Martin de Candre in Paris? (any other recommendations?)

[andrew98]

Does anyone know if Martin de Candre can be purchased in Paris?

Also, can any of the French shave soap aficionados recommend some of the more esoteric soaps that are worth picking up? I already have PdP and PS. I haven't tried IK, but I know it's available in Paris. IK isn't on the "rare" list.

Thanks,
-Andy

 

[andrew98]

I found the French Shaving Soap Compendium, but I don't know which ones are available in Paris. I know it's a long shot, but any help is appreciated.

-Andy

 

[Cuttingboard]

I found the French Shaving Soap Compendium, but I don't know which ones are available in Paris. I know it's a long shot, but any help is appreciated.

-Andy

Thanks for the link Andy, I was wondering the same thing. I have 2 Mama Bear tubs that are empty.

I didn't realize that Creed made shaving soap...does anyone have first hand knowledge? I bet they're very expensive.

 

[Suzuki]

Yes, the MdC can be purchased in Paris - I think I saw it in Planet Razoir in central Paris. The store also has a small selection of other French shaving products, a large selection of Plisson brushes, some Thiers straights, as well as some nice French pocket knives.

If you pass by any Monoprix (large chain department store), you should consider picking up a tub of Monsavon - its a soft soap (but a bit harder than the Proraso soap) and is tallow based - its not the best soap I've used, but it is a solid performer for the 2 (or so) Euro price tag - the same soap costs more than $10 plus shipping if you can find it stateside (so pick up a couple of extras for traders!). This isn't "rare" per se, but it is very hard to find outside of France.

 

[LeGaulois]

Planete Rasoir :

http://www.planete-rasoir.com/savon-martin-de-candre-art2.htm

58 rue de clichy
75009 PARIS

Tel : +33 (0)1 42 85 16 08

 

[Cuttingboard]

Planete Rasoir :

http://www.planete-rasoir.com/savon-martin-de-candre-art2.htm

58 rue de clichy
75009 PARIS

Tel : +33 (0)1 42 85 16 08

Can this be bought in the states or is this exclusive to France?

 

[LordTyranus]

you can also find Martin de Candre in Printemps Homme (downstairs).

be aware that it is a very expensive soap, around 35 euros in Printemps, the same probably in Planète Rasoir I don't know. But this is a great performer, my favorite.

you can also order it from their web site
http://savonnerie-martin-de-candre....id=69&osCsid=069459a05f150f94ce27969e23087032

but I don't know the cost to ship it to the UK.

 

[andrew98]

Thanks for all the great advice. Monsavon and MdC are definitely on the list now.

Everything I've read indicates that shipping MdC anywhere outside of France is expensive.

-Andy