The Bearded Craftsman
A hot-towel lather shave with a straight razor, beard trimming, shaping, and a nourishing facial.
$45
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Hot towel · Straight razor
Beard trims in Chicago.
Hot towels, a straight razor, and a beard shaped to your face. The Bearded Craftsman and The Royal Shave Experience are $45 each, about 30 minutes, at 750 N Franklin St.
Walk-ins welcomeCall 773 499 0045
Prices
Beard, shave & facial prices
Every barber at The Chair does all 12 services. Flat prices, no surprises in the chair.
The Chair · Beard trims & shaves
What's a hot towel shave, and what does it cost?
A hot towel shave uses warm towels to soften the beard and the skin before a straight-razor shave. At The Chair Barbershop in Chicago, The Royal Shave Experience ($45, about 30 minutes) is a full straight-razor shave with a hot-towel treatment and a soothing aftershave finish. The Bearded Craftsman ($45, about 30 minutes) pairs a hot-towel lather shave with beard trimming, shaping, and a nourishing facial. The shop is at 750 N Franklin St in River North.
- $45Shave or beard trim
- 30Minutes in the chair
- 7Days a week
- 4.9Google rating
Pick your service
Keep the beard, or lose it.
Keeping the beard? Book The Bearded Craftsman. You get a hot-towel lather shave on the cheeks and neck with a straight razor, a trim, and shaping, finished with a nourishing facial.
Want it all gone? The Royal Shave Experience is a full straight-razor shave with hot towels and a soothing aftershave. Juan, with 7 years behind the chair, is known for beard work and hot-towel shaves.
- Bearded Craftsman: $45, trim, shape, shave, facial
- Royal Shave Experience: $45, full straight-razor shave
- Add an Express Chair Facial ($63)
Meet the barbers
A small bench of dedicated barbers, each with their own hand and their own regulars. Every barber offers the full service menu. Book the chair, or book the barber you already trust.
Rock brings 15+ years behind the chair, with precision cuts and a sharp eye for detail that sets the standard at The Chair. He blends old-school discipline with a clean, modern finish, so every client leaves looking and feeling their best.
With 7 years shaping beards and grooming, Juan pairs a steady hand with a real feel for symmetry. From a tight fade to a hot-towel straight-razor shave, he tailors every detail to the client for a polished, lasting look.
Word on the street
Five stars, again and again.
Questions
Beard trims & shaves, answered
Still not sure? Call the shop at 773-499-0045. Someone picks up.
What is a hot towel shave?
A hot towel shave uses warm towels to soften the beard and open up the skin, followed by lather and a straight-razor shave. At The Chair, The Royal Shave Experience finishes with a soothing aftershave.
How much is a straight razor shave in Chicago at The Chair?
The Royal Shave Experience is $45 and takes about 30 minutes at The Chair Barbershop, 750 N Franklin St in River North, Chicago.
How much is a beard trim?
The Bearded Craftsman is $45, about 30 minutes, and includes a hot-towel lather shave with a straight razor, beard trimming and shaping, and a nourishing facial.
Who does beard work at The Chair?
Both barbers offer every service. Juan (7 years) is known for beard work and hot-towel shaves, and Rock (15+ years) is known for precision and detail.
Can I add a facial?
Yes. The Express Chair Facial ($63, about 50 minutes) includes cleansing, exfoliation, and a tailored mask. The Signature Chair Eye Mask ($23, 15 minutes) is a cool in-chair eye rest between services.
Do I need to book a shave ahead of time?
Walk-ins are welcome when a chair is open, but shaves take 30 minutes, so booking on Squire is the safer bet. The shop is open Monday and Tuesday 10am to 7pm, Wednesday to Friday 9am to 8pm, Saturday 9am to 6:30pm, and Sunday 10am to 6pm.
Neighborhoods
Beard trims & shaves near your neighborhood
Directions and travel times from 9 Chicago neighborhoods to 750 N Franklin St.
River North
Our home block. Franklin and Chicago Ave. Directions & pricesRiver West
Walk the Chicago Ave bridge. Directions & pricesChicago Loop
Brown Line to Chicago. Directions & pricesWest Loop
Up Halsted, east on Chicago. Directions & pricesLincoln Park
Brown Line, no transfer. Directions & pricesWicker Park
Blue Line plus the #66. Directions & pricesBucktown
Blue Line from Damen. Directions & pricesLogan Square
Blue Line plus the #66. Directions & pricesBridgeport
Red Line, no transfer. Directions & pricesFind us
Visit The Chair
Right in the heart of Chicago, on North Franklin Street. Easy to find, and worth the walk.
Hours
- Mon to Tue10am to 7pm
- Wed to Fri9am to 8pm
- Sat9am to 6:30pm
- Sun10am to 6pm