Austin, TX

[Kyle]

Enchante (CAR's store) - One American Center, 600 Congress Ave, Suite G210, Austin, TX 78701
check out his website for available products

H-E-B grocery stores - common grocery store chain found all over Central Texas; Decent DE blades (can't remember brand but good for at least 3 shaves & very cheap), Palmolive shave cream, Wilkinson Sword shave soap, King of Shaves products, Pinaud Clubman aftershave, talc, styptic, & mustache wax. No high end products, but good enough to get you by.

CVS Pharmacy - located ALL OVER central Texas, Dallas, Arlington, & Fort Worth; Palmolive shave cream, Wilkinson Sword shave soap, King of Shaves products, Pinaud Clubman aftershave, talc, styptic, & mustache wax. No high end products, but good enough to get you by.

[Austin]

Don't forget Nordstroms - Art of Shaving & Truefitt and Hill products.

Also Heroes and Legacies - AOS & T&H

[mantic]

H-E-B grocery stores - common grocery store chain found all over Central Texas; Decent DE blades (can't remember brand but good for at least 3 shaves & very cheap), Palmolive shave cream, Wilkinson Sword shave soap, King of Shaves products, Pinaud Clubman aftershave, talc, styptic, & mustache wax. No high end products, but good enough to get you by.
My HEB's also have Surrey brushes and glycerin soap (roughly equivalent to Col. Conk).

Don't forget Nordstroms - Art of Shaving & Truefitt and Hill products.
Also Heroes and Legacies - AOS & T&H
Where is Nordstroms in Austin? And is H&L the place next to Saks?

Dang...sometimes I miss that city. :blush: (Except for the roads :scared: )

--Mark

[Austin]

Mark, Nordstroms is in the Barton Creek Mall. H&L is located in the Arboretum in NW Austin.

[Mulcade]

There are three C&E locations in and around Austin.

Barton Creek Square
2901 S Capital Of Texas Highway
Austin, TX 78746

Highland Mall
6001 Airport Blvd
Suite 1420
Austin, TX 78752

Round Rock Premium Outlets
4401 North I H-35
Space 741
Round Rock, TX 78664

[Shane27]

I got some KMF shave cream from my local HEB, in the natural products section...this particular one (in the Hancock Center) carried the Lavender, Lime, and Unscented.

[TX Shane]

Sabia (http://www.sabia.com/tent/index.php?modu=display_inventory&inventory_category=About%20Us&product_category=+home)
1100 South First St.
Austin, TX 78704
512.469.0447

Proraso products (green, pre/post shave - no more red)
AOS product line
Kiehls shaving products
Edwin Jagger shaving brushes

[Aquanin]

Anywhere in Austin to get decent blades (Feathers/Derby's) that is not Enchante? Just looking for alt options without having to drive (and park) downtown.

[PCFiend138]

at the heb on 620 and anderson mill i found some toms of main mint and another sent i forget, the blades there are personna, the soaps are vdh glycerin and select, the vdh bore brush with the green handle. the cvs on 620 and el salido has williams, clubman, the vdh delux brush or whatever they call the one with the silverish handle. i dont remember the brand of the blades but the package says cvs and they want $5 for 10 so i wont be trying them. the same with the blades at wallgreens, though the wallgreens on anderson mill and 620 has pinuad bay rum. it has the vdh glycerin and select as well. the walmart on lakecreek and 620 has vdh delux. pipeworld on anderson lane by the alamo draft house has col. conk soaps, a few razors, casswell massey products. theres a building on lamar that everything from amazingshaving.com gets shipped from. i went to buy a razor in person and when i called they said they were "pick up only" i havent tried to pick anything up there but thats where their store front is, or so the person on the phone claimed. bath and body works in lakeline has co bigelow. and so far thats all ive found. sorry if its rambled i was typing as i thought of them. oh yea whole foods on 360 by gateway has a lot of products i remember burts bees, kmf and toms of main though its cheaper at heb, and alot of other stuff, and central market on lamar has a lot as well but i havent been there in forever so im not going to bs anybody.

[PCFiend138]

i just got back from heros and legacies in the arboretum on 183 and 360 has some dovos and they carry the art of shaving. they have creams, soaps, brushes, as balms, they had alot more but i didnt expect any shaving products so i didnt budget and i had to leave before i lost it.

[Dustinl]

Any reason to go to Austin is a good reason. (I miss Chuy's margaritas, chips and salsa).

Dang, I didn't know about the C&E at the outlets. I was in Round Rock last weekend (went to the Antique mall and bought an unused ball end Tech in box).


DL

[RoyalKooparillo]

Gardens (http://www.gardens-austin.com/) over on 35th st (directly east of MoPac on the north side of the street) carries several items from the Santa Maria Novella line. When I was there last, they had around 10 fragrances, as well as some of their skin care line. Unfortunately, they don't carry any of their shaving products. :frown:

Gardens is a small place with a very eclectic and constantly changing inventory. They carry everything from Botot toothpaste to Puerh tea to traditional calligraphy materials. They carry some Savon de Marseilles soaps, as well as several other European boutique soaps and skin care products. The proprietors spend much of their time traveling the globe, and if they find a product they like (say, a particular soap from a small soapmaker in Provence, some Murano glassware, or cowhide chairs from Argentina) they'll buy up whatever they can. It's nice because you might find an amazing product you've never seen before, but the downside is when it's gone, it's gone. A great place to find gifts, and definitely worth checking out!

[Austin]

Another store that carries Santa Maria Novella is Verbena on 35th & Jefferson.

www.verbena.com

[Aquanin]

Austin,

Do you know if either of those stores will let you sample the colognes? I was interested in the Sandalwood, but since it is so expensive I really need to try it first.

