Straight razor shaves
Hot towels, hot lather, a single deliberate pass, cold towel, aftershave. Face or head. A classic service done the traditional way.
What's included
What's included
- Hot towels to open pores and soften hair
- Hot lather applied warm
- Single pass with a straight razor, face or head
- Cold towel to close the pores
- Moisturizing aftershave finish
What the thirty minutes looks like
Hot towels first. The shave starts before the razor comes out. Hot towels open the pores and soften the hair. This is what makes a straight razor shave feel different from anything you do at home.
Hot lather, then a single pass. Lather goes on warm, and the shave is one deliberate pass with the blade. One pass done right beats two done fast. It is how you get smooth without irritation.
Cool down and finish. Cold towel to close the pores, then moisturizing aftershave. You walk out smooth, not stinging.
Face or head
The same service works both ways. Head shaves get the full treatment, hot towels, hot lather, single pass, cold towel. If you keep your head shaved, this is the reset that home clippers can't give you.
First time in the chair
It doesn't hurt. Most guys say it's the most relaxing thirty minutes of their week. There is nothing to prepare and nothing to bring. Show up, lean back, and let the hot towels do their work. Come see why a classic service done the traditional way still beats anything you can do at home.
Common questions
No. Done right, it's smoother and gentler than a cartridge razor. Most guys find it genuinely relaxing.
Noticeably longer than a home shave. The single-pass blade cuts closer than a cartridge, so most guys get an extra day or two.
Yes, same full treatment. Hot towels, hot lather, single pass, cold towel, aftershave.
One deliberate pass gets you smooth without the irritation a second pass adds. It's better for your skin and the finish lasts just as long.