Old-School New York Hot Lather Shave with Straight Razor

Step back in time with me as I experience a classic straight razor shave at New York Shaving Company, a barbershop preserving the vintage shaving traditions of the 19th century. This old-school barbershop specializes in hot towel shaves using traditional straight razors for an incredibly close shave, with hand-whipped hot lather.
They also hand-make all their own shaving supplies in-house using classic techniques and ingredients. In this video, watch as the owner John whips up creamy, luxurious lather using hair brushes and artisanal shaving soaps made right on the premises.
From the custom-blended shaving products to the antique barber chairs, everything about this shave harkens back to classic barbershops of the past. It's a relaxing and indulgent experience - hot lather, soothing towels, facials, nose hair trim, and a straight razor shave that leaves my skin refreshed and baby smooth.
Join me as I step back in time and rediscover the lost art of traditional wet shaving. Using their homemade supplies, the talented barbers at New York Shaving Company deliver an absolute old-school delight!
0:00 Walking in and getting seated
0:47 Complimentary whiskey
0:59 An electric shave
2:24 Lathering up
4:47 Straight razor shave, with the grain
6:50 Lathering up, round two
7:29 Another straight razor shave, across the grain
8:47 Lathering and shave number three
10:07 Getting a facemask
13:03 Final touches
14:13 Getting my hair styled
LEARN A FOREIGN LANGUAGE WITH MY METHOD!
✉️ Join my newsletter and discover how I pick up new languages quickly
(and learn how you can do the same):
👉🏼 www.streetsmartlanguages.com/...
📚 Check out my Street-Smart Language courses:
👉🏼 www.streetsmartlanguages.com
Subscribe to my channel: / @xiaomanyc
Follow me on Instagram: / xiaomanyc
Follow me on Facebook: / xiaomanyc
If you guys like the music in my videos, you can check out all the AMAZING music Epidemic Sound has at my affiliate link here: share.epidemicsound.com/xiaomanyc

[@redbrixanimations]

20% actual shaving 80% pure relaxation

[@Bugsy0333]

You try it ?

[@redbrixanimations]

@@Bugsy0333 no just from the video lol

[@DavidIvanGoosen]

Saw this video and then realized this place is only 30 mins from me, I paid them a visit 2 days ago. Best barbershop experience of my life, thank you Xiaomanyc 💈

[@ammarhasan5203]

How much for a shave?

[@DavidIvanGoosen]

@ammarhasan5203 I paid $60 for haircut + shave. Not sure how much a shave alone costs

[@sallyr.6891]

You look handsome!

[@logictotalwar1201]

Ready for a Shoot of Whiskey 😂

[@Sdmaster9]

Yeah not gonna lie its an hour away from me I might have to head up!

[@djpuffs]

now that's a proper barber shop

[@jodawgsup]

cringe, is it the electric $105 shaver that gets you?

[@dontlookspins]

@@jodawgsupshaves your face doesn’t it?

[@MPHshoots]

@@dontlookspins🤣🤣 got his ass

[@RDrakeSans1]

That was fun. I grew up in a barber shop. My father was a barber for 60 years, and would approve of the shave. My dad prided himself on his use of a straight razor, and his technique. He was an absolute magician. This was a pleasant reminder of those times :)

[@MarcelNL]

I EXPECTED something like in this video when I went for a shave during my vacation in Cambodja. Boy, was I wrong! Everything still was hurting like a b*tch 4 days later! They sprayed my face with some peppermint water, then put some cheap Gillette foam on it (the red can, the old-fashioned sort) and then the woman took a straight razor with a VERY shaky hand and carefully tried to shave me. No hot towels, no hot water or anything, just the peppermint water and Gillette foam! My moustache was too hard for her to shave and she kept doing my throat/lower jaw area over and over and over and over and over again to get it somewhat smooth. Everything was intensely red when she finally decided to stop, and my moustache area still wasn't shaved at all. She put cucumber all over my face and throat, but wow: did I regret ever sitting down there!

