Atkinsons of Vancouver - big thanks

**ltjaw** · 05-12-2012, 09:01 AM

I was recently on vacation in Vancouver, BC. I read about Atkinsons of Vancouver in a "where to shop" thread here on B&B and made it a priority for my trip. I'm glad I did.

Atkinsons is a fine goods shop near Granville Island in Vancouver. They have been selling shaving gear for a number of years, although this is only a small portion of their inventory. Everyone in the store is very friendly and helpful, but J.J. is the go-to guy regarding shaving supplies. I mainly visited to handle (and potentially purchase) a Plisson shaving brush. Atkinsons stocks primarily the High Mountain White range, with a large number of size 12 brushes, as well as a few size 16 and 20. I'm pretty sure they have the smaller sizes, but I didn't check them out. They have both 3-band and 2-band versions of Plisson HMW, with a good selection of handle types. J.J. noticed the look of sticker shock in my eyes, and he asked if I was a member of one of the shaving forums. I told him yes, and he mentioned that Atkinsons offers a 20% discount to forum members. Yes, that's right, a 20% discount. That made up my mind to purchase a brush, and J.J. was very patient with me while I agonized over my decision. After selecting the brush, J.J. offered me yet another "discount." He explained that if we shipped the brush to my home in Austin, TX, I would save another $40-50 in taxes. While it was very difficult for me not to walk out of the shop with the brush, I couldn't pass on the savings. All in all, I had an excellent experience with Atkinsons.

Other than Plisson brushes, Atkinsons sells Joris razors and brushes. And they sell a number of Penhaligons and Floris products.

If you happen to visit Vancouver, BC, or if you are in the market for a Plisson brush, I highly recommend visiting Atkinsons or contacting J.J. via email (contact info is on their website at www.atkinsonsofvancouver.com).

**rebos** · 05-12-2012, 10:06 AM

sounds like an excellent store there. superb of them to suggest shipping the brush so as to avoid the BC taxes. I was just in Vancouver a week ago and
didn't make it to this shop. Ah well, next time. Thanks for the heads up.

**AABCDS** · 05-12-2012, 06:55 PM

Did they have any of the Plisson pearlescent handles in stock?

**ltjaw** · 05-12-2012, 08:14 PM

Originally Posted by AABCDS

Did they have any of the Plisson pearlescent handles in stock?

Like this?

http://www.atkinsonsofvancouver.com/...g-brushes.html

Why yes! In fact, I purchased a pearlescent HMW size 12. I know they have at least one more in stock, a 3-band. It is a stunning brush.

**AABCDS** · 05-12-2012, 08:20 PM

Originally Posted by ltjaw

Like this?

http://www.atkinsonsofvancouver.com/...g-brushes.html

Why yes! In fact, I purchased a pearlescent HMW size 12. I know they have at least one more in stock, a 3-band. It is a stunning brush.

Yup, that's the one. I'm very curious about the handle as that picture doesn't seem like it is doing that handle justice. You're not still in Vancouver are you?