jackoholly Posted September 21, 2014 Author Share Posted September 21, 2014 Yes bigguy, Holly is my drag act name. Thanks for noticing though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thailiketoo Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 self deleted To the OP. Why not just buy a razor. You can buy a Fusion, if you want a really close shave, it has five blades and runs with a small battery. That's what I use, and would fully recommend it. Fusion pro electric (the battery one) 500 baht or close to it at Boots for one 3 pack of blades. The blades last me two shaves or 83 baht a shave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 self deleted To the OP. Why not just buy a razor. You can buy a Fusion, if you want a really close shave, it has five blades and runs with a small battery. That's what I use, and would fully recommend it. Fusion pro electric (the battery one) 500 baht or close to it at Boots for one 3 pack of blades. The blades last me two shaves or 83 baht a shave. One blade lasts me about a month, and I have never had facial hair in my life, I have never bought those blades in Thailand, I always bought plenty when I was in the UK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thailiketoo Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 self deleted To the OP. Why not just buy a razor. You can buy a Fusion, if you want a really close shave, it has five blades and runs with a small battery. That's what I use, and would fully recommend it. Fusion pro electric (the battery one) 500 baht or close to it at Boots for one 3 pack of blades. The blades last me two shaves or 83 baht a shave. One blade lasts me about a month, and I have never had facial hair in my life, I have never bought those blades in Thailand, I always bought plenty when I was in the UK. Are we talking about the same one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Thailiketoo. I think so, they have five blades in them, maybe you have a thick growth. I shave every morning, never more than once a day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thailiketoo Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Thailiketoo. I think so, they have five blades in them, maybe you have a thick growth. I shave every morning, never more than once a day. I really like the razor for two shaves then it hurts like heck. I get a week or more out of the blue ones with no battery but not quite as nice as the first two with the battery one but 83 baht a shave for me is nuts. I'm now trying soaking the fusion one in olive oil and stropping it on my jeans to see if that helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Thailiketoo. I think so, they have five blades in them, maybe you have a thick growth. I shave every morning, never more than once a day. I really like the razor for two shaves then it hurts like heck. I get a week or more out of the blue ones with no battery but not quite as nice as the first two with the battery one but 83 baht a shave for me is nuts. I'm now trying soaking the fusion one in olive oil and stropping it on my jeans to see if that helps. I hope it works for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diplomatico Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 self deleted To the OP. Why not just buy a razor. You can buy a Fusion, if you want a really close shave, it has five blades and runs with a small battery. That's what I use, and would fully recommend it. Fusion pro electric (the battery one) 500 baht or close to it at Boots for one 3 pack of blades. The blades last me two shaves or 83 baht a shave. 83 thb per shave? You've got to be joking. Werewolves can shave for less than that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokie36 Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 This ritual is a normal way of life in India....ahh those were the days! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thailiketoo Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 This ritual is a normal way of life in India....ahh those were the days! When I lived in Pattaya I would get shaved daily at the little barber shop close to Pattaya Memorial hospital on Pattaya Kang. But they would cut the heck out of my face unless I shaved first, It was a great shave but it was my second shave every day and that eventually got boring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokie36 Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 This ritual is a normal way of life in India....ahh those were the days!When I lived in Pattaya I would get shaved daily at the little barber shop close to Pattaya Memorial hospital on Pattaya Kang. But they would cut the heck out of my face unless I shaved first, It was a great shave but it was my second shave every day and that eventually got boring. Hopeless......the only issue at my favourite barber in India was their love of Brut33. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HerbalEd Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Blue Harbour Owned by veteran architect and A49 design studio founder, Nithi Stapitanonda, Blue Harbour is a real gem when it comes to men’s grooming. Aside from the meticulous shop design which reminds us of a proper men’s salon, the real draw is barber Sawas Saard, who can claim more than 45 years’ experience in men’s cuts and shaves. This place is perfect for those wanting a classic shave with a straight razor or desperate to achieve that complete Don Draper look. The price for a shampoo and cut starts from B1,000, shave from B450. 