[@NadeemAhmed-nv2br]

​@@MarcelNLshould have gone to a dude

[@MarcelNL]

Yeah but in that touristic area it's all massage parlours, bars with hot chicks and hot looking female barbers. I honestly was looking for a guy to shave me but couldn't find any! @@NadeemAhmed-nv2br

[@Proxyincognito]

Lot of people appreciate a good shave with a straight razor, but hot dang the maintenance deserves an equal amount of respect. Double props to your father.

[@RDrakeSans1]

@@Proxyincognito Just think..... my dad uses a *real* straight razor. Single edge, and three inches long. Leather strap used for honing the blade. It's an insane amount of prep on every shave :)

[@adriancandela6500]

Xiaoma dipping into the ASMR space.... I don't hate it.

[@2good4you2509]

At some parts the sound and visuals didn’t line up (shaving sound)

[@user-pu9ym3bc9f]

Haircut Harry style

[@MarcelNL]

Dammit, I was just googling what it was called and when I wanted to type a message about it, I saw this comment! :D

[@AdamB12]

You should see the vids of him getting a Chinese ear cleaning. If you're into ASMR it's super relaxing.

[@MarcelNL]

Ah yes, I always wanted to check that one out. Will look for it. @@AdamB12

[@C-Thunder]

Wow, this barber de-age him by 10 years! I'm impressed!

[@TheMexeking]

right?? He looks like he would get carded if he tried buying alcohol

[@luisnunez5429]

@@TheMexeking Man I get carded all the time and I'm in my mid 20s ;-;

[@aljunaibi9690]

I’ve been to many barbershops but this one takes professionalism to another level.

[@RFSpartan]

The illusion of luxury to take money out of your pocket.

[@f.j.c4444]

It’s about the experience and service.

[@Steve.Budgen]

I’m 50 now and I haven’t had a wet shave in 30 years . When I watch these videos maybe it’s something I need to try once again .I haven’t even been to a barber for at least 22 years. It’s just something I do all myself

[@tonieveritt7045]

It's the best thing around

[@EnlightenedRogue]

Unfortunately, I look better at my age (57) with facial hair though once in a while I’ll do a blade shave in the shower. Love the feeling of being clean shaven & I’m pretty good at it. I’m a Jersey guy, may need to stop by this shop & have a professional do it.

[@jasonaugustus6400]

This is how I shave myself. I have yet to have a barber shave me, though I would love to try it. I use Japanese Kamasori and traditional straight razors that I hone and strop myself. Once you shave like this you won’t go back to cartridge shavers.

[@AZShaveCave]

I wet shave almost everyday, but there's nothing more relaxing than letting a professional do it for you!

[@KevinOnEarth_]

The finished look is simply incredible. Very youthful and stylish. I desperately want to experience this now.

[@MarcelNL]

Personally I think an unshaven look is better forhim, a bit less babyface.

[@KevinOnEarth_]

@@MarcelNL - Agreed. I made that comment despite being a huge proponent of beards bc the barber did a great job, but yeah, he has a rather pronounced baby face.

[@alextoschi2242]

@@KevinOnEarth_disagree. He should lean into the “baby face”. He has a nice youthful look, and he has neither the hair density nor coverage for growing out his facial hair.

[@stevejohnson5854]

His attention to detail and unique home made products make me want to fly to New York for a shave. Incredible abilities.

[@stevenshewfelt888]

Also a lost art int he world of barber shops, glad to see it is making a comeback

[@QAnon-zn1xe]

I'm assuming that you are talking about the whisky?

[@beardown6574]

Just an incredible craft! That looked incredibly satisfying! Love how his wife makes the products. Love the attention to detail.

