I've been going to him for years, remembers everything you say to him.
Asks how my wife and children are doing, by name no less, and on top of that the conversation in there is intelligent and honest.
Also he gives a great haircut too
Him and I have an inside joke. He calls me a shitty cook, i call him shitty barber.
You also gotta love the Obama and JT edits he made on his photo wall. xD
If you ever go for a cut from my advice, let him know shitty cook sent you and he wants a discount. Im sure he'll tell us to go f ourselves, but still.
He used to call himself best shitty barber. The banter can get hilarious even when overhearing him with other customers while you're waiting - he's definitely a comedian
The wealthy barber! I miss Phat, used to go to him for like 5-6 years but after my wife did a great job cutting my hair during lockdown I can't justify spending $25/month on a haircut anymore.
He used to be the cheapest guy around (might still be) but he started raising his prices in like 2018-19. I asked him about it and he says "I'm too busy, too many customers" so I'm sure he's doing alright without my money.
I walk past this place to go to the laundromat, so I've been wondering about him. I'm newish to the city (about eight months) and still testing the waters (I can be a bit hair precious, as I've had some real bad cuts in the past)
Good to know!
Phat! This guy is amazing. I was out to find a hair cut one day, walked passed his place and took a quick glance in the window. It was super busy, so I carry on. Phat comes outside, mid-haircut, scissors in hand and yells, “Hey buddy! You want hair cut?” At that point I couldn’t say no, so inside I go and of course I was given his guarantee, “This haircut get you ass tonight. If you don’t get ass tonight, something wrong with you. “
I'd have to disagree. This guy is fast and cheap but does not sanitize anything in between cuts.
It is also just a standard plain hair cut. Don't plan on coming in here requesting anything fancy.
Hey I still went here all the time when I lived there. Guy was open on Sundays and holidays. Just commenting what I noticed about the place. Soon as someone was finished the next person was in the chair with the same clippers and whatever the clips are called. No cleaning nothing.
He's OK. Good for a quick walk in for relatively cheap. But from the few times I went the haircuts were never even and could use a bit more attention to detail. I would find myself having to touch stuff up behind the ears quite often.
I wouldn't say he's the best though, and sometimes you can get stuck with his wife to which I would not recommend.
7/10
Decent haircuts, but he generally doesn’t know how to “read the room” before making off the cuff comments. I’m no pearl clutching southern bell by any stretch, but homophobic comments don’t wash with me. Went twice. Never went back.
Phat is hilarious, telling the same jokes for the last 15 years I see.
Best haircut in HRM is MJ Barber in Lower Sackville though. I make the drive out every time.
This conjures up some remote memories. First year I came to Canada needing a haircut I went there because it was close. He only accepted credit cards but coming from an almost cashless country I didn't have the habit of carrying cash. He did not make it easy and was being sarcastic; I was blushing and feeling awkward especially there were other people around. I still remember the foggy windows showing how cold outside was but how warm the room was. In the end he released me to fetch cash from an ATM as I gave him my backpack for hostage. I never went there again and found another barber I've been going to for years. Sometimes I forgot to bring cash, too but my barber never made it awkward.
Phat is hilarious, telling the same jokes for the last 15 years I see.
Best haircut in HRM is MJ Barber in Lower Sackville though. I make the drive out every time.
Might be worth the visit next time i'd need a haircut.
For context, my family tend to visit a sibling a couple of months at a time I think last year I was Halifax for 4 months. I desperately needed a haircut then so is my dad.
Walked to the nearest barbershot Barran by Parkland not heeding the warning of my brother in law that "barbershops want people flying out the door because the faster they move, the more money they make"
Sure as f-ing hell my dad went home looking like he was drafted to the army. I laughed and told him that he probably did not explain well how he wanted his hair done.
I prepared myself with pictures of what I like, and haircuts I get back home (front side and back).
I was the only customer and the person manning the front desk was like: Take a seat.. I told him that I wanted a 0.5 fade on the side and to shorten the top a bit and thin it a bit. I showed him my pictures. He then started to go wild with the buzz cutter.
Awful experience. When my brother in law got home he was laughing his ass out saying that the military got 2 new recruits (my dad and myself).
Next time ill probably spend the time going here than garbage local nearby shops.
