Going on European Cruise - Where Should I Go to Get Shaving Finds?

Hey All,
In July, I'm going on a European cruise for my honeymoon (trying this again). Where Should I Go to Get Shaving Finds? I'm going to: Barcelona, Spain (quick stop -launch point), Nice, France, Florence/Rome/Naples, & Venice, Italy, Kotor, Montenegro and Split, Croatia.

I have never been outside the US except Canada so at 50, this will be a cool trip. I hope to pick up some real nice straight razor finds there that I cant get here or are hard to get. Any ideas? ....I dont want anything that will get me caught up at customs (lol).

Thanks!

I think the biggest difference is the availability of certain soaps and creams.

Keep an eye out in Spain for a nice Filamonica!

Ah..that's right! Yes, A Filamonica! I'll buy a bunch a bring them back as gifts for all my friends!

Can I be your friend for a while? ;)
It's difficult to recommend something, I know only shops in Paris, France and Amsterdam. Try to ask someone at the place about barbers shops, dont know how about razors, but soap and creams you must find easily

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Originally Posted by Bonbon

Can I be your friend for a while? ;)
It's difficult to recommend something, I know only shops in Paris, France and Amsterdam. Try to ask someone at the place about barbers shops, dont know how about razors, but soap and creams you must find easily

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Hahaha...I knew that coment would spark some comments. Thanks for paying attention. :)

My folks, now in their 70's, won the lotto a little while back in their State (God bless them)...bought a Harley trike, traveling and such. They decided to take my sister and our spouses on this two week trip to Europe, all expenses paid (except spending money - damn them). I keep telling them not to spend my sister's half of the inheritence all at once....:) I have never been to Europe.

Anyway I am really stoked to go and collect as much minty antique straight razors and some other goodies as I can without being detained at customs. I love a good treasure hunt. I was just wondering if anyone was ever over in those areas and had a few hot places to check out for stuff. I will ask the locals maybe too.

Thanks for all the input.

Enyoy your trip, and dont search. it comes naturally on your path.
This saying, try Google

Wow! It sounds like it will be a mini adventure. :y

Don't forget two things:

1. These areas are all much closer to Austria / Germany then we are, so keep an eye out for any Thuringian Stones you may come across. :nj

2. Don't spend so much time hunting for treasure that you miss out on the memories. They won't rust, and you will treasure them for the rest of your life. :nono:

Enjoy!!! :gl:

enjoy ya trip try to find these 2 stores for shaving goodys
el corte ingles. or carrefour.. thay both have meny soaps.creams.brushes,aftershaves,splashes,ect
as for the fillamonicas we have not had eny here in spain for over 20 yrs since thay closed down sorry m8,
but you can find them on ebay.es for a good price... have fun

Sounds like a blast! Stop in at little pharmacies and whatnot along the way, but make sure they're along the way. There's very little that you can't find online, and your vacation time is far more precious than the few bucks you might save on import costs. Seriously.

NicksnCuts,

In Spain you should keep an eye out for the La Toja shave sticks, and Vie Long brushes. The brushes come in a range of models, but all are reasonably priced. Also, pick up a bottle of Myrsol! The Aqua Balsamica AS is a cool, offbeat splash and the pre/post shave Emulsion is great. A brush would be a great souvenir which would remind you of the trip, check out the little "perfumeria" shops which are in most Spanish urban shopping neighborhoods. Buen Viaje!

Thanks Fogcutter for the info! Sounds like good stuff! I will probably need to ship back all the stuff I am going to want to bring back. I should just go with one of my suitcases empty (lol).

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Originally Posted by Bonbon

Can I be your friend for a while? ;)
It's difficult to recommend something, I know only shops in Paris, France and Amsterdam. Try to ask someone at the place about barbers shops, dont know how about razors, but soap and creams you must find easily

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I'm off to Amsterdam next month. Any hints on where I may find some shaving goodies?

I plan to try Der Vergulder Hand.

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Originally Posted by DaveTheGeordie

I'm off to Amsterdam next month. Any hints on where I may find some shaving goodies?

