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Appreciation post: The barber in Charleston who used a straight razor for the whole neckline
I was visiting South Carolina last week and got a cut at a shop where the barber did the entire neckline and sideburn cleanup with a straight razor, no clipper guard in sight. It looked incredibly sharp, but it made me wonder if that's a dying skill or the ultimate sign of a confident pro. Do you think that level of razor work is still a necessary standard for a great barber?
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elizabeththomas6mo ago
My barber in Philly still uses a straight razor for the neckline. It's a nice touch, but a good fade with clippers is what really matters. That razor skill is cool, but it's not what makes or breaks the haircut for me.
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joel5186mo ago
Used to be a straight razor was the mark of a real barber to me. Saw a guy do a perfect fade with just clippers last month and it changed my whole view. The clean neckline is a nice bonus, but the skill is really in getting the blend right. Guess I was hung up on the wrong detail.
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