2/F, K-Village, Suhkumvit 26, 02-661-2901-2. Open daily 10am-9pm. FYI - I've not been so cannot confirm this place is still there, the info was from Sept 2013. You might want to phone first. I went there and ... IMO ... it wasn't that great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HerbalEd Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Well ,your name is HOLLY.... Seems more of a gay bloke, not a wimp,,,Razor burn, please,,, guess you moved to Thailand ,tired of the men back home whooping your ass when you went to your local huh..Too funny.. I went to get a haircut at Never Say Cutz (Ari branch) and after the cut the barber tilted the chair back and started putting foarm on my face and neck. Pulls out the straight razor and gives me my first barber shave of my life. I am not sure if the shave is included everytime you get a haircut but the total price was 350 (same as what was advertised for a haircut). Would definitely go back. JustinCider, are you sure it was a straight-razor as opposed to a interchangeable single blade razor? They're sharper but also smoother on the skin. I can't deal with razor-burn. Guess I'm a bit of a wimp. Bigguy .. little mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HerbalEd Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Don't assume all men in Asia have little or soft facial hair ... nor that you can't get a great a proper straight razor shave in Asia. There is nothing finer that laying back and getting a great shave. The best shaves I've had have been in India. If you really want the full luxury treatment try a five-star hotel where you're likely to get the best shaving experience of your life: First a great facial scrubbing ... then steaming hot towel over the face ... then lathered up and shaved my a master shaver ... then hot towel over the face again ... then lathered up and shaved again in the other direction ... then a bit of face slapping and a nice aftershave applied (I like rosewater). Wow! Wish I could get one every other day. You can also find this outside of five-star hotel but you either have to be lucky or get a tip from a local. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackoholly Posted September 21, 2014 Author Share Posted September 21, 2014 Don't assume all men in Asia have little or soft facial hair ... nor that you can't get a great a proper straight razor shave in Asia. There is nothing finer that laying back and getting a great shave. The best shaves I've had have been in India. If you really want the full luxury treatment try a five-star hotel where you're likely to get the best shaving experience of your life: First a great facial scrubbing ... then steaming hot towel over the face ... then lathered up and shaved my a master shaver ... then hot towel over the face again ... then lathered up and shaved again in the other direction ... then a bit of face slapping and a nice aftershave applied (I like rosewater). Wow! Wish I could get one every other day. You can also find this outside of five-star hotel but you either have to be lucky or get a tip from a local. HerbalEd, thank you. Yes, that seems a great option (for a special occasion) I don't think I could afford this on a regular basis. Do you have any specific recommendations on hotel? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
risky11 Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 (edited) I used a Braun shaver for many years and was quite satisfied. Last year I bought myself this Panasonic shaver because it was on sale for $99. OMG, closest shave of my life! Absolutelly love it. http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-ES-LA63-S-Electric-Multi-Flex-Pivoting/dp/B002N5MHLU Edited September 21, 2014 by risky11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DogNo1 Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Stropping disposable razor cartridges was mentioned in another thread recently. I don't find any benefit from using the powered Gillette Fusion razor. I do get another 2-3 shaves from the Gillette Fusion blade if I strop it. I don't like putting the cartridge in oil or liquid soap because the lubricating strip becomes gummy and comes off onto the stropping material. As a consequence, I dry the razor and blade after each shave then strop it until it's shiny just before I use it again. I get two to three the number of good quality shaves that I used to get which was only two. After the third or fourth shave, the blade doesn't cut too closely around the mouth so I use a Gillette Daisy for trimmimg around the mouth. Jack Black's Supreme Cream is my shaving cream of choice these days. I can't remember the last time I cut or otherwise irritated my face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lokie Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Just as a gauge.. In UK current average price for a proper wet shave at a Real Gents barber shop (Hot Towels etc and cut-throat) runs out at around £12.50 - £18 Northern UK anyways, probably a rip off down sarrfff.... The vibrating pro glides.... well up to you, personally save your money, invest a a Gillette Mach 3 (far better shave than Gillettes proglide range (either Vibe or plain) why you think Gillette still sells the Mach III? (but they make more on the fusions) Then buy yourself a decent Badger hair shaving brush, read up on them, they are graded and real Badger hair (thats the best to produce lather and raise the beard up ready to shave) price from £10 upwards depending on grade of brush, then get a nice traditional Sandalwood shaving soap or something similar in a wooden bowl and Bob's your Aunt Fannie's fella... always shave after a shower or bath etc as the beard is protruded and you get a better, cleaner shave. Asian men do not have the same beard type - hair as Western