Martin de Candre - Legendary French Shaving Soaps Since 1974
Since 1974, Martin de Candre has been crafting legendary shaving soaps in the Loire Valley. Handmade production using the Marseille process, 100% vegetable oils and unique essential oil compositions. The gold standard of traditional saponification.
Since 1974 | 3rd Generation Soap Makers | 100% Vegetable | Marseille Process
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The Martin de Candre Story
In 1974, Dominique and Rosine Dauge settled in the village of Fontevraud-l'Abbaye. Rosine learned the art of soap making from chemist André Chapuis, creating Martin de Candre. Today, the third generation with Augustin Strodijk continues this rare tradition.
The Marseille Method
Martin de Candre is among the last French soap makers using the traditional Marseille method with hot saponification. This process activates the saponification reaction under heat action, creating exceptionally hard and long-lasting soaps.
Unique Quality
MdC soaps are air-dried for weeks, removing excess moisture. The result is an extremely hard soap that lasts 12+ months of daily use, creates rich lather and retains heat for a better shave.
Why Choose Martin de Candre
- Legendary Reputation: Gold standard in wet shaving community
- 100% Vegetable Oils: Olive, coconut and essential oils
- Economic Longevity: 12+ months from one 200g jar
- Handcrafted Production: Every step done by hand
- Unique Fragrances: Fougère, Original, Agrumes, Rose
"A work of art in your bathroom that transforms shaving into morning delight"
