I have read a lot of rave reviews about the MdC and was curious about trying it out. I went out and bought the samples from Maggard for Argumes and Original. Currently trying out the Original so am giving my thoughts on that.
Scent: Different. I could really not associate it with anything recognizable. Not love at first smell nor hate. Just neutral.
Loading brush: Seemed like the quickest soap to load up for me. Was enough for 4 passes with my Sabre.
Shave experience: Solid. One of the best, if not the best. First pass seemed a little less slick than I wanted but the next 3 were top notch.
Post Shave: Could definitely tell that there was nothing there. I generally use AS and lotion anyway so not much lost there but expected more given the cost point.
My plan is to use the samples (both Original and Argumes) for a around 4-5 shaves each (or whatever I get out of them) and get a better idea. I am still not 100% sold if the price justifies the results I have seen but this would be a splurge luxury purchase anyway so does not have to. Main question at that point would be scent. Unsure which one I would like the best.
Scent: Different. I could really not associate it with anything recognizable. Not love at first smell nor hate. Just neutral.
Loading brush: Seemed like the quickest soap to load up for me. Was enough for 4 passes with my Sabre.
Shave experience: Solid. One of the best, if not the best. First pass seemed a little less slick than I wanted but the next 3 were top notch.
Post Shave: Could definitely tell that there was nothing there. I generally use AS and lotion anyway so not much lost there but expected more given the cost point.
My plan is to use the samples (both Original and Argumes) for a around 4-5 shaves each (or whatever I get out of them) and get a better idea. I am still not 100% sold if the price justifies the results I have seen but this would be a splurge luxury purchase anyway so does not have to. Main question at that point would be scent. Unsure which one I would like the best.