I'm sure you've heard the expression "Live like a king". For most of us the life the aristocracy is beyond our means, but there are small ways you can do that very thing. A Royal Warrant is issued to prove that a particular supplier provides goods or services to the royal family in England. William Francis Truefitt opened his barber shop's doors in London 1805. In 1811, King George III granted Truefitt and Hill a warrant, which they currently hold today, now granted by His Royal Highness, The Duke of Edinburgh. Every reigning monarch since then has used their services, and a few names you might know like Alfred Hitchcock and Sir Winston Churchill. They're listed in the Guiness Book of World Records as the oldest barbershop still in operation. They even have a thing or two to say on how to shave.
Basenotes component scents for Trafalgar can be found here. It's the perfect combination of a fresh, yet rich scent. It's not overpowering- the scent is almost like baby powder, yet far from feminine or childish. If you sat next to a gentleman on the train who had shaved with it, you would think here's a man of means, who appreciates the finer things in life, but does not overstate them. The cream itself is white and pearlescent, with pleasing flakes of blue, which dissolve completely into a nice thick lather. The formula appears to be a little thicker than 1805 or West Indian Limes, and as such takes another 30 seconds or so to get to the ideal "foam zone", but it is well worth effort. As with my other Truefitt and Hill creams, this tub has lasted me a year, and typically I'm using about a half teaspoon per shave. If you like 1805 you'll like Trafalgar, and I would be hard pressed if I had to choose one over the other. Order it here: Truefitt & Hill Trafalgar Shaving Cream 5.8 oz
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 Truefitt Hill Mens Turnback Traveler Badger Hair Shave Brush Ivory $22.50 (4 Bids) Time Remaining: 21h 10m |
 Truefitt Hill Mens Edwardian Three Piece Shave Set Brown Horn $36.00 (3 Bids) Time Remaining: 21h 12m |
 Truefitt Hill Mens Edwardian Three Piece Shave Set Blue $34.00 (3 Bids) Time Remaining: 22h 18m |
 Truefitt Hill Mens Edwardian Three Piece Shave Set Black $53.00 (3 Bids) Time Remaining: 22h 20m |
Tags: Men's Grooming, Shaving, shaving cream, Trafalgar, Truefitt & Hill
Grace wrote,
MMMM, this is my favorite! I love whipping it up for Arthur and having the scent waft up to my nose as the foam forms.
Link | December 27th, 2007 at 8:35 pm