Hot Towel Prep
Steaming hot towels open your pores and soften facial hair for a closer, more comfortable shave.
Straight Razor
Traditional straight razor technique for the closest possible shave with clean, precise lines.
Premium Lather
Rich, warm lather using professional-grade shave cream for a luxurious glide and skin protection.
Aftershave Balm
Soothing aftershave balm to calm skin, reduce irritation, and leave you feeling refreshed.
The Process
Pre-Shave Preparation
A hot towel is applied to your face to open pores and soften facial hair. Pre-shave oil is massaged in to protect your skin and provide a smooth glide surface.
Warm Lather Application
Rich, warm lather is worked into your beard using a professional brush, lifting the hair and creating the perfect surface for the razor.
Straight Razor Shave
Using a professional straight razor, Rory works with the grain first, then against for an impossibly smooth finish. Every stroke is deliberate and precise.
Cool Down & Finish
A cool towel closes your pores, followed by premium aftershave balm application. Your skin is left smooth, calm, and refreshed.
A Dying Art, Perfected
The traditional hot towel straight razor shave is a disappearing art in modern barbershops. At Curbside Cuts & Shave, Rory keeps this classic tradition alive with meticulous technique — using modern premium products and the convenience of mobile service.
Whether you want a full clean shave or just need the areas around your beard lined up with surgical precision, the hot towel shave experience is unlike anything you can do at home with a disposable razor.
The hot towel shave is included in The Works ($125), our full-service grooming package. It's also included in the Executive and Elite membership tiers as a beard shave/shape up at every visit.
Experience the Classic Shave
Book The Works for the complete haircut + hot towel shave experience.
Book The Works — $125