[@ashishrao3069]

Yeah it’s awesome. They be saving huge on product costs because they make some of the products by themselves

[@johnctorides1821]

Dude you looked super fresh and dapper after that lol he did a great job

[@Excorium]

Nothing more relaxing than a nice shave

[@davedoughty1213]

Ha! That’s great… I only had someone shave me once… In 1971 I was deployed to Cambodia… a local did razor shaving so I thought I would try it. My radar went off just as the lights in his eyes went out. I was able to break away without being seriously hurt. I couldn’t consider trying it again. You look great!!! I know you can say that in 20 or 30 languages!!! Great video!!! The Old Army Scout…

[@Mo77jim]

Whisky in a plastic cup is ridiculous😂

[@jimmyssnowremoval1075]

Probably so they don’t have to do dishes

[@RubenDeanda-lb9wr]

Yep you got all fancy and you commit that sin

[@andrewmicklethwaite6807]

Incase he drops it we all know Americans cant drink

[@kurtneumann3164]

Chill out. Better than 0 whiskey

[@istvancsap3513]

seeing how he would likely have more than just a handful of customers a day, i'd say it is merited so as not to be doing dishes all day

[@Chewychaca]

He knows what to do exactly, never seen a closer shave from other barbers. He left you looking sharp in a way that illuminates what people from last century meant by looking sharp. Incredible

[@Avetarx]

For such an amazing and professional barber, he can use one himself lol. In all honesty, visiting a proper barbershop is a refreshing mood-lifting experience.

[@Gerwald_Lanzer]

the problem with being the best barber in the world means you'll never get the best for yourself

[@mathisg.8393]

As they say, the shoemaker's son always go barefoot

[@MarcelNL]

Reminds me of a very simple "riddle" that I remember from my childhood: would you rather go to a very posh barber with an amazing haircut, or a simple poor one with a crappy haircut? Answer: the simple poor one with the crappy haircut, since barbers don't cut their own hair. @@Gerwald_Lanzer

[@davidclaro152]

Man! That experience looks truly BOSS East Coast old school! That’s the kind of experience you get before a power interview or your wedding.

[@axtondragunov1784]

There are levels to every service John the owner of that barber shop I feel is a genuine artist and a true professional of his craft there is an art to grooming that I feel is taken for granted. Honestly if i could afford it i would be going to this caliber of barber every time i needed a haircut becuase you are not only paying for the experience but also the talent of the barber.

[@jeremythebeer8609]

Man... I haven't had a straight razor shave in near 20 years. At home I've gone electric, but would love this experience again. Props for the nose hair trimming.

[@oskarprotzer3000]

Am I the only one who was SHOCKED when they brought the Whiskey in a plastic cup?? So much style throughout the barber shop but no Whiskey glass? :D

[@demiGodHFL]

I think a lot of places that serve beverages have resorted to plastic since the c*vid era, don’t want any clients or employees passing around sickness

[@KevinOnEarth_]

Wholeheartedly agree. So much effort for style but a plastic cup spoils it. However, I can kinda understand since racking up a bunch of used glassware in a barber shop isn’t really feasible.

[@troymartin4260]

​@demiGodHFL why did you censor covid?

[@ryanolsen294]

@@demiGodHFLCovid

[@demiGodHFL]

@@troymartin4260 what you watch and type in KZbin search and in comments get thrown in your algorithm. I’d rather not see any of it on that topic

[@argonwheatbelly637]

I sometimes get a very reduced variant of this, since I will always have a beard and mustache to remember my son who passed away long ago. I've grew it out when he left, and will stay true to him to the end. I just do the cheeks and the neck. Just something to clean up the area from time to time. ** blessings **

[@politecat4236]

Dude looksed sharp as hell at the end with that hairstyle! And his skin was glowing.

[@Getoutside308]

I thoroughly enjoyed that video, you don’t see old-school barbershops like that anymore. I wish I lived closer to New York.

[@user-ij5xw9cg3g]

Never had a barber shop shave, except for the razor trim on the sideburns and back of neck. After watching this video I want to to this barber ad at least experience it once in my life. Quite a professional barber.

[@brooklynmysticaldiva4729]

Cleaned up REAL nice!! Love professionals like this!!

[@masonh2260]

I've never had the opportunity to have an experience such as this but I am now in need of such quality as this demonstration. It looks wonderful.

[@davidgollinger7376]

I absolutely love old school barbershop's. A cut and shave can take an hour. Well worth whatever the charge

[@philpalmer4877]

Ari lives his best life every single day...maybe in the next go round for the rest of us.

