Quote Originally Posted by thebigspendur View Post
The big issue is that in the past barbers gave shaves as an everyday part of their duties and if you wanted the the best shave of your life you went to a barber. These days barbers aren't really trained in straight use and if they decide to use a disposable type and offer shaves those unlucky customers who come into their shop will be the guinea pigs. Based on what I've seen on this forum the chances of getting a good shave from a barber is about the same as hitting it big in the lottery.
Well that is unfortunate. There is a notion that you go a professional to "get it done right". Wasn't sure this did not apply to barbers, especially for that price. And this is one of the well known successful shops in town.

Ah well, live and learn.