Taylor Of Old Bond Street Reviews 

The product is always good. The items in the sale were genuine quality products. The delivery was on time and using the Royal Mail is a definite plus!

Sandalwood in Stereo: A Shave Story From Jermyn Street to My Sink

1) The Cast

TOBS Sandalwood pre-shave oil

TOBS Sandalwood shaving cream

Edwin Jagger razor + Feather blades

Alum block

Body wash

Oud after shave balm

Final top note: Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille

Background: music + time (the real luxury)

2) Act I — The London Window

I’m in India, and wet shaving has become one of those passions that’s part research, part collecting, part ritual. TOBS—especially Sandalwood—was on my list for a long time.

Then the perfect window opened: a friend was visiting London. If the parcel could land before their return on Jan 1, 2026, I could finally get the real thing—without inflated pricing, old stock, or the constant worry of fakes.

So I placed the order the moment I could. And it wasn’t just for me—some of it was meant for my best friend too, the one who first introduced me to this world. It would make a brilliant gift for his upcoming bachelor party.

3) Act II — The Holiday Countdown (and Michael)

Holiday season delivery is its own kind of suspense. You refresh tracking like it’s a ritual on its own—hope, doubt, repeat.

I wrote to TOBS support to explain the situation. I knew it was a push, but I also knew this was a rare chance.

And then came a reply from Michael—the kind that feels human, not automated. He confirmed the order was picked and would be sent on Royal Mail Track 24. That one act turned a stressful countdown into a real possibility.

When the parcel finally arrived safely, it felt like more than a delivery—it felt like the end of a little quest.

4) Act III — The Ritual

I didn’t want this to be a rushed “get it done” shave. I made it a full reset.

Music on. Warm water. Slow pace.

It starts with trimming, then the TOBS Sandalwood pre-shave oil. Even without any fancy dispenser, it’s almost impossible to over-pour. The quality is obvious immediately: a small amount goes a long way, and the slickness it creates is unreal. The razor doesn’t fight your skin—it glides, clean and smooth, like the surface was designed for it.

Then the Sandalwood shaving cream takes over, and it’s honestly crazy how good it is. The residue it leaves behind becomes a guide—you can tell where you’ve passed, what angle you used, even whether your pressure is creeping up. It makes maneuvering feel effortless and controlled, like the product is quietly teaching your hands what “good technique” actually feels like.

Warm water splashes in between. Warming the razor in hot water. Everything in sync. It turns shaving into something closer to a wellness treatment.

5) Act IV — Sandalwood, and the Barber Shop Memory

Because the oil and cream are both Sandalwood, the scent stays consistent from start to finish—like it’s playing in stereo.

And that’s when it hit me: it smells like the barber shops from my childhood. That clean, classic “barbershop” warmth I always remembered but never fully understood.

Only now did I realize… this is the reference point.
So many products try to replicate that vibe, but living inside the real scent—layered, warm, familiar—was a different kind of experience. Like finding the original source of a memory.

6) The Finale — Oud + Tobacco Vanille

After the alum block and body wash, the transition to Oud after shave balm felt like the lights dimming at the end of a good movie—deep, smooth, and grounding. And topping it with Tobacco Vanille? That’s the perfect closing scene: warm sweetness over a dark, woody base.

7) Worth the Time

Yes, it’s time-consuming compared to modern convenience shaving.

But the quality of the shave—and the way it makes you feel afterward—is on a higher level. It’s not just grooming. It’s a pause. A reset. A small act of taking yourself seriously.

And honestly, the whole journey—including Michael helping make the delivery happen—made that first Sandalwood shave feel even more special.

Fast delivery, excellent product!

I have used Taylors of Bond St since the beginning of covid lockdown and have never had a problem.

Lovely products and always super fast delivery

I always love buying from TOBS.
Every item is always consistent, excellent quality and a great online shopping experience! Thank you so much

Time taken to sent my order,I do appreciate the time of year has an impact on delivery dates.e mail I sent,
Your reply didn’t give me any idea as to when order would be sent.
Very disappointing.

Great company, great service and great products. A++××

Good service. Excellent products

I ordered a gift of aftershave and gift set of sandalwood. Scent is so lovely and lasts on person. Does not go 'tangy' at all and can use for a long while as a small amount is only needed. Very prompt delivery and good comms as I had a request to make. The shop is worth a visit to see all the products & treat someone to a shave-they will love it.
Thank you Taylor's of Bond Street.

Due to postal error my package was posted to a vacant property post box to which I have no access! However contacting you to explain the situation you kindly agreed to resend my package . Too which I am most grateful. First time I had a problem.

Great shop. Great products. Well stocked. Helpful service.

In A Word . . . Faltless

Great products, great service

great selection, fast shipping and arrived on time

I don’t order regularly I order when I need new shaving cream and bits and it’s always first class service.

Products arrived in great shape and on time.