men, thats Fact. I have a mate who has a US dad and jap mom and he gets pi$$ed that he gets a wispy Foo man chu beard if he lets it grow. Shaving soap; I use Geo F Trumpers, is quality and pure luxury, take your time to shave and enjoy it as part of your routine, Taylors of Old Bond Street also quality soap and equipment, along with Kent and Truefitt & Hill, Arko is a Turkish brand but also ok. Going the Hog and using a Cut throat takes a little learning, I would go with a Mach three first, really. I have had shaves in the UK, US, Turkey and Thailand but I still reckon I get a closer shave by my own hand. If you have a microwave you can also do the hot towel thing (but as said shower first and this negates that) Try it... better still teach the Mrs how, is good to get pampered lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris1dna Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Manhattan barber. Soi 8 sukhumvit. Sent from my iPhone using ThaiVisa app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joecoolfrog Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Jack Try Manhattan barbers Soi 8 Sukhumvit , about 1000 metres walk from Nana skytrain on rh side of the Soi. Good shave with hot towel , cut throat razer , 300 baht max. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris1dna Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Yep. ^^^. Good old fashioned shave with all the fixings at the Manhaton. Old guy been there for years and years and does an extremely good job. Sent from my iPhone using ThaiVisa app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joecoolfrog Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Lol my bad , its only 100 metres walk ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinmaew Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 I believe they do this sort of thing in the Arab/Nana district in Sukumvit. You are brave I cant stop thinking about the opening scene of "Eastern Promises" perhaps watch that first before proceeding. Only joking you should be fine this is Thailand, everything is safe and clean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nepsydaz Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 The Thai locals don't have particularly full/thick beards so my guess is that they don't really exist in Asia at all. Do all "westerners" go looking around to have their beard shaved? Cant they do it by themselves? I have beard and last time I checked, my country was still in ASIA.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realfunster Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 I would just wander down a few side sois, sure you will fairly quickly find a barber who does a shave, it is still a common skill here. When I had hair, I didn't mind paying a few hundred baht for the experience, now I am quite happy with THB 70 per week for head & facial shave (both with cut-throat) and goatee trim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Deerhunter Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 I know this is not the question you asked but the best shaves i have ever had in my life are with a Gillette Fusion 5 blade wet razor. And one blade head module lasts months!!!!!! IMHO they are fabulous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thailiketoo Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 I know this is not the question you asked but the best shaves i have ever had in my life are with a Gillette Fusion 5 blade wet razor. And one blade head module lasts months!!!!!! IMHO they are fabulous. Assuming you mean the manual one. I googled "Gillette Fusion 5 blade wet razor" and get no results = 0 Since I get 1 or 2 shaves to the blade with Gillette Fusion Pro Glide and you get months I guess they re engineered the blade to make it not shave well. Breakthrough Blade Technology The new Gillette® Fusion® ProGlide™ Power Razor has been reengineered and redesigned to create Gillette's Most Comfortable Shave. It has thinner, finer blades*, with Gillette’s most advanced low resistance coating. For less tug and pull versus Fusion and an effortless glide. Providing incredible comfort, even if you shave everyday. You may not see all of the latest innovations on the NEW Gillette Fusion ProGlide and Gillette Fusion ProGlide Power Razors with the naked eye but after one shave, you’ll stop shaving and start gliding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackoholly Posted September 22, 2014 Author Share Posted September 22, 2014 That's some very good advice. I had no idea I would get this much interest talking about shaving in Thailand! I do use the Gillette fusion five blade razor but the Gillette fusion Power I have used in the past doesn't seem all that much betterin comparison. I guess I'm just a lazy person looking for someone to be able to shave me for cheapand being in Thailand I thought I might be out of find it. Thanks again for the advice. I will look around the areas you mentioned in the above threads and see which is the best for me. I do see that clearly it would be cheaper for me to buy my own international brand razors and shake myself as opposed to spending 300 baht twice a week for a shave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farang000999 Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=95vKz7bqznA#t=137 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aboctok Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 There were some gilded youths that sat along the barber's wall;Their eyes were dull, their heads were flat, they had no brains at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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