TAOS Soap discriminating tallow vs new formulation by appearance

handjam · Sep 26, 2016

Hello good sirs,

Is there an easy and surefire way to discriminate by appearance old tallow versus new formulation Art of Shaving soap pucks? I'd like to pick up some of the old tallow sandalwood and want to make sure I'm buying the correct product. I don't trust all vendors to know the difference.

Thanks,
Handjam

xillion · Sep 26, 2016

GreekGuy said:
The soap also has a different imprint compared to the old formula. The AOS logo is larger and enclosed in a circle. It is a little difficult to appreciate from this photo, but the new soap is also significantly more yellow and less brown in color than the old formula. Scent is essentially the same from a "sandalwood" component, but the clay note is gone.

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Older tallow formula AOS pucks looked like this with no oval stamped on the puck.

dfoulk · Sep 26, 2016

If you're looking at a soap in the box the old tallow versions say made in Italy while the newer versions say made in U.S.A. I'd still open the box and look for the proper imprint but if you stumble upon some old stock at an AOS store you'll be able to quickly tell from the boxes without opening them all up.

tonich · Sep 26, 2016

This is the only vendor I'd recommend:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/281526405664

NyquistRate · Sep 27, 2016

tonich said:
This is the only vendor I'd recommend:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/281526405664

Second. Add (2) packs of three for additional savings.

mglindo · Sep 27, 2016

Same place that I got mine also!

mio_cuggino · Sep 28, 2016

Same vendor I used. Lathers very well and smells great

bakerbarber · Sep 28, 2016

Unscented anywhere?

tonich · Sep 29, 2016

Not that I am aware of. The only one left on the market is Sandalwood.
You might want to post WTB, a few member should still have some stashed away.

imbored2deth · Sep 29, 2016

unscented AOS is on that auction site. And since it is a BIN deal, I can post the links or you can search there for art of shaving NOS and it will pop up

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-Tallow-The-Art-Of-Shaving-Soap-Refill-Shaving-Soap-Unscented-Unboxed-/201312772958?hash=item2edf2d235e:g:rCwAAOSwcwhVQD4M

dfoulk · Sep 29, 2016

I've bought them from here as well and they're legit. Many others here have as well.

https://www.haircareandbeauty.com/art-of-shaving-shaving-soap-refill-sandalwood.html

Better price plus shipping is free if you buy three.

tonich · Sep 29, 2016

Right on, guys!
I totally missed it.

NyquistRate · Sep 30, 2016

dfoulk said:
I've bought them from here as well and they're legit. Many others here have as well.

https://www.haircareandbeauty.com/art-of-shaving-shaving-soap-refill-sandalwood.html

Better price plus shipping is free if you buy three.

Yep, similar price and same little "gift bags" as the eBay link. I've used the website, as well.

bakerbarber · Sep 30, 2016

Thanks.

I will be stocking up.

:thumbup1:

tlentz · Oct 8, 2016

I picked up sandalwood from there as well AA+

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