[Austin]

Austin,

Do you know if either of those stores will let you sample the colognes? I was interested in the Sandalwood, but since it is so expensive I really need to try it first.

Last time I was in their shop, they did not have samples but had a few testers. I would call and make sure they have Sandalo in stock.

[Sullybob]

A new place opened in Lakeway, its called Finley's barber shop. They do straight razor shaves. Its supposed to be a place just for men, kind of an old time barber shop.

So, who is going to take one for the team and go get a shave? Its $20 according to the web site.

[subourbonite]

My father moved to Austin a couple years ago, and I'll be going out to visit him for the first time in March. I can't wait to check out some of the places listed!

[DVDTracker]

Mark, Nordstroms is in the Barton Creek Mall. H&L is located in the Arboretum in NW Austin.

I stopped at the Barton Creek Nordstroms today and they no longer carry Truefitt & Hill, but the did have Art of Shaving.

[Sullybob]

Finleys carries Truefitt and Hill products, according to their web site.
I am pretty sure I am going to stop by there this weekend and get a hair cut. I let you know how complete of a selection they have.

[DVDTracker]

Heroes & Legacies no longer carries Truefitt & Hill, only Art of Shaving, and I didn't care for any of AOS' scents.

They said they have been getting a lot of requests for T&H though and may start carrying Almond and 1805 again. I used some 1805 this morning, smells pretty good. Didn't care for the almond.

[Sullybob]

I went to Finley's today and got a hair cut. It is a very nice place, they really try make if feel like a place for men to hang out. The offer you a beer, wine, cup of coffee when you come in, all complementary. The hair cut includes, washing and conditioning your hair, face massage with hot towel, hot towel on neck and a pretty nice neck rub. Then they cut your hair, blow dry and style, hair gel if you want it. They ask if you want your eyebrows trimmed. Shaving the neck, and around the ears with a disposable straight, they do use Truefitt and Hill shaving products. After the neck shave and another hot towel to remove the cream and hair, T&H 1805 ASB was applied to my neck, you can also try all of the EDT's.

For $25 I was pretty happy with it. I will go back again.
Straight razor shave is $20. Pretty tempting. They sell all the T&H shaving products to include brushes and razors, creams, soaps, ASBs and EDT.

Some of the things that they do differently from other places I have been to.
You face the center of the room instead of staring at yourself in the mirror. I liked it quite a bit.
They have several flat screens with sports and news playing.
They also have a lounge in the back where you can wait for your barber its got one big flat screen, lots of magazines, Wall Street Journal. No women's magazines.

Eric cut my hair, he went to barber school 24 years ago and he is a third generation barber. Their was a female barber in their as well, I didn't catch her name. She is also a third generation barber.
On a weekday they have 6 people working there but only 3 are barbers and can do straight razor shaves.

The 1805 EDT I sampled smelled very nice, at first. It quickly turned in to a very sweet smelling almost womanly perfume. My wife smelled it and she was like :blink: I'm glad I resisted the temptation to buy it.

[Aquanin]

Great review!! I will be going to get a shave there as soon as I can get away. Sounds like a shop that knows what they are doing. I wonder if they will let me bring in my own razor for them to use on me?

[Sullybob]

Thank you.
I don't know if they will use your razor or not. I asked about what kind of straights they use and Eric told me that health regulations mandate that they use disposable blades.

Let us know how it goes. I hope you can get away soon!

[DVDTracker]

I stopped in on my way home for a haircut. Eric gave me a shampoo, then a relaxing hot towel treatment. After a quick #2 clipper cut, he did a hot lather straight-razor shave on my sideburns, ears and neck then finished the shaved areas with some Truefitt & Hill 1805 aftershave.

They have T&H cologne samplers out on the counter plus razors, brushes, creams and aftershaves in locked case. I bought a T&H Trafalgar aftershave, and after I mentioned that the Grafton aftershave in my sample pack from T&H was empty, they gave me a sample of Grafton shaving cream & aftershave.

Definitely worth a visit and I'll be going back.

[blackglass]

I am familiar Enchante's selection but has anyone spotted Crystal or IP blades around Austin?

[blackglass]

Sabia (http://www.sabia.com/tent/index.php?modu=display_inventory&inventory_category=About%20Us&product_category=+home)
1100 South First St.
Austin, TX 78704
512.469.0447

Proraso products (green, pre/post shave - no more red)
AOS product line
Kiehls shaving products
Edwin Jagger shaving brushes

Just an update on Sabia. They are now located a couple of blocks West of Lamar @ 5th and Orchard.

[McShannon]

Hey folks, just checking for an update. Im being sent to Austin for a massivly screwed up project and will be there for a month. Im going to be in the 183 and mopac area. Any suggestions on whats in the area for me to head to? I may also run out of blades if I am there long enough, generally feathers or merkurs, any suggestions on a good place to pick those up?

[Sullybob]

You are going to be very near Hero's and Legacies, they sell pretty much the whole AOS line. They also carry Dovo straights and a limited Truefitt and Hill selection.

Depending on how far you are willing to drive you could head out to Lakeway and visit Finely's barbershop. They carry pretty much all of the T&H line.

If you can get downtown you can visit Enchante. He carries all kinds of stuff.

When are you coming here?

[McShannon]

Sunday afternoon, but there's no telling when I will get free. Going to be a month of overtime it looks like.

[McShannon]

Double post, sorry.

[Sullybob]

Thats rough. You should be near Hero's and Legacies. If you get a chance check them out. They are a cigar shop but they sell all soaps and shaving gear as well.

[McShannon]

Thanks for the info, yeah, im going to be right next to it looks like. They dont sell blades on their website, but im sure they probably have something there I can pick up. If not I can use some cvs till I get home.

