Thread: The Magic of Martin de Candre

Ok, I said I would get back to you after I shaved with this soap...and here it is:

My everday soap is Proraso Eucalyptus, it works best with my pocketbook and water. I have several tubs in standby actually. My Martin de Candre (MdC) came in a 7.5"x8.5"x12" box with paper tape on all the opening edges & had "fragile" tape centered on all six sides. I opened it at the workbench as soon as the wife came bearing "gifts" from the post office. As soon as I opened it, i was hit with a very unique smell that actually had a slight touch of rose. Worried (I am not a fan of rose as it's overpowering) I start digging thru the peanuts, making a mess of things. To my surprise I find a sampler of shampoo and a bar of soap with the box containing the shave soap. The shave soap didn't have that rose smell, nor did the shampoo or bar of soap...I just don't know where came from. Maybe there is a touch of rose in the mix...

The shave
I didn't have really enough whiskers to shave with, so had to wait. It was worth it! I had just honed up three razors, one of which is my favorite manufacturer and I was anxious to give it a dance as well. Man, this stuff really explodes lather on a brush. I use a Becker scuttle and loaded up the brush while whipping up the lather in the scuttle. After whipping a nice thick lather, I lather up well and shave with two passes (wtg & atg) & touch-ups.

Overall opinion of MdC: This stuff has a great smell, whips up a lather like no tomorrow, provides excellent coushion & lubrication. My only complaint is that it seemed to start to dry out before I got to the other side of my face. Keep in mind that it's starting to warm up here and I am running air conditioning. I imagine when I learn the right water to soap mixture that will not be an issue. Am I glad I tried this soap for the price? I can answer that after only one shave....YES.

Thanks Obie for the heads up on something new and worthwhile.

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

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.

Regards,

Obie

You fellas better watch out for this Obie guy. He's like the neighborhood drug dealer giving out free samples to get you hooked. If you read that review your finished.

now i'm doomed.. my sample just ran out this morning..

i refuse to purchase it till i can avoid the shipping though.. i hope it finds a u.s. distributor soon.. or perhaps someone will organize a group buy.

Originally Posted by Pops!

now i'm doomed.. my sample just ran out this morning..

i refuse to purchase it till i can avoid the shipping though.. i hope it finds a u.s. distributor soon.. or perhaps someone will organize a group buy.

I just read Obie's review, and I feel my will power weakening... OBIE!!!!!

Victor, I know we aren't exactly geographic neighbours, but I'd totally be up for a group buy! Let's see how much interest we can muster, 'cause the shipping costs are quite ridiculous.

Originally Posted by Ryan82

I just read Obie's review, and I feel my will power weakening... OBIE!!!!!

Victor, I know we aren't exactly geographic neighbours, but I'd totally be up for a group buy! Let's see how much interest we can muster, 'cause the shipping costs are quite ridiculous.

Hey guys I'm in too, I'm from Quebec Canada, let me know...

Originally Posted by Pops!

now i'm doomed.. my sample just ran out this morning..

i refuse to purchase it till i can avoid the shipping though.. i hope it finds a u.s. distributor soon.. or perhaps someone will organize a group buy.

You might be waiting a long time for a US distributor I know one British vendor did approach them and was told they were not interested in distributing through any other outlet, other than there own.

I was able to get my jar of Martin de Candre when my girl friend went to Paris to visit a childhood friend. She bought me a jar as her little gift to me. Doesn't get much better than that.

Originally Posted by Obie

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.

Regards,

Obie

Obie,

Your review of MdC was a delight to read. Your steamy metaphors are sure to make any warm-blooded male SRP member throw financial caution to the wind and brave the stiff shipping fees to experience skin that "feels like an embrace from a beautiful woman."

Could this woman be Mariette, perhaps?

Greg