# Straight Razor Shave **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [September 10, 2009, 6:14am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/straight-razor-shave/73307 "2009-09-10T06:14:03Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![slipstreamxk1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/6bbea6/32.png) [@slipstreamxk1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/slipstreamxk1)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2009, 6:14am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/straight-razor-shave/73307/1 "2009-09-10T06:14:03Z")
Anyone know of a good shop that still does straight razor shaves? I want to get one done on my wedding day. :wiggle: ---
**Author:** ![97Ranger](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/97ranger/32/7342_2.png) [@97Ranger](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/97Ranger)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2009, 6:31am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/straight-razor-shave/73307/2 "2009-09-10T06:31:50Z")
usually any barber shop does them…as far as i know at least ---
**Author:** ![Spam16v](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/spam16v/32/5287_2.png) [@Spam16v](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Spam16v)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2009, 7:21am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/straight-razor-shave/73307/3 "2009-09-10T07:21:43Z")
> [@97Ranger](#): > > usually any barber shop does them…as far as i know at least real barber shops are few and far between. used to frequent one in CT often and tipped well. have yet to find one here in b-low i like. ---
**Author:** ![EvilJay](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/a5b964/32.png) [@EvilJay](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/EvilJay)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2009, 7:40am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/straight-razor-shave/73307/4 "2009-09-10T07:40:46Z")
I got a straight razor shave at the barber shop in southgate once. It was nice to show up for a wedding all bloody and red. Don’t go there. ---
**Author:** ![PsngrSeatsR4Boys](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/psngrseatsr4boys/32/3078_2.png) [@PsngrSeatsR4Boys](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/PsngrSeatsR4Boys)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2009, 7:43am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/straight-razor-shave/73307/5 "2009-09-10T07:43:45Z")
Straight razor shaves have been banned in new shops, you need to go someplace thats been around forever and is allowed to still do them. I know someone that only goes to NYC to have his done. ---
**Author:** ![Harvey](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/harvey/32/5069_2.png) [@Harvey](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Harvey)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2009, 7:49am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/straight-razor-shave/73307/6 "2009-09-10T07:49:34Z")
There is a barber shop that does a good straight razor job in Williamsville on main street, next to Ed Young’s hardware. I don’t remember the name, sorry. If you pull in and you’re looking at the hardware store, it’s in the plaza to your right. ---
**Author:** ![97Ranger](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/97ranger/32/7342_2.png) [@97Ranger](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/97Ranger)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2009, 8:13am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/straight-razor-shave/73307/7 "2009-09-10T08:13:24Z")
there is a barber shop across from kenmore east high school next to ginos pizza… they might do it… my dad used to always go there until we moved out of the area ---
**Author:** ![Spam16v](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/spam16v/32/5287_2.png) [@Spam16v](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Spam16v)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2009, 8:57am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/straight-razor-shave/73307/8 "2009-09-10T08:57:36Z")
> [@EvilJay](#): > > I got a straight razor shave at the barber shop in southgate once. It was nice to show up for a wedding all bloody and red. Don’t go there. baby face 😉 used to get strait razor shaves in the army, scalp and face… crazy korean chicks are awesome at this. ---
**Author:** ![RLB](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rlb/32/5196_2.png) [@RLB](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RLB)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2009, 9:14am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/straight-razor-shave/73307/9 "2009-09-10T09:14:39Z")
These are very common on the island. Hot towel shaves. i am surprised they are that hard to find up there. have they really been banned? why? ---
**Author:** ![BREETIME](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/breetime/32/5214_2.png) [@BREETIME](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BREETIME)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2009, 9:22am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/straight-razor-shave/73307/10 "2009-09-10T09:22:22Z")
theres “eds” on the corner of harlem and cleveland about 40 seconds from my shop. very old school guy…he has a sign that says “no kids,just yankee dollars” im almost positive he doesnt even know gillette mach 3s are out…he still drives a skylark ---
