Thread: Leavitt & Peirce Tobacco, Cambridge MA

Hey everyone,

I was thinking about going here to check out their cigars for my brothers graduation and read that they offer shaving soaps, brushes, etc. and even a few straights. I know that they have been in Harvard square for about 120 years. Does anyone know what they carry as far as straights? I will be going there soon but would like to know what they carry. If no one knows I'll post a review after I check it out.
Thanks,

-Brendan

I was just in there a couple of weeks ago. As far as straights, I can't remember offhand what kind of razors they have (maybe Dovo?) - they had about 3 of them. One Dovo strap. A few brushes. I was surprised to see almost the full line of Trumper's colognes as well as Institute Karite SS (highly recommended), Mitchell's Wool Fat (also highly recommended), and GFT Limes SS. It's a nice little collection they have there. A little random, but nice. When you walk in, the shave geek section is towards the back and to the left. Enjoy!!

I take it you'll be visiting Colonial Drug too while you're in Harvard Square? Not much in terms of straight razors, but they have LOTS of shave soaps and creams and a ridiculous amounts of colognes and perfumes if you're into that sort of thing. . . beautiful Plisson brushes too. . .

Let us know how you make out

Damn, damn, damn.
I went to college there and never ever set foot in Leavitt & Pierce because I thought they just sold tobacco products. I don't recall a Colonial drug there in the 80's but I definitely remember Leavitt & Pierce and what I smoked back then was not tobacco.

The shaving section at L&P is not very large.

Colonial Drug has been around since well before the 1980's. It's tucked away in Brattle Square, near what I think is now an American Apparel (it was the last time I was there). I definitely agree with the recommendation to stop in there.

Thanks for the advice guys. I've never even heard of Colonial Drug before which is strange because I spent a whole summer working in the square and thought I knew every little store around. I'll definitely check it out when I go to L & P, never hurts to stock up on some soaps and AS. Thanks again.

You are in for a treat with Colonial Drug. . . bring your wallet