Thread: Barber Shave in Tel Aviv

Originally Posted by pilothaz

That was a long video, though I did skip the haircut and just went to the actual shave. Is he actually using a straight, or a Feather? I thought I was seeing/hearing him place a place in the razor.

He uses a straight razor handle with disposable blades. Not an actual Feather© but same idea. Like in many other countries, the Israeli Health Ministry insists on disposable blades.

Originally Posted by Noam

The shave cost me 25 shekels, which comes out to about $5.83 or so. The shop is located on 3 Hashomer st. which is right next to Shuk Hacarmel, the big open market.

There's actually a video some dude posted od him getting a shave and a haircut at this place.

BLIMEY!!!

£3 sterling for a full shave! - Thats incredible. The perils of living in money laden Britain. Would cost me about £30 for that here in Belfast. 125 shekels approx?

Mad.

I know this is an ancient thread, but I just moved to Tel Aviv from abroad and was looking for a barber. A few Google searches brought to this discussion and, since I live right down the street from Rafel, I decided to give him a try.

Almost three years after this thread was opened, Rafel is still there at 3 HaShomer. Prices: same. Haircut is 30NIS and shave is 25NIS.

Only got a haircut but it was a good experience and I'll definitely get a shave sometime soon. I also mentioned this thread and the video linked above -- he didn't know about either of them.

Originally Posted by Noam

Earlier this week I was down in Tel Aviv, visiting with friends and hunting for razors in the antique stores. Before I left, I went to check out this barber downtown whom I was told still gives shaves. Indeed he does! His name is Rafael, and he hails from Bukhara, Uzbekistan. We had a nice chat as he worked, about barbering and razors and whatnot. I should mention that this was my first ever professional shave. What a treat! He did a great job, real full service. He trimmed my goatee, cleaned up the back of my neck, face/head/shoulder rub, the works. According to him there are hardly any barbers left in Israel who still offer razor shaves. I guess I'll be going back to him!

Antique store hunting went well, I'll post about that in the razors forum.

Thank you for sharing this. I know this is an old post, but he is still there and I have enjoyed a great head and face shave. Slightly more expensive now, I paid 70 NIS which is good value by uk standards. He even had moustache wax.