One of the most amazing shaves I've ever seen

[nikkuchan]

I suddenly recalled seeing this and I remember how amazing it was. A few years ago I watched a Michael Palin documentary called Around the World in 80 Days (where he goes around the world in 80 days). While in India, he realizes he needs a shave, so he gets a barber to give him one. Well, about halfway through the shave he realizes that the barber was blind. Afterwards he remarks how good of a shave it was.

I think I found a clip, but seeing as I’m at work I can’t confirm.

http://www.casttv.com/video/np4ztb/michael-palin-around-the-world-in-80-days-a-close-shave-video

 

[BrightFutur]

Looks like a bum link to me - wants you to sign in to netflix to watch.

Sounds cool though.

 

[ambrose]

same here

 

[bassguy]

I managed to watch the video, the shave occurs about 7 minutes in. good vid!

 

[justice strike]

Good thing he noticed the guy was blind during the shave.... if it were me, i wouldn't trust a blind barber armed with a straight razor.

 

[philmer]

I cannot get the link to work

 

[FFJim]

I couldn't manage to get the link to work. But a blind barber armed with a straight razor...I don't think so, well, maybe to shave my brother...

 

[r0ckrat]

The link takes you through to the Netflix online video, but you have to have a netflix account to be able to watch.

edit: For a week without a shave, that's not much stubble.

 

[AJMiami]

very cool

 

[aquilla]

i too recall seeing this on tv, probably a re-run though, it was impressive, i think id do it just to say i had

 

[Koss]

I can't see the link since I don't have a netflix account any more...

But if that barber is blind... and does anything similar to this other Indian barber... I'd be afraid for the man's life!

Barbershop in India

 

[Darjeeling Express]

wonderful video, I'm not convinced the barber was blind. His technique and aim, without touching was too precise, both during the lathering and the shave itself.