[@ronthompson2366]

There needs to be a return to more such Barbershop's. Bring back a sense of style and pride in appearance.

[@donaldwalker3738]

Now THAT'S the way it should be! (Old retired barber trained in the seventies) Personal choice though, due to tender skin never got that close on a shave or I would break out

[@MsSherryjh]

That looked exactly as I imagined a good shave should be. Thanks for presenting it.

[@ChuckNorthrop]

What a pro. You would have had to peel me out of the chair I'd be so blissed out. Only thing missing was what my dad used to get while that was going on, a manicure. BTW, best you've ever looked, everything above the shoulders in gleaming perfection. 👍🏼👍🏼

[@TheHammerwar]

Your skin look's much healthier than ever before.

[@SciFiChatterMike]

Wow now that is some old school barbering that's the kind that I used to go to when I still got my hair cut I never went to hairdressers I always sought out the old school Barber shops I'm surprised it still exist but what an experience that's luxury at its finest.

[@johnscala71]

🙏

[@user-ky3pc2zd7e]

Amazing! I adore old school places like this. Got a straight razor shave the morning of my brothers wedding. My face was smooth for 3 days! Well done guys!

[@argonwheatbelly637]

Down in Freehold? Nice. This is always a good thing to do. A little pampering never hurt anyone.

[@wagsbass]

There is something so relaxing about watching an old school shave, though it is no match for a shave with 5 blades for closeness

[@johnscala71]

🙏

[@larryleventhal4833]

A real straight razor can. This is a shavette. Not as close.

[@BradButler-ky9vu]

Straight razor shaver here, few comments Right off the bat big points for razor soaking in Barbacide. I'm shocked (more like mortified) when I see a barbershop that doesn't sanitize Why a double shave? He's using light pressure, and he's "reducing" the beard with each pass (vs trying to take it all off at one time) Notice he's stretching the skin in the area he's shaving. It's a pro move Kudos, guy knows what he's doing for sure

[@ishmari14]

These videos are SO SATISFYING.

[@foxsden1250]

Please do more ASMR and beauty experiences. Super entertaining and relaxing

[@mariacabrera4359]

WOW! YOU LOOK GREAT! The barber did an awesome job.

[@GetDoused]

I always love seeing when you go to these awesome places!

[@jondoe7263]

I'm a fan of the exotic massages, expensive hair cuts and cheap ones to. This content is just nice to see for some reason keep it up

[@Theogvineofthedead]

Such an interesting tradition to have the desire to keep alive in America. I love the buildings architecture and furniture. And it's super badass that the owner and his family manufacture the tools used in its practice.

[@paulc.cowanjr.9499]

What a FANTASTIC experience. I would LOVE to go there

[@juliojimenezhbl]

“Are you comfortable sir”

[@Ailijul]

This is that classic treatment 🔥

[@DCR_RANG]

Great video. Something about the barber that I just love. Watching people get their haircut or face shaved is therapeutic

[@johnscala71]

Thank you 🙏

[@gallopingg1]

EVERYTHING ABOUT THAT COOL PLACE=QUALITY.

[@rickmora7170]

My grandfather use to shave me like this it was the best shave I had ever I had no skin bump this was cool to see

[@darkartsninja]

Would love to see you compare the differences between traditional western vs eastern shaves

[@tp8030]

That feels great. My old barber shave with a straight razor. Great times

[@KizmoJr]

Absolutely clean. Love it

[@kimberly5928]

Please do more of these! This was Great!…Looking Sharp!…

[@JordanGreenan]

So relaxing

[@-RONNIE]

I know exactly where it is & I've been there before a couple times. A very professional shop

[@johnscala71]

Thank you 🙏

[@-RONNIE]

​@@johnscala71 no thank you

[@MashaT22]

I’m a 42 year old female in Queens, and I wouldn’t mind going to a place like this, lol. I wonder if they’ve ever done ladies - no, I don’t have a beard . . . but I know a great facial when I see one! I wouldn’t mind letting these guys do my face and hair! My mom and dad brought me to a barber when I was a kid - usually tagged along to get my hair trimmed when dad or my brother went to the barber, lol. It was old Russian guys running the shop in the 70’s and 80’s. I’d be totally comfortable in a place like this!

