Thread: Shaves in Portland metro area

Originally Posted by matt

Well, the shave was less than I expected. It was fun and all, but the shave was only slightly better than average, and I can shave myself as well. The hot towls and oils were nice, but I have stubble left in many spots on my face and get this, they actuallly used a mach III for and atg pass. The shave was pretty much down and then up. I don't thinks he followed the growth of the beard in most spots. I do have some neck bumps , but my face feels good. 27 bucks was the cost of this shave. They really did not make much of a lather. They used this stuff called sharps which is like a gel. The haircut was perfect however.

So, was that $27 for a shave, or a shave and a haircut? If it was BOTH, then that seems in the ballpark (but, the MIII thing sucks)...if, however, that was 27 bucks for a MIII shave....well.....that would seem to me to be a prosecutable offense.

(...I mean, hell, if a JUDGE can sue a dry cleaner for $54 MILLION for a pair of pants, a Mach III shave should be worth a couple mill, anyway...)

-whatever

-Lou

Yep my grand total after tip was 55 bucks for a haircut and shave. They throw in a free beer with every visit though I am sure it is included in the price.

Originally Posted by matt

Yep my grand total after tip was 55 bucks for a haircut and shave. They throw in a free beer with every visit though I am sure it is included in the price.

Wow...that would have to be one fantastic beer to make THAT math work!

=whatever

-Lou

matt-
sorry your experience was less than expected. i was watching this thread hoping that it worked out well since i visit puddle town every so often. i was hoping to get the inside scoop for a great barber shave. keep us posted. i am going to spend a day calling all of the local barber shops down here in nike town looking for a sharp shave. it would make a great fathers day gift.

cheers,
ryan

If you find one let me know. Be sure to check with The Tonsorial Parlor in Portland. They used to give shaves but that was almost 10 years ago.

Originally Posted by Jonedangerousli

It's been a couple of years since I was in PDX, but I used to get my hair cut at The Tonsorial Parlor downtown on 3rd ave. Found this article on google, see #5.

http://www.wweek.com/html/shop092999.html

I don't know if they still do straight shaves. Let me know if you find out so I can indulge myself next trip out. J.

I called them today and they do not. I can't find anyone in the area that does unless it is a pricey saloon. I may foot the 35 dollar bill just to have a good one this week.