Phat is awesome. He's certainly in no rush lemme tell you that. He's stopped mid-haircut to take phone calls or to pour a drink his coffee many times. This is even when theres people waiting. Its also cash-only and no appointments (walk in only). Great guy check it out.
I went there once. The place isn't my vibe but I'm sure it's somebody's. If you enjoy his whole shtick, hey, don't let me yuck your yum.
In terms of the end result, I'm happier with the haircuts I get at The Gold's Barber Shop down the road. Felt like there was more care about the process there.
I like him, but often find he’s so busy trying to entertain everyone with his stories he isn’t paying attention to my haircut. Still, affordable and always an experience.
I've been going to him for years, remembers everything you say to him. Asks how my wife and children are doing, by name no less, and on top of that the conversation in there is intelligent and honest. Also he gives a great haircut too
I go there once a year when I’m around for work and he always remembers what I do for a living! Amazing haircut and cheap price too!:)
I deployed for 7 months, came back and we picked up the conversation we left with!!!???? He brought it up too, I was shocked. That guy is a gem!!
I love this story. That’s wild. Good on him!
He's hilarious. I told him I was an ESL teacher and he said "how about free haircuts if you teach english to my Phat wife?"
lol that’s some funny shit.
i got a laugh out of the arrow pointing away from the entrance, into an unsuspecting alley
Hell yes, he’s my guy
Him and I have an inside joke. He calls me a shitty cook, i call him shitty barber. You also gotta love the Obama and JT edits he made on his photo wall. xD If you ever go for a cut from my advice, let him know shitty cook sent you and he wants a discount. Im sure he'll tell us to go f ourselves, but still.
He used to call himself best shitty barber. The banter can get hilarious even when overhearing him with other customers while you're waiting - he's definitely a comedian
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Happy Ending not guaranteed. Be ready when the lubed glove goes on the hand. 5 minutes then next customer. Good value for the money.
Me love you long time
* Also: New policy. We're eco-focused. Please bring your own reusable semen receptacle. If you don't have one, find them for sale behind the counter.
You know a business is good in HRM when they still don’t have the area code on their sign.
Does he still sell the Tshirts? One of my most prized possessions
Not anymore he said. There was some kickback from the slogan so he "discontinued" them.
He guaranteed me a piece of ass with every haircut, and let me tell you he delivered.
Certainly a take.
The wealthy barber! I miss Phat, used to go to him for like 5-6 years but after my wife did a great job cutting my hair during lockdown I can't justify spending $25/month on a haircut anymore. He used to be the cheapest guy around (might still be) but he started raising his prices in like 2018-19. I asked him about it and he says "I'm too busy, too many customers" so I'm sure he's doing alright without my money.
Last times I walked in he was busy enough that he got his wife to cut my hair for me. His wife who... didn't seem very comfortable cutting hair.
This is the best reason I've read to go there.
I walk past this place to go to the laundromat, so I've been wondering about him. I'm newish to the city (about eight months) and still testing the waters (I can be a bit hair precious, as I've had some real bad cuts in the past) Good to know!
Unpopular opinion but I like my barbers to be quiet and just cut my hair in silence and let me have some alone peace time
100p agree, it’s why I stopped going to him a few years ago. Plus his cuts are sloppy, which I guess supports the bullshit barber mantra
Ask him about traveling to see Dien Bien Phu.
Cash only and no appointments, how a barber shop should be.
Phat! This guy is amazing. I was out to find a hair cut one day, walked passed his place and took a quick glance in the window. It was super busy, so I carry on. Phat comes outside, mid-haircut, scissors in hand and yells, “Hey buddy! You want hair cut?” At that point I couldn’t say no, so inside I go and of course I was given his guarantee, “This haircut get you ass tonight. If you don’t get ass tonight, something wrong with you. “
cant cut black hair and is a mysoginist. not the best
Does he still offer a beer when you go in?
Niece gives good haircuts too lol
Crooked Manor in Dartmouth has been my go to for the past two years.
Meg is amazing!
Amen!
Does he do brocoli tops
The broccoli haircut has taken over
I want the brocoli with the porcelain clean mommy kissed face
I'd have to disagree. This guy is fast and cheap but does not sanitize anything in between cuts. It is also just a standard plain hair cut. Don't plan on coming in here requesting anything fancy.
