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Martin de Candre Original

Longhaultanker

Longhaultanker

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I’ve been searching for a domestic vendor who sells Martin de Candre Original and has it in stock. Most US vendors don’t. One could go directly to MdC in France, but why?

My real question: I found said soap at
Pasteur Pharmacy Online Store in NYC and ordered it. Any members here have experience ordering from this place?
 
I do - they are a great biz….. it used to be a right of passage before COVID to take a trek to one of their two stores in NYC. They have great customer service in my experience - and relatively quick shipping. I’m a little closer to them geographically - but I wouldn’t imagine that would increase shipping times much.
 
I second everyone's comments, buy with confidence from Pasteure's.

I have purchased direct from Martin de Candre before and their shipping didn't take too terribly long. The bath soaps are nice, but dang are they strongly scented! I love their Fougere.
 
I used to visit Pasteurs mid-town store when I worked in NYC. I moved and was happy when they started an online business. I have been ordering shaving and other supplies from them for the past few years and have always gotten fast service. I particularly like the fact that they carry a tremendous number of soaps at the same price as the soap vendor. I usually combine my orders and get free shipping.
 
I come confessing early faults and transgressions as a straight razor shaver. So many of my early purchases were from Amazon and eBay. I didn’t frequent the artisans or specialty vendors. Only when I wanted a particular thing I’d go to the vendors like Dan's Whetstone. Now after seven years with straights I’m exploring new avenues. Hence my ignorance of Pasteur’s. Help me, my friends for I have erred.
 
Longhaultanker said:
I come confessing early faults and transgressions as a straight razor shaver. So many of my early purchases were from Amazon and eBay. I didn’t frequent the artisans or specialty vendors. Only when I wanted a particular thing I’d go to the vendors like Dan's Whetstone. Now after seven years with straights I’m exploring new avenues. Hence my ignorance of Pasteur’s. Help me, my friends for I have erred.
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Many specialty vendors have Amazon and eBay shops, so they ain’t necessarily bad. Plus ordering in those places is a breeze. I only order from three specialty shops regularly. Maggards, Smallflower, and Pasteur’s. I prefer specialty shops for that extra mom and pop touch, hard to find items, samples, and cutting out the middleman. But sometimes I go where the deals are. It’s a big internet.
 
Longhaultanker said:
I come confessing early faults and transgressions as a straight razor shaver. So many of my early purchases were from Amazon and eBay. I didn’t frequent the artisans or specialty vendors. Only when I wanted a particular thing I’d go to the vendors like Dan's Whetstone. Now after seven years with straights I’m exploring new avenues. Hence my ignorance of Pasteur’s. Help me, my friends for I have erred.
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Go forth my Son, and sin no more.
 
Luecke3262 said:
@Longhaultanker
I saw your video with MDC original, did you make vids on the other ones you bought? Also, now that you had some time with it, what are your thoughts?
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Dear brother: I’m in Los Angeles this morning. Been using Angora’s Midnight Lavender on the road. The MdC are home and I’ve only used it once. My beginning courtship with MdC I suspect will be lengthy as I didn’t intend to bring them on the road with me. Oh the life of a LONGHAULTANKER. However, I think i didn’t give the first try with the original a fair shake. I didn’t soak the puck before use. Next use I will soak in hot water as my other soaps. My next home shave I'm going all French. PLISSON, MdC, and may be Spartacus, buddy! Oh yeah.
 
Longhaultanker said:
Dear brother: I’m in Los Angeles this morning. Been using Angora’s Midnight Lavender on the road. The MdC are home and I’ve only used it once. My beginning courtship with MdC I suspect will be lengthy as I didn’t intend to bring them on the road with me. Oh the life of a LONGHAULTANKER. However, I think i didn’t give the first try with the original a fair shake. I didn’t soak the puck before use. Next use I will soak in hot water as my other soaps. My next home shave I'm going all French. PLISSON, MdC, and may be Spartacus, buddy! Oh yeah.
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Awesome! Looking forward to seeing that beauty get some work in! Safe travels!
 
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