I ordered from the sale Martin de Candre currently has going on (see "Shopping and deals") and my order arrived in just nine days from France!!!!
Martin de Candre Order Arrived Today
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Enjoy this FANTASTIC shaving soap!
Used my MdC this morning and it was awesome as usual. Enjoy your new acquisition
How much did it end up costing you in total?
I just went smell my MdC because of this. Great soap, possibly my favorite scent in soaps as of right now.
Mine arrived today as well. I couldn't resist a little test lather. Oh my word, what an explosion of fantastic lather with very little loading. Can't wait to give it a full road test tomorrow.
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I ordered "I Ami" and "Le Beurrier" for a total, including shipping, of 51.51 Euros ($63.22). It seems a lot for a shaving soap, but it's to die for.
Mine came yesterday. Crazy fast shipping from France. I also picked up the copra oil. I plan to test it all out tomorrow morning with my Tradere loaded with a feather.
I refreshed my Limette cologne which is, by far, my favorite limes scent.
Can't wait for tomorrow morning!
UPDATE
Well, what a pleasant experience. My feather was on its 4th shave (my max) and I loaded my brush which was pretty damp. I purchased the smaller jar, so it is a little messy whilst loadinahead the lather tends to go over the sides. I need to figure out the ratios, but decided to face lather, which I really only do with ADP, but it seemed safer.
A very nice lather, and a really good shave. The scent is very muted. Nicely moisturizing and a very nice glide.
Here is the nicest part: 4 shaves on a feather did leave me a bit irritated under the jaw, so I used the MdC Chopra Oil after a witch hazel splash. I've never used anything like it. I just dipped a finger in, rubbed my palms together and wow- instant soothing. Instant absorption. Beautiful scent. The best post shave experience I can remember. I highly reccommend the stuff.
To end a perfect shave perfectly, two spays of MdC Limette (my favorite limes scent) to the neck and on each wrist and look out world, here I come.
Just a really excellent experience. Looking forward to a bowl shave tomorrow morning.
I refreshed my Limette cologne which is, by far, my favorite limes scent.
Can't wait for tomorrow morning!
UPDATE
Well, what a pleasant experience. My feather was on its 4th shave (my max) and I loaded my brush which was pretty damp. I purchased the smaller jar, so it is a little messy whilst loadinahead the lather tends to go over the sides. I need to figure out the ratios, but decided to face lather, which I really only do with ADP, but it seemed safer.
A very nice lather, and a really good shave. The scent is very muted. Nicely moisturizing and a very nice glide.
Here is the nicest part: 4 shaves on a feather did leave me a bit irritated under the jaw, so I used the MdC Chopra Oil after a witch hazel splash. I've never used anything like it. I just dipped a finger in, rubbed my palms together and wow- instant soothing. Instant absorption. Beautiful scent. The best post shave experience I can remember. I highly reccommend the stuff.
To end a perfect shave perfectly, two spays of MdC Limette (my favorite limes scent) to the neck and on each wrist and look out world, here I come.
Just a really excellent experience. Looking forward to a bowl shave tomorrow morning.
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I too bought some on the 29th & picked up my Soap from the Post Office on the 6th, very fast delivery! I ordered "Le Beurrier" & "Le Cannele", 240 grams total right ~$70.00 including Delivery, or ~3.43 Grams per dollar. Really not a bad deal, if you use 1/2 gram per shave, that's ~14.3 cents worth of Soap... that's my story and I'm sticking to it.
~40 swirls of my Shavemac Silver-Tip Fan @ 45/21, gave me a bowl full of lather, very slick and enough for ~2 passes & touch-up and another ~2 or 3 down the drain. A bit excessive but it was my first lather with this, I'll be testing it again Monday, a Face Lather with my Vie-Long Horse @44/20, maybe 10 swirls for the load.
BTW, I did like the scent, a bit faint to my nose, I picked up some Lavender with a hint of Rosemary. My sniffer is a bit shot so I'm sure the scent is a bit stronger than I detect, quite refreshing IMO.
~40 swirls of my Shavemac Silver-Tip Fan @ 45/21, gave me a bowl full of lather, very slick and enough for ~2 passes & touch-up and another ~2 or 3 down the drain. A bit excessive but it was my first lather with this, I'll be testing it again Monday, a Face Lather with my Vie-Long Horse @44/20, maybe 10 swirls for the load.
BTW, I did like the scent, a bit faint to my nose, I picked up some Lavender with a hint of Rosemary. My sniffer is a bit shot so I'm sure the scent is a bit stronger than I detect, quite refreshing IMO.
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The PERFECT combination!!!!!!!!!!!
It's great! It will be a part of my rotation for the foreseeable future.
MdC is excellent. Since the heat hit our area, I've been locked onto QCS Vostok and Mystic Water CLV. I associate the scent of MdC with the Spring/Fall and will likely put it back into use in a few months.
Mine arrived in 7 days from France to Hawaii. I've been secretly hoping Monday morning would arrive quickly, just to shave with it!
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So did mine. My previously order had one soap and a very small shampoo sample. All were great products.
I got a sample of MDC and had a first shave with it today. Firstly I was amazed at how little I needed for a shave. I think 5-10 swirls did the trick. I really enjoyed the lavender scent (my first lavender cream) and the shave was comfortable and smooth. But I could not justify spending so much on it so as to buy a full puck. For me few other soaps and creams (XXX, O Melhor etc, GFT coconut) perform similarly at lower price points. I also have an order of CF lavendar on the way, that I am hoping will provide a cheaper substitute.
Ofcourse YMMV
Ofcourse YMMV
I got a sample of MDC and had a first shave with it today. Firstly I was amazed at how little I needed for a shave. I think 5-10 swirls did the trick. I really enjoyed the lavender scent (my first lavender cream) and the shave was comfortable and smooth. But I could not justify spending so much on it so as to buy a full puck. For me few other soaps and creams (XXX, O Melhor etc, GFT coconut) perform similarly at lower price points. I also have an order of CF lavendar on the way, that I am hoping will provide a cheaper substitute.
Ofcourse YMMV
MdC makes a lavender scent shaving soap now!?