[Sullybob]

I don't think they have blades. Or at least I have never noticed that they have any blades there.

I have some spare Red IP's if you want them I'll bring them to you.

[McShannon]

I think I have enough to get me through. I havent done an actual count, but I should be good. If not, im sure I can have something mailed to the hotel at the worst of it. At least then my gf wont get them in the mail and force me to deal with the "you and your hobbies" speech again.

[PCFiend138]

I may also run out of blades if I am there long enough, generally feathers or merkurs, any suggestions on a good place to pick those up?

if i remember correctly pipe world at the corner of mopac and anderson lane had merkur blades and razors. i havent personally seen feathers in town though.

[Sullybob]

Enchante sells feathers. I forgot about pipe world, they have Merkur razors.

[SlyGI]

I do miss Austin. I miss Chuy's, and Ciscos, and the Flight Path coffee shop. I haven't been back in 11 years. Had some really bad relationships there. Heck, I had really bad realationships all over Texas.

Then I moved to Oregon, met a wonderful California (Northern California, Santa Rosa) girl, and my life changed for the better. If I ever go back there, I'll feel like a conquering hero.

There are so many good drives in Austin too. What an amazing place. I've heard that they have more PhD's working at convenience stores there than any other city! :w00t:

[krevo]

Not to be repetative but if you need Red IPs, Feathers, or Derby Extras, Enchante carries them all.

I think it should be every shavenerds responsibility to talk with Charles A. Roberts at least once in their lifetime. Don't feel obligated to stick around for a full lecture, just go in and tell him what you want.

I buy pretty much all my blades, DR Harris, and Trumpers from him.

[Sullybob]

Charles carries Personna Super + Platinum,
http://ep.yimg.com/ip/I/yhst-96829732451264_2061_6138520 are the ones I think he carries, not the Red IP's.

From his website,

The right double-edge razor blade is another essential. Different blades are required for different shaving environments---sharp for wet shaving, all-purpose for drier shaving. We carry Derby, Feather, Merkur, Wilkinson and hard-to-find Personna Super + Platinum razor blades.

If you can make to Enchante, you should. Charles is a great guy and passionate about shaving.

[theperfectstorm]

I think it should be every shavenerds responsibility to talk with Charles A. Roberts at least once in their lifetime. Don't feel obligated to stick around for a full lecture, just go in and tell him what you want.



Awesome.

[RoyalKooparillo]

I think it should be every shavenerds responsibility to talk with Charles A. Roberts at least once in their lifetime. Don't feel obligated to stick around for a full lecture, just go in and tell him what you want.


That made me chuckle as well. The first time I wandered in there I got sidetracked for nearly 3 hours. :eek:

A great place, though. Charles is a pretty stand-up guy.

[Sullybob]

That made me chuckle as well. The first time I wandered in there I got sidetracked for nearly 3 hours. :eek:

A great place, though. Charles is a pretty stand-up guy.

3 hours? You got off easy... :wink: Charles is great.

[McShannon]

Alright, new question. Anyone know where in Austin I can find a straight razor? One of the fellows stuck down here with me does the straight razor thing, and he ended up leaving his at home. So he's in the market for a new one. Im not sure if any of the stores carrry what.

[Austin]

Alright, new question. Anyone know where in Austin I can find a straight razor? One of the fellows stuck down here with me does the straight razor thing, and he ended up leaving his at home. So he's in the market for a new one. Im not sure if any of the stores carrry what.

Heroes & Legacies used to carry straights. Give them a call and see if they stock them.

[Sullybob]

The still sell them. And he can sample the AOS EDT's while he is there.

[McShannon]

Well I made it down to Enchante' and had a nice discussion with Charles. He's not as bad as you guys made him out to be. I mean... I only had to go out and refill the meter once! (Stupid 2 hour limit.)

[krevo]

Well I made it down to Enchante' and had a nice discussion with Charles. He's not as bad as you guys made him out to be. I mean... I only had to go out and refill the meter once! (Stupid 2 hour limit.)

Nah, no one's making him out to seem bad. I love going down to Enchante when I leave work early. :smile:

[Spivey]

Guys,

Does anyone know of a place in Austin that carries Osage Rub? I've checked at some barber shops so far: no luck.

I'm in South Austin, almost to Drippin.' :biggrin:

[4hits]

Heading to Austin in the morning - staying near the convention center.

Any shave places within walking distance?

A great place for breakfast would be a bonus!!

[Bertilak]

Heading to Austin in the morning - staying near the convention center.

Any shave places within walking distance?

A great place for breakfast would be a bonus!!

Never been here myself, but do hear about it now and then:
Enchante
One American Center
600 Congress Ave, Suite G210
Austin, TX 78701
Toll-free 888-220-2927
Local: 512-441-3833

Best for breakfast:
Katz's Deli
618 W 6th St
Austin, TX 78701-2706
(512) 472-2037

Of course the hotels usually have dining rooms that serves breakfast.

[benzone]

Never been here myself, but do hear about it now and then:
Enchante
One American Center
600 Congress Ave, Suite G210
Austin, TX 78701
Toll-free 888-220-2927
Local: 512-441-3833

Best for breakfast:
Katz's Deli
618 W 6th St
Austin, TX 78701-2706
(512) 472-2037

Of course the hotels usually have dining rooms that serves breakfast.

I recommend both of these places.

I work downtown near Enchante. Charles is a great guy and sells all sorts of interesting products. Definitely schedule in more time than you think to talk with him. :)

[4hits]

I recommend both of these places.

I work downtown near Enchante. Charles is a great guy and sells all sorts of interesting products. Definitely schedule in more time than you think to talk with him. :)

Thanks to both of you!!

