Thread: Do all Barbers use shavettes now?

I had a straight razor shave last week with a shavette, and it was great, but I am interested in finding any barbers that use real straight razors (as long as they are properly sterilized). Does anyone know anyone that still does it? I travel all over the country so please feel free to post regarding any state.

JL, it's a state-level law that requires the use of disposable blades. I can only speak for NY which has this law in place. You may have a hard time finding one that uses a conventional not only because of the laws but because it's a dying art where a new generation of barbers won't know how to strop or hone a conventional. There was a post about barber shop shaves that I commented on after a trip to my new barbershop. Do a search for posts I've made to find it.

-Rob

I got a straight shave and the guy used a pretty sweet looking shave-ette. I had red scales and the part that held the blade was thick and chrome. The shave was so smooth, but I think that he needs a little more practice, but I can get is smoother than him.

No answer for you JL, but it is a dying art. I think if you check our version of "The Barber's Manual 2000" instructional guide in the files, you'll see honing and stropping instruction have been entirely deleted.

I called a barber shop near my home in Miami and asked this question also.
they use disposable also, just like the AOS in bal harbor as well
I explained that I wanted to start using a SR myself, They told me I could bring them my SR and they would be glad to use it on me.
kind of like the sushi restaurant by my house that has a wall of the personal chop sticks of the regular customers. they keep them in private little boxes.
not that I will leave my SR there, but I will consider bringing it with me.
maybe we can start a trend here.
bottom line a haircut and a SR shave $15 bucks , I think I'll do it every once in a while. the barber shop is also next door to a cigar bar!!!

If you can find a barber to give you a straight razor shave in New Jersey, they can and do use a straight razor.

And there's still a shaving test for what is now called the "Cosmetologist/Hairstylist" license.

Originally Posted by nunz4

I called a barber shop near my home in Miami and asked this question also.
they use disposable also, just like the AOS in bal harbor as well
I explained that I wanted to start using a SR myself, They told me I could bring them my SR and they would be glad to use it on me.
kind of like the sushi restaurant by my house that has a wall of the personal chop sticks of the regular customers. they keep them in private little boxes.
not that I will leave my SR there, but I will consider bringing it with me.
maybe we can start a trend here.
bottom line a haircut and a SR shave $15 bucks , I think I'll do it every once in a while. the barber shop is also next door to a cigar bar!!!

The barber shop I go to costs $50 for a shave and haircut!! But on the other hand, they are also a cigar bar! Still rather the $15 cut and shave considering I have never smoked a cigar lol

Yeah my barber is basically $15 for a shave and a haircut. But now that I shave myself I save the other $7.50

Originally Posted by RichZ

Yeah my barber is basically $15 for a shave and a haircut. But now that I shave myself I save the other $7.50

I wish I had a barber like that locally, my haircut is $15 (and I've only half a head of hair ).
Ed

Is everyone changing their avatars?

BTW, Nice photo Ed. Who's the handsome guy in it? what movie did he star in?