Proper barbershop cut throat razor shave

Stat Brother · Jun 13, 2012

I take it someone on here has had one?
But I'm guessing it's a holiday thing and not a routine local event.

Are they so much better than hacking away at your face with a Bic?

If so is there anywhere, preferably in the better half of Sussex but have face will travel, that still does a good shave? As my usual barbers doesn't and I've never seen it anywhere else.

After 6 months of pretty intense self loathing, which has seen my post count go through the roof. I now look like the ******* son of Worzel Gummage and Brian Blessed.
So if I could possibly muster up the self worth to do something about it, I might do it properly. But where?

Alternatively I might just see if I can match Tom Hanks, and have a basketball as my only friend.

Gwylan · Jun 13, 2012

A proper wet shave from a decent barber is an absolute treat. The trouble is, you don't know who's decent until after the event. I had one on holiday once and ended up looking like I'd had a narrow escape from Sweeney Todd

hillianseagull · Jun 13, 2012

Try here- Gentlemens Grooming & Hairdressing barbers in Brighton,Male retail store for Traditional Shaving & styling products

Ive been there, found it pretty good.

bhafc99 · Jun 13, 2012

I've never had one, but I'm wondering if they're better when you have a bit of stubble, rather than a full-on beard to remove?

algie · Jun 13, 2012

bhafc99 said:
I've never had one, but I'm wondering if they're better when you have a bit of stubble, rather than a full-on beard to remove?

Cut throat shaves are one of my highlights of going to Turkey. You are in for a treat where you live.

swindonseagull · Jun 13, 2012

Stat Brother said:
I take it someone on here has had one?
But I'm guessing it's a holiday thing and not a routine local event.

Are they so much better than hacking away at your face with a Bic?

If so is there anywhere, preferably in the better half of Sussex but have face will travel, that still does a good shave? As my usual barbers doesn't and I've never seen it anywhere else.

After 6 months of pretty intense self loathing, which has seen my post count go through the roof. I now look like the bastard son of Worzel Gummage and Brian Blessed.
So if I could possibly muster up the self worth to do something about it, I might do it properly. But where?

Alternatively I might just see if I can match Tom Hanks, and have a basketball as my only friend.

I used to have one weekly when I lived in the Philippines, it is a great feeling,
first the face was swathed in hot towels for a few minutes to soften the skin and i guess hairs(?) then the face was shaved, several times to get all the stubble.

Finally after cold towels the after shave ( some menthol/alcohol ) was liberally slapped on ( try not to shout or cry if it stings)

All in all a very enjoyable event.....made Saturday mornings worthwhile..

edna krabappel · Jun 13, 2012

algie said:
Cut throat shaves are one of my highlights of going to Turkey. You are in for a treat where you live.

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jackanada · Jun 13, 2012

Wet shave turkish barber style is a great treat. Recommend Sharp Scissors in Kemptown, hot towels a good lather, various lotions rubbed on your face and a bit of an arm massage. They also trimmed my nose hair and eyebrows and burnt off my ear hair (all optional) - not sure whether thats part of a shave or a haircut though as I had both on my last visit.

magoo · Jun 13, 2012

They do them at my local barbers, Hair Razors at the bottom of Coombe Road. Never had one there though but keep meaning to try it.

One4the.road · Jun 13, 2012

The barbers lounge lynhurst road worthing ... You won't get better

NickBHAFC18 · Jun 13, 2012

Headcase Barbers, just opened up a few months back. Great place, give you a cold bottle of beer and do really good haircuts and shaves.

severnside gull · Jun 13, 2012

Only ever on holiday (Turkey of course) - hot towels are the highlight - hot wax for nasal hair+ burn off ear hair. Come out feeling fresh as a daisy.
Well worth it

Kumquat · Jun 13, 2012

My local barber in Crystal Palace is turkish and he does a fantastic haircut and shave. Only problem is you never know when he's gonna be there. He seems to open when he feels like. And he moans all the way through it about his life. He also burns any hairs on your ear off with a piece of what looks like cotton wool which he sets alight with a blowtorch. Very disconcerting.

Pinkie Brown · Jun 13, 2012

With a few exceptions, there's little in this country that compares to Turkey or the Far East for a proper Barbers shop experience. In these places, it really is a craft they take great pride in. Proper wet shave, grooming, plus head & arm massage for ridiculously cheap prices. Having a flaming taper waved around under your eyes & ears can be worrying, but those guys know exactly what they're doing.

Compare to this country where *some* places charge £10 plus just to do a quick once over with the clippers.........

Colossal Squid · Jun 13, 2012

jackanada said:
Wet shave turkish barber style is a great treat. Recommend Sharp Scissors in Kemptown, hot towels a good lather, various lotions rubbed on your face and a bit of an arm massage. They also trimmed my nose hair and eyebrows and burnt off my ear hair (all optional) - not sure whether thats part of a shave or a haircut though as I had both on my last visit.

I'd also recommend Sharp Scissors. They do a lovely job and at a very good price. I get my barnet chopped and styled AND my scruffy face shaven, including eyebrows, ears and nose hairs trimmed, all for the princely sum of £10. Take their time too, so it really is good value. And when it's such a good job at such a good price I'm happy to hand over a couple of quid extra for the excellent service

magoo · Jun 13, 2012

I don't understand what an arm massage has in connection with getting a shave?

dennis · Jun 13, 2012

severnside gull said:
Only ever on holiday (Turkey of course) - hot towels are the highlight - hot wax for nasal hair+ burn off ear hair. Come out feeling fresh as a daisy.
Well worth it

there is a parade of shops round the front of Worthing Railway Station, ( Near to the Tesco Express on the Corner ) . There you will find a Turkish Barbers. if in England I go there.

you get a sharp looking hair cut, hairwash, cut throat shave, hot towel, after shave ( More after shock ) and head massage. all for £16! really worth the trip.

swindonseagull · Jun 13, 2012

magoo said:
I don't understand what an arm massage has in connection with getting a shave?

I guess u have never been to a foreign barber then? thats where you get the 'full' service

Tubby Mondays · Jun 13, 2012

I used to go once a month to a place in Bermondsey. Havent been for a while but its a great experience, especially if youve had a big weekend what with the towels getting the shite out of your pores. Used to cost £20.00 with a haircut. Must go again soon.

matt · Jun 13, 2012

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