[skiddyrow]

Hi, I'm heading to Austin next week and will be pretty close to Enchante so I definitely plan to make a visit! Was just wondering if the store stocked brushes other than the Shavemaster brushes? I can't seem to find any on their online store. If not, could you recommend any other stores I might find them?

[Spivey]

Hi, I'm heading to Austin next week and will be pretty close to Enchante so I definitely plan to make a visit! Was just wondering if the store stocked brushes other than the Shavemaster brushes? I can't seem to find any on their online store. If not, could you recommend any other stores I might find them?

I've not been in in a while, but I believe that the Shavemaster brushes that he has in the store are not for sale. There are a couple of gigantic Simpsons in the case, but I've not inquired about them.

My guess is that Charles will not have brushes for sale as he is recommending the Shave Cloth (which is a very good option).

[skiddyrow]

Thanks for the info Spivey!

[Spivey]

No problem. Have fun! Charles has TONS of stuff to occupy your time. Also, he validates parking in the garage (which is around the block from his window) for up to 1 hour, I believe.

[skiddyrow]

Took a nice long walk on the lakeside trail up to congress avenue today (Saturday) at noon only to find the store closed :( Will have to go during the week but sadly will not have as much time...

[sgtslaughter]

Check out the Ideal Barber Shop on 4th St in Taylor. They offer a straight razor shave with all the works for $16. You even get to listen to a couple of old barbers go back and forth and tell jokes.....its a real treat.

[Luc]

This thread is now in Wiki

http://wiki.badgerandblade.com/index.php/USA_Austin_TX

[Spivey]

That's pretty great, Luc. Just looking it over, I've not seen Palmolive SC at HEB, but they have very recently started carrying Cremo Shave Cream.

This is something that I really wish I'd had when I started. Wonderful!

[Luc]

That's pretty great, Luc. Just looking it over, I've not seen Palmolive SC at HEB, but they have very recently started carrying Cremo Shave Cream.

This is something that I really wish I'd had when I started. Wonderful!

Updated, I changed the Palmolive for Cremo Cream:thumbup1:

[512Lyle]

I got an 11 oz pump of KMF at bed bath and beyond for less than 4 bucks with a 20% off coupon.

[TxPhoto09]

Never been here myself, but do hear about it now and then:
Enchante
One American Center
600 Congress Ave, Suite G210
Austin, TX 78701
Toll-free 888-220-2927
Local: 512-441-3833

Best for breakfast:
Katz's Deli
618 W 6th St
Austin, TX 78701-2706
(512) 472-2037

Of course the hotels usually have dining rooms that serves breakfast.

Katz's serves breakfast???? Dang, I lived in Austin for years and didn't know that!

[Spivey]

Hey, guys.

My band (The Bruce James Soultet) has a few gigs this weekend.

Friday 9/24 - The Central Market Cafe (Westgate) 6-9pm
Saturday 9/25 - Eddie V's (5th St) 8pm-midnight
Sunday 9/26 - The Elephant Room 9ish

Have a nice weekend!

[ltjaw]

Hi. New here and thought I should contribute. Glad to see this thread, since I've been searching Austin for supplies. My initiation into the world of wet shaving was with Charles at Enchante (quite an initiation, if you know the guy). Thank goodness for this forum to put some of the things he claims into perspective. Still, he's a great guy, and you'd be remiss not to see him when in Austin.

Central Market has a few things. You can find refills of the Provence Sante soap at both locations. I picked up the clay pot at the North Lamar store. Great soap.

The Market also stocks Pre de Provence soaps, including the shave soap. And they have the PdP cream. I sampled some of the cream and don't care for it. Speick is better and 1/3 the price.

Didn't see any razors, blades, or brushes there.

[eptreyg]

I moved from Austin in 2008. The Central Market HEBs used to stock a ton of KMF as well as other all natural shaving creams. Fairly larger selection than the standard HEBs. For any of you Austinites still there- please have lunch or dinner at Hula Hut or Chuys for me!

[Sullybob]

I moved from Austin in 2008. The Central Market HEBs used to stock a ton of KMF as well as other all natural shaving creams. Fairly larger selection than the standard HEBs. For any of you Austinites still there- please have lunch or dinner at Hula Hut or Chuys for me!

I can do Chuys for you.

[TonyH]

I can do Chuys for you.

:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

[Sullybob]

:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

I drive by the Chuy's on 183 6 times a week.

[Spivey]

Don't forget the Gypsy Picnic Trailer Food Festival (http://www.gypsypicnic.com/) over by the Long Center on the 6th!

Torchy's FTW!

[Sullybob]

Don't forget the Gypsy Picnic Trailer Food Festival (http://www.gypsypicnic.com/) over by the Long Center on the 6th!

Torchy's FTW!

That looks like it will be lots of fun.

[TonyH]

I drive by the Chuy's on 183 6 times a week.

I thought you were commenting on Hula Hut! :tongue_sm


Don't forget the Gypsy Picnic Trailer Food Festival (http://www.gypsypicnic.com/) over by the Long Center on the 6th!

Torchy's FTW!

I'm working a 8a-Midnight at the museum on Saturday, but I'll be taking about a two hour break to meet Amy down there from around 3-5. Are you guys going?

[Austin]

Don't forget the Gypsy Picnic Trailer Food Festival (http://www.gypsypicnic.com/) over by the Long Center on the 6th!

Torchy's FTW!

Torchy's yum. :tongue_sm

[Sullybob]

I thought you were commenting on Hula Hut! :tongue_sm



I'm working a 8a-Midnight at the museum on Saturday, but I'll be taking about a two hour break to meet Amy down there from around 3-5. Are you guys going?

