An old-fashioned hot towel shave is a traditional shaving technique that allows for a super close shave with very little irritation, even for men with sensitive skin. The process starts with the barber covering your face and neck with a hot towel. The heat and moisture from the hot towel swell and soften the beard, open pores and relax the skin. This process helps to prepare the skin for the rigours of the razor and exposes more of the hair follicle which results in an amazingly close, irritation-free shaving experience. While you lay back comfortably in the chair, the barber will use a traditional straight razor to skilfully shave you.