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 Candre was what I thought it would be.
I do think this is really a great soap. I dare say Martin de Candre comes closest to what a perfect soap should be — whatever that means.
What I also discovered is that Martin de Candre needs water. Now I make the lather slightly on the watery side and it works wonders. You don't need much with this soap. I think about 10 to 12 swirls of the brush on the soap should do it. I think it's also a good idea to add a few drops of water in the scuttle to whip up a bit more moist lather for the next pass. Experiment and see what works best for you.
Regards,
Obie