Thanks for making this James, really appreciate the support. They are many leagues ahead but we are definitely making ground while remaining committed to our handmade manufacturing process and actually using natural ingredients. Cheers 💪

@birdsofvalhalla

3 ай бұрын

John, I love your soap and deodorant! I am using the deo myself now for some time- as well as Siliski's. the "Dr" doesn't make their own soap, it's factory made, always has been- but you do. In my mind, that puts you miles ahead as you are passionate about the product. Yeah, they got the marketing down early and pat- but that's even gone downhill imo of late. Keep up the good work, you are just getting started! Thanks for the encouragement a few months ago, you know you got a friend in NY!

I like both, Dr squatch is what got me started. But I like Dr squatch more to be honest. I feel tbs scents all smell similar. Squatch deo works great for me also.

Started with Dr. S but have been exclusively using The Black Stuff for nearly a year now. It lasts longer, smells nicer and is top quality - plus I prefer to support local businesses and TBS is just a short hop down the M50😊

Thanks for the review my friend, I’ve just ordered my first set of TBS soaps and I’m looking forward to trying them. I’m watching this video, having already placed my order. I’m encouraged by your comments and insight.

Nice notes between the two brands. I have used Dr Squatch for 4 years and decided to try the Black Stuff. The difference in quality is very apparent! Needless to say I am always impressed. The scent comes off as a natural musk and not blatant fragrance. The grit is done much better. It leaves my skin feeling better. The difference between the Dr's pine tar and TBS' Atlantic Pine Tar js astounding. As you mention, I love the personable experience you get with the Black Stuff. The Dr is still better than generic soaps, just not on the same level of quality and the overall customer experience. The Black Stuff does leave the market open for shampoo and conditioner bars, as well as lotion. That said though, the owner John is always working to create new products and not just rushing something sub par to the market.

Been using Dr Squah for yrs but I’ve been seeing a differences for previous batches. Came here to see about black stuff as it’s everywhere !

@scentadventure

2 ай бұрын

Give them a try it's better quality in my opinion and the owners a good dude. The have a FB fan page you can join and get more info on the brand

@djhenotic_

2 ай бұрын

@@scentadventure already got my order a few days ago and they sent me emails with offers for next purchase. Your right ! Way better than squash

I thought John always said that Dr. Squatch actually copied his boxes. He should have counter sued.

TBS is hands down better than Squatch in all categories. While I do still have a couple Squatch deos and Briccs, I prefer TBS because they are 100 percent natural. Squatch uses synthetic fragrances. Also worth mentioning.. TBS soaps last WAY longer. To the point where I have a sliver left of the Irish mountain rain and it refuses to crack or break 😂 I actually fused it to my dogs bay beach so it’s easier to hold now. Squatch always breaks on me when it starts getting thin right away

I don't have a lot of the black stuff but from what I have tried it's definitely higher quality than squatch

I was an avid squatch fan but having tried 'the black stuff' I think their scents are better quality with being essential oils and they are well blended/balanced mixed scents with more interest rather than squatches more 2d scents using fragrance oils. By no means is Dr squatch bad quality but my money is firmly with 'the black stuff' ❤

I started with DrS but found it left my skin very dry (important as already have skin conditions). Switched to TBS and no such problems. Next for me the product quality with TBS is superior. Thirdly, John's customer service is second to none. Finally, if you are lucky enough to be in Dublin (Ireland) then you can go visit the team.

@saturntechnologies1350

3 күн бұрын

Have visited them many times and they are absolutely amazing people and even give some deals for your effort, amazing brand

Im looking at the website and each TBS soaps are 4.75- 5 oz. Not the 5.5 you mention. Shrinkflation? Squatch shows only 5oz bars...must be because of the robots.

Compared to TBS, squatch stuff is terrible, having used the black stuff I think they have a far superior product that lasts longer and smells better. He's right about customer service, TBS is fantastic and being able to interact with John on social media especially if you have a product or shipping issue is great. Yes their product isn't always 100% perfect (Deo bottle that sticks) but thats life and how they sort it is what sets them apart.

Tried all the major brands and the Black Stuff Deodorant works the best (although the scents are inferior to Squatch) The soap scents for the Black Stuff are inferior to Squatch. Just my opinion.

I found Squatch was leaving a nasty film in my shower, switched to TBS and no more issue. And it smells awesome.

