As I have been on a stay in Victoria vacation, my facial hair has grown in the past week. Not only is it itchy but it has been preventing my wife from comfortably kissing me. I did some research and there are three barbers in Victoria that provide straight razor service: Cliff's in Vic West, Uomo in Fernwood and Victory downtown. I had been going to Cliff's for a few years for haircuts and their price is $27 with taxes. I phoned Uomo and they were $27 for a regular barber to shave you, $29 for the head barber and in the $40's for a double shave (to ensure a close shave). Victory's website had a shave for $35 and $45. I went with Cliff's because it was inexpensive and I try to be loyal to businesses I frequent.
It started with some skin moisturising liquid to open and lubricate the hair and skin, followed by a hot towel on the face. Then foam was applied to the face and in came the straight razor. I have to be honest but I got a little scared. The same kind of scared as with needles. I got over it and Martin proceeded to do an excellent job in removing all the hair from my face. He even did a double shave and the results was the closest shave I have ever had. He also foamed repeatedly as required and put some nice inoffensive smelling aftershave on my face afterwards.
I don't use aftershave myself as I have dark memories of several Christmases getting "Blue Stratos" in my teenage years. See the ad below for what I mean. It smelt absolutely horrible.
Overall the experience was interesting. I would not make it a habit but perhaps if I has a week or two of facial hair I would do it again and have it done at Cliff's.
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