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    I broke down last week and decided to finally try Tabac. It arrived today and I didn't even make it in the house before my knife was out and opening the box. This is one of those defining moments in a wet shavers life. Like all great hype that is polarizing around here I was about to find out if I was a Tabac Man or a Tabac Hater. I blew past the wafting stage straight to blood hound mode. The result was I liked it. I'm dumbfounded again on the scent issue. I must be agreeable with everything. So now the trifecta is complete. I like the smell of Arko. I like the smell of Williams (& can lather it), and now I like the smell of Tabac. I'll be sleeping with one eye open tonight.
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    The Veg will be your next test.
    Uh-oh.

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    Quote Originally Posted by gash View Post
    The Veg will be your next test.
    I think I'll hit up Garry's Samples for that one. If I like the Veg, do I get a t-shirt or something?
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    You don't like the Veg. The Veg likes you.
    Uh-oh.

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    Quote Originally Posted by CharlieFoxtrot View Post
    I think I'll hit up Garry's Samples for that one. If I like the Veg, do I get a t-shirt or something?
    No, if the veg chooses you, you move on to the next round of the extreme polarizing scent challenge.... vetiver​.
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    ROFL gash hahahahaha

    i think you should definitely get a t-shirt if you like all of those, but i'm with you about being "agreeable with everything," i like arko and tabac as well. have never tried williams or the veg, but i don't think i've come across a single product that i didn't enjoy the scent of in one way or another.

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    I think the zazzle store has been discontinued, but here is a teaser anyway.


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    Good stuff. I'm going to have to get a P.O. Box so I can trickle this stuff into the house slowly.
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    I haven't found a shaving scent I don't like yet, either. A couple might have made me wrinkle my nose initially, but then I grew to crave them. Tabac and Musgo cream come to mind, but I find them enjoyable now. Still haven't smelled the Veg yet, though!

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    If you like the scent of Tabac, I can hardly wait to hear what you have to say about the performance. A great soap- and fantastic value!
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    Ah, Tabac... proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.
    "He must be a king. He hasn't got Williams all over 'im!" - cb91710
    I spend my knights at the Veg Table.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Topgumby View Post
    Ah, Tabac... proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.
    Amen, brother

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    Well with Arko, MWF and Tabac you have succeeded with three of the big four everyday shaving soaps, all you have to get working for you now is the last, Cella.
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    It seems the one turn-off about Tabac is the smell. Either you love it or hate it. However, everyone agrees that it makes great lather which is easy to create. I just started using it and I like it so much I'm thinking of selling all my creams. And this is from a guy who prefers creams to soaps. Can't wait to try the shave stick with my horse hair brush.
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    Quote Originally Posted by OldGreyGuy View Post
    Well with Arko, MWF and Tabac you have succeeded with three of the big four everyday shaving soaps, all you have to get working for you now is the last, Cella.
    Cella and I go way back. No problems there since Cella practically lathers itself.
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    Quote Originally Posted by mblakele View Post
    I think the zazzle store has been discontinued, but here is a teaser anyway.
    This is to awesome for words. I might have to create a Williams oriented shirt. Obviously I would have to send one to Michiganlover. He is such a big fan, I'd hate for him to miss out.
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    Can someone please explain what the veg is?

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    Pinaud's Clubman Lilac Vegetal, I believe.
    http://www.clubmanonline.com/lilacveg6.html
    Many entertaining threads available!
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    Quote Originally Posted by STJ529 View Post
    Can someone please explain what the veg is?
    Quote Originally Posted by FL shaver View Post
    Pinaud's Clubman Lilac Vegetal, I believe.
    http://www.clubmanonline.com/lilacveg6.html
    Many entertaining threads available!
    That's the stuff. I carry a little spray bottle around with me -- no joke.


    PS: Tabac is great stuff, too. The AS didn't agree with me, but I love the soap. One of wet-shaving's great (and polarizing) scents.
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