I could be persuaded.:tongue_sm

[TonyH]

I could be persuaded.:tongue_sm

*arm twisting* :001_cool:

[Sullybob]

*arm twisting* :001_cool:

I'll talk to Lisa, maybe we could meet up.

[Spivey]

We're planning on being there, but I'm not sure what time. I'll check. We play Eddie V's on 5th later on that day (8-midnight).

[Spivey]

I have a rehearsal at 11am on Saturday, so we will try to be there around 2! I hope to see some of you there.

[Sullybob]

Sorry guys, I won't be able to make it.

[TonyH]

I have a rehearsal at 11am on Saturday, so we will try to be there around 2! I hope to see some of you there.

I'll give you a call sometime Saturday afternoon.


Sorry guys, I won't be able to make it.

Bummer Shawn! Next time...

[Sullybob]

Bummer Shawn! Next time...


I hope so.

[Spivey]

Shawn: that's a shame.

Tony: we'll probably get to see you at least for a bit. This should be a really cool festival. The boy is getting BIG!

[JonnyO]

Glad to see this thread. My wife and I are planning to move to Austin in a week and a half.

Austin seems to have a much better selection than Santa Fe on shaving products:001_smile. Not surprising, though, Austin is a MUCH bigger city that Santa Fe (SF has a population of about 70K).

[Austin]

Glad to see this thread. My wife and I are planning to move to Austin in a week and a half.

Austin seems to have a much better selection than Santa Fe on shaving products:001_smile. Not surprising, though, Austin is a MUCH bigger city that Santa Fe (SF has a population of about 70K).

I love Santa Fe. Welcome to Austin.

[Spivey]

Yeah, welcome Jonny O! We've been planning a Family Pho get-together in North Austin for a while...watch this thread for the details and we'll all get a chance to hang out! There are a GREAT bunch of B&B guys in and around Austin!

[Spivey]

Austin, TX B&B Family Pho Festivus on November 20th (lunch)?

Thoughts?

[TonyH]

Austin, TX B&B Family Pho Festivus on November 20th (lunch)?

Thoughts?

I'm in. I'll have to check Amy's schedule.

[rlandrews3rd]

Y'all have fun on the 20th. I'll be working; gotta pay for the shave products!

[Sullybob]

I'm in. I suppose I'll be able to drag Lisa to a Pho place. :lol:


Where do you want to meet?

[Spivey]

I'm going to defer on the location. I've not been to any of the Pho houses up north, but I hear that they are the best in town. So...I trust the judgment of the food-industry professionals. :thumbup1:

[Austin]

I'm going to defer on the location. I've not been to any of the Pho houses up north, but I hear that they are the best in town. So...I trust the judgment of the food-industry professionals. :thumbup1:

Kim Phongs on North Lamar is really good.

[TonyH]

Kim Phongs on North Lamar is really good.

Is that an "I'm in"? :thumbup:

[Sullybob]

Pho Danh

11220 N Lamar is pretty good too.

[Spivey]

Only one way to settle this: arm wrestling tournament!

[Austin]

Only one way to settle this: arm wrestling tournament!

:lol::lol::lol:

[Sullybob]

Only one way to settle this: arm wrestling tournament!

Can I get a by to the next round? :lol::lol::lol:

[Spivey]

Can I get a by to the next round? :lol::lol::lol:

:lol:

Seriously, we have a few days to decide, but where-ever you guys say is worthy, I am in. The Pho Tai Son on William Cannon and the Hai Ky on Oltorf are the only places I've tried.

Andrew, have you decided to join us? That would be great, by the way. :thumbup1:

Shawn, I'm suprised you're backing out of a tourney in which you are sure to be victorious. :001_smile

Tony: it looks like this is going to happen!

Are we going to shoot for noon?

[Austin]

:lol:

Seriously, we have a few days to decide, but where-ever you guys say is worthy, I am in. The Pho Tai Son on William Cannon and the Hai Ky on Oltorf are the only places I've tried.

Andrew, have you decided to join us? That would be great, by the way. :thumbup1:

Shawn, I'm suprised you're backing out of a tourney in which you are sure to be victorious. :001_smile

Tony: it looks like this is going to happen!

Are we going to shoot for noon?

What is the date?

[Sullybob]

:lol:

Seriously, we have a few days to decide, but where-ever you guys say is worthy, I am in. The Pho Tai Son on William Cannon and the Hai Ky on Oltorf are the only places I've tried.

Andrew, have you decided to join us? That would be great, by the way. :thumbup1:

Shawn, I'm suprised you're backing out of a tourney in which you are sure to be victorious. :001_smile

Tony: it looks like this is going to happen!

Are we going to shoot for noon?


Yeah, but who am I arm wresting? A by to the next round is almost always welcome. :lol:

I think noon is a good time.


What is the date?

Saturday November 20th.

[MaxJ]

Austin, TX B&B Family Pho Festivus on November 20th (lunch)?

Thoughts?

I'm in.

By the way, the C&E at Round Rock outlets has a 20% off sale on the whole store. I snagged a puck of Nomad with bowl for 15 bucks today.

[Spivey]

What is the date?

The 20th.


Yeah, but who am I arm wresting? A by to the next round is almost always welcome. :lol:

I think noon is a good time.

With no objections, noon it is.


I'm in.

By the way, the C&E at Round Rock outlets has a 20% off sale on the whole store. I snagged a puck of Nomad with bowl for 15 bucks today.

Nice. I look forward to meeting you, Max. :thumbup1:

[Spivey]

By the way, I always find that it is a good idea to wear a red shirt when eating Pho. Just saying. :tongue_sm

[Spivey]

Guys, I decided to go to Random.org and let it choose our winner. I literally asked it to pick a random number between 1 and 2. (I didn't have a coin handy.) :tongue_sm

Random.org has selected Kim Phongs (http://www.kplamar.com/index2.html).

