Soap: Traditional white soap that produces rich lather and allows me to shave without cuts or pulling. It has a subtle scent of citrus and fern that is so mild it only lasts during shaving (and not afterwards). This is a positive aspect for those who want to use aftershave. The soap lasts a long time, so in the end, it is more economical than other products on the market.

Bowl: It is made of "mahogany" type wood, which may disappoint some, but its coating is sufficient to protect the wood. I have not seen any signs of warping or damage in the past 6 months. The lid does not lock, it simply covers the bowl. The paper label around the lid is a flaw because it is not waterproof and got destroyed, but it has a very sticky glue. Removing the label completely required some work.

Soap & Bowl Combination: The soap reaches the edge of the bowl, so initially I had some foam loss from the sides. After a few weeks, when the soap went down a bit, I had no issues.

Company: When I started traditional shaving and did my research, Dr. Harris was always among the recommended brands. So I decided to buy this soap as a starting point and as a gift to myself after all these years with commercial foams. There are certainly many companies with new products for various tastes. Personally, I chose to start with the traditional route with Dr. Harris, a brand with 2 centuries of tradition.