Beards and shaves
Beard trims, line-ups and the hot-towel shave with the open razor.
The hot-towel shave
Forty minutes with the open razor, a fresh blade and two towels. Book it on its own or after a cut.
1
Hot towel
Two minutes under a hot towel to soften the beard and open the skin.
2
Pre-shave oil
A few drops worked in against the grain so the razor glides.
3
Lather
Warm lather built up with a brush, then left for a minute.
4
First pass
With the grain, using a fresh blade in the open razor.
5
Second pass
Across the grain where the skin allows, then a cold towel to close it.
6
Balm
Alcohol-free balm, and a look in the mirror before you get up.
Hot-towel shave $36, about 40 minutes (Example prices)
Beards
Beards are trimmed dry, shaped with clippers and scissors, then lined up with the open razor.
Chips show what each cut uses: 0 to 8 are clipper guards, S is scissors, R is the open razor. Example prices.
Beard trim and line-up
Shaped with clippers and scissors, cheeks and neckline lined with the razor
Guards used: 12R
20 min
$18
Hot-towel shave
Two hot towels, lather, two passes with the open razor, cold towel and balm
Guards used: R
40 min
$36
Cut and beard
Any haircut with a beard trim and line-up
Guards used: 012SR
60 min
$46
Head shave
Clippered down, then shaved smooth with the open razor
Guards used: 0R
30 min
$26
Walk in, or book a chair
Tuesday to Saturday. Walk-ins until an hour before closing; a booked chair is held for ten minutes.