I have been using MdC for the last 2 years and have been quite happy with it. But seeing all the rave reviews of ABC, I decided to buy one and give it a try. I ordered directly with the ABC store along with their almond shampoo.
Ordered June 20.
Shipped June 23.
Arrived July 1.
I shaved with a l'occitane plisson synthetic brush, an AS-D2 razor with gillette platinum plus blades.
Here are my thoughts after the first use:
- The packaging isn't as attractive as MdC.
- As expected, while it looks like a cream, it's really more like a soap. (I just loaded with my brush from the tub.)
- It lathers well.
- The scent is a very mild almondy one.
- I didn't find it to be as slick as MdC. The razor glide wasn't as smooth on some areas like the neck.
- But it also didn't irritate my skin like MdC. (I have very sensitive skin.)
- Some folks have mentioned that it isn't as drying as MdC in the post-shave feel. If found the opposite!
I must say, I am a tad disappointed after all the rave reviews, but maybe I'll try using more product on my next shave and see if that helps. If something changes in subsequent uses, I will update this thread.
Ordered June 20.
Shipped June 23.
Arrived July 1.
I shaved with a l'occitane plisson synthetic brush, an AS-D2 razor with gillette platinum plus blades.
Here are my thoughts after the first use:
- The packaging isn't as attractive as MdC.
- As expected, while it looks like a cream, it's really more like a soap. (I just loaded with my brush from the tub.)
- It lathers well.
- The scent is a very mild almondy one.
- I didn't find it to be as slick as MdC. The razor glide wasn't as smooth on some areas like the neck.
- But it also didn't irritate my skin like MdC. (I have very sensitive skin.)
- Some folks have mentioned that it isn't as drying as MdC in the post-shave feel. If found the opposite!
I must say, I am a tad disappointed after all the rave reviews, but maybe I'll try using more product on my next shave and see if that helps. If something changes in subsequent uses, I will update this thread.