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Nick Mangold

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Aug 15, 2013 12:55 PM
I just got back from my first barber shop shave. Awesome experience, ridiculously relaxing even though a stranger has a razor blade to your throat. If you've never done it I highly recommend it.
Aug 15, 2013 12:55pm
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thavoice

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Aug 15, 2013 12:57 PM
Always wanted to. How much they charge?
Aug 15, 2013 12:57pm
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Laley23

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Aug 15, 2013 1:00 PM
They are awesome.
Aug 15, 2013 1:00pm
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Nick Mangold

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Aug 15, 2013 1:00 PM
It was $14 and I tipped him $5. It's not something I'll do often but I'll definitely add it to my haircuts a couple times a year.
Aug 15, 2013 1:00pm
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Fab1b

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Aug 15, 2013 1:11 PM
I have always wanted to get the head and face done this way. I need to go do this once and while.
Aug 15, 2013 1:11pm
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fish82

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Aug 15, 2013 1:16 PM
I tried to do it myself once. Needless to say, it went badly.
Aug 15, 2013 1:16pm
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Gblock

Aug 15, 2013 1:17 PM
i get them all the time not the full shave but to line up my beard and hairline..i just tell him i want that mike tomlin..6 bucks in the hood
Aug 15, 2013 1:17pm
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raiderbuck

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Aug 15, 2013 1:44 PM
My barber uses a straight edge every time I get a haircut. He lines my goatee up with it. The hot towel is so relaxing.
Aug 15, 2013 1:44pm
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Nick Mangold

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Aug 15, 2013 1:45 PM
raiderbuck;1487437 wrote:The hot towel is so relaxing.
Yep. I could've sat in that chair for the entire day.
Aug 15, 2013 1:45pm
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WebFire

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Aug 15, 2013 1:46 PM
justincredible;1487411 wrote:It was $14 and I tipped him $5. It's not something I'll do often but I'll definitely add it to my haircuts a couple times a year.
What is the advantage?
Aug 15, 2013 1:46pm
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Tiernan

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Aug 15, 2013 1:46 PM
Got yourself a "Moe Green" huh Justin?


...lets see who picks up on that reference lol.
Aug 15, 2013 1:46pm
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Nick Mangold

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Aug 15, 2013 1:53 PM
WebFire;1487439 wrote:What is the advantage?
To tipping or having someone else give me a shave?

I tipped because I don't want to piss off the guy that's going to be using a razor around my neck. :)

Having someone else do it was just a relaxing experience. I'd suggest giving it a shot once.
Aug 15, 2013 1:53pm
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Nick Mangold

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Aug 15, 2013 1:53 PM
Tiernan;1487440 wrote:Got yourself a "Moe Green" huh Justin?


...lets see who picks up on that reference lol.
I don't know what this means because, I'm guessing, I'm not 60.
Aug 15, 2013 1:53pm
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WebFire

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Aug 15, 2013 1:54 PM
justincredible;1487446 wrote:To tipping or having someone else give me a shave?

I tipped because I don't want to piss off the guy that's going to be using a razor around my neck. :)

Having someone else do it was just a relaxing experience. I'd suggest giving it a shot once.
Yeah, the shave.
Aug 15, 2013 1:54pm
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Tiernan

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Aug 15, 2013 1:55 PM
justincredible;1487447 wrote:I don't know what this means because, I'm guessing, I'm not 60.
I just spit Coke out...good one mofo!
Aug 15, 2013 1:55pm
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BoatShoes

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Aug 15, 2013 2:18 PM
I do it a couple of times a year. I enjoy the experience but I do think that it is overrated. Everybody should try it at least once though for sure.
Aug 15, 2013 2:18pm
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thavoice

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Aug 15, 2013 2:20 PM
justincredible;1487446 wrote:To tipping or having someone else give me a shave?

I tipped because I don't want to piss off the guy that's going to be using a razor around my neck. :)

Having someone else do it was just a relaxing experience. I'd suggest giving it a shot once.
Yeah but don't ya tip AFTER the shave?
Aug 15, 2013 2:20pm
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Nick Mangold

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Aug 15, 2013 2:26 PM
thavoice;1487471 wrote:Yeah but don't ya tip AFTER the shave?
I did. But if I'd ever like to go back and get one in the future...
Aug 15, 2013 2:26pm
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GoChiefs

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Aug 15, 2013 3:22 PM
$12 for a haircut and the straight razor shave is complimentary at my barber.
Aug 15, 2013 3:22pm
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Nick Mangold

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Aug 15, 2013 3:41 PM
GoChiefs;1487519 wrote:$12 for a haircut and the straight razor shave is complimentary at my barber.
That is one hell of a deal if it's the full shave experience. The shave itself was about 45 minutes long.
Aug 15, 2013 3:41pm
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Aug 15, 2013 3:46 PM
Tiernan;1487440 wrote:Got yourself a "Moe Green" huh Justin?


...lets see who picks up on that reference lol.
justincredible;1487447 wrote:I don't know what this means because, I'm guessing, I'm not 60.
I'm not either, but here's what he's referencing (from Godfather I)

Aug 15, 2013 3:46pm
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gut

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Aug 15, 2013 3:50 PM
No razor burn, right? That's why I've wanted to learn to use a straight razor, though I manage (don't get the neck as clean as I'd like as a result).

I've only had a few shaves at the barber shop. Been a long time, but it was nice.
Aug 15, 2013 3:50pm
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I Wear Pants

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Aug 15, 2013 3:53 PM
Straight razors are nice.

Straight razor>Safety Razor>Ripping it out>Disposables
Aug 15, 2013 3:53pm
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gut

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Aug 15, 2013 3:56 PM
I Wear Pants;1487539 wrote:Straight razors are nice.

Straight razor>Safety Razor>Ripping it out>Disposables
I've got to give a safety razor a shot. Yeah, I know there's a thread.
Aug 15, 2013 3:56pm
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Nick Mangold

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Aug 15, 2013 4:03 PM
I Wear Pants;1487539 wrote:Straight razors are nice.

Straight razor>Safety Razor>Ripping it out>Disposables
Yep. I only use a safety razor at home. I'd love to find a decent deal on a nice straight razor and start using one. Those things can get ridiculously expensive.
Aug 15, 2013 4:03pm