I managed to grab a tub of the remaining stock of the original tallow based Tabac from BullGoose shaving. The pluses on it: it is the first soap that I've been able to get a really good lather out of, it provides a good shave, and with it for the first time ever I was able to get a good close shave without nicking myself once while shaving with a double edged razor, kind of a milestone for me. The minus: I really don't love the smell, I cannot describe the smell, I just know I don't like it (although, don't get me wrong, I don't absolutely hate it, the only smell I've hated among the soaps I've tried is MdC Vetyvre, I really don't like that smell and I'm glad I only bought a sample), since it just became a rare product, I'm only going to shave with it on occasion, but when I do, I will use a strong aftershave to offset the smell that I'm not a huge fan of. I am thankful the smell doesn't linger too long after the shave, though I did catch an occasional whiff 4 hours post shave.