A Gentleman's London, Episode Seven: Truefitt & Hill

Established in 1805 and recognised as the oldest barbershop in the world, Truefitt & Hill blends traditional and modern practices. Catering to a prominent clientele throughout history, it represents the ultimate in experience and personalised service in men's grooming.
Videography: Hash Rifai, Public Members Club
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[@petesoneone]

When the Barber is wearing a GMT Master, you're not getting much change from a tenner.

[@Arfabiscuit]

155 quid for haircut n shave

[@Jomaxp]

@@Arfabiscuit Wait is this a joke or are you serious?

[@FalconAnno75]

@@Jomaxp$120 for a combo haircut and hot shave in their Chicago shop. Not too bad really given the time used.

[@EK00481]

@@Jomaxp Yep he is serious. I think the max package costs £250.

[@Jomaxp]

@@EK00481 Well, the part with stopping by there on my next journey to London it’s probably gone then

[@noelmaher4633]

Never thought I would spend fifteen minutes watching Haircut and Shave, fascinating...

[@CaboloNero]

You have obviously not seen haircut Harry then

[@mikesmith7496]

Never thought I would spend fifteen minutes watching this while being bald lmao

[@Punky4011]

me either 👌🏻

[@DavidWilliams-zn2nc]

When your barber wears one of the most sought after Rolex watches….. you know he’s good!!!!

[@mack0ka]

more like you know hes expensive.

[@DavidWilliams-zn2nc]

@@mack0ka 🤷🏻‍♂️, yes I’m sure he’s very expensive, but he’s obviously very good, and I’m sure his rent is ridiculously high where he is

[@fggfgffgfdgdfg7781]

just for information - its either a "Hommage" looking quite similar - or a fake - wrong endlinks and no cyclops.. :D I am a watch guy and didnt like seeing this on his wrist. Video is very good in general. Thank you

[@saminsiddiquee2059]

Already feel more civilized after watching this for 10 minutes. Very James Bond

[@janshyam]

Superb cut… Barber wearing a Batman Rolex👑

[@mattseaton3521]

'Batgirl' on the jubilee bracelet I believe, but yes very nice!

[@lawrence8428]

The class and civilization in this video makes me hate every single haircut I have ever received in all my neighborhood barbershops. 🤣🤣🤣

[@aasimyousaf2455]

The vibe and atmosphere in a high end barbershop like this is always so incredibly relaxing and comforting.

[@aprilezell3784]

Gave this as an experience for my husband and nephew. They loved their time there and said they were treated exactly like this ~ so this treatment from T & H is not just for celebrities or KZbin. This is how they do business. 💯

[@heywoodjerbloume]

What do they charge?

[@FoCoBuzz]

@@heywoodjerbloumeCheck their website for their service menu and pricing. I may be in London in late summer and I am seriously think of getting the shave before my flight home. £55 for that. But that scalp massage sure looked relaxing. 🤔

[@OfficalBackFire]

@@heywoodjerbloume 155 quid for haircut n shave

[@rajmehta6210]

Local Turkish place does the same for £25

[@damianmedina6375]

@@rajmehta6210is it as good with good products as well? Not hating I’m just generally curious

[@jamess.2491]

Lived in London a few years for work. T&H was about 15 minutes from my office building and I'd go nearly every week for a shave or haircut. The service was always phenomenal. One of the things I miss most about living there.

[@realfacthunt]

I miss the knife crime, the homeless, the beggars and, most of all, the smell of shit.

[@CaboloNero]

@@realfacthunt😂

[@DrSanjayNatarajan]

How much did it cost

[@FatNorthernBigot]

I have no idea why the algorithm suggested this video, but I'm glad it did. Subscribed. 👍

[@pizzademonXX]

I sincerely hope, we don't loose this tradition, like most things that are quickly slipping away. Really enjoyed this video.

[@formxshape]

Most of England is saturated with Turkish Barbers, which are money laundering fronts and drug dealers… some small villages have 3 of them - absolutely no way a small village has enough men to sustain 3 barbers….

[@johnshields3658]

Before I lost my hair, I'd been going to T&H for about 30 years. I still remember going with my grandfather in the 1980s to their Old Bond Street address, then Grafton Street, before they moved to St James's. First it was Wendy who did my hair, then mainly Ola. Michael too sometimes, and even Mr Dennis would have a go every so often (when he could stand cutting it as short as I liked it as a student!), and there was always the friendly face of Mr James clearing up my bright red hair. A lovely little oasis of calm, and a fond memory. I recently found some big old T&H glass jars (presumably once for storing or disinfecting equipment?) in an antiques shop in Morayshire, and these are now part of my bathroom!

[@jamesellsworth9673]

MY challenge these days is finding a quality barber to deal with my decidedly thin hair. It looks its best very short. Of course, it is the details around the edges that count the most. Then their are an old man's bushy eyebrows and the extraneous hairs that pop out of the ears and so on.

