To celebrate Movember, we match uptown’s Mankind Grooming against Kensington Market rebels Crows Nest in the race for Toronto’s top shave. Who lathers up best? You choose.
BADASS BARBERS |
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GUNG-HO GROOMERS |
| Jon Roth, 2010 | Owners and year opened: |
Anka Miron, 2011 (Richmond Street West location, 2009). |
| I found myself spending an awful lot of time in barbershops. An old friend inspired the path I chose, and Roger at Blood and Bandages gave me the skills. | How did you first get involved in men's grooming? | Coming from a European background where women have high standards, I realized the need for men to have their own comfortable place. |
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Single blade razor. Safety razors do the best job. And a comb!
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What's the one grooming essential for men? | The biggest mistake guys can make is to neglect any type of grooming. |
| Both! | Whose got the locks: Jon Hamm or James Dean? | Jon Hamm’s look is closer to what we call a “modern gentleman.” |
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Three ladies, nine men
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Ratio of ladies to men working there? |
We’ve got four ladies and two gentlemen.
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Murray Foster of Great Big Sea
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Which celebs have graced your biz with their presence? | We’ve had hockey players Frazer McLaren and Mike Brown as well as Adrian Grenier. |
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Single blade razor shaving — and lots of preparation after a shower.
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Top shaving tips? |
Prep! It provides the base for a clean and comfortable shave and prevents razor burns. |
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We will be donating $5 from every shave to the cause, plus some weekly and daily specials.
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What's the Movember aftermath like? Any specials planned? |
Lots and lots of shaves! Men love to treat themselves to a hot lather shave to commemorate the end of their journey. Registered participants receive free moustache shaping on Dec. 1.
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35 Kensington Ave., |
212 Eglinton Ave. E., Unit 1 |
