BARBERSHOP STRAIGHT RAZOR SHAVES – WHY THEY CAN’T BE BEAT

Tuesday, May 19th, 2009

Don’t know if you’ve had the chance to read our article on the history of straight razors (http://www.kennedysbarberclub.com/articles-2/history-of-straight-razors.php), but it’s pretty interesting to find out that guys used to shave their faces with everything from clam shells to gold – and that they’ve been doing it since the Stone Age.

Of course, they couldn’t have been too good at shaving back then, judging from Fred and Barney’s five o’clock shadows on “The Flintstones.” Still, it is impressive.

And so is the straight razor shave we offer at Kennedy’s All-American Barber Club® franchise locations – it’s the best and smoothest shave you can get anywhere, plus you get to sit back and relax while our expert barbers do all the work.

Here are some other well-known advantages of getting a straight razor shave from a licensed barber:

• Straight razors provide a better shave because of their larger blade. They cover a wider area and cut closer. Just ask Sweeney Todd.

• They don’t have to be rinsed as often during a shave, because the long blade “scoops” the lather along with it.

• Straight razors handle tough shaving tasks much better – especially beards and longer facial hair. Multi-blade razors get clogged with stubble in between the blades. Yuck.

• Multi-edge blades can irritate the skin and cause “razor bumps” on your face – a condition known to the scientific community as “Pseudofolliculitis barbae“ (by the way, come into a Kennedy’s and pronounce that correctly – and we’ll give you a free glass of water!).

We still believe, however, the greatest thing about getting a barbershop straight razor shave is getting the warm lather applied to your face, instead of the cold shaving cream or gel generally used at home. Those just put you on edge and make your face instantly suspicious – “is this idiot going to nick me all up again? Just start putting the wet toilet paper bits on me now and get it over with!” The lather, in contrast, just instantly relaxes you – and prepares you for the entire soothing straight razor experience.

We invite you to discover the glories of the classic shave at any Kennedy’s All-American Barber Club® location. You’ll find out it’s a big reason why our franchise has been such a great success. Find out more about us, our locations and franchise opportunities at our website at http://www.kennedysbarberclub.com.

And remember – before you stop by, practice saying “Pseudofolliculitis barbae!”

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