Martin de Candre Original Shaving Soap 200g

The Original represents the canonical briefing—timeless, discreet, unfailingly effective. This French artisan shaving soap in a ceramic bowl delivers the understated freshness that has made Martin de Candre the operative's choice since 1974.

Fragrance Profile

The scent composes itself of essential oil accords of lavender, mint, and rosemary in elegant harmony. These aromatic notes remain subtle during use, providing a clean, refreshing atmosphere without distraction. The fragrance was formulated to bring not only olfactory appeal but also gentle antiseptic and soothing properties to the protocol.

Performance & Vegetable Oil Base

This cream lathers exceptionally with minimal loading—a few brush swirls produce copious, dense lather with outstanding cushion and slickness. The formulation uses 100% vegetable oils (coconut and olive) through traditional saponification, delivering the reliable stability and glide that field operatives require. The lather remains stable throughout, providing superior control and comfort even with challenging facial terrain.

Technical Specifications

200g ceramic bowl with screw-top lid. INCI: Aqua, Stearic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Potassium Hydroxide, Glycerin, Fragrance, Sodium Chloride, Eugenol, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool. A single pot delivers 12+ months of daily shaving.

Intelligence First

New to the Original formula? The Martin de Candre Original Shaving Soap 50g serves as a field assessment unit — sized for thorough evaluation before committing to the full 200g reserve. Pair either format with the Martin de Candre Pre-Shave Oil Copra Chamomilla Lemon 45ml to optimise blade performance and lather efficiency.

The Brand: Martin de Candre

Established in Fontevraud, France in 1974, Martin de Candre is renowned for producing some of the finest artisan shaving creams in the world. Each batch is crafted by hand in small quantities using traditional methods, ensuring the highest standards of consistency and efficacy. The brand's commitment to natural essential oils and vegetable-based formulations has made them indispensable to discriminating shavers everywhere.