Dave Clark, owner and operator of Silver Fox Barber Co., opened his latest salon in Theatre Square in Dec. 2023.
Dave Clark, owner of the newly opened Silver Fox Barber Company in Theatre Square, has a very boring rating on Yelp … nothing but a whole slew of five shimmering stars right across the board.
The comments are also consistently impressive, and littered with phrases like “attentive, communicative, caring, an artist, meticulous attention to detail, precision and understanding and master of his craft.”
Who knew mere men could wax so lyrical?
Clark is one of those rare birds who actually reads his reviews and responds to every single one of them.
And why not, he asks.
“When people take time out of their day to write such nice comments, which obviously help me, I want to thank them, too,” he said.
Specializing in short haircuts, the Silver Fox offers head shaves, neck trims, hot lather shaves and a traditional straight razor shave.
Despite a name that immediately conjures up visions of older, macho gentlemen like George Clooney and Harrison Ford, plenty of women of all ages, seeking the perfect “barber style,” also come through Clark’s doors. And leave highly pleased with the results.
There’s a mix of ages too – one couple, nudging 90 and married for more than 65 years, are repeat customers.
And you don’t necessarily have to be a full-grown fox to benefit from Clark’s expertise. “Silver Cub Sunday,” aimed at 4 to 10-year-olds, operates once a month, by appointment. Boys over the age of 10 are also welcome during the week.
In the barber business for almost 30 years, Clark arrived from Rockridge after his Orinda clients begged him to come through the tunnel. So he took a good look around town and finally settled on the perfect spot in Theatre Square to establish Orinda’s latest go-to destination for premium grooming services.
Naturally, his clientele followed.
As well as the Bay Area crowd, Dave’s loyal customers still make the pilgrimage from as far away as Truckee, San Francisco, Sacramento, El Dorado Hills and San José.
“It’s all about the service,” he said. “You can get a haircut anywhere, but we’re about the service.”
But it’s not just the consistent high quality that appeals to his clients – one gets the feeling that there’s a little therapy involved, too.
One customer said that he looks forward to his conversations with Clark, as much as the haircuts, while another said, “Dave is talkative when you want to be, but not too talkative if you just want to chill.”
They all agree that they genuinely enjoy catching up with their favorite barber every few months. Dave’s carefully chosen team members, Rachelle and EJ, are just as skilled.
As one customer on Yelp put it, “this is Dave’s shop and he is ultra-selective who gets to cut hair at his shop.”
Take it from another Yelp review by Alexander P., who was so pleased at finding someone who finally understood his hair, he immediately emailed him with the words, “Thanks, Dave, for making me look handsome.”
You, too, can look handsome. Dave has generously offered readers a discount of $10 on their next visit to the Silver Fox. Just mention this article as you relax in your barber’s chair and settle into a great experience.
The Silver Fox Barber Co. is located at 2 Theatre Square, Suite 110, and is wheelchair accessible. Reservations (highly advised) should be made at daveismybarber.com or call 844.423.8022, although you may like to try a walk-in.
