Harris shaving soap

The discreet almond scented shaving soap from Harris has been a classic since the 1920s. Thanks to the low water contents, it is easy to get fine foaming, and the soap is pleasantly mild (pH 9.5-10.5). It is preferably applied with the shaving brush.

Lather from soaps or shaving creams dissolves the outer fat layer of the beard hairs so that they can absorb water and swell. The skin swells in contact with the water as well, and thereby the whiskers stand upright and ready for shaving. However, only an alkaline (and not pH-neutral) creamy lather ensures a good swelling effect and a deep, smooth and gentle shave. Such a lather allows the blade to glide more easily over the skin. Place a warm, moist towel on the skin for a few minutes before shaving and enjoy how this supports the desired effect. After shaving, please carefully remove all soap residues from the skin and the shaving brush with lukewarm water. Subsequently, the skin benefits from a well-astringent and neutralizing aftershave lotion, for example, one from Klar.

D. R. Harris is one of London's oldest apothecaries, if not the oldest, and in that capacity remains Her Majesty's Royal Court Purveyor to this day. Since its foundation in 1790, D. R. Harris has had its premises in the St. James's district. It quickly gained a reputation as a specialist in traditional wet shaving products such as shaving soaps, creams, aftershaves and colognes, but skin care products were also already part of its repertoire at that time. Meanwhile, the London drugstore also has a wide range of hair care products, skin care series and soaps for both men and women in the program.