| Many Buzztowner readers not only enjoy getting a great haircut - they
also enjoy the feeling of a freshly closed-shaved face. Either when they
shave themselves, or by treating themselves to a professional shave.
One Buzztowner, Charlie, has found a great store with two locations in Manhattan that specializes in everything you need for really good shaving equipment and much, much more. |
| I thought that I would share some information about a place I went
to in New York City. The store is called "The Art of Shaving".
It is a store devoted entirely to the old world art of shaving with a brush,
straight edge razors and safety razors. You will not find a single can
of shaving cream in this store nor will you find any electric razor supplies!
It's a store for the shaving enthusiast and connoisseur. The items are
somewhat expensive, but quality is definitely there.
There are two locations: |
| 141 East 62nd Street, New York, NY Phone: (212) 347-8436 |
373 Madison Avenue, New York, NY Phone: (212) 986-2905 |
The location on East 62nd Street is just a store, but the location on Madison Avenue has an added treat - a professional barber! An individual that is expertly trained in the fine art of hot towel shaves. Let me tell you, I received one yesterday and it was the best shave I have ever received. I had what they called the "Classic Shave". This particular shave lasted a good 30 minutes, and included a steaming hot towel wrap, facial massage, accompanied by a hot lather, very close shave, followed by alum block rub and a cold towel wrap to close pores. Finally "aftershave milk" was applied to soothe the skin. It was definitely worth the $30.00 price tag! Other services available include:
You need an appointment for a shave or haircut. I didn't have one, but was able to get one about a half hour after I went into the store. The Madison Avenue location is primarily a store, so it's not like a barber shop. Definitely worth a visit even if you can't get a shave! Again some may think the prices are high, but a little pampering on one self never hurt anybody. One more thing, although I shave every day now, after that shave my skin felt like a baby's bottom - or like I had worn a beard my entire life and this was the first time I felt skin without hair on it. You got to experience it to believe it! |
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