Slog - Comments on Dear Slog Readers http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/dear_slog_readers Anyone know where I can get a straight razor shave in this town?... Copyright 2008 Mon, 24 Mar 2008 14:24:43 -0800 Tue, 25 Mar 2008 12:42:00 -0800 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=3.34 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Comment by Will in Seattle Here? No, but I know where you can get one in Vancouver, BC.

]]> Will in Seattle http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/dear_slog_readers#c977568 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/dear_slog_readers#c977568 Housekeeping Mon, 24 Mar 2008 14:28:30 -0800 Comment by Sister Y Ask Mistress Matisse, she can probably recommend someone.

Or did you mean for your face?

]]> Sister Y http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/dear_slog_readers#c977572 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/dear_slog_readers#c977572 Housekeeping Mon, 24 Mar 2008 14:30:54 -0800 Comment by cody Oslo's Men's Store, Queen Anne. Google it.

]]> cody http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/dear_slog_readers#c977581 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/dear_slog_readers#c977581 Housekeeping Mon, 24 Mar 2008 14:33:00 -0800 Comment by Shave There is a barber named Chad in the back of Oslo's on Queen Anne that gives a good straight razor shave.

]]> Shave http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/dear_slog_readers#c977584 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/dear_slog_readers#c977584 Housekeeping Mon, 24 Mar 2008 14:33:27 -0800 Comment by RHETT ORACLE @ Sweeney Todd's on Fleet Street

]]> RHETT ORACLE http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/dear_slog_readers#c977590 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/dear_slog_readers#c977590 Housekeeping Mon, 24 Mar 2008 14:36:04 -0800 Comment by Lou How about Google? Results from the first hit (after your own LiveJournal entry):

Capelli's Gentlemen's Barbershop
http://www.capellis.com/

]]> Lou http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/dear_slog_readers#c977591 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/dear_slog_readers#c977591 Housekeeping Mon, 24 Mar 2008 14:36:06 -0800 Comment by DOUG. Valentines in Greenwood.

]]> DOUG. http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/dear_slog_readers#c977598 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/dear_slog_readers#c977598 Housekeeping Mon, 24 Mar 2008 14:38:25 -0800 Comment by S. Ben Melhuish I was just now looking for a place around town to buy nice shaving soap. If you don't mind a trip behind the Lake Washington Curtain, The Art of Shaving (in Bel Square) seems to have "Barber Spa(R) services available. Appointments suggested". I've never used, so caveat shavor, or however you'd say it in Latin.

]]> S. Ben Melhuish http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/dear_slog_readers#c977603 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/dear_slog_readers#c977603 Housekeeping Mon, 24 Mar 2008 14:42:59 -0800 Comment by levide Steve's in Wedgwood.

]]> levide http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/dear_slog_readers#c977606 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/dear_slog_readers#c977606 Housekeeping Mon, 24 Mar 2008 14:43:18 -0800 Comment by LT L Fifth Avenue Barber, down the street from Top Pot and kitty-corner from the Icon Grill. Call ahead, there's only one guy (Rick?) who does it.

]]> LT L http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/dear_slog_readers#c977613 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/dear_slog_readers#c977613 Housekeeping Mon, 24 Mar 2008 14:49:35 -0800 Comment by NapoleonXIV Sig's barber shop?

]]> NapoleonXIV http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/dear_slog_readers#c977637 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/dear_slog_readers#c977637 Housekeeping Mon, 24 Mar 2008 15:02:53 -0800 Comment by Fnarf Second Valentine's.

A tip: if you ever decide to try shaving yourself with a straight razor, close your bathroom door before you begin so the cat can't get in.

]]> Fnarf http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/dear_slog_readers#c977642 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/dear_slog_readers#c977642 Housekeeping Mon, 24 Mar 2008 15:05:15 -0800 Comment by thaumaturgistguy I recently got some straight razor action from one of the guys at ACME on Denny, though it was for the neckline. Maybe he would be willing to "go all the way" for you if you ask just right. Call em up and let me know what they say. I would love a straight razor shave to.

]]> thaumaturgistguy http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/dear_slog_readers#c977648 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/dear_slog_readers#c977648 Housekeeping Mon, 24 Mar 2008 15:09:17 -0800 Comment by Will in Seattle Ah, right, Capelli's!

Yeah, sorry, remember walking by there and seeing someone get a straight razor shave.

Actually, just take a hot shower before and use some good lather. The hot towels are to compensate for your facial hair and skin not being moist and warm when you walk in off the street.

]]> Will in Seattle http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/dear_slog_readers#c977655 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/dear_slog_readers#c977655 Housekeeping Mon, 24 Mar 2008 15:11:56 -0800 Comment by markemmert I'll throw up a third for Valentine's.

]]> markemmert http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/dear_slog_readers#c977660 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/dear_slog_readers#c977660 Housekeeping Mon, 24 Mar 2008 15:13:21 -0800 Comment by Reverse Polarity Nope. No way.

I had a straight razor shave one time many years ago. My heart was racing like I was running a marathon the whole time. I just couldn't handle the idea of a blade like that at my throat without having any control over it.

Quaint, but terrifying.