So, the plan is to meet at noon this Saturday (11/20/2010). I'm very excited.

Does this work for everyone?

[Austin]

I am supposed to be in San Antonio that day but if my plans change I will be there.

[Spivey]

I am supposed to be in San Antonio that day but if my plans change I will be there.

:thumbdown

We'll miss you.

[TonyH]

Any chance of this backing up to 11:00? Amy can come if it's earlier, noon cuts it too close to being at work. If it needs to be noon for everyone else, then noon it is.

[Spivey]

Any chance of this backing up to 11:00? Amy can come if it's earlier, noon cuts it too close to being at work. If it needs to be noon for everyone else, then noon it is.

11 is fine with me, Tony.

[Sullybob]

We will miss you Andrew.

11 is fine with me too. I'll see you all at Kim Phongs.

[TonyH]

Roger roger.

[msandoval858]

Dang, I made plans before I saw this :mad3:

[TonyH]

Dang, I made plans before I saw this :mad3:

We probably didn't post this in the most obvious or effective forum. I was thinking of having a proper larger scale meet up after the first of the year. Sort of like we did at Threadgill's last year.

[msandoval858]

We probably didn't post this in the most obvious or effective forum. I was thinking of having a proper larger scale meet up after the first of the year. Sort of like we did at Threadgill's last year.

That would be great. I'd love to have another meet. If you decide to do it, please do let me know if I can be of any help. I've organized two so far and we had a great time.

[TonyH]

That would be great. I'd love to have another meet. If you decide to do it, please do let me know if I can be of any help. I've organized two so far and we had a great time.

I would love to have your help. Hopefully we can get another vendor or two to come in, like Lee did last time.

[Spivey]

We probably didn't post this in the most obvious or effective forum. I was thinking of having a proper larger scale meet up after the first of the year. Sort of like we did at Threadgill's last year.

No, not obvious at all. This has been discussed in 3 out-of-the-way threads. Sorry. :blushing:

[Sullybob]

No, not obvious at all. This has been discussed in 3 out-of-the-way threads. Sorry. :blushing:

At least I was able to find this thread. :001_smile

[texbilly]

Gents,

My recent forum activity has been spotty :bored:, so I was grateful to Shawn for pointing me to the latest lunch plan. Would be great to see you guys again! However, my family's schedule makes me iffy at this time so I'll try to remember to answer by Friday.

Either way, have fun!!!

[Spivey]

Gents,

My recent forum activity has been spotty :bored:, so I was grateful to Shawn for pointing me to the latest lunch plan. Would be great to see you guys again! However, my family's schedule makes me iffy at this time so I'll try to remember to answer by Friday.

Either way, have fun!!!

It would be great to see you, too, Bill! Hope all is well.

[Mr. Scruffy]

We probably didn't post this in the most obvious or effective forum. I was thinking of having a proper larger scale meet up after the first of the year. Sort of like we did at Threadgill's last year.


I would drive up there for another meet up! :w00t:

[Sullybob]

A meet up after the first of the year would be great. Especially before the next semester begins.

[texbilly]

I'm in. 11:00 Saturday, right? :thumbup1:

[Spivey]

I'm in. 11:00 Saturday, right? :thumbup1:

That's right. This is really shaping up!

See you there!

[Sullybob]

So far we have:

Textbilly
Spivey
Sullybob
thubbard76
MaxJ

Is anyone else coming?

[texquill]

sort of like we did at threadgill's last year.


i would drive up there for another meet up! :w00t:

+1

[Spivey]

So far we have:

Textbilly
Spivey
Sullybob
thubbard76
MaxJ

Is anyone else coming?

We're bringing the kids, too. Bill, are you bringing your daughter? Shawn, your boys? Max, any kids/lady-friends coming?

We're looking at having potentially 10-15 there. Quite a group.

:thumbup:

[Sullybob]

I'm bringing the wife, I think the kids would rather stay home and play xbox :lol:

[Spivey]

I'm bringing the wife, I think the kids would rather stay home and play xbox :lol:

If I leave the kids home, someone's calling CPS. :tongue_sm

[Sullybob]

If I leave the kids home, someone's calling CPS. :tongue_sm

I didn't think your kids were old enough to use the phone :001_tongu:wink2:

[Spivey]

I didn't think your kids were old enough to use the phone :001_tongu:wink2:

My daughter calls China all the time....:ihih:

[Sullybob]

My daughter calls China all the time....:ihih:

I do too, its called "pocket dial" :blushing:

[TonyH]

I'm in. 11:00 Saturday, right? :thumbup1:

Allright! Look forward to seeing you again, Bill! :thumbup:

[texbilly]

We're bringing the kids, too. Bill, are you bringing your daughter? Shawn, your boys? Max, any kids/lady-friends coming?

We're looking at having potentially 10-15 there. Quite a group.

:thumbup:

My wife and daughter will likely be running errands but might drop in at the end. Only my ugly mug for lunch. :001_rolle

[Spivey]

Well, SWMBO doesn't want to be the parents of the only kids there, so...I'll be solo tomorrow. Oh, well.

I'm still very excited to get a chance to hang out with you guys again!

[TonyH]

Well, SWMBO doesn't want to be the parents of the only kids there, so...I'll be solo tomorrow. Oh, well.

I'm still very excited to get a chance to hang out with you guys again!

Pshaw! Tell her to come! Amy's finally coming!

[texbilly]

Pshaw! Tell her to come! Amy's finally coming!

Absolutely! Will also be nice to meet your SO, Tony!

[Spivey]

Pshaw! Tell her to come! Amy's finally coming!

The discussion is ongoing.

