As I have never had a straight razor shave, I thought a good way to break myself in before trying to shave myself would be to get one at a local barbershop. However, I've heard some horror stories about guys getting butchered. What have people's experiences been with getting barbershop shaves?

Anyone else here from the Chattanooga, TN area? I found a web site for a local barbershop that offers straight razor shaves: whiteoakbarbershop.com/shave.html. Apparently this place has been in business since 1925 and is a landmark in the area. Their detailed description of the shave sounds good. It costs $15.

I was thinking I might pick up some good tips from the barber. Let me know what you guys think.

Payne