Join us for one heck of a Traditional Shaving Bash, The Big Shave Southwest! That's right folks, we decided to yet again do The Big Shave S'west here in Arizona! Year 6 baby!

The feedback from last years (4/19/19) event was super positive, people absolutely loved the location and week long happenings...so if it ain't broke?

That said, we are looking forward to an even bigger throng of attendees this year! Won't you join us? 

What to expect at a Big Shave Event?

• Live Artisan Demos
• New Releases & Debuts
• Attendee PIF Table
• Live I'd Lather Be Shaving
• Live Gentleman Scofflaw Podcast
• The Razor Emporium Vintage Collection
• Industry Insider Panel Discussions
• Caricatures by Former Marvel Comic Artist! 
• Your Favorite Vendors & Artisans
• Like-Minded Traditional Shave Folk
• Free Barber Straight Razor Shaves
• The Big Shave Best Competition
• and oh sooooooo much more!

If you have never attended a Big Shave Event, Look out! Not only will we have your favorite artisans, vendors and online personalities on the scene, we will also have live demos going throughout the day. This is one thing that really sets our event apart from most meet ups...a real peek behind the curtain!

We will also have live panel discussions and different forms of wet shaving entertainment happening throughout the day. The panel discussions are always lively and interesting to watch and participate in as audience members...fun, educational and highly entertaining!

This coming year is sure to be memorable and something you're not gonna want to miss, please hit us up with the contact form if you have any questions. If you are planning to attend, please check out our hotel info below!

Go S'west Young Man!

Not only is it a no brainer for us to once again do the event in Arizona, but it really is the perfect vacation destination offering something for everyone! Seriously, Hiking, Casinos, Theme Parks, Water Parks, Mini Golf, History, Mystery, Ghost Towns, Restaurants, Tubing, TOMBSTONE, and oh so much more. Seriously, Go S'west Young Man! Please join our freshly created Official Big Shave S'west Facebook group to also stay updated - Click HERE!

Location, Location, Location...

I am so excited to announce that we will be holding this years event once more at the glorious, historical Crowne Plaza Golf Resort, located in historic downtown Chandler, Arizona this March 28th! A cool 20 minutes away from Sky Harbor International Airport and also in the heart of charming, historic Chandler. 

Location: Crowne Plaza Resort 1 N San Marcos Pl, Chandler, AZ 85225

For real, this place has everything you could possibly need, pubs, pizza, breakfast, salons, golf...it's epic and super family friendly! One could easily spend a few hours at the event step out the door and jump into the heated pool! The guys and I had endless, memorable times at last years event walking, sometimes crawling, all around this action packed resort. Can you say speakeasy? Yeah, there's one of those too!

Golf Anyone? 

The Crowne Plaza Resort is known for its most excellent course. If golf is your game, you may never want to leave! So be sure to bring those clubs!!!

Day Trips

After the first couple of Big Shave events we noticed a trend, folks showed up days in advance. This was cool and we had a lot of great impromptu hang outs (and we still do)...but we thought we could do that better. So we did. Last year we decided to offer some fun day trips and events the week before the event! We offered a Baseball Game Trip, Cigar Night, Tombstone and a bunch of others. The resort and neighboring businesses were also kind enough to throw some discounts our way too! 

Tombstone, Arizona Day Trip | March 26th

Join Douglas Smythe for an exciting Wild West adventure! That's right folks, we're packing up and heading South for a day trip to Tombstone, Arizona. We all had a great time on this day trip last year! 

This will be an all day trip to the historic town and site of the shoot out at the OK Corral as well as a pit stop by historic Boot Hill Cemetery! We will check out the reenactments, museum, saloons, Birdhouse Theater and more! 

The van will leave the hotel a little after 7am. Donuts and Coffee will be included!

Seating is Limited so sign up immediately!  

GoldField Ghost Town & Superstition Mt. Museum Day Trip | March 27th

Walk down Main Street, explore the many shops and historic buildings. Tour the historic Mammoth Gold Mine and visit the Goldfield Museum. Pan for gold then take a ride on Arizona’s only narrow gauge train. You’ll also get to witness an old west gun fight performed by the famous Goldfield Gunfighters! Spend a fun filled day, rich in wild west history!

Back in the 1890′s Goldfield boasted 3 saloons, a boarding house, general store, blacksmith shop, brewery, meat market and a school house. Just when it looked like the town would outgrow Mesa, the vein faulted, the grade of ore dropped and the town died a slow painful death.

After several unsuccessful attempts to reopen the mines, the town did come to life again from 1910 on and off until 1926. After more than 115 years, travelers from all over the world still visit this gold mining town located on the historic Apache Trail and enjoy the excitement and grandeur of Arizona’s wild west!

But before we get to Goldfield, we will stop in for a visit to the Superstition Mountain Museum! Not only will you learn the history of these most epic and mysterious mountains, but you will also find clues in finding The Lost Dutchman's Mine!

This is sure to be a fun filled day and it's kid friendly, not to mention the perfect lead up to Frank Augustines Tales Around The Fire later that night!

Seating is Limited so sign up NOW!

Lost Dutchman Legends Around The Fire with Frank Augustine| March 27th

Join us at 6pm Friday night on the grounds of the Crowne Plaza Resort for some classic, creepy, Lost Dutchman Tales told by star of History Channels, Legends Of The Superstition Mountains show, Frank Augustine! We are also in talks with the hotel about getting them to serve us as we sit transfixed by the fire! Event will run till 8 and then it's either off to bed or off to PURO's for a nightcap and cigar!

Pipe & Cigar Mixer | March 27th 

An excursion led by Jordan Crowder of The Gentleman Scofflaw Podcast. Educational & Fun...adults only!

Whether Pipes & Cigars are your thing or you are interested in learning more, this will be a fun & informative event for all! Jordan will walk you thru the steps on how to enjoy a good smoke.

Event begins at 8:30 and is within 5 minutes walking distance of the hotel at the local smoke shop.

Get On The Mailing List!

If you are interested in attending please get on our mailing list, if you are an artisan, vendor, industry or Youtube personality or anything else shaving or male grooming related, CONTACT US IMMEDIATELY!

Get Proactive!

If you'd like to help, reach out to your favorite vendor or artisan and tell them you'd like to see them there! While we did compile a list of about 200 artisans and vendors I am certain we missed a few...and that's where you come in. Be sure to give them this website so that they may get in direct contact with us!

For a more intimate look at what the Big Shave is like, please check out our documentary from BSW 2 below.....Shave On!