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Hot towel shaves

A full straight-razor shave with warm towels, a proper lather and two passes. Forty-five quiet minutes.

From $45 Quick tidy-ups from $15 15 min to 45 min

Client reclined in a barber chair with a warm towel wrapped around his jaw before a shave

How we do it

The towels do most of the work. Two rounds of warm towels soften the beard and open the skin, then a rich lather and a straight razor take it off with the grain, and again across it if your skin is fine with that.

We finish with a cool towel and a balm with no alcohol in it. If your skin is sensitive or you get bumps, tell us at the start and we'll do one pass only.

Every booking includes

  • Skin check and a question about sensitivity first
  • Warm towels, pre-shave oil and a brushed lather
  • Single-use blade, opened in front of you
  • Cool towel and an alcohol-free balm to finish

Good for

  • A clean start before an event
  • Taking a full beard off in one go
  • A head shave without the nicks
  • Forty-five minutes of not looking at your phone

Keeping it sharp

A full shave is usually an occasion, not a routine. Head shaves hold for about a week; regulars often book every 1 to 2 weeks.

The booking form shows your barber's open times for the next two weeks, so you can book your next visit before you leave the chair.

Book a shave

In the chair

  1. 01

    Prep

    Two rounds of warm towels and a pre-shave oil to soften the hair.

  2. 02

    Shave

    Brushed lather, first pass with the grain, second pass across if your skin allows.

  3. 03

    Calm

    Cool towel, then an alcohol-free balm. No stinging aftershave unless you ask.

Who to book

  • 01

    Marcus Bell

    Scissor-over-comb, Classic tapers, Hot towel shaves · Tue to Sat

    Book with Marcus
  • 04

    Jordan Osei

    Beard sculpting, Coily hair and waves, Straight-razor lines · Tue to Sat

    Book with Jordan

Questions

Will a straight razor irritate my skin?

Some skin reacts. Tell us if you get razor bumps and we'll shave with the grain only, or suggest a close trim instead. You can stop at any point.

Is the blade new every time?

Yes. We use single-use blades in a straight-razor handle and open each one in front of you.

Can I add a shave to a haircut?

Yes. The cut plus hot towel shave combo books both back to back with the same barber.

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Book a shave, or walk in

Booking holds your chair at a set time with the barber you pick. Walk-ins are welcome when a chair is open and are served in order of arrival, between bookings.

Closed Mondays. Read the walk-in and cancellation policy

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