Lexington, KY shaving supplies?
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good luck. If you find one let me know. I have tried all the beauty supply stores and even ulta. They have some "shaving" stuff, but probably not what you are looking for. The supply stores told me they sale it as soon as they get it. I didn't fool with going back.
I'm in Louisville and get to Lexington for work quite a bit. I just started acquiring gear online and starting to look locally. I'll keep you posted with what I find.
If you are into fragrances the Von Mar in Louisville has quite a huge selection and they say they are the only store in the state that carries Creed.
If you are into fragrances the Von Mar in Louisville has quite a huge selection and they say they are the only store in the state that carries Creed.
Schwab's tobacco shop on Southland drive carries some Colonel Conk items like soaps and brushes. They have a few Dovo straights as well. As far as Louisville goes, the Derby City Chop Shop on Bardstown Road started carrying a small lineup of DR Harris soaps and Merkur razors. They have Vie Long brushes and a selection of straights. Being from Kentucky, I have been on the lookout for anything wet shaving related that may be carried by a local vendor.
I am glad I ran across this thread, and am surprised to see so many others in LEX and LOU already on the board. I am a perennial late-comer?
I ordered my Edwin Jagger and blades from Amazon.
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I've recently inherited an old german straight razor. Its in need of a good honing ... are there any places in or near Lexington KY that perform this service.
How much should I expect to pay for this service?
-- Thanks!
The Rooster's Nest Barber Shop and Shave Parlour on South Upper. They have some Merkur and Edwin safety Razors. They have some really nice brushes and carry Parazo and Omega soaps. Place is killer. Old school as it gets.
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Love that part of the country...Lexington is a beautiful place
+1. Great atmosphere there. The barber used a Feather SS when I was there, though I wish I would've spoke up when he loaded a Derby into it
. Derby blades and I don't agree. He did a good job on the cut and shave though. Two pass, pretty close to BBS, couple of small nicks, no biggie. The pampering and prep really set it off though. Red hot towels (from a rebuilt vintage towel warmer), icy cold towels (from a vintage freezer) along with a soda.Merkur and EJ razors? Proraso and Omega? Wow...he's upgraded his stock...I remember recommending Proraso products when I got my cut and shave. Lucky Tiger cream was the order of the day then. A bit expensive (around ~$50 for a cut and shave), but the experience was worth it.
I am thinking of coming up to Lexington for a football game and to visit Keeneland (sp?) race track this Fall. I did this a few years ago and really enjoyed it. Unfortunately, I won't be rooting for the 'Cats, but don't hold it against me. Maybe I will visit this place.
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+1. Great atmosphere there. The barber used a Feather SS when I was there, though I wish I would've spoke up when he loaded a Derby into it
Merkur and EJ razors? Proraso and Omega? Wow...he's upgraded his stock...I remember recommending Proraso products when I got my cut and shave. Lucky Tiger cream was the order of the day then. A bit expensive (around ~$50 for a cut and shave), but the experience was worth it.
$50, OUCH!
To each their own. I'm more looking for a place to buy supplies locally than to have someone shave for me.
No worries here, I'm certainly no cats fan.
Is there any honing services around Lexington or frankfort?
will be in lexington, ky for a wedding this weekend. where would you take a few guys for a straight shave the day before the wedding. looking for the experience. don't care about cost as its for an special occasion.
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