[@johnshields3658]

@@jamesellsworth9673 Sadly I think my barber days are over aside from the odd beard trim. Just so much quicker with some scissors, a trimmer, etc.

[@anexrichie]

I was at Trufitt and Hill last year for a 50th birthday shave, Travelled in from Toronto! Micheal was the best, It was an amazing experience.

[@derricknagul2128]

What a sublime experience delivered with mastery by a true consummate professional. Excellent video. Bravo.

[@EdRo1900]

Even I felt relaxed just watching this.

[@the_shadow_realm5110]

5:50 this suave hunk is wearing a Rolex GMT Master-II "Batgirl" - on a jubilee bracelet.. Pure class.

[@user-ls7sb2wd6r]

As a gentleman who lost his hair some thirty years ago. I am very jealous!

[@richplant2205]

Same. Not 30 years though

[@CrisTina-tp2jg]

How nice is it to watch someone get pampered!

[@rustybearden1800]

My fantasy would be to spend a month in London, staying at the Savoy and seeing all of the sights, a concert at The Royal Albert Hall and O2, visiting Saville Row and having a full custom fitted bespoke wardrobe created with John Lobb shoes and boots, Lock & Co hats and all of the related accessories including custom luggage to bring it all back in. As many trips to this marvelous barber shop as I could manage - all the while chauffeured back and forth in a classic Rolls Royce or Daimler and dining at all of the classic spots. Always loved the classic British gentleman's style and manner - still do. Great post!

[@TheBinaryHappiness]

keep consooooooming

[@CaptainWillard830]

Just go. Do it!

[@rustybearden1800]

@@CaptainWillard830 OK! Could you spot me about $150,000? A month at The Savoy would be about $35,000 alone! I'm good for it - I swear!

[@Chimichurrii]

Observing the entire process has been very enjoyable

[@rafi3993]

The Englishmen may be proud and thankful to have such fine traditional companies. Please do this for the next centuries as well! I hope in heaven men will need such shops too.

[@formxshape]

Come to England and you will see, even in small villages 2, 3, 6 ‘Turkish Barbers’… which amount to drug and money laundering fronts. UK is a sinking ship sadly, invaded daily by 3rd world savages.

[@Riderules73]

I love the ticking of the clock in the background

[@Von45Rose]

Now that’s a service I would pay for!!!

[@Robert-bg7bl]

Love it !! I come from a long line of barbers however I’ve never seen a barber wear rubber gloves💈

[@YunusOzturks]

Getting shaved with a clean face is the most Kirby Allison thing that you could do...

[@sitbone3]

Kirby is silly.

[@w.adammandelbaum1805]

If he wore a bowler hat, it would be Kirby's derby. If he suffered from a lack of vitamin C, it would be scurvy Kirby's derby. If he staggered, it would be swervy scurvy Kirby's derby. There is obviously some arcane truth hidden here...or perhaps not.🤔

[@mwaters5134]

Kirby annoys me.

[@thlee3]

kirby tries way too hard

[@w.adammandelbaum1805]

@@thlee3 he's a wanker dressed like a banker

[@torgutm]

Brilliant barbers. We need more places like this.

[@aleksandarbrzic8351]

Pinnacle of classic work! Great stuff!

[@KarenNaytowhow]

Barber is a honorable profession

[@Totyroby]

Love the simplicity of this

[@Gnildron100]

My new favorite ASMR video. Cheers!

[@tomthom2876]

As I was preparing to visit London several years ago, I booked an appointment with T&H. It was one of my ‘bucket list’ items and I felt it was worth every penny. The staff were delightful and made for a great experience.

[@sjb1058]

Who knew watching a gentleman get his hair cut and pampered with an exquisite shave would be so much fun! Indeed, somewhat riveting! Cheers!

[@jimbob2_98]

This barber is the Maradona of barbers.

[@Mikeysymz]

Thank you 😉

[@AudiophiliaChannel]

Great video. Barber was a master. What a wonderful advertisement for Truefitt. Thanks for the hard work, Tom.

[@Mikeysymz]

Thank you

[@tonyfarrant1095]

Another fabulous video in this series thanks so much for showcasing and educating

[@woodrowclose]

Your videos never cease to amaze me.

[@taffdavies35]

When returning to the guards depotback in the early 70's i and my fellow cavalry men would have a similar cut and shave on the toilets of waterloo stn.

[@terryshaw2781]

That looked absolutely wonderful, I would love it.

[@paulogama5782]

Really Truefitt & Hill is a must in London. I bought there some shaving creams and aftershaves. The quality is superb indeed. Thank you for your presentation, it was amazing. Cheers.

[@AndrewGAlonzi]

I really enjoyed this