Any "shave stuff" in China?

**MrGuy** · 05-10-2009, 04:52 PM

My brother will be spending a few weeks in China soon. Any advise for searching out shave related goods? My primary interest would be soaps, and maybe blades, I guess he could keep an eye open for brushes, a nice bowl could make me happy... Alright, I guess I'm not too picky about what kind of stuff would make me smile

A razor would only be on the list if it was a very unique design tho.
Suggestions anyone?

**Luc** · 05-10-2009, 08:10 PM

I have some Gillette blades made in Shanghai (packet is purple and white)

No idea on how they perform yet... They are in the 'to try' pile.

**MrGuy** · 05-10-2009, 09:42 PM

Thanks for the pic, Luc! It might be worth finding just for the pack, I like that design.
Off topic, why do your pics always make me thirsty?

**jcm03c** · 05-10-2009, 09:54 PM

Originally Posted by MrGuy

A razor would only be on the list if it was a very unique design tho.
Suggestions anyone?

This is really unique:

**MrGuy** · 05-10-2009, 09:56 PM

Unique, just like the rest of 'em, huh?

**kongjie** · 05-10-2009, 11:33 PM

I think in China, unfortunately for you, a razor and/or blades would be your most likely and successful purchase. You might find an weird brand of shave cream, but I doubt a shaving soap. There may be some straight razors--I know a lot of street barbers still use them to shave heads, for example, but I never saw any for sale when I was there.

**MrGuy** · 05-11-2009, 05:32 AM

Originally Posted by kongjie

I think in China, unfortunately for you, a razor and/or blades would be your most likely and successful purchase. You might find an weird brand of shave cream, but I doubt a shaving soap. There may be some straight razors--I know a lot of street barbers still use them to shave heads, for example, but I never saw any for sale when I was there.

Thanks for the input. Any tips on what kind of places to look in? What would be the kind of place likely to carry shave supplies?