Just tried a sample of MdC recently acquired off BST. I have to say, it lathered quickly and produced a ton of creamy foam with minimal loading. I made some extra effort to load given I am working with a sample in a 1" mini tub the size of a Carmex container, but it still wasn't a lot. Great shave and post feel. I was using "Original," which is a lovely enough scent, though I would probably prefer the Vetyver. In any event, I was impressed. The sample will last me a long time and I will definitely consider buying more after my current soap collection dwindles down a fair bit more. Very very good stuff. For those who will ask, my brush was a Yaqi Sagrada Familia synthetic tuxedo.
MdC, Wow!
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Just take the soap out of the tiny container and put it into another larger one. You'll enjoy using the soap a lot more.
Congratulations! Great when things just work!! 
Dig out that unused Starbucks mug you have and smear your sample of MdC in the bottom of it. Now you have a soap mug like grandpa used. Lather freely, unencumbered and enjoy your shave.
I finally took the plunge and can only say that I should have done it sooner - the Agrumes and the Rose!
Martin de candre is great soap made by great family. Some people say it can be drying the skin a little post shave. No big deal a little balm and go about your business.
MdC is a classic, congratulations on trying it. I will always have at least one jar in my den.
MdC is a fantastic soap. Different folks will favor different soaps for personal reasons though, in my opinion, MdC is as good as any soap out there. 
MdC is exceptional. A little goes a long way. Those small sample sizes can be a pain to use in the original container. The original scent is the only one that I’ve tried and enjoyed it so much that I finally ordered the full size version. It’s easily the top performing soap I have. As to the drying of the skin I haven’t had any problems with it
My favorite soap. It also lasts a VERY long time.
I guess it depends --
The only way it would feel drying is if enough product is not used. It seems to leave a nice post shave feel for me.
That said, I know that when I tried SJOL, it would leave my skin with some kind of residue. Maybe some folks prefer that feel and/or if that is what they are used to then they might consider MdC as having a dry post shave feel.
What made you pick those scents over more classic ones like Original and Fougere?
Excellent quality soaps, seem expensive at first sight but it lasts forever I've been using fougere and the original one on the regular for about a year now they look barely touched
I’ve got full tubs of all five of the scented MdC soaps. Even if I were forty years younger, I would have a lifetime supply of MdC, my favorite soap. It’s also the easiest to lather among my rather large collection.
What’s your favorite scent?
MDC is a ridiculously high quality soap that fires on all cylinders for me! Congrats on getting some!
I have had them all, and I kept the Fougere, the Agrumes, and Vetyver.
I like the Vetyver best, and I think it makes the creamiest lather of the bunch!
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Matt
I have had them all, and I kept the Fougere, the Agrumes, and Vetyver.
I like the Vetyver best, and I think it makes the creamiest lather of the bunch!
Vr
Matt
I have now had the opportunity to try the Agrumes, Fougere and Rose. For me, it's hands down the Rose. The rose is not your grandmother's bathroom rose.
I will get this one day
About how many minutes you think it takes to whip up that lather?
Maggards has samples of MdC. Not enabling or anything. Just sayin'.
And each one is good for nearly 20 shaves
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