Saw a barber in Chicago using a straight razor for the whole cut

He did everything from the initial outline to the final blend with it, which I've never seen before. Has anyone else worked with a barber who does that, or tried it themselves?

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taraanderson14d agoMost Upvoted

My grandfather’s barber in St. Louis did the same thing back in the seventies. It feels like a lost art now, where speed and convenience have taken over most trades. You see it everywhere, from how we fix cars to the way we make coffee. That barber’s skill is a reminder of a time when doing one thing really well was the whole point.

joelt7014d ago

Speed and convenience have actually made these skills more available to everyone. A good haircut used to cost a lot and take all day, but now it's cheap and fast. That old way wasn't better, it was just harder to get.

the_susan14d ago

But what if the old way was actually better? That kind of skill shows a deep care for the craft... not just speed. It's a shame to lose that for a few minutes saved.