The old school barber feel is refreshing. The quality and barber skill level is more like a 1 IMO.
I called prior to my arrival to ask how long the wait line is, I was told I could get seated right away if I got there soon. I work 5 min up Bay St (I walked pretty fast). Walked in and I was the 4th gentleman to take a seat and wait with 4 men in the midst of getting a cut. I'm fine with waiting but don't lie to the customer.
The barbers pretty much rushed every cut including mine. While I was in the chair a customer called and asked pretty much the same question I had, prior to coming in. The barbers response was "just come in". Keep in mind it's getting close to closing time.
These guys here rush all cuts and pay no attention to detail and lack all skills of a quality barber. If you haven't had a proper prior cut done you will likely get a bad haircut. It seems the goal at this shop is to get as many cuts done in a day as possible. Which is counter intiutitve to a proper barber. For 25.00$ plus a tip totaling 30$ (I tipped good because I do appreciate the physical demand of cutting hair all day). I could have gone to my usually salon that charges 30$ plus tip and the gentleman that cuts me there has way better skills with the machine and scissors and get a shampoo and head massage by a beautiful salon attendant included. But I was in a rush.
My final words are "Never again, who's next?"