Shaving suppliers in Los Angeles

[Jake]

Any recommendations for retailers of shaving supplies, besides Art of Shaving, in the Los Angeles area? I imagine the Shave Shop in Beverly Hills is not appropriate, or is it? Anything else worthy of a visit? Comparable to Pasteur's or Colonial?

Thanks.

 

[gxman]

Longtime lurker, but I just couldn't let this one go unanswered. Where are all you other L.A. B&Bers? Actually, I think there's an old thread with more info, but here are a few places I've been to or heard of:

The Shave (Beverly Hills): Trumper, Taylor, DR Harris
http://www.theshavebeverlyhills.com

Alpine Village Cosmetics (Torrance): Cute German store in Alpine Village carrying Speick, Tabac, and Nivea products (but for Irisch Moos, only hair stuff). Lady who works there is super nice.
http://www.alpinevillagecosmetics.com

The Shaver Shop (Torrance): Trumper, Merkur and other DE razors, Merkur blades
http://www.shavershop.com

Palmetto (Santa Monica): Truefitt and Hill (never been there, not sure what products they carry)

Hope this helps!

--Grant

 

[Dennis]

Classic Shaving has a B&M near LA - check their online site. LetterK/West Coast Shaving is also LA-ish, but I don't know he takes visitors to his house or not.

 

[Jake]

Disappointing LA shaving research. Glad I brought what I needed since there are so few decent retailers in LA. The shop In Beverly Hills was nicely appointed and the proprietor is a very nice guy, but the prices are based on the expected local clientele (or wealthy Beverly Hills tourists) and he was short of some essential items due to a customs issue. There are a few vintage razors on display, but compared to the tiny Colonial Drug in Cambridge, it was a disappointment. Although you can buy a straight razor shave from his trained barbers.

An opportunity for some enterprising entrepreneur?