Thread: Does anybody here get a straight blade shave at the barber ?

I have never had one from a barber. Today I got a haircut at a barber shop that had a sign claiming to give the best straight blade shave around. The barber that specializes in shaves was not in when I was there and I wondered if instead of using a shavette if I could bring my own razor and get a real straight blade shave from the barber. I was given a card and told that I'd have to call and ask.

Anyway, who here treats themselves to a Barber`s shave every once in a while, or is it just a waste of money when you can do it yourself ? If you do, do they use a shavette or do you bring your own blade in ?


Cheers,
Rob

I have had a few, one of the barbers in Ypsilanti MI used to do it.
It is part of what drew me to starting myself.
I equate it to a woman getting a manicure, pedicure, or facial. For some reason it just feels better when you can relax and enjoy it.
Just my two cents

I've had it done a couple times and I wouldn't call it a treat. They use shavettes, and their generic shaving style ends up with harsh results. I can shave myself better and more comfortably so I don't bother anymore. As for you, you'll never know until you try so give it a shot and see what you think.

Most barbers won't let you bring in your own razor, but it's worth asking about.

Is no barber than can give me a shave better than I can shave myself.
I know my face,after 20 yrs I know How my beard grows,I know what strokes to use and how to use them,I have facial muscle memory,shaving with a SR is no diff than tying my shoes
My name is Bill Barber,go figure

I've been to Tommy Guns before, and got a shave & a mop chop. They used a Shavette, for hygienic reasons. I don't think you can bring your own blade in (depending where it is), as they are trained & accustomed to the regular Shavette's that they use. BTW, the shave felt good, but nowhere near as close as I get it.

I used to get straight razor shave at the barber all the time. In fact it was the good shave i got at the barber that made me want to try a straight in the first place. Truth be told i still love a barber shop shave from time to time; however i now find myself more a critic the a connoisseur when it comes to barber shop shaves. Truth be told i can shave myself with a straight better than they can most of the time not to mention my technique is far better too... Not to mention has history has mentioned time and time again a barber is often a victim of their own devices. Once i spoke with a barber who worked at my barber shop for years and told him how i shave with a straight razor that was over 150 years old. He responded by saying no better shave could be had then with a disposable blade----- Yeah ok buddy.
That's all they know. Most don't know straight like we do. They lack the passion of the shave for them a razor is an implement and a shave is a task.

As mentioned above in regards to bringing your own razor and letting your barber have a go at it.....
i have thought about it, but since they use shavettes their 'angle of attack' is so steep that they would 100% slice your face off, and the amount of pressure they would try and use would yield poor results or injury. For me not worth the risk. Even if they dont hurt you the angle they would attempt to shave you at would lead them to believe your razor was 'broken'

Originally Posted by Firefighter2

I've been to Tommy Guns before, and got a shave & a mop chop.

They supposedly use a Feather AC. Is that what they used, and what location?

Creeps me out to think about anyone besides me close to my neck with a razor... I would be very uncomfortable doing that..

Why in the hell would anyone, pay 30/40 bux to get shaved with a straight razor?

Originally Posted by pixelfixed

Why in the hell would anyone, pay 30/40 bux to get shaved with a straight razor?

$30...includes a shave and a haircut....at least where I was today.