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Local Willoughby guides, barbering technique notes, and grooming explainers from Ren Faith. New posts when there's something worth saying.
Notes from the chair
A working barber's notes, local guides, technique walkthroughs, and grooming explainers. Updated when there is something worth saying.
MAY 26, 2026 · SEASONAL GUIDE · WILLOUGHBY, OH
Father's Day falls on June 21 this year. Here's the honest case for booking a haircut, beard trim, or full straight-razor ritual as the gift.
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An honest, opinionated guide to picking the right barber in downtown Willoughby and the surrounding Lake County area.
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A real hot-towel straight-razor shave isn't a clipper line-up. It's a 45-minute ritual. Here's exactly what happens in the chair.
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