**Author:** ![Avatar](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/avatar/32/5076_2.png) [@Avatar](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Avatar)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2009, 1:26pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/straight-razor-shave/73307/11 "2009-09-10T13:26:53Z")
Cowboy up and do it yourself ---
**Author:** ![JustinH](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/9fc29f/32.png) [@JustinH](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JustinH)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2009, 1:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/straight-razor-shave/73307/12 "2009-09-10T13:31:10Z")
Wow shit. And I think I’m cool because I use a two cent Bic, and throw it out instead of re-using it. ---
**Author:** ![Fry](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fry/32/7284_2.png) [@Fry](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Fry)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2009, 1:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/straight-razor-shave/73307/13 "2009-09-10T13:34:50Z")
> [@97Ranger](#): > > there is a barber shop across from kenmore east high school next to ginos pizza… they might do it… my dad used to always go there until we moved out of the area They still do it, as will any real old timey barbershop. Be warned though, I got a couple of haircuts at John’s (the place next to Gino’s) and they were two of the shittiest haircuts I’ve ever gotten. Hopefully their shaves are better. Or you could just shave yourself like a man. Link coming… ---
**Author:** ![Fry](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fry/32/7284_2.png) [@Fry](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Fry)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2009, 1:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/straight-razor-shave/73307/14 "2009-09-10T13:38:27Z")
[http://www.nyspeed.com/forums/showpost.php?p=1242344&postcount=20](http://www.nyspeed.com/forums/showpost.php?p=1242344&postcount=20) Badger Hair Brush - $30 (Vulfix) DE Safety Razor - $30 (Merkur) Good blades - $5 (Feather) Good Shaving Cream - $15 (Taylor of old Bonde Street) Good aftershave - $20-$40 (Trumper Skin Food, etc) $100 bucks. That stuff should last 6 months to a year. Goodbye shitty shaves and razor burn. ---
**Author:** ![Spam16v](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/spam16v/32/5287_2.png) [@Spam16v](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Spam16v)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2009, 1:52pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/straight-razor-shave/73307/15 "2009-09-10T13:52:47Z")
it was always good to treat myself, it’s an outting, sort of a non gay way of going to get your nails done. getting a hot lather and a strait razor on the dome was good stuff for quite a few years. ---
**Author:** ![EvilJay](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/a5b964/32.png) [@EvilJay](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/EvilJay)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2009, 1:54pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/straight-razor-shave/73307/16 "2009-09-10T13:54:10Z")
> [@Spam16v](#): > > baby face 😉 > > used to get strait razor shaves in the army, scalp and face… crazy korean chicks are awesome at this. Shaving every day in the Navy did not give me a baby face! Old gay phillipino dudes are also good at this. ---
**Author:** ![slipstreamxk1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/6bbea6/32.png) [@slipstreamxk1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/slipstreamxk1)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2009, 1:56pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/straight-razor-shave/73307/17 "2009-09-10T13:56:26Z")
> [@Spam16v](#): > > it was always good to treat myself, it’s an outting, sort of a non gay way of going to get your nails done. getting a hot lather and a strait razor on the dome was good stuff for quite a few years. Thats what i’m sayin… I want to take my grooms men out for a shave that morning. ---
**Author:** ![slipstreamxk1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/6bbea6/32.png) [@slipstreamxk1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/slipstreamxk1)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2009, 1:57pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/straight-razor-shave/73307/18 "2009-09-10T13:57:12Z")
though good post fry im gonna look into that for the future… ---
**Author:** ![Kramer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/97f17d/32.png) [@Kramer](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Kramer)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2009, 2:01pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/straight-razor-shave/73307/19 "2009-09-10T14:01:31Z")
im pretty sure you can get one at the mens room on rt 20 in hamburg…they do great work there ---
**Author:** ![Carnut](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/carnut/32/7590_2.png) [@Carnut](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Carnut)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2009, 2:27pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/straight-razor-shave/73307/20 "2009-09-10T14:27:56Z")
Carmens on NF blvd does it. He is at least 75 and been doing it for over 50 years. I have had this, honestly I don’t recommend it especially on your wedding day. It’s not that it’s not nice, but it’s not what you think. You will get a much better shave from a 4 or 5 blade razor any day of the week. Trust me. [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/straight-razor-shave/73307.md?page=2)