Thread: In efforts to get a straight blade experience I left with disappointment

amen.

unfortunately i dont like to make a scene unless soemthin has been done WAY out of line. i hated when i worked in my dive shop and people would even try to barter, so at flea markets i dont even bother tryin to talk down lol.. i need to get over that and learn to be a grumpy old man i guess

but, if it had been a straight blade the 30 would have been worth it. they did hot towels.... steam... more hot towels.. crappy dispenser "hot foam" blah blah. even give u free beer, except i dont drink.

theres another place in town that actually uses a straight blade i found out. and by in town i mean almost 45 minutes away. and i hear its pricy... but when u go in they cater to u. ask u what kinda music (classical choices) and do all this owkr on u... then they finish ur shave and give u homemade biscotti and a cup of cofee or cappuccino. lol its quite a place i guess

then i went to a barber shop here at my dads lookin for blades, the guy does striagh shaves for i think 25? but he uses the disposable which is fine for sanitation, but... looked like it was a striaght shave and nothin special

live and learn. oh well

I believe it was posted on these boards not too long ago that in many states and provinces it has become illegal to use reusable straight bladed razors in barber shops/salons. Something to do with updated sanitary laws and public health concerns. Unlike scissors, these blades can and often do nick skin and come in direct contact with blood. In order to properly and fully sterilize them regular alcohol won’t do.


Disposable straights are a whole other story, of course.

If you are really keen on getting a straight razor shave by a person who knows what they are doing, check around the Google Map of forum members. Maybe they can direct you, or, if you are lucky, you will find somebody who provides such a service themselves.

As for being utterly ripped off; I would not have sat through the shave. The moment they brought out a M3 I’d have said, “Hold on, that’s not the pony I paid for!” I respect the fact that you were diligent in getting multiple confirmations on what you paid for, but clearly somebody still didn’t get it. I’ve also had to work myself into the mindset of leaving nothing to assumptions when dealing with people I don’t know, and often, even with people I do.

Consider it an expensive lesson learned... and write that letter!