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Straight Razor Fade

Seattle, WA -- Back in boot it was a High & Tight. After, it became a High & Tight Flattop. Then when I became an NCO, I started wearing the Straight Razor Fade. It's one of my favorite haircuts of all time (right after the Mohawk and before Shaved). It's a military regulation haircut with a masculine, commanding look and feel... a good, clean cut with a little bit of an edge that can fit in just about any situation or environment, from dungeon to theater (oh, that's a jump?!).

I love it and immediately knew the Straight Razor Fade would be the right look for my current art film project in which I play a dirty Corrections Officer. Unfortunately, it's also a difficult haircut to get; most places won't even attempt it with an actual straight razor. And, I was a little worried, because the boy that had been cutting my hair was no longer available.

Enter a blast from my past and adorable, little muscle stud, Nick the Barber (pictured above). I ran into him at the market and learned he has been working at the Acme Barbershop, right down the street. I went in a couple of weeks ago before we starting shooting Folsom Prison and got the best haircut I've had in a long time. I've been in a few times since (including this afternoon) and Nick has been totally consistent.

Nick and the crew at the Acme get my Buff Enough Recommendation of the Week. If you live in or visit Seattle and find yourself in need of a Barber, check them out at their location on Denny & Bellevue. Walk-ins only at this barbershop, but you can call ahead and get your name on the board.