Yeah, I went to MY barber shop today...much like you described but there is a TV that probably only comes on when there are no patrons.

This places has no numbers, just a bunch of chairs and there is an unspoken honor system...it just works, I have never seen any confusion or disputes as to who is next (in 15 years of going there!).

EVERYONE pays the same rate and they trim your brows, and any other hair on your face if you ask (never asked for a beard trim, but I have seen others get it). They asked me once if I wanted my brows trimmed...my reply was, "if you are suggesting it, it must be necessary".

Some of the barbers wear the barbers coat as they work, and the place smells a little like Clubman...it is great.

BUT, I asked about shaves once and the oldest barber there talked with me at length. He used to do them, but states quite matter of fact that the result is NOT as good as you get with a disposable at home...sad....


And, no, he had no hones or old blades in his attic, but he did check for me