard to describe.

I agree. Hard to describe. I was expecting vetiver, but none there or at least it's not very strong. It's not a strong single note scent for sure. It is soft, not too powdery, and pleasant.

This stuff shaves like a dream. Easily goes to the top 5 in efficacy.

[rxonmymind]

Just shaved with the BN. Excellent soap. Had to take a break from PSGT.
I'm looking forward to trying the TV. This company product is top notch and I could easily shave with their soaps exclusively.

[Sqratch]

I love the scent and performance of my BN soap. alt Innsbruck on the other hand is a tad to medicinal for my taste. I wish it wasn't because it feels amazing on your face.

[El-a-Menthol]

What Marco said.

Yup! Plus another.
The sandalwood is sandalwood, slightly on the sweet side. It's especially good in the fall/winter season.
I personally like Sandalwood in fall better, Tobacco in winter and the Neroli... well i just started using it almost every day again,
since the temperatures are finally changing here.

[marcel]

I can recommend the new Bergamotto Neroli Dure, a hard soap instead of the croap we all know.
It has the same scent as the croap but much more subdued, since I also bought the BN Balsam this isn't a big issue for me . The lather is top notch as I sort of expected, but it seems it is even more slick. As it is a hard soap, you will need to load it considerably longer than with the croap.
The other new soap, Cuore di Lavanda, is also overy nice but since I only tried it once I don't think I got to know it well enough to give a serious verdict. It has a light lavender scent and lathers like the other more expensive TFS soaps. It is targeted at people with sensitive skin, which I don't have, but this worked very well for me.
I skipped the other new soap, the Sandalo Boise, as I don't like sandalwood very much.

[Johnny_Ludlow]

I just ordered BN Dure, Sandalo Boise and Mandorla ASB to accompany almond soaps - hopefully it's something like Cella but less sweet. I've dreamed of Cella aftershave for quite some time. I also hope that the sandalwood is not overtly sweet or synthetic. I've yet to find a sandalwood shaving soap or cream I like scentwise.

[Cuttingboard]

I can recommend the new Bergamotto Neroli Dure, a hard soap instead of the croap we all know.
It has the same scent as the croap but much more subdued, since I also bought the BN Balsam this isn't a big issue for me . The lather is top notch as I sort of expected, but it seems it is even more slick. As it is a hard soap, you will need to load it considerably longer than with the croap.
The other new soap, Cuore di Lavanda, is also overy nice but since I only tried it once I don't think I got to know it well enough to give a serious verdict. It has a light lavender scent and lathers like the other more expensive TFS soaps. It is targeted at people with sensitive skin, which I don't have, but this worked very well for me.
I skipped the other new soap, the Sandalo Boise, as I don't like sandalwood very much.

I didn't realize that hard soap was an option and its manufactured by TFS?

[marcel]

I didn't realize that hard soap was an option and its manufactured by TFS?

Yep, it's a new soap from TFS, released about two weeks ago.
Forgot to mention: with a bit of soaking/pressure this soap just fits in a old spice mug. Just to give you an idea about its size.

[petr]

Any chance on a scent description of the Tobacco Verde? And does anyone have any experience with the other scents, in particular the Sandalwood? 3 weeks sure is a long time to wait .....

I've got the scent pegged. TABAC, but not as harsh.

[Cuttingboard]

Yep, it's a new soap from TFS, released about two weeks ago.
Forgot to mention: with a bit of soaking/pressure this soap just fits in a old spice mug. Just to give you an idea about its size.

Nice, I've been looking for a puck to fit in my old spice mug.

[Johnny_Ludlow]

TFS soaps are out of this world. I mean... wow. I've tried most of the big hitters, this one amazed me more than anything in a long time. Lather is the densest I've ever seen and still very slick. Just pefect. Sandalo Boise has very subdued scent. Woody, yes, but unlike most sandalwoods this is not sweet at all, which I am very happy about. It's the kind of scent that will most likely grow on me.

Straight to my top 3.

[GreekGuy]

I've got the scent pegged. TABAC, but not as harsh.

While keeping in mind that everyone's nose differs, I wouldn't describe TV as anywhere close to Tabac.

TV smells like Alt Innsbruck. The tobacco flower. A light, floral, green and elegant scent. Reminiscent of a cool spring morning. The smell of grass, the morning dew, and blooming flowers all mixed together as a gentle breeze blows by while you're watching the sun rise, ready to start your day

Tabac, however, smells like a combination of ashtray and mothballs

YMMV

[OldGreyGuy]

Tabac, however, smells like a combination of ashtray and mothballs

YMMV

That's a bit harsh, I can't detect any ashtray. :-)

Actually I can't smell the mothballs either, but YMMV.

[eth]

Reading all of this, I can't wait to recieve my first TFS products: Bergamotto Neroli Dure and aftershave, and Cuora di Lavanda soap. Come on, mail people!

[marcel]

Reading all of this, I can't wait to recieve my first TFS products: Bergamotto Neroli Dure and aftershave, and Cuora di Lavanda soap. Come on, mail people!

You won't be disappointed!

About comparing TV with Tabac: IMHO there are more differences than similarities. I for one, hate Tabac and love TV ;-)

[El-a-Menthol]

TFS soaps are out of this world. I mean... wow. I've tried most of the big hitters, this one amazed me more than anything in a long time. Lather is the densest I've ever seen and still very slick. Just pefect. Sandalo Boise has very subdued scent. Woody, yes, but unlike most sandalwoods this is not sweet at all, which I am very happy about. It's the kind of scent that will most likely grow on me.

Straight to my top 3.

Agree 100%. Less sweet for sandalwood = better. IMO.

[eth]

You won't be disappointed!

You were absolutely right. I shaved with the BN Dure yesterday, it was amazing. Slick and shiny lather, shave was flawless. Topped it with the BN aftershave, another great product. By bedtime my shave was still "approved, with no remarks" by the lady, an achievement in its own right.

Today I shaved with TOBS JS cream and aftershave cream. It's been my luxury routine for some time - not any more. I just want to go back into the bathroom, lather up the BN and do todays shave over again. TFS has already upped my expectations of a shaving product.

[rxonmymind]

Like this stuff so much I ordered the 1kilo to split with another member. It absolutely surpasses Cella and MWF in performance and scent. The BN got the stamp of approval from the wife when It was used on her legs. Most soaps she doesn't care about.