[MaxJ]

We're bringing the kids, too. Bill, are you bringing your daughter? Shawn, your boys? Max, any kids/lady-friends coming?


Just me. Looking forward to it!

[Spivey]

That was great fun, guys. It's always nice to see each of you. :thumbup:

[texbilly]

That was great fun, guys. It's always nice to see each of you. :thumbup:

A great time! I can barely move after that cauldron-size Vietnamese soup, but between the good food and great company, I had a blast! Must meet again soon and before the big meet-up. Max and Amy (through Tony), pleasure to meet you both!

Have a great weekend, all. :thumbup:

[Sullybob]

I had a great time guys. It was great to see old friends and meet new friend.


I also discovered what happened to Max's SMN shaving cream sample. :blushing: It was in my bag. It is in the same type of container as some of the samples I brought.

I'm very sorry Max. I'll P.M you to arrange the safe return of your sample.

[texbilly]

I had a great time guys. It was great to see old friends and meet new friend.


I also discovered what happened to Max's SMN shaving cream sample. :blushing: It was in my bag. It is in the same type of container as some of the samples I brought.

I'm very sorry Max. I'll P.M you to arrange the safe return of your sample.

Sticky Fingers Shawn strikes!! :lol: Good seeing you, Sir!

[Austin]

I had a great time gents. It was good to see you all and break bread.

[MaxJ]

Hey guys, it was great to meet you all and check out how much more interesting stuff you all have as compared to my den. :biggrin1: I hope we'll get to do that again sometime relatively soon.

As far as the SMN situation goes, well...what can you expect from Marines...? :lol:

[Sullybob]

Hey guys, it was great to meet you all and check out how much more interesting stuff you all have as compared to my den. :biggrin1: I hope we'll get to do that again sometime relatively soon.

As far as the SMN situation goes, well...what can you expect from Marines...? :lol:

Ouch! If it was intentional I would have told you I was taking it :001_tt2:

[cixelsyd]

I know this is a pretty old thread, but I found Thayer's Original Witch Hazel with Aloe at HEB on 41st and Red River in the health food section.

[Spivey]

Hey, there, guys. Hubbard76, Sullybob and I are planning to meet for lunch around 11am on Saturday, Feb 26th.

We have not nailed down the location yet, but offal has been suggested.

Suggestions are welcome as are ALL OF YOU! Please come and join us!

[Austin]

Hey, there, guys. Hubbard76, Sullybob and I are planning to meet for lunch around 11am on Saturday, Feb 26th.

We have not nailed down the location yet, but offal has been suggested.

Suggestions are welcome as are ALL OF YOU! Please come and join us!

Hey Tim, make sure you also post here:

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/forumdisplay.php?f=29

[Spivey]

Hey Tim, make sure you also post here:

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/forumdisplay.php?f=29

Thanks, Andrew. I had completely forgotten about that.

[oc_in_fw]

H-E-B grocery stores - common grocery store chain found all over Central Texas;.

I wish we had them in North Central Texas- every time I visit the Hill Country I end up in an HEB. Just got into wet shaving (so I can't speak to that), but their food variety is AWESOME. I live in a major metropolitan area (DFW), and our grocery stores don't have half the product a typical HEB does.

[expre]

Just came back from Austin yesterday. I stumbled upon four ounce Thayer's witch hazel with aloe for seven dollars at Whole Foods Market. It was in the shopping center at 183 and Great Texas Highway (unsure if that is the exact name). The perfect size to try out the product. After using it once, I will go buy the super sized version online.

[Blooze]

Heading to Austin for a few days tomorrow and was wondering who carries AoS and T&H products in town now? Any other places I should check out? We're going to be staying downtown, FWIW.

Thanks....

[Sullybob]

Heros and Legacies (http://www.heroesandlegacies.com/locations.php#drop) carries the full line of AOS. The only place I know that carries T&F is Finley's Barbershop (http://www.finleysformen.com/directions-to-finleys-barber-shops/) shop in Lakeway.

[Blooze]

Heros and Legacies (http://www.heroesandlegacies.com/locations.php#drop) carries the full line of AOS. The only place I know that carries T&F is Finley's Barbershop (http://www.finleysformen.com/directions-to-finleys-barber-shops/) shop in Lakeway.

Thanks much!!!

[Sullybob]

Thanks much!!!

You're welcome. If you are going to be downtown you should probably check out Enchante (http://www.enchanteonline.com/). Charles has a great selection of wet shaving supplies and a nice selection of fragrances. Be warned though, Charles can talk a lot, he is very passionate about wet shaving.

[Spivey]

You're welcome. If you are going to be downtown you should probably check out Enchante (http://www.enchanteonline.com/). Charles has a great selection of wet shaving supplies and a nice selection of fragrances. Be warned though, Charles can talk a lot, he is very passionate about wet shaving.

Charles IS wetshaving. :001_tt2:

Plan for at least an hour in Enchante. He validates parking sometimes, too.

[Sullybob]

Charles IS wetshaving. :001_tt2:

Plan for at least an hour in Enchante. He validates parking sometimes, too.

An hour? You have made it out of there in under an hour before?

[Spivey]

An hour? You have made it out of there in under an hour before?

Once.....

[tehtimmeh]

Couple of updates RE: Austin and Santa Maria Novella.

Gardens on 35 is officially closed awaiting re-opening with new owners. No idea what they might carry. Verbena also no longer stocks SMN products.

However, if you are interested in SMN, my wife just called me on her cell from the Domain. Atelier 1105 carries the full line of SMN frags and she just picked me up a tub of their shaving cream. :woot: So, at least there is one place to get their products now if you want to roll B&M style.

