Next week, SWMBO & I will be traveling to NYC. SWMBO must work during the day so I will be free to indulge my RAD, SCAD, and numerous other addictions. Currently, I was planning to visit Penhaligons, Pasteur Pharmacy, and Cambridge Chemists. The last time I was in NY SWMBO bought me my first wetshaving setup from the Art of Shaving. My question to wetshaving veterans and those who live in or frequent NYC, where else should I visit to empty my bank account?
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I think Pastuer's alone should be sufficient to empty your bank account. 
I wandered on a break from work the other day just to see what was there, and did shooking damage to the wallet's contents. I am doing my best to restrain myself from strolling in that direction again for a while.
I wandered on a break from work the other day just to see what was there, and did shooking damage to the wallet's contents. I am doing my best to restrain myself from strolling in that direction again for a while.
Someone posted this info, which I've been saving until The Son completes his move to NYC:
Pasteur's is your best bet in terms of price. They are competitive with the best internet sources, on that score. Their selection of top shelf shave goods is quite extensive (Trumper's, D R Harris, T&H, Taylor's, and Coate's). Also aftershaves like Skin Food and Harris's Milk, and some colognes. The 61st Street and Lexington Ave. store also has Simpson brushes at VERY good prices, but the selection is limited.
That said, every serious traditional shaver owes it to himself to visit Cambridge Chemists at 21 East 65th Street. The most extensive selection of top shelf shave goods and gentlemen's toiletries in North America. They have the largest selection of shave brushes, almost all of which are Simpson's and Rooney's; including unusual models of Simpsons, as well as the beautiful Rooney Finest model true Whites. Their brushes are usually branded 'John Bull', as has been their practice for a very long time. Ask for Scott, and tell him I sent you. Their prices are not the lowest, but the store is a must visit..
If you'd like to check out some Plisson brushes, the place is Clyde's on Madison, in the low 70s. One of the two shops in America that stock any number of these top shelf brushes. Even if you have no intention of buying, it's worth a look.
If you're interested in the top of the line Omega badger brushes, Boyd's on Madison in the low 60s, has quite a selection. There are other places of interest, and if you have anything specific in mind, post, and I'll try to help.
Note: Boyd's moved to 968 3rd Avenue at 58th street.
Pasteur's is your best bet in terms of price. They are competitive with the best internet sources, on that score. Their selection of top shelf shave goods is quite extensive (Trumper's, D R Harris, T&H, Taylor's, and Coate's). Also aftershaves like Skin Food and Harris's Milk, and some colognes. The 61st Street and Lexington Ave. store also has Simpson brushes at VERY good prices, but the selection is limited.
That said, every serious traditional shaver owes it to himself to visit Cambridge Chemists at 21 East 65th Street. The most extensive selection of top shelf shave goods and gentlemen's toiletries in North America. They have the largest selection of shave brushes, almost all of which are Simpson's and Rooney's; including unusual models of Simpsons, as well as the beautiful Rooney Finest model true Whites. Their brushes are usually branded 'John Bull', as has been their practice for a very long time. Ask for Scott, and tell him I sent you. Their prices are not the lowest, but the store is a must visit..
If you'd like to check out some Plisson brushes, the place is Clyde's on Madison, in the low 70s. One of the two shops in America that stock any number of these top shelf brushes. Even if you have no intention of buying, it's worth a look.
If you're interested in the top of the line Omega badger brushes, Boyd's on Madison in the low 60s, has quite a selection. There are other places of interest, and if you have anything specific in mind, post, and I'll try to help.
Note: Boyd's moved to 968 3rd Avenue at 58th street.
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Leisureguy said:
Leisureguy,
Thanks for passing that info along. That really helps!!
