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06-19-2013, 10:19 PM
Thread: The Magic of Martin de Candre
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Chalito, here you go: Presentatin of the shaving...
Chalito, here you go: Presentatin of the shaving soap of quality with generous
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05-31-2013, 11:01 PM
Thread: The Magic of Martin de Candre
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Spendur, my friend, I can see the shop in...
Spendur, my friend, I can see the shop in Milwaukee. Except that I will probably hoard the soap and not share it with anyone. Mine! Mine! Mine! Interesting enough, my brother had only one day in...
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05-31-2013, 09:11 PM
Thread: The Magic of Martin de Candre
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Gentlemen, My brother was in Paris about three...
Gentlemen,
My brother was in Paris about three weeks ago and visited this shop. I had told him about it. We had lunch at his home in Chicago last week. After lunch he said, "Oh, I have something for... -
07-14-2011, 11:00 PM
Thread: The Magic of Martin de Candre
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Gentlemen: Since this thread is on Martin de...
Gentlemen:
Since this thread is on Martin de Candre, rather than dilute the focus by bringing in I Coloniali, I will start a new thread in Soaps and Creams with my thoughts on this fine soap.... -
07-02-2011, 11:46 AM
Thread: The Magic of Martin de Candre
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Hello, Paul: Bless your heart for the kind...
Hello, Paul:
Bless your heart for the kind words. Thank you.
Your friend,
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07-02-2011, 04:10 AM
Thread: The Magic of Martin de Candre
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Hello, str8Shooter: The last I looked Bull...
Hello, str8Shooter:
The last I looked Bull Goose had it, as well as Connought, in England. They're both good sites. I have a feeling you will like the stuff. It's no Martin de Candre, but nothing... -
07-01-2011, 02:55 AM
Thread: The Magic of Martin de Candre
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Hello,DMHarper: I Coloniali mango soap is one...
Hello,DMHarper:
I Coloniali mango soap is one of my preferred soaps. I have it in the pottery bowl. And yes, the fragrance is intoxicating. Lather, glide and cushion are good, too. It's one of the... -
06-12-2011, 03:14 AM
Thread: The Magic of Martin de Candre
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Yes, bondpunk, it probably will last a year. You...
Yes, bondpunk, it probably will last a year. You don't need much soap. I'd say maybe about 10 or 15 swirls of the brush on the soap is plenty to whip up luxurious lather that will last the whole...
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06-11-2011, 09:40 PM
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Hello, du212: This is great news. Thank you...
Hello, du212:
This is great news. Thank you for your communication with the good folks at Martin de Candre. Now, if they manage to reduce the shipping charges, I can imagine they will get flooded... -
06-10-2011, 07:34 PM
Thread: The Magic of Martin de Candre
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My dear Str8Shooter, Thank you for the kind...
My dear Str8Shooter,
Thank you for the kind words. It is my pleasure. What makes all this worth it is the sharing with friends. That's priceless.
Stay well.
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06-05-2011, 10:06 PM
Thread: The Magic of Martin de Candre
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My dear thebigspendur: That is a good point....
My dear thebigspendur:
That is a good point. They sent me a sample of their soap and shampoo. The soap, which I use as a face wash, is incredible. I've never looked so Hollywood. The shampoo is... -
06-05-2011, 09:09 PM
Thread: The Magic of Martin de Candre
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thebigspendur: Oh, dear, dear, a $109 shipping...
thebigspendur:
Oh, dear, dear, a $109 shipping tab is enough to pay off the national debt — well, almost. Then again, my good man, the dearly beloved is worth it. Besides, when she becomes... -
06-05-2011, 06:24 PM
Thread: The Magic of Martin de Candre
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Hello, LeftStanding: Martin de Candre is sold...
Hello, LeftStanding:
Martin de Candre is sold nowhere else except where it is produced in Paris. That's what I understand, anyway.
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05-11-2011, 03:20 AM
Thread: The Magic of Martin de Candre
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Hello, Mike: Thanks for the suggestion, Mike....
Hello, Mike:
Thanks for the suggestion, Mike. That's under consideration for the coming months.
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05-10-2011, 07:09 PM
Thread: The Magic of Martin de Candre
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Hello, Greg: Thanks for the kind words about...
Hello, Greg:
Thanks for the kind words about the review.
Yes, Mariette's embrace would make Martin de Candre the perfect shave cream. Imagine that embrace every morning in the shave den.
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05-09-2011, 03:31 PM
Thread: The Magic of Martin de Candre
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Ladies and gentlemen: I just posted a review...
Ladies and gentlemen:
I just posted a review of Martin de Candre. When you have a moment, please take a look in the Reviews. Thanks.
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05-06-2011, 06:01 PM
Thread: The Magic of Martin de Candre
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Hello, Shooter: I had heard of Martin de...
Hello, Shooter:
I had heard of Martin de Candre and had always wanted to try it. Then my good friend LegalBeagle was kind enough to send me a sample of it. I was convinced instantly Martin de... -
05-03-2011, 11:48 PM
Thread: The Magic of Martin de Candre
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My dear friend, you deserve a world of credit. I...
My dear friend, you deserve a world of credit. I tip my hat.
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04-30-2011, 11:25 PM
Thread: The Magic of Martin de Candre
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My dear thebigspendur: Keep lying to your wife...
My dear thebigspendur:
Keep lying to your wife about the importance of Martin de Candre in your life.
I asked dearly beloved if she would like me to buy her a bottle of cognac. "Oh,... -
04-30-2011, 03:22 PM
Thread: The Magic of Martin de Candre
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Hello, Ryan: Yes, the soap is reasonable for...
Hello, Ryan:
Yes, the soap is reasonable for the quality it offers. The shipping is the killer, yes. I've sent you a p.m. on the prices.
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04-29-2011, 11:31 PM
Thread: The Magic of Martin de Candre
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Hello, thebigspendur: At least you'll go with...
Hello, thebigspendur:
At least you'll go with a smile on your face, knowing you've had a sweet shave with an incredible soap.
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04-28-2011, 03:37 PM
Thread: The Magic of Martin de Candre
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Hello, Blackpool: The prices are on Martin de...
Hello, Blackpool:
The prices are on Martin de Candre's website: Soap factory Martin de Candre : Shaving soap made in the ancient style following a Marseilles method
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04-26-2011, 07:22 PM
Thread: The Magic of Martin de Candre
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Hello, Shooter: From my limited experience...
Hello, Shooter:
From my limited experience with Martin de Candre — for now — I think you will be pleased with it.
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04-26-2011, 12:08 AM
Thread: The Magic of Martin de Candre
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That's it. By Jove, we've got it. From the top:...
That's it. By Jove, we've got it. From the top: A-one and a-two . . .
Musically,
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04-25-2011, 08:25 PM
Thread: The Magic of Martin de Candre
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Robert jan: Thanks for the heads up on La Toja...
Robert jan:
Thanks for the heads up on La Toja Manantiales. I have eyed this soap for quite sometime. That you like it tells me it is of high quality. I will keep it on my list to try.
You're...
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