Got my first straight razor shave

[chevysoldier]

My wife got me a full service shave at The Art of Shaving at Easton for my birthday. I have never had a straight razor shave before. I was a bit unsure about it but have always wanted to. It was amazing. Closest shave I have ever had and crazy smooth. Here is from the website. Although mine took an hour.

ROYAL SHAVE - 45 MIN

$55

Our signature service, The Royal Shave is the ultimate indulgence. Experience the ritual of The 4 Elements of the Perfect Shave® performed by our expertly trained Master Barbers. This relaxing escape begins with a hot towel and a protective layer of Pre-Shave Oil to prepare your skin. Next, Shaving Cream is applied to the face in a rich, hot lather. Our skilled Master Barbers use a traditional Straight Razor with precision and mastery to shave with the grain first, and then re-lather and shave once more against the grain for closeness. A second hot towel, infused with Lemon Essential Oil, is applied and followed by the After Shave Mask, replenishing the skin’s moisture after the shave. Next, a cold towel, infused with Lavender Essential Oil, provides a soothing and relaxing experience. The Perfect Shave® concludes with the Hydrating Toner and the application of the After Shave Balm to hydrate the freshly shaven skin.

If you have never been, I highly recommend it. I was so relaxed and comfortable I could hardly talk and walk. Lol

Edited December 8, 2014 by chevysoldier

[oldschoolsdime92]

a straight razor shave is the greatest thing EVER! 

[TwiztedRabbit]

I've had one straight razor shave it was down at a no name  barber in SC... it was amazing though.. I will have to say I've been into The Art of shaving recently and that place is just awesome.  the staff if great and friendly with their knowledge.. if I finally decide to  go clean again i'll be going there for the  first shave

[Pokey]

Yeah that place is amazing, and I now use a badger hair brush and nothing but shaving soap since I visited.

[jporter12]

a straight razor shave is the greatest thing EVER! 

 

 From the "OR King of facial hair"?

[shadyone]

Ive never had a straight razor but I use a safety razor and follow a similar procedure.. I Shower then lather up with a hot lather. then shave with the grain lather again,  then against. need to get some after shave balm though that would be awesome..

[MidgetTodd]

He do heads too?

[chevysoldier]

Pics up, man. Let's see this baby face of yours.

Lol, I left the goatee.

[chevysoldier]

Yeah that place is amazing, and I now use a badger hair brush and nothing but shaving soap since I visited.

Last year she got me a top of the line brush, pre shave oil, shave cream and after shave lotion. The stuff is awesome. Idon't have issues with my neck getting razor burn since i started using this stuff.

[chevysoldier]

He do heads too?

Ya

$80HAIRCUT & ROYAL SHAVE

$65HAIRCUT & TRADITIONAL SHAVE

$55TRADITIONAL SHAVE & HEAD SHAVE

$35BEARD OR GOATEE TRIM WITH SHAVE

$40HAIRCUT

$35HEAD SHAVE

$15MOUSTACHE TRIM

[oldschoolsdime92]

From the "OR King of facial hair"?

Haha!! I go to the barber every couple weeks. I get a "razor fade" which means they start with a straight razor and fade from bottom to top, shortest being on the bottom. I also have a part razor cut into my hair, so in the morning, there is no drama finding my part.

[oldschoolsdime92]

Scissor beard trim?

My barber does it for 5 bucks

[Gixxus Christ!]

Shaving is for pussies.

[ShawnR]

Shaving is for pussies.

 

Literally...

[Gixxus Christ!]

Literally...

And figuratively. But mostly I like a bare baby-cannon.....and I am almost never clean shaven.