[@breezeh1127]

You looked great! I think every guy should get to experience this❤❤

[@Meister1551]

You look fantastic. Nothing like a professional shave to really set a man right!

[@MarcMercier1971]

Makes me miss going to my old straight-razor barber. Guess I'll get up early and pop in there on Saturday!

[@videojeroki]

I think you look absolutely amazing! This is remarkable!

[@professionalinsomniac8338]

Dude, I watched this so intently. It’s so satisfying. 😊

[@prestonmckenney7222]

This guy delivers every time

[@LM-gq1om]

Wow, the new Superman. You look fantastic.

[@bigwerrmwindycity5619]

I was falling asleep just watching this take place…soooo relaxing

[@toyahill4151]

The barber did a grand job the look is tops!

[@justinfleagle]

Bro, you look like a proper New York 1990s businessman.

[@slappinTheSky]

They did an AMAZING JOB

[@devonna-munguia]

An exquisite experience from start to finish. I’m mad but not LOL I just watched the entire video 😂😂 captivated really 😂 also VERY pleased by how clean his hands and nails were 😅

[@jonathanaldecoa1099]

I just love that sound of that razor going to work. Awesome sauce 🕺😎

[@christianperalta477]

This is a Top level professional if I resided in this area I would surely visit.

[@randalllewis2434]

This is like a great ASMR video!! So relaxing to watch!!

[@bonnieblachly5303]

Looks wonderful

[@RyanWood-bs9cl]

Incredible. I will definitely make a trip to this barbershop when I visit up north again.

[@trevor1015]

I wish I had a barber like that where I live. Great job!

[@manuelbarber_]

AMAZING EXPERIENCE A TRUE PROFESSIONAL!!!

[@Tmanaz480]

The shine on your hair looks good. It's coming back in style.

[@bruschi8148]

A true master of his craft!!! Awesome...

[@johnscala71]

Thank you

[@Duo-ty3yq]

From a commentator's perspective, that shave definitely leveled you up!

[@frankmartinez4856]

Even after the third shave 😮you can still hear the hair being cut 😳when i go to that Rockabilly show in Coney Island, need to go to that Parlor 💕

[@Ailijul]

Wow! It looks amazing!!!!

[@Windmill97]

Very professional. Love the decor in the shop, too. This would be a great experience while visiting NYC.

[@Richthofen80]

I thought this was going to 100% be a fluff bs piece but man by the end Ari looks amazing.

[@BlastedBilly]

I'd walk out of there feelin like a million bucks if I ever did that!

[@fraggergaming5259]

Looks really professional and you can see that he loves what he's doing 😊

[@anthonyarena6580]

Absolutely a fantastic barber and the barbershop is aweaome!!! Great video of a very relaxing hot towel old fashioned barbershop shave. Thank you for posting and wish I was there for one too!😊

[@miker3391]

I never felt so relaxed watched a video

[@stephano.vargas]

I feel relaxed just looking at this

[@SebSenseGreen]

I wish there was barber shops like this where I live.

[@fernamage]

he looks really good what a handsome man

[@PerformanceAutoTech]

I enjoyed this from start to finish 🇧🇸

[@marksmith4892]

I have to say, he did a really impressive job. You looked fantastic after that, very clean cut, your face popped.

[@Buke8500]

Unibrow and nose hairs... Well done sir well done. If I lived near you I would stop in.

[@robertriddell9179]

Many years ago weekly my dad and I would go to the barber shop. He got a hair cut and a straight razor shave. The old style straight razor that had to be sharpened on a razor strop. I only got a haircut and envied him that I didn’t have the hair on my face for a shave.

[@bbbt8090]

A shot plus a shave! Must be heaven

[@roxas896]

Wow. He does excellent work. You look great. He is very skilled.

[@jennbenn22]

An amazing experience I'm sure