Service
Straight-Razor Shave
A traditional wet shave with an open razor. Hot towels first to soften the beard, oil and lather, then two passes — with the grain, then across it — and a cold towel to close the pores. It takes forty-five minutes because rushing it is how people get cut.
- Price
- $52
- Booked for
- 45 min
What’s included
- Three hot towels
- Pre-shave oil and a badger-brush lather
- Two passes with a single blade
- Cold towel and balm
Who it’s for
A closer shave than a cartridge razor will give you, and the single best-value forty-five minutes on the menu if you have never had one.
Keeping it
Leave the skin alone for the rest of the day — no aftershave with alcohol in it. Most people book this before an occasion rather than as a routine.
Straight-Razor Shave — questions
- Does a straight-razor shave hurt?
- No. Done properly it is the most comfortable shave available, because the beard is softened first and the blade is genuinely sharp. A dull blade is what causes drag.
- Can I get a straight-razor shave with sensitive skin?
- Usually yes, and often it is better than a cartridge razor because there is one blade rather than five. Tell the barber before starting and they will do a single pass instead of two.
- How long does a straight-razor shave last?
- Closer and longer than a home shave — most people get a clear day and a half before there is anything to feel.
Often booked with
Book a straight-razor shave.
Booking takes about a minute and you can pick your barber and your time. If you would rather just turn up, mornings before eleven are your best chance of a free chair.