Shave and a Haircut–2 Bits

Shave and a Haircut–2 Bits

June 22nd, 2011 @ 3:15 pm by Ms. Gazelle
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There is a lot of talk about everything the bride needs to do to get ready on the day of the wedding. Manicures, pedicures, hair, makeup…

What about the men?

Mr. Gazelle decided he wanted to do something special to make himself look his best on the day of our wedding. He and the Gazelle Groomsmen are going to Momentum Grooming in Vancouver for a straight razor shave.

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A straight razor shave is the manly men’s version of a facial. Sadly, it is a bit of a dying art , and there aren’t many barber shops that still do straight razor shaves. So far Mr. G hasn’t had any luck finding a place in Calgary.

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They get hot towels, and they get lather, lotions and tonics. Apparently it is very relaxing. The one time Mr. G had a straight razor shave he said it was the closest shave he’s ever had. So why should the girls be the only ones who treat themselves to pampering to prep for the wedding?

Is your groom doing anything special to get ready on the morning of the wedding?

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14 Responses to “Shave and a Haircut–2 Bits”

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TheFutureMcBride (message) 4,479 posts, Honey bee

Um, all I can think about is Roger Rabbit bursting through the wall.

6/22/11 @ 3:26 pm (reply)

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LibrarianBride (message) 18 posts, Newbee

I’m actually planning to see if I can find someone to do this for the groom and his boys the day of the wedding as a treat from me

6/22/11 @ 3:26 pm (reply)

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KCheer (message) 370 posts, Helper bee

My brother did this for his wedding! He loved it! My groom would have done this, but no such place existed in the city we got married in.

6/22/11 @ 3:28 pm (reply)

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KMA

Be careful - he should prob get a test run before the day of - my husband had done a straight razor shave before and it was fine but then he did another one before the wedding and had some irritation that did not make him look his best. Luckily it was a week or so before…

6/22/11 @ 3:37 pm (reply)

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Miss Sweet Cream (message) 216 posts, Helper bee

This is sooo cool! You actually just made me pause and look up to see if there is any place like this near us… and there is(!!!). Just sent the Mr. a link!! Thanks, Gazelle!!

6/22/11 @ 3:54 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Elephant (message) 6,182 posts, Bee Keeper

That is really cool! It reminds of my Sweeney Todd. Mr. E got a hair cut a couple of days before the wedding. I don’t think he did anything special the morning of.

6/22/11 @ 3:58 pm (reply)

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kristine.kraft (message) 20 posts, Newbee

I know a couple of guys (FH included) who have really taken to shaving with the the classic soap lather and a safety razor. They even have the foam cup and badger hair brush. It’s not quite as close as a straight razor, but it’s pretty old school and doable at home.

http://artofmanliness.com/2008/01/04/how-to-shave-like-your-grandpa/

6/22/11 @ 4:12 pm (reply)