About Truefitt & Hill
Truefitt & Hill is a British shaving and men's grooming brand with roots dating to London in 1805. Founded by William Francis Truefitt, the business began during the reign of King George III and later became the modern Truefitt & Hill after acquiring Edwin S. Hill & Co. in 1935. The company is recognized by Guinness World Records as the world's oldest barbershop.
More than two centuries later, shaving remains central to the Truefitt & Hill identity. The wider brand range includes shaving, fragrance, hair and bath products, while The Razor Company's collection is especially focused on traditional shaving creams and soaps alongside complementary grooming and fragrance products.
Why Choose Truefitt & Hill?
Truefitt & Hill combines traditional British grooming heritage with products designed for a complete shaving and grooming routine.
- More than two centuries of heritage: The company dates to 1805 and maintains a strong connection to traditional London barbering.
- Traditional wet shaving focus: Shaving creams, shaving soaps, pre-shave products and post-shave grooming remain important parts of the range.
- Glycerin-based shaving creams: Truefitt & Hill describes its shaving creams as glycerin-based and formulated to support a close, comfortable shave.
- Distinct fragrance families: Collections such as 1805, Trafalgar, Grafton, West Indian Limes, Sandalwood and Apsley allow customers to coordinate shaving and fragrance products.
- Broader grooming selection: The brand also produces fragrance, bath, hair and other men's grooming products.
Truefitt & Hill Shaving Creams and Soaps
Shaving cream is one of the product categories most closely associated with Truefitt & Hill. The brand's glycerin-based shaving creams are designed to create a rich lather and help provide lubrication and comfort during a traditional wet shave. Truefitt & Hill recommends using a shaving brush for the optimal experience, although a brush is not strictly required.
The Razor Company currently carries Truefitt & Hill shaving creams in bowl and tube formats, along with traditional shaving soaps and soap refills. Current examples include Apsley, West Indian Limes, Grafton, Trafalgar and Mayfair.
Truefitt & Hill Fragrances
Fragrance plays an important role across the Truefitt & Hill range. Several scent families extend across shaving products, aftershave and cologne, making it possible to build a coordinated grooming routine around a preferred fragrance.
1805
1805 is a fresh oceanic fragrance built around bergamot, mandarin and cardamom, with lavender, geranium and clary sage over a sandalwood, cedarwood and musk base.
Trafalgar
Trafalgar has a spicy, light aromatic character with cedar and sandalwood, complemented by jasmine and spice.
Grafton
Grafton is one of Truefitt & Hill's established fragrance families and appears across shaving and fragrance products.
West Indian Limes
West Indian Limes is a bright, refreshing citrus fragrance featuring citrus, lemon, lime and bergamot.
Sandalwood
Sandalwood provides a warmer woody direction and is represented across Truefitt & Hill's shaving and grooming range.
Apsley
Apsley combines smoldering woods with lighter citrus accents and represents a more contemporary fragrance direction within the Truefitt & Hill range.
Mayfair
Mayfair is another current Truefitt & Hill fragrance family represented in shaving cream formats at The Razor Company.
Build a Truefitt & Hill Shaving Routine
A traditional Truefitt & Hill routine can begin with pre-shave preparation, followed by shaving cream or shaving soap to create a protective lather. After shaving, an aftershave product can complete the routine, while cologne can extend the chosen fragrance beyond the shave.
This coordinated approach is especially useful for wet shavers who prefer keeping their shaving and fragrance products within the same scent family. Truefitt & Hill itself highlights matching creams, balms and colognes across several of its established fragrance families.
Who Is Truefitt & Hill Best For?
Truefitt & Hill is a strong fit for traditional wet shavers who appreciate British grooming heritage, glycerin-based shaving creams, classic fragrance profiles and coordinated shaving and fragrance products.
The collection can also appeal to customers moving from canned shaving products into traditional creams or soaps, as well as experienced wet shavers looking for a long-established European grooming house with a broad range of complementary products.
Shop Truefitt & Hill at The Razor Company
The Razor Company carries a broad selection of Truefitt & Hill products, including shaving creams, shaving soaps, pre-shave oil, aftershave balm, colognes, bath and body products and beard care. The current assortment is particularly strong in shaving creams and soaps, making the collection well suited to customers exploring the brand through traditional wet shaving.
Truefitt & Hill FAQ
What is Truefitt & Hill?
Truefitt & Hill is a British men's shaving and grooming brand and barbershop whose history began in London in 1805. Its product range includes shaving, fragrance, hair and bath products.
When was Truefitt & Hill founded?
Truefitt & Hill was established in London in 1805 by William Francis Truefitt.
Is Truefitt & Hill the world's oldest barbershop?
Yes. Truefitt & Hill is recognized by Guinness World Records as the world's oldest barbershop.
What is Truefitt & Hill known for?
Truefitt & Hill is known for traditional barbering, shaving creams and soaps, fragrances and other men's grooming products. Its glycerin-based shaving creams are among the brand's most recognizable wet shaving products.
Are Truefitt & Hill shaving creams glycerin based?
Yes. Truefitt & Hill describes its traditional shaving creams as glycerin-based formulations designed to support a close and comfortable shave.
What are some popular Truefitt & Hill fragrance families?
Established Truefitt & Hill scent families include 1805, Trafalgar, Grafton, West Indian Limes, Sandalwood and Apsley.
Where can I buy Truefitt & Hill shaving products?
The Razor Company carries Truefitt & Hill shaving creams, soaps, pre-shave products, aftershave, colognes and other grooming products.
