Thread: Fow much for a pro shave?

We have one shop here that charges $12 for a shave with a shavette. He took $2 off for me when I brought one of ny straights in for him to use on me. There's also another shop that charges $15 for a shave with a Proglide.

Whenever I hear about these high priced shaves where you get real pampered but wind up with a so-so shave if your lucky I think of the old phrase we used to describe certain cars years ago, "all show and no go".

Now if I had a glass jar by the old shave station and each time I shaved I put $20 in I'd have enough to buy a real nice custom razor in no time.

$6 sounds like a great deal to me. I haven't paid less than $20 any time I've had a barber shave, and I end up walking away with weepers and razor bumps . There's a "mens' boutique" by my place that charges $40 (!) but I have yet to try their services. BTW unit - I suppose they use a disposable straight?

Originally Posted by Theseus

There's also another shop that charges $15 for a shave with a Proglide.

Ouch! Sorry Theseus, but if there was a "Dislike" button I'd probably have to press it

Originally Posted by Ryan82

BTW unit - I suppose they use a disposable straight?

I would presume so. I cannot imagine the health code issues otherwise (particularly at that price).

My pal that goes there on occasion does not own a proper razor...so I know it's not a BYO shop.

There was one like that I'm Michigan when I was there. Clients purchased their razors on sight and they were stored in private lockers along with their other shaving needs. I was told that several lockers contained fine cigars and single malts as well

That place was probably a bit too rich for my blood. I knew better than to even ask...at that time I would not have afforded 5 bucks for a shave. Id say those clients knew how to enjoy a shave

Originally Posted by Chribo

Just my as ever Humble opinion.... USD30!!

Heard of paying premium for a topless carwash?

For USD30... i dont want a guy in a striped shirt shaving me :-)

Not that we have toppless carwashes where I live....

Well, for $30.00 I will give you a straight razor shave, I'm not sure you REALLY want me to be topless, since it has been hot lately, I'd be more comfortable without a shirt, so, I am willing to try giving you a shave without a shirt on. Cash, right?

We have a straight-razor-shave barbershop in Vancouver:

Hair salon for men, Mens hair salon and barber shop with quality hair cuts, styles, straight razor shaves and more.

$45 !!!

[I'll have to explain to my wife how much money I'm saving by doing my own straight-razor shaving and maintenance and collecting.<G>]

To be fair, a barber is selling his skill, and his time. If he takes 1/2 hour to do a complete prep-lather-shave-aftershave cycle, you're going to pay a decent amount for it.

Charles

Best shave i ever had was in Dublin, in the Waldorf. i think it was about 32 euros, but that place is awesome, has great vibes :L

I've never paid less than $75, but as you note, the area (Las Vegas and Chantilly, VA) has a lot to do with it. These were nice, basic shaves, far inferior to my own skills, if that is a fair comparison.

Originally Posted by Bren

Best shave i ever had was in Dublin, in the Waldorf. i think it was about 32 euros, but that place is awesome, has great vibes :L

Your barber didn't happen to be this gentleman by any chance???

Originally Posted by Ryan82

Your barber didn't happen to be this gentleman by any chance???

nope, it wasnt liam, although liam did hone my dovo
i have another 2 razors waiting to be brought to him... along with a third that I'm currently aquiring, they'll all go at the same time :L