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Snowmayne · 10-22-2010, 07:25 AM

Just got cut up off base in a Turkish barber shop. Was the best cut and service I've ever received.

I get faded, 1 on top, skin on the sides. Most shops in the US will just use clippers that get it pretty damn short and it works, its good, however this barber was straight old school using a blade and all, so the actual cut was perfect.

I also received an old school shave with the blade. He took his time, he was precise, and left me looking super sharp. Following this was something I have never seen before. He lit something on fire with alcohol on the end and constantly hit me in the face and ears with it (sounds lulzy) burning off ear hair and making the shave super smooth.

Bad ass experience, feels good to get a barber finally, had no idea where to go and get cut here as a good barber is important as fuck.

Just thought I'd share my story.

myxomatosis · 10-22-2010, 07:34 AM

The fire bit is pretty crazy, never heard of that. Cool to see people still using the blade though.

Cambium · 10-22-2010, 07:55 AM

I always wanted to see a barber about a shave, I know it's free at home but they are professionals and might really do a nice job.

Cerpin Taxt · 10-22-2010, 09:14 AM

I concur, I think a barber shave would be awesome. Snowmayne's experience sounds pretty sweet, the fire bit especially. That's dedication to a fine shave!

Flamingnun · 10-22-2010, 09:39 AM

Werd barber shaves are super popular in Turkish culture. My local joint is run by some Turkish dudes who do the fire thing as well, which is weird as hell at first, cheapest/best haircut for miles as well. Go Turks!

Snowmayne · 10-22-2010, 09:42 AM

yea they didn't even have a set price it was just pay whatever you felt it was worth so I gave him a 20.

And yea dude I was a little freaked out about wtf he was doing with the fire at first, didn't say shit just grabbed this like super long qtip, dipped in alcohol, lit on fire and started whackin me with it..

myxomatosis · 10-22-2010, 09:47 AM

lol I was just trying to picture what the fuck my reaction would be if some dude suddenly lit shit on fire and tried to smack me with it. I was wondering if there was some explanation involved.

Snowmayne · 10-22-2010, 09:58 AM

lol nope

Lloydy · 10-22-2010, 10:15 AM

There used to be a quality barbers here that did all that kind of stuff but as with anything remotely "different" in Sunderland it shut down.

**Mafoo** · 10-22-2010, 10:53 AM

at getting smacked around during your haircut

you should post a pic of the cut mang

John F. Kerry · 10-22-2010, 10:59 AM

ur in the military ?

**AlteredStateGrl** · 10-22-2010, 12:52 PM

no. his wife is.

Captain Cannabis · 10-22-2010, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Snowmayne

Just got cut up off base in a Turkish barber shop. Was the best cut and service I've ever received.

I get faded, 1 on top, skin on the sides. Most shops in the US will just use clippers that get it pretty damn short and it works, its good, however this barber was straight old school using a blade and all, so the actual cut was perfect.

I also received an old school shave with the blade. He took his time, he was precise, and left me looking super sharp. Following this was something I have never seen before. He lit something on fire with alcohol on the end and constantly hit me in the face and ears with it (sounds lulzy) burning off ear hair and making the shave super smooth.

Bad ass experience, feels good to get a barber finally, had no idea where to go and get cut here as a good barber is important as fuck.

Just thought I'd share my story.

werd. i had a hard time finding a barber in europe. i have gone to the same barber in canada for all of my haircuts my entire life. i mostly cut my own hair with clippers, but i found a good place in belgrade eventually.

mad cheap too right? i miss turkey

Geeno · 10-22-2010, 03:21 PM

My dad always bragged about getting a haircut with a burning newspaper.

10-22-2010, 07:25 AM	#1 (permalink)
Snowmayne Hero of the Internet Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 2,740 Thanks: 494 Thanked 4,294,967,295 Times in 958 Posts	old school haircuts, feelsgoodman.jpg Just got cut up off base in a Turkish barber shop. Was the best cut and service I've ever received. I get faded, 1 on top, skin on the sides. Most shops in the US will just use clippers that get it pretty damn short and it works, its good, however this barber was straight old school using a blade and all, so the actual cut was perfect. I also received an old school shave with the blade. He took his time, he was precise, and left me looking super sharp. Following this was something I have never seen before. He lit something on fire with alcohol on the end and constantly hit me in the face and ears with it (sounds lulzy) burning off ear hair and making the shave super smooth. Bad ass experience, feels good to get a barber finally, had no idea where to go and get cut here as a good barber is important as fuck. Just thought I'd share my story. __________________ We women, we gain weight because we accumulate so much wisdom and knowledge that there isn't enough space in our heads, and it spreads all over our bodies. We are not fat, we are greatly cultivated. Every time I see my curves in the mirror, I tell myself: "How amazing am I ?! "