Yo, when you going to do the full TBS line-up review 😜

@scentadventure

4 ай бұрын

I've been slacking on it. Soon

@jonathanhubbell7926

4 ай бұрын

@@scentadventure lol can do it here in Nooga!

Brand gets popular > brand bad cuz brand big > find small brand to bandwagon > rinse repeat every 5 or so years

@scentadventure

3 ай бұрын

You obviously are unfamiliar with my videos.

This guy definitely dropped the soap for the Black Stuff lol to say they didn't copy the box is crazy I have no connection with Dr. Squatch I only purchase one bar from Dr Squatch because I work in Iraq and really not at my disposal but I can see clear as day and not saying one product is better than the other because I haven't tried the Black Stuff I'm just commenting on the copy of the product.

@scentadventure

Ай бұрын

I love how people write comments about me but directed towards me as if I don't read these or reply. 1st off id agree the boxes do look similar but I don't believe it's a blatant copy. You are entitled to your opinion and it's welcomed here. 2nd legally you can't trademark a box so there's technically no infringement issue here as the mascot and logos are not the same or copied. The point of bringing this up is that Dr squatch sued them twice over a box they had no trademark for which I believe is a big brand punching down in a smaller soap maker. I think that's lame and I expressed that in this video. The black stuff is changing it's boxes and branding I believe so this won't be an issue in the future. 3rd I don't make money from these videos nor do I have an affiliate code with either brand. I don't always recommend the black stuff as I feel there are other brands people would enjoy more like Valhalla beard and body or grizzly natural. In this case I'd recommend the black stuff over Dr squatch for reasons I mentioned in this video but I also just don't care for the brand. 4th I Appreciate you stopping by, have a great day :)

Let's not sound to biased 😅.. I don't use either one yet. I thought this was going to be a real head to head review against these 2 brands that keep stopping my videos to advertise themselves.

In all about lathr and grizzly being a canadian squatch was dissapointing with there regukar lineup but the halloween collab was solid. Bur shipping is awful they lost a order. Grizzly hasnt and there states based and lathr canada lol

Haven’t tried the Dr S brand. Have used the Black Stuff the last 16 months & can honestly say it’s absolutely incredible for your skin. Reason I switched from gels to soap. You feel cleansed … it’s that simple. Oh by the way the deo is super too. Only thing is it take about a week for you body to adjust from sprays to stick. It’s not roll on guys just to clarify. It’s a top quality product folks

How bout the scent quality in terms of strength and how long they last? I mean seriously you told us what we could read ourselves.

@scentadventure

2 ай бұрын

Yeah had you watched the whole review I mention scents. The black stuff is essential oils which won't last as long as fragrance oils but have more natural scents. Thanks for stopping by though

Being biased does not mean that you are not being honest. I started out with Dr. S, and honestly, I still like a few things that they put out. When it comes to The Black Stuff, it is absolutely killer.... every single thing that John Larkin puts out is top notch, and his customer service is beyond measure.... Great video James....

Check out Bare Bar natural soap

Why no Bro Brick reviews?

No lathering on video??

This feels hella bias to me, not all the bars are one color from squatch and that Dracula soap smelled super good. He's mainly talking up the black stuff and talking down the squatch. Nothing is wrong with it being a uniform shape either lol

@scentadventure

Ай бұрын

Yeah I don't like Dr squatch it's trash IMO and I do mention I'm biased to the black stuff in this video. Regardless the black stuff is superior to the Dr squatch for the fast they use EO instead of FO. The have the edition of Castor oil in the soap base. It's made in house compared to being made by the soap guy. Thanks for stopping by though

@LunarShuriken1

Ай бұрын

@@scentadventure it's still natural and isn't toxic so I don't see the issue. It also is pretty moisturizing as it is so I also don't see an issue without it having Caster oil. It's also fine that it's made in large amounts and not by hand

@scentadventure

Ай бұрын

Yeah but those are my reasons that it's better. Have you tried the black stuff? I wouldn't even say the black stuff is the best brand but it's better IMO than Dr squatch. Grizzly natural or Valhalla beard and body would be my top 2 brands for soap.

They should come out with barber brick blueberry peppermint dr squatch

TBS bars are an inferior product. Bad scents and gave me a rash..

why would you even try to compare Dr. Crotch to any small batch, hand made soap company? Nearly every small batch company is superior to Dr. Crotch.

@birdsofvalhalla

3 ай бұрын

... Dr Crotch....