Fast Clippers

The Johannesburg customers of Fred Moss enjoy the comfort of old chairs dating back to the 1940s when his father opened La Scala for business. Photo by Darren Taylor

After decades in the suburb of Melville, Scala keeps the look and feel of a South African business legend. Photo by Darren Taylor

After decades in the suburb of Melville, Scala keeps the look and feel of a South African business legend. Photo by Darren Taylor

Generations of men have brought their sons for a Moss haircut. “... and then obviously when they got married and they had children, they bring their children here, and so it carries on."  Photo by Darren Taylor

Moss brandished some humorous Scala publicity that was published in an international business magazine. Photo by Darren Taylor

Many Johannesburg merchants, four bikers and the entire Springbok rugby club have sat in these chairs for a Moss haircut, the owner boasts. Photo by Darren Taylor

One of the bikers asked for a custom cut featuring his Suzuki-made bike. Moss gave him the "weird" trim and called in a local newspaper photographer. Image courtesy Fred Moss.