CDC: Cult de Candre
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MdC Nature, you really cannot go wrong with this one.
MdC Rose. I’ve been using this one a lot lately. It’s a fantastic soap on every way.
Monday December 2, 2024
Brush: Semogue Mistura
Soap: MdC Rose
Razor: Henson
Blade: Crystal Israeli
P/S: Thayers Rose
Brush: Semogue Mistura
Soap: MdC Rose
Razor: Henson
Blade: Crystal Israeli
P/S: Thayers Rose
Wednesday December 4, 2024
Brush: Semogue Mistura
Soap: MdC Original
Razor: Henson
Blade: Wizamet SI
P/S: Tabac
Brush: Semogue Mistura
Soap: MdC Original
Razor: Henson
Blade: Wizamet SI
P/S: Tabac
I could rotate these five only and be very happy 
. Always stored with lids off.
. Always stored with lids off.
I've picked up the full sized jars when on special, typically from Pasteur's as in the past I could leverage a Military Discount as well. Given they've gone the wayside with that - I am fortunate in that I still have a mostly full Fougere, a couple month's worth of Vetyver, and a boxed Original "Le Domino". I killed off my Agrumes jar this past summer.
To your question, you could split the difference in a sense and get the 130g Original "Le Canelle"...
I don't rotate between them enough, but curious as to why lidless ?I could rotate these five only and be very happy
My guess would be to let any remaining water evaporate and dry out the soap even further
On the ”instruction card” that comes with every soap, MdC recommends storing with lids off. Le Pere Lucien makes the same recommendation. Storing soap containers with no lids definitely takes up more space, which I’m fortunate to have.
Your "long term" storage is lidless? Typically, I let my soaps dry for a couple of hours; I shave most often in the late afternoon/early evening and leave them open, then cover them at bedtime.I could rotate these five only and be very happy
You don't experience any fragrance loss leaving them open? I'll admit, I'm only now trying MdC soaps (Fougere) and have no sense of what they will be like months down the road, but, I'd hate to have the scent fade.
See bottom of MdC card and a photo of soaps. I’ve never experienced scent loss on any of these hard or triple milled soaps.
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Thanks for sharing @dave1269
I interpret their intent that the soap be air dried thoroughly prior to storing; and not stowed damp. Of course this may take into consideration continuously using their soap in a sane and conventional manner and not employing a robust rotation of artisanal soaps
I have yet to experience an issue with my standard 12-24h dry-out prior to lidding and storing, being in arid Southern California.
I think that perhaps if I were to next use an MdC during a SOTM, I may just keep the lid off - since I would be using the soap in succession. Pretty much have no choice if one were using their "crystal" offerings or brain-bowls...
But what do I know, I'm already out of compliance
I interpret their intent that the soap be air dried thoroughly prior to storing; and not stowed damp. Of course this may take into consideration continuously using their soap in a sane and conventional manner and not employing a robust rotation of artisanal soaps
I have yet to experience an issue with my standard 12-24h dry-out prior to lidding and storing, being in arid Southern California.
I think that perhaps if I were to next use an MdC during a SOTM, I may just keep the lid off - since I would be using the soap in succession. Pretty much have no choice if one were using their "crystal" offerings or brain-bowls...
But what do I know, I'm already out of compliance
That first statement a declaration! Today I used a Mistura so I guess I’m halfway there!Thanks for sharing @dave1269
I interpret their intent that the soap be air dried thoroughly prior to storing; and not stowed damp. Of course this may take into consideration continuously using their soap in a sane and conventional manner and not employing a robust rotation of artisanal soaps
I have yet to experience an issue with my standard 12-24h dry-out prior to lidding and storing, being in arid Southern California.
I think that perhaps if I were to next use an MdC during a SOTM, I may just keep the lid off - since I would be using the soap in succession. Pretty much have no choice if one were using their "crystal" offerings or brain-bowls...
But what do I know, I'm already out of compliance
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As for the lid, I agree, they are likely assuming that the same jar is being used daily. That’s how I’m rolling for the time being. The scent is awesome!
On the new soaps, I am going to wait for someone who doest want 52 Euros to ship a pound of soap or 32 euros to ship a jar to Michigan. Hopefully Pasteur or Rasiogoodfellas gets it reasonably soon. I will look for it in the next round of sales.
Love the refreshing post shave feel.
Descriptions of new MdC scents, sourced from MdC website, translated by DeepL.
Magellan:
Magellan" shaving soap sails the spice route, the priceless wonders of Indonesia. Its fragrance is powerful and warm, with hints of camphor. You'll find the sunny freshness of Thyme, followed by the spicy warmth of Clove and the vanilla sweetness of Cinnamon. Your shaving foam will be a treasure trove of enveloping, exotic scents with a hint of herbaceousness... With Magellan, treat yourself to a unique olfactory voyage.
Absinthe:
Absinthe" shaving soap reveals a fresh, aniseed fragrance with a hint of menthol. You'll be seduced by its icy, energizing color, which enhances the aromatic flavors of star anise, fennel and green anise. The creamy foam of your shaving soap is deliciously impregnated with this energizing, subtle, herbaceous fragrance. Like the famous drink of the Belle Époque, this Absinthe shaving soap features the green notes and delicate bitterness of this astonishing spirit.
Magellan:
Magellan" shaving soap sails the spice route, the priceless wonders of Indonesia. Its fragrance is powerful and warm, with hints of camphor. You'll find the sunny freshness of Thyme, followed by the spicy warmth of Clove and the vanilla sweetness of Cinnamon. Your shaving foam will be a treasure trove of enveloping, exotic scents with a hint of herbaceousness... With Magellan, treat yourself to a unique olfactory voyage.
Absinthe:
Absinthe" shaving soap reveals a fresh, aniseed fragrance with a hint of menthol. You'll be seduced by its icy, energizing color, which enhances the aromatic flavors of star anise, fennel and green anise. The creamy foam of your shaving soap is deliciously impregnated with this energizing, subtle, herbaceous fragrance. Like the famous drink of the Belle Époque, this Absinthe shaving soap features the green notes and delicate bitterness of this astonishing spirit.
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