I plan to try Der Vergulder Hand.

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Cool! Have fun. I haven't been there yet. I'm heading to the Black Sea area next (Copenhagen,Stockholm, Hamburg, St. Petersburg, etc.).

I gave up straight razor shaving just before my last trip in place of using a "like new" 1960 Gillette Fatboy F4 adjustable safety razor. Still whip up my creams with a nice silver tip badger brush and hand made scuttle. I'm now selling off some of my prize Straights and keeping the lower price ones for decoration or the occasional bug to use one again. I was even into restoring blades and scales and making paddle strops at one point but I just don't have the time with all my other hobbies and side business.

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I'm off to Amsterdam next month. Any hints on where I may find some shaving goodies?

I plan to try Der Vergulder Hand.

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Yep, first place in the Amsterdam, but there is no SR in there:
1.*Contact - Barber.nl

Second place near the Amsterdam, but it have all kinds of shaving stuff there:
2.*Barbershop Classics The Shaving Shop

Have a nice trip, Amsterdam is the great city

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Cool! Have fun. I haven't been there yet. I'm heading to the Black Sea area next (Copenhagen,Stockholm, Hamburg, St. Petersburg, etc.).

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Wow, how can you visit Black Sea area with out visiting Ukraine :)
Come to Kiev :)

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Originally Posted by NicksnCuts

Cool! Have fun. I haven't been there yet. I'm heading to the Black Sea area next (Copenhagen,Stockholm, Hamburg, St. Petersburg, etc.).

I gave up straight razor shaving just before my last trip in place of using a "like new" 1960 Gillette Fatboy F4 adjustable safety razor. Still whip up my creams with a nice silver tip badger brush and hand made scuttle. I'm now selling off some of my prize Straights and keeping the lower price ones for decoration or the occasional bug to use one again. I was even into restoring blades and scales and making paddle strops at one point but I just don't have the time with all my other hobbies and side business.

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If you've never been to europe you will love it. My favourite country is Germany, without doubt.
Good food, great beer and lovely people. The scenery is pretty decent too. Took my wife a little while back during the winter and she decribed it as a christmas card scene.

Hi Dave,
like BonBon already mentioned, you are very welcome in our barbershop right in the centre of Amsterdam: Home - Barber.nl
We sell a lot of great traditional and modern shaving products, as you can see on our webshop.
Enjoy your trip!
Cheers,
Petra

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Originally Posted by BarberAmsterdam

Hi Dave,
like BonBon already mentioned, you are very welcome in our barbershop right in the centre of Amsterdam: Home - Barber.nl
We sell a lot of great traditional and modern shaving products, as you can see on our webshop.
Enjoy your trip!
Cheers,
Petra

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Apologies for hijacking the thread. I really do hope you enjoy Europe. It's a great place with more history than you could shake a stick at!

Secondly I will take you up on the invitation to visit. Do I need to book an appointment for a shave?

The wife probably won't be happy but she can toodle off and shop with her sister.

I look forward to meeting you. I'll be the confused looking Englishman ohne hair probably trying to communicate in broken German :D

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Originally Posted by DaveTheGeordie

Apologies for hijacking the thread. I really do hope you enjoy Europe. It's a great place with more history than you could shake a stick at!

Secondly I will take you up on the invitation to visit. Do I need to book an appointment for a shave?

The wife probably won't be happy but she can toodle off and shop with her sister.

I look forward to meeting you. I'll be the confused looking Englishman ohne hair probably trying to communicate in broken German :D

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Haha, ok! Yeah it's smart to book in advance since we're pretty full most of the time. email us: info@barber.nl, or call at 0031648751589.
Your wife will actually probably be really happy as we're located right by Haarlemmerdijk, which is elected " Best Shopping Street of the Netherlands"! You'll probably be done before she is..;) See you soon!

As reticent as I am to give marital advice..... are you sure it is a great idea to be razor hunting on your honeymoon? Just asking. :)

James.

As reticent as I am to give marital advice..... are you sure it is a great idea to be razor hunting on your honeymoon? Just asking. :)

James.