I just read a member extolling the virtues of Martin de Candre shaving soap.

FULL DISCLOSURE: To be completely fair, I’ve never tried the MdC soap.

So...stick with me here...Forget about shaving performance for a minute, lets just look at some math. The newer formulas of many artisan soap makers (Barrister, PAA, Wholly Kaw...) are selling for between $20 and $25. Sure, you can get some really great soaps for a little less, (Mike’s, Stirling) but let’s go with $25. I enjoy an Arko shave once in a while, but let’s put the budget soaps aside for now.

The MdC soap at Maggard razors is priced at $70 to $75.



let’s compare:

Mike’s Natural = $3.00/oz

Mitchells Wool Fat = $3.40/oz

Stirling = $2.28/oz

Other US made artisan shaving soap = $6.25/oz

Martin de Candre = $10.57/oz



Heres my question(s)...Is MdC:

really 3X as good as Mikes?

Is it really 4.5X as good as Stirling?

Twice as good as Phoenix Accoutrements?



In the end, it’s all somehow saponified fat, isn’t it?

Hell, I’m a capitalist, if Marty can sell French fat for $168/lb...I say good for him!

Mikes and Stirling are fantastic shaving soaps. i have no interest in pairing up my $100 razor with $75 worth of fat, when I can smile, and get a great shave with Stirling or Wholly Kaw...Buy USA!



(If you bring up Arko, or Williams, you will need to do 50 push-ups!)