I bought a bar because I wanted to reproof a parka and I've read some good reviews about this. Application is fairly simple, just make long strokes across the fabric. As you use the bar, the wax softens a bit making it easier to apply. Some people don't like the smell but I actually find it very pleasant, like soap. I've had enough of the bar left to wax two small canvas shoulder bags as well, though I wish it was bigger because I had a few more items I had wanted to wax. It could be expensive in the long run to reproof my items with Otterwax, but we shall see.