Thread: D.R. Harris Windsor Shave soap

I'm not good at reviewing shaving soaps, so I'll keep it short.
I bought the Windsor and have used it about 6 times over the last 2 weeks.
It's good, very good, and what you would expect from DRH.
The cushion, glide and latherability are top notch.
The scent is a little too weak for me compared to Marlborough and Arlington.
It could be that the above 2 are just more "gentlemanly" to my nostrils
In order of preference, I'd go :
1. Marlborough.
2. Arlington.
3. Windsor.
I'm glad I took Phrank's advice and bought this and it will stay in my weekly rotation

bongo,

I find the D. R. Harris soaps in the top tier of my preferred list. They do everything a quality soap is supposed to do. The fragrances are modest and do not overwhelm, which is how I also like. My favorite scents are, in no particular order, Arlington, Marlborough, Windsor and lavender. Good stuff.

Thanks for the review, bongo.

I have the Arlington shave stick and it's my top performing soap, edging out Tabac. I'm biased toward tallow soaps. I also have a sample of the Arlington aftershave. I'll be buying a full bottle next spring since it's a summertime scent to me. My order of preference for the Harris scents are 1) Arlington, 2) Windsor, and 3) Marlborough.

Originally Posted by Leatherstockiings

Thanks for the review, bongo.

I have the Arlington shave stick and it's my top performing soap, edging out Tabac. I'm biased toward tallow soaps. I also have a sample of the Arlington aftershave. I'll be buying a full bottle next spring since it's a summertime scent to me. My order of preference for the Harris scents are 1) Arlington, 2) Windsor, and 3) Marlborough.

Funny you say that, I was just looking in a basket of some shaving gear under my sink, and lo and behold, a sample packet of Arlington AS, was going to pair that up with the soap for my next shave.

I have found I prefer croaps an creams more than hard puck soaps. But with that being said there will always be a place in my rotation for this wonderful bowl of Windsor. I love everything about that soap. The scent is mild but sooooooo good! Arlington is good too, but I find it a bit floral for my taste. Swmbo is a fan of Arlington for shaving her legs. Gave it to her.

Originally Posted by RollinCoal69

I have found I prefer croaps an creams more than hard puck soaps. But with that being said there will always be a place in my rotation for this wonderful bowl of Windsor. I love everything about that soap. The scent is mild but sooooooo good! Arlington is good too, but I find it a bit floral for my taste. Swmbo is a fan of Arlington for shaving her legs. Gave it to her.

Yeah, the Arlington is the scent the females in my family like most out of my shaving soaps and aftershaves.

Originally Posted by Leatherstockiings

Yeah, the Arlington is the scent the females in my family like most out of my shaving soaps and aftershaves.

Agreed - I found the Arlington a bit sweet for my taste...Windsor is easily my favorite of these fine soaps...the Almond isn't bad either.

I have the Windsor soap on my wish list and have been curious about the almond. I had the Marlborough cream in a tube at one time. It irritated my face somewhat so I gifted it to a friend who likes Sandalwood scents/flavors.

A very nice review, for which many thanks. I liked this soap so much I gave it to my father-in-law. And he only gets my second best soaps...

Great review and I too have been using a puck of Windsor for a couple of weeks. Excellent lather and very mild scent, which I am sometimes in the mood for. Based on your recommendation, looks like
I'll be picking up a puck of Malborough. Thanks!