Interesting. I found the new Haslinger to be 'thirstier' than the original tallow formula, but similar otherwise. Y'all have inspired me to order a puck of Tabac that will arrive in a couple of days. If it is the new formula, I'll try it and review it here. If it isn't, carry on without me.I wonder if the new non-tallow version requires blooming. I know the tallow version doesn't require much (if any) blooming. Maybe the non-tallow version is thirstier and needs the additional water to help load a brush? I know some of my triple milled soaps (e.g., TOBS) need to be bloomed before loading.