]]> Reverse Polarity http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/dear_slog_readers#c977666 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/dear_slog_readers#c977666 Housekeeping Mon, 24 Mar 2008 15:19:13 -0800 Comment by cineaste I have a standing appt. w/Chad at Oslo's on Queen Anne Ave. Been relaxin' under the hot towels and Chad's steady hand for about 8 months now.

There's going to be an article any day now in Seattle Times about straight blade shaves around town.

]]> cineaste http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/dear_slog_readers#c977675 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/dear_slog_readers#c977675 Housekeeping Mon, 24 Mar 2008 15:25:12 -0800 Comment by Fnarf @16: now try it with an insane cat hanging by its claws off of your ass cheeks.

]]> Fnarf http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/dear_slog_readers#c977698 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/dear_slog_readers#c977698 Housekeeping Mon, 24 Mar 2008 15:45:24 -0800 Comment by Just sayin' @17: KING 5 or one of the local stations already did a story about it. Also think there was something in one of the papers.

]]> Just sayin' http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/dear_slog_readers#c977702 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/dear_slog_readers#c977702 Housekeeping Mon, 24 Mar 2008 15:53:12 -0800 Comment by lilblackcat I would think that the barber shop on 15th ave would be a good bet. It looks like it would, at least.

]]> lilblackcat http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/dear_slog_readers#c977714 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/dear_slog_readers#c977714 Housekeeping Mon, 24 Mar 2008 15:58:57 -0800 Comment by rh ACME. Denny & Bellevue. Never got a shave from Kevin or his crew, but been a loyal customer for years.

]]> rh http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/dear_slog_readers#c977723 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/dear_slog_readers#c977723 Housekeeping Mon, 24 Mar 2008 16:04:46 -0800 Comment by Jubilation T. Cornball Like stepping into a time machine: Neva's on Lake City Way (formerly of the Roosevelt District).

What do you get? Politically incorrect barbers, local freaks opining in the chairs, and some of the best damn barbers -- including a whiskey-voiced beauty named Barb -- throw down the best haircuts and straigh-razor shaves in the city.

Be sure to ask Jim about Hillary Clinton! Woot!

]]> Jubilation T. Cornball http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/dear_slog_readers#c977736 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/dear_slog_readers#c977736 Housekeeping Mon, 24 Mar 2008 16:11:59 -0800 Comment by wisepunk Fnarf,

It is NOT nice to call Mrs. Fnarf insane!

(sorry, I had to do that)

]]> wisepunk http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/dear_slog_readers#c977738 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/dear_slog_readers#c977738 Housekeeping Mon, 24 Mar 2008 16:12:47 -0800 Comment by Jubilation T. Cornball Now that I think about it, her name might be Sharon...but Jim hits me up with a haircut and partial shave every week. Excellent stuff from this former Boeing engineer.

]]> Jubilation T. Cornball http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/dear_slog_readers#c977740 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/dear_slog_readers#c977740 Housekeeping Mon, 24 Mar 2008 16:14:26 -0800 Comment by Fnarf @23: ooh, you're in trouble now!

]]> Fnarf http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/dear_slog_readers#c977780 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/dear_slog_readers#c977780 Housekeeping Mon, 24 Mar 2008 16:43:49 -0800 Comment by scary tyler moore i'm havin' fun picturin' a cat hangin' off fnarf's butt cheeks...is there no photographic proof? mrs. fnarf?

]]> scary tyler moore http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/dear_slog_readers#c977819 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/dear_slog_readers#c977819 Housekeeping Mon, 24 Mar 2008 17:40:30 -0800 Comment by mattro2.0 As previously mentioned, Acme. Haven't gotten a shave yet, but at least one of the guys there does a straight razor shave.

]]> mattro2.0 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/dear_slog_readers#c977820 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/dear_slog_readers#c977820 Housekeeping Mon, 24 Mar 2008 17:40:54 -0800 Comment by bill brad

c'mon, the Mariners won't suck that much.

bill

]]> bill http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/dear_slog_readers#c977847 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/dear_slog_readers#c977847 Housekeeping Mon, 24 Mar 2008 18:50:06 -0800 Comment by cag Most places won't do it due to liability issues. There are places in B.C. and Vegas that I know that will do it. I use a double-sided safety razor and some nice lather and I get a great shave and don't have to pay a lot for it or fear for my life.

]]> cag http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/dear_slog_readers#c977870 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/dear_slog_readers#c977870 Housekeeping Mon, 24 Mar 2008 19:44:46 -0800 Comment by Nicky Valentines
Seriously thats the joint.
Ive been going there for over 10 years and my haircuts just keep getting better and better. and they do straight razor shaves.
I wish I could get in there more often.

]]> Nicky http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/dear_slog_readers#c977881 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/dear_slog_readers#c977881 Housekeeping Mon, 24 Mar 2008 20:21:12 -0800 Comment by Dickens I don't remember the name, but there's one above that really good meat pie joint.

]]> Dickens http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/dear_slog_readers#c977895 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/dear_slog_readers#c977895 Housekeeping Mon, 24 Mar 2008 21:23:06 -0800 Comment by inkweary Acme Barbershop, corner of Bellvue and Denny. Great work good prices.

]]> inkweary http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/dear_slog_readers#c978317 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/dear_slog_readers#c978317 Housekeeping Tue, 25 Mar 2008 12:42:00 -0800