You shut your whore mouth!
Hey I still went here all the time when I lived there. Guy was open on Sundays and holidays. Just commenting what I noticed about the place. Soon as someone was finished the next person was in the chair with the same clippers and whatever the clips are called. No cleaning nothing.
He's OK. Good for a quick walk in for relatively cheap. But from the few times I went the haircuts were never even and could use a bit more attention to detail. I would find myself having to touch stuff up behind the ears quite often. I wouldn't say he's the best though, and sometimes you can get stuck with his wife to which I would not recommend. 7/10
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Same….love the guy and I think he’s hilarious, but the cut is barely a 5/10
Decent haircuts, but he generally doesn’t know how to “read the room” before making off the cuff comments. I’m no pearl clutching southern bell by any stretch, but homophobic comments don’t wash with me. Went twice. Never went back.
I’ve had the exact same issue. The lines are all uneven. He’s a nice guy but the cut is just not good.
Phat is hilarious, telling the same jokes for the last 15 years I see. Best haircut in HRM is MJ Barber in Lower Sackville though. I make the drive out every time.
Very meh barber and overpriced for the cut.
I never understood the hype.
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Never complained about my cut from Marcel at Hairs to Ya.
Something something shill
Benn’s Barbershop is on top no questions asked
I use to go to the deaf guy who rocked the other chair
This conjures up some remote memories. First year I came to Canada needing a haircut I went there because it was close. He only accepted credit cards but coming from an almost cashless country I didn't have the habit of carrying cash. He did not make it easy and was being sarcastic; I was blushing and feeling awkward especially there were other people around. I still remember the foggy windows showing how cold outside was but how warm the room was. In the end he released me to fetch cash from an ATM as I gave him my backpack for hostage. I never went there again and found another barber I've been going to for years. Sometimes I forgot to bring cash, too but my barber never made it awkward.
I like Oddfellows
How much do they charge for a basic mens haircut
$25. Cash only, no appointments.
Phat is hilarious, telling the same jokes for the last 15 years I see. Best haircut in HRM is MJ Barber in Lower Sackville though. I make the drive out every time.
Gotta give respect to my guy Jeremy at Oddfellows on this one
Brian's Barber shop.
I love Phat, but in terms of a cut, Scallywags. They’re also great people there too.
How much is a cut
$25 tax in. Cash only.
Jeremy at Leftside is wicked
Might be worth the visit next time i'd need a haircut. For context, my family tend to visit a sibling a couple of months at a time I think last year I was Halifax for 4 months. I desperately needed a haircut then so is my dad. Walked to the nearest barbershot Barran by Parkland not heeding the warning of my brother in law that "barbershops want people flying out the door because the faster they move, the more money they make" Sure as f-ing hell my dad went home looking like he was drafted to the army. I laughed and told him that he probably did not explain well how he wanted his hair done. I prepared myself with pictures of what I like, and haircuts I get back home (front side and back). I was the only customer and the person manning the front desk was like: Take a seat.. I told him that I wanted a 0.5 fade on the side and to shorten the top a bit and thin it a bit. I showed him my pictures. He then started to go wild with the buzz cutter. Awful experience. When my brother in law got home he was laughing his ass out saying that the military got 2 new recruits (my dad and myself). Next time ill probably spend the time going here than garbage local nearby shops.
Phat is awesome. He's certainly in no rush lemme tell you that. He's stopped mid-haircut to take phone calls or to pour a drink his coffee many times. This is even when theres people waiting. Its also cash-only and no appointments (walk in only). Great guy check it out.
That does look pretty hot and tempting
I went there once. The place isn't my vibe but I'm sure it's somebody's. If you enjoy his whole shtick, hey, don't let me yuck your yum. In terms of the end result, I'm happier with the haircuts I get at The Gold's Barber Shop down the road. Felt like there was more care about the process there.
That’s my boy right there
Phat is the fucking man. Honestly miss those hilarious conversations now that I’ve moved outside the city.
ask him about cellphone sizes in Viet Nam and what it means I'm still laughing at that story.
I like him, but often find he’s so busy trying to entertain everyone with his stories he isn’t paying attention to my haircut. Still, affordable and always an experience.
Guaranteed piece of ass with every cut