I really like the size of my Tabac shaving stick and wonder who else makes similar sized shaving sticks? What I like is the bigger diameter of the Tabac stick.
Looking for a larger shaving stick
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Nivea 'Body Shaving'
Edit: When empty, I like to refill the Nivea container with other soaps I've grated.
The only 'problem' are the large holes in the riser (sorry; too lazy to research the proper name).
So I used my 3D printer to make a spacer.
The same could probably be done using a plastic lid, scissors, and a hole punch.
I haven't started using the Tabac stick yet so I can't speak to that one.
Edit: When empty, I like to refill the Nivea container with other soaps I've grated.
The only 'problem' are the large holes in the riser (sorry; too lazy to research the proper name).
So I used my 3D printer to make a spacer.
The same could probably be done using a plastic lid, scissors, and a hole punch.
I haven't started using the Tabac stick yet so I can't speak to that one.
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You can always refill your Tabac holder with just about any other soap.
I have a spare Tabac stick container that can be used with another soap like Haslinger, for instance. Just have to grate the soap and press into the container. The Tabac push-up style container is the best one I've seen.
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Indeed, that may be just what I will do as I really like the form of the Tabac stick. I used to really like the scent of Tabac but nowadays I prefer something a bit more subtle.You can always refill your Tabac holder with just about any other soap.
I don't remember what place sells them but you can buy online at a shaving store empty sticks that have a knob on the bottom like deodorant and make your own sticks with any soap. you just have to grate it and smash it in. Look around. I bought some maybe 3 or 4 years ago.
I have had good success using old stick deodorant cases with a twist up dial to make my own shave sticks. I generally don't grate the soap; I just stuff it in the container. That has worked well for me with both MWF and RazoRock What-the-Puck soaps. I suppose grating the soap first would make it a bit easier, but if I can stuff soaps into the container with my arthritic fingers, I suspect most of you can as well. I prefer the oblong shapes like this one:
Biggest sticks out there are indeed Tabac and Nivea. BUT!
Tabac has been reformulated, it has no tallow anymore and reviews here are not that favorable. Nivea is "body shaving" soap, I never tried it on face, it was decent performer for body hair (much lighter than facial hair) and is also prone to failing...it sticks to the container sides and you will not get it out. Trashed half a stick bevause ofthat. I use Tabac stick without the container.
Tabac has been reformulated, it has no tallow anymore and reviews here are not that favorable. Nivea is "body shaving" soap, I never tried it on face, it was decent performer for body hair (much lighter than facial hair) and is also prone to failing...it sticks to the container sides and you will not get it out. Trashed half a stick bevause ofthat. I use Tabac stick without the container.
The ingredients list for the Tabac stick on Smallflower still shows tallow. Mine is on the way, so it will be interesting to see if what I receive has tallow in it.
Nivea works fine for face shaving. One of the slickest soaps I own. I am still on my first one and it hasn't failed yet.
With its ingredients, some have pointed out that Nivea is a detergent, not a soap. Note the dreaded (by some) SLS:
Aqua, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Stearate, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Sorbitol, Sodium Xylene Sulfonate, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Stearic Acid, Panthenol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Tetrasodium EDTA, Tetrasodium Etidronate, Parfum
No direct experience, but aren't DR Harris sticks of this bigger form?
Taylor of Old Bond Street. At least the one I have is almost the same.
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Nope, D.R. Harris is a much smaller diameter stick. I actually prefer D.R. Harris soap so I will grate some and put them in one of the containers mentioned above.
IMHE, Tabac and Sir Irisch Moos sticks are the widest I've seen.
No reason to have anything wider, IMHO.
No reason to have anything wider, IMHO.
I just received my Tabac stick from Smallflower today. It still has tallow. Here are the ingredients:
I have the Cyril R Salter Solid shaving soap which is the same formula as DR Harris with a light lavender scent. It works very well as a shaving stick and is less expensive compared to Harris. Cost is about $6/100g, though only a few places stock it (like Connaught in the UK). It's a natural for making your own stick refills.
Dave, thank you but I just had some spare time on my hands.
They say "necessity is the mother of invention" so I just printed a couple of drafts until I got one to fit. Again, I had some spare time and it was a slow day.I usually face-lather after loading from the puck but I actually prefer using a soap stick for head shaves, travel, or when I'm pressed for time. Being able to repurpose a soap or deodorant tube is a bonus. Be well and stay safe...
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I'm just impressed by anyone that can get beyond the "power" button!Dave, thank you but I just had some spare time on my hands.
I usually face-lather after loading from the puck but I actually prefer using a soap stick for head shaves, travel, or when I'm pressed for time. Being able to repurpose a soap or deodorant tube is a bonus. Be well and stay safe...
What could my American friends say about the Cremo shaving sticks? They seem quite large, but I have no idea about quality and performance. Also, are they brushless?
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