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Barber shop straight-razor shaves

  • justincredible
    I just got back from my first barber shop shave. Awesome experience, ridiculously relaxing even though a stranger has a razor blade to your throat. If you've never done it I highly recommend it.
  • thavoice
    Always wanted to. How much they charge?
  • Laley23
    They are awesome.
  • justincredible
    It was $14 and I tipped him $5. It's not something I'll do often but I'll definitely add it to my haircuts a couple times a year.
  • Fab1b
    I have always wanted to get the head and face done this way. I need to go do this once and while.
  • fish82
    I tried to do it myself once. Needless to say, it went badly.
  • Gblock
    i get them all the time not the full shave but to line up my beard and hairline..i just tell him i want that mike tomlin..6 bucks in the hood
  • raiderbuck
    My barber uses a straight edge every time I get a haircut. He lines my goatee up with it. The hot towel is so relaxing.
  • justincredible
    raiderbuck;1487437 wrote:The hot towel is so relaxing.
    Yep. I could've sat in that chair for the entire day.
  • WebFire
    justincredible;1487411 wrote:It was $14 and I tipped him $5. It's not something I'll do often but I'll definitely add it to my haircuts a couple times a year.
    What is the advantage?
  • Tiernan
    Got yourself a "Moe Green" huh Justin?


    ...lets see who picks up on that reference lol.
  • justincredible
    WebFire;1487439 wrote:What is the advantage?
    To tipping or having someone else give me a shave?

    I tipped because I don't want to piss off the guy that's going to be using a razor around my neck. :)

    Having someone else do it was just a relaxing experience. I'd suggest giving it a shot once.
  • justincredible
    Tiernan;1487440 wrote:Got yourself a "Moe Green" huh Justin?


    ...lets see who picks up on that reference lol.
    I don't know what this means because, I'm guessing, I'm not 60.
  • WebFire
    justincredible;1487446 wrote:To tipping or having someone else give me a shave?

    I tipped because I don't want to piss off the guy that's going to be using a razor around my neck. :)

    Having someone else do it was just a relaxing experience. I'd suggest giving it a shot once.
    Yeah, the shave.
  • Tiernan
    justincredible;1487447 wrote:I don't know what this means because, I'm guessing, I'm not 60.
    I just spit Coke out...good one mofo!
  • BoatShoes
    I do it a couple of times a year. I enjoy the experience but I do think that it is overrated. Everybody should try it at least once though for sure.
  • thavoice
    justincredible;1487446 wrote:To tipping or having someone else give me a shave?

    I tipped because I don't want to piss off the guy that's going to be using a razor around my neck. :)

    Having someone else do it was just a relaxing experience. I'd suggest giving it a shot once.
    Yeah but don't ya tip AFTER the shave?
  • justincredible
    thavoice;1487471 wrote:Yeah but don't ya tip AFTER the shave?
    I did. But if I'd ever like to go back and get one in the future...
  • GoChiefs
    $12 for a haircut and the straight razor shave is complimentary at my barber.
  • justincredible
    GoChiefs;1487519 wrote:$12 for a haircut and the straight razor shave is complimentary at my barber.
    That is one hell of a deal if it's the full shave experience. The shave itself was about 45 minutes long.
  • vball10set
    Tiernan;1487440 wrote:Got yourself a "Moe Green" huh Justin?


    ...lets see who picks up on that reference lol.
    justincredible;1487447 wrote:I don't know what this means because, I'm guessing, I'm not 60.
    I'm not either, but here's what he's referencing (from Godfather I)

  • gut
    No razor burn, right? That's why I've wanted to learn to use a straight razor, though I manage (don't get the neck as clean as I'd like as a result).

    I've only had a few shaves at the barber shop. Been a long time, but it was nice.
  • I Wear Pants
    Straight razors are nice.

    Straight razor>Safety Razor>Ripping it out>Disposables
  • gut
    I Wear Pants;1487539 wrote:Straight razors are nice.

    Straight razor>Safety Razor>Ripping it out>Disposables
    I've got to give a safety razor a shot. Yeah, I know there's a thread.
  • justincredible
    I Wear Pants;1487539 wrote:Straight razors are nice.

    Straight razor>Safety Razor>Ripping it out>Disposables
    Yep. I only use a safety razor at home. I'd love to find a decent deal on a nice straight razor and start using one. Those things can get ridiculously expensive.