Shaving stores in Edmonton Canada?

Hey guys my name is Jordan and I am new to straight shaving. Been using disposables for a while, but find the shaving irritation annoying not to talk about the long term costs. I am looking for stores that might sell straight razors in Edmonton Alberta Canada and from forums I have found it seems to be slim pickings. They are about 1-3 years old though so things could have changed. I am willing to order online for a razor if I have to but does anyone know in Edmonton where I can maybe buy shaving creams and brushes? I find its important to be able to smell the cream/soap/brush before using and ordering online does not allow for that.

Thanks!

Welcome to SRP!

I'm afraid I don't know Edmonton at all, but I'm sure some locals will be along soon to help you out.

Good luck

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Originally Posted by SovietHawk

but does anyone know in Edmonton where I can maybe buy shaving creams and brushes? I find its important to be able to smell the cream/soap/brush before using and ordering online does not allow for that.

Thanks!

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Hello SovieHawk and welcome to SRP.
I don't know of any particular specialty shop that would offer what you are looking for in Edmonton but I couldn't resist responding as i'm only 3 hours south in Calgary and I spent 8 years in Edmonchuk back in the 80's.
I would check with the larger drug stores and upscale men's clothing like at West Edmonton Mall.
Also the larger department stores like The Bay have skin products that you can sample.
Hope this helps,
Ralph

Just knowing where to get the shaving cream/soap helps thanks Raol

Welcome to SRP from a fellow Edmontonian :)

It's pretty dry around here as far as supplies are concerned. There's pretty much zilch for straight razors and DE's. For other supplies (soaps, creams, brushes) there's Shoppers Drug Mart, The Body Shop, L'Occitane, Crabtree & Evelyn and the Italian Centre. Those are you're best bets.

Good luck and have fun.

Welcome to SRP SovietHawk. For soap on a cheaper yet quality scale you can try Shoppers Drug Mart, they carry the Proraso line of soaps and cream...good stuff. They also carry a couple of the Omega Boar brushes that'll serve you well.
There's also Crabtree & Evelynn, again for soap & cream. They carry brushes as well but they're on the expensive side there. There's no place that I know of that sells razors or strops here in Edmonton.

Some of the "higher end" men's barber shops have some stuff, where I go, The Men's Room carries Kyouku, and a few others that escape me right now, as well as smaller silver tip brushes.

Thanks guy I have an idea where to go just gotta go to a barber first for a straight shave to make sure I want to invest in a straight razor. I do not doubt it will give a better shave but I feel getting a professional to do it I can get a feel for it on my face so when I do it I know if I am doing something wrong. I get a lot of ingrown hairs and those razor bumps which apparently do not happen with straight razors.

Just be aware that you'll be getting a shave with a shavette type razor, and not a traditional straight. There are a lot of variables involved with a shavette because it uses a disposable blade, and depending on what blade they use it may (or may not) be harsher than a traditional straight.

If you do decide to go for a straight, keep an eye on the classifieds here at SRP. There are often some great deals available on shave-ready vintage blades.

Just to add here, from what I can tell, I believe Barber Ha offers real straight razor shaves, although I haven't gone in yet. They also seem to carry a selection of soaps, creams, balms, etc.

Sweet might be a place to check out for creams as I found my face dry from the shaving soap.

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Sweet might be a place to check out for creams as I found my face dry from the shaving soap.

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I've purchased all my razors off of eBay but you need to know how to evaluate a razor, and know your preferences. Ex. full hollow, 1/4 hollow, wedge, frame back. Then there's the width and shape. A lot of the sellers are
shavers/collectors. Word or warning, one will never be enough! So there's a good chance the seller can answer questions .That being said there's a huge community to answer any questions here as well. The only place I've ever seen a new razor is at the board room. Antique stores will have some. But it's unlikely the owner will be able to help you out.
Fendrihan online is canadian and has a decent selection and being canadian will ship quite a bit quicker. The big hurdle is learning to hone, strop, and shave. For me it took a lot of reading, and trial and error. Probably would have been easier with someone there hands on but if I can do it, anyone can. one of
my friends is taking the plunge. He bought a razor new and it isn't shave ready so I'll be squaring him away this week. Any questions, concerns, help honing or whatever message me (fsgt_mcphee@hotmail.com)

When Pigs Fly on Whyte ave. Classic Edge and Fendrihan both ship out fast.

If you ever make it down to Calgary, there is Knifewear. They will be opening a shaving specific shop soon as well. They usually have a couple different brands of razors available and a decent selection of soaps, aftershaves, and oils.

There is a one stop shop for your shaving needs inside the West Edmonton Mall phase II, beside Mark's. Please visit The Shaving Kit - Your One Stop Shop for Wet Shaving Needs(theshavingkit.ca) for more information. I hope this helps you.

Thanks,

Knifewear has a store on Whyte ave, also Knighton's menswear in Spruce has some kit.

Hi Jordan, my name is Doug. I know there is a new store in West Edmonton Mall called "The Shaving Kit". Its a small shop near Galaxyland where the SportCheck used to be. They don't have the best selection of razors but they do have brushes, creams, stands etc...It might be worth looking at the Body Shop or something like that for creams.

I bought my gear at the Kent of Inglewood desk which was inside Knifewear on Whyte Ave. I believe they just opened a store next door now.
http://kentofinglewood.com/

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I bought my gear at the Kent of Inglewood desk which was inside Knifewear on Whyte Ave. I believe they just opened a store next door now.
Kent Of Inglewood | Canada's Shave Shop

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Hello zombie thread. But yes they do have a nice little store there, as a matter of fact we are having a gathering there on the 16th of January. Check the Meetings and Get Togethers sub forum.

Thanks! Can't make it on the 16th but will keep my eyes open for the next one. Yeah i'm new to the forum and very new to using a SR. Three shaves in so far but not doing horribly bad I guess. I think I have figured out the wrong way to strop. Hoping I can bring it back with the nylon side without having to get it honed.

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Thanks! Can't make it on the 16th but will keep my eyes open for the next one. Yeah i'm new to the forum and very new to using a SR. Three shaves in so far but not doing horribly bad I guess. I think I have figured out the wrong way to strop. Hoping I can bring it back with the nylon side without having to get it honed.

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If you want to get together before then, shoot me a PM and we can meet up, I'd be happy to answer any questions.