10-22-2010, 07:34 AM	#2 (permalink)
myxomatosis life is music Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: between a pair of headphones Posts: 3,917 Thanks: 1,026 Thanked 934 Times in 597 Posts	The fire bit is pretty crazy, never heard of that. Cool to see people still using the blade though. __________________ oh sometimes the blues is just a passing bird and why can't that always be tossing aside from your birches crown just enough dark to see how you're the light over me last.fm blog deal (updated 12/22/11)

10-22-2010, 09:14 AM	#4 (permalink)
Cerpin Taxt Yahookan Zealot Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 7,213 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 843 Thanked 1,919 Times in 1,011 Posts	I concur, I think a barber shave would be awesome. Snowmayne's experience sounds pretty sweet, the fire bit especially. That's dedication to a fine shave! __________________ Step Back. Evaluate. Recognize. "All memory is really a form of regurgitation of undigested experience." -Alan Watts

10-22-2010, 09:39 AM	#5 (permalink)
Flamingnun Shpadoinkle Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: roflmao Posts: 17,491 Thanks: 1,046 Thanked 2,633 Times in 1,185 Posts	Werd barber shaves are super popular in Turkish culture. My local joint is run by some Turkish dudes who do the fire thing as well, which is weird as hell at first, cheapest/best haircut for miles as well. Go Turks! __________________

10-22-2010, 09:42 AM	#6 (permalink)
Snowmayne Hero of the Internet Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 2,740 Thanks: 494 Thanked 4,294,967,295 Times in 958 Posts	yea they didn't even have a set price it was just pay whatever you felt it was worth so I gave him a 20. And yea dude I was a little freaked out about wtf he was doing with the fire at first, didn't say shit just grabbed this like super long qtip, dipped in alcohol, lit on fire and started whackin me with it.. __________________ We women, we gain weight because we accumulate so much wisdom and knowledge that there isn't enough space in our heads, and it spreads all over our bodies. We are not fat, we are greatly cultivated. Every time I see my curves in the mirror, I tell myself: "How amazing am I ?! "

10-22-2010, 07:55 AM	#3 (permalink)
Cambium Old School Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 179 Thanks: 35 Thanked 66 Times in 38 Posts	I always wanted to see a barber about a shave, I know it's free at home but they are professionals and might really do a nice job.

10-22-2010, 09:47 AM	#7 (permalink)
myxomatosis life is music Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: between a pair of headphones Posts: 3,917 Thanks: 1,026 Thanked 934 Times in 597 Posts	lol I was just trying to picture what the fuck my reaction would be if some dude suddenly lit shit on fire and tried to smack me with it. I was wondering if there was some explanation involved. __________________ oh sometimes the blues is just a passing bird and why can't that always be tossing aside from your birches crown just enough dark to see how you're the light over me last.fm blog deal (updated 12/22/11)

10-22-2010, 09:58 AM	#8 (permalink)
Snowmayne Hero of the Internet Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 2,740 Thanks: 494 Thanked 4,294,967,295 Times in 958 Posts	lol nope __________________ We women, we gain weight because we accumulate so much wisdom and knowledge that there isn't enough space in our heads, and it spreads all over our bodies. We are not fat, we are greatly cultivated. Every time I see my curves in the mirror, I tell myself: "How amazing am I ?! "

10-22-2010, 10:15 AM	#9 (permalink)
Lloydy KTF Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: England Posts: 11,976 Thanks: 533 Thanked 2,478 Times in 1,139 Posts	There used to be a quality barbers here that did all that kind of stuff but as with anything remotely "different" in Sunderland it shut down. __________________ Keep the red flag flying high

10-22-2010, 10:53 AM	#10 (permalink)
Mafoo nice daze Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: the anguish of anticipated transformation Posts: 5,975 Thanks: 3,776 Thanked 2,652 Times in 1,698 Posts	at getting smacked around during your haircut you should post a pic of the cut mang __________________ PLUR For once you have tasted flight you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skywards, for there you have been and there you will long to return

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AlteredStateGrl (òÓ,)_\,,/ Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 10,426 Thanks: 2,181 Thanked 1,823 Times in 1,115 Posts	no. his wife is. __________________ The sweetest kittens have the sharpest claws.

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