Truefitt & Hill 1805 Shaving Cream Bowl 190g

1805 marks the year Truefitt & Hill established its position at 71 St James's Street—a date that defines two centuries of uninterrupted excellence. This fragrance honours that founding moment with a fresh oceanic composition that captures the spirit of British maritime heritage and grooming discipline.

Fragrance Profile

A refined aquatic-aromatic composition opening with fresh top notes of bergamot, mandarin, and cardamom, delivering immediate invigorating clarity. The heart develops with lavender, geranium, and clary sage, establishing a classic herbaceous character with gentle floral warmth. Base notes of sandalwood, cedarwood, and musk provide dry woody elegance—soft, creamy, and enduring.

Performance

The glycerin-enriched base generates a stable, luxurious lather with exceptional cushioning characteristics. This formulation excels in supporting precision technique, with the dense lather providing optimal protection whilst the inherent lubricity minimises resistance. Glycerin's humectant properties ensure post-shave comfort, preventing the dryness and tightness common to inferior preparations. Performance is consistent across all water types and environmental conditions.

Technical Specifications

• Size: 190g bowl
• Format: Traditional porcelain bowl
• Key Fragrance Notes: Bergamot, Mandarin, Cardamom, Lavender, Geranium, Clary Sage, Sandalwood, Cedarwood, Musk
• Botanical Formula: Glycerin-based

Complete The Protocol

Conclude the 1805 protocol with the matching Truefitt & Hill 1805 Aftershave Balm 100ml — formulated to carry the fragrance signature through the recovery phase. A complete system from Britain's most storied barbershop.

The Brand: Truefitt & Hill

Established at 71 St James's Street, London in 1805, Truefitt & Hill holds the distinction of being the world's oldest continuously operating barbershop—verified by Guinness World Records. A holder of Royal Warrants across successive monarchs throughout its history, Truefitt & Hill remains the preferred grooming house of discerning gentlemen, where the discipline of traditional wet shaving meets uncompromising British craftsmanship.