[tehtimmeh]

Heros and Legacies (http://www.heroesandlegacies.com/locations.php#drop) carries the full line of AOS. The only place I know that carries T&F is Finley's Barbershop (http://www.finleysformen.com/directions-to-finleys-barber-shops/) shop in Lakeway.

Nordstrom and Sephora also carry AoS. Finley's is it for T&H in Austin. Other places used to carry their stuff, but no longer do.

[Sullybob]

Nordstrom and Sephora also carry AoS. Finley's is it for T&H in Austin. Other places used to carry their stuff, but no longer do.

Does Nordstrom carry the full AOS line? Last time I was there all they carried was the cream and a couple of brushes.

I'll have to check out Atelier.

[tehtimmeh]

Does Nordstrom carry the full AOS line? Last time I was there all they carried was the cream and a couple of brushes.

I'll have to check out Atelier.

Nordstrom carries everything except for the scented soaps (sandalwood, lemon, lavender). They have all of the pre-shave oils, all of the creams, all of the aftershave balms, and the unscented soap (with and without the wooden bowl). This is as of about a week ago. I went in looking for the lavender soap and came out with the lavender cream :/ They do have 1-2 brushes, but of course they don't have the straights. AFAIK you can only get those online or at an AoS store.

Now awhile back, I bought the rose cream "for my wife" :wink:, but I don't know if they have that anymore as it has been discontinued.

[Blooze]

Stopped by Enchante today and found a few scents I liked. Charles was a nice enough fella, but to be honest was pretty offputing by kind of getting in your face. Needless to say we didn't buy anything as after about 10 minutes my whole family was ready to get the heck out of there.

Edit: Had an extra hour today (Sat.) and ran over to Finley's. What a great vibe that place had and very helpful as well. Picked up a jar of AoS lemon cream and a T&H lime bath soap. Tried out all the T&H stuff there and settled on a future purchase of the West Indies Limes and the 1805 colognes. I will definitely wait to get my hair cut if I head back this way.

[tehtimmeh]

Couple of updates RE: Austin and Santa Maria Novella.

Gardens on 35 is officially closed awaiting re-opening with new owners. No idea what they might carry. Verbena also no longer stocks SMN products.

However, if you are interested in SMN, my wife just called me on her cell from the Domain. Atelier 1105 carries the full line of SMN frags and she just picked me up a tub of their shaving cream. :woot: So, at least there is one place to get their products now if you want to roll B&M style.

Update on Atelier 1105 at the domain: It seems my wife had actually purchased the wrong item from them. They are new to carrying SMN and don't have much product knowledge. I had to go back in to return the AS balm (which they told my wife was the shaving cream). The only shave cream they had in stock was the stuff in the can. :scared:

I had a chat with one of the employees (not the owner) who seemed like a manager of some type about the shaving cream in the tub that is to be used with a brush, etc. They special ordered the correct cream for me. I told them that they might be better off stocking the shaving cream in a tub vs. the "pressurized can of goo". She mentioned she would talk to the owner about it.

As far as the frags go, they actually do not carry the full line as my wife had told me. They have about 6-7 of their frags and they do carry the Melegrano aftershave splash which is fantastic. The tester bottles are not marked as to which frag is which, and with the very limited knowledge that the staff seems to have, be careful if you go in. If you have done any research (which I strongly advise you do before going in), it's probable you'll know more than they do about their products.

Their service seems to be nice, but I do hope they invest a little bit of time into learning about the products they carry (especially the SMN line). I also noticed while in there that they carry the Omega shaving cream in a tub as well. Hope that helps you guys in Austin while looking for SMN products. Aside from Atelier, I don't think anyone else is currently carrying it at all as far as I know.

[tehtimmeh]

Charles was a nice enough fella, but to be honest was pretty offputing by kind of getting in your face.

+1. Guy would not shut up or listen to a word I had to say. Rather, he talked over me when I tried to say anything. I got out as quick as I could (still nearly 15 minutes later). I'm going to go ahead and hold off on going back in there.

Finley's, on the other hand, as you mentioned, is a top notch establishment. It's a bit dangerous only living 3 miles down the road from it! :w00t:

[justinp]

+1. Guy would not shut up or listen to a word I had to say. Rather, he talked over me when I tried to say anything. I got out as quick as I could (still nearly 15 minutes later). I'm going to go ahead and hold off on going back in there.

Finley's, on the other hand, as you mentioned, is a top notch establishment. It's a bit dangerous only living 3 miles down the road from it! :w00t:

Finley's is the new place in the Village Shopping Center, right? Right by the Jos. Bank/Hangtown/Thai Spice?

I looked in the other day. Was put off by the fact that everyone working there appeared to be female and they charge $35 for a cut. Finley's Salon, maybe, but Barbershop?

And wow, tehtimmeh... you're pretty dang near where I live, it sounds like.

[Blooze]

I looked in the other day. Was put off by the fact that everyone working there appeared to be female and they charge $35 for a cut. Finley's Salon, maybe, but Barbershop?


When I stopped on there wasn't a woman in sight, except at the register helping me.

[justinp]

When I stopped on there wasn't a woman in sight, except at the register helping me.

Hm! Well, maybe I'll give it a try sometime. I'm still pretty happy with Good Life Barbershop downtown, but Finley's is wayyyy more convenient to where I live.

[CryptoSOLO]

Does anyone know of some shaving brick and mortar locations in Austin other than Enchante? I'm here for a week so speedy replies would be appreciated.

[Sullybob]

This will get you started.

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/1135-Austin-TX

Be aware that Hero's and Legacies isn't carrying AOS products any longer.

[lordkaladar]

May need to keep in mind that many, if not all, stores at the Highland Mall have closed. I think the Dillards, the food court, and a few others may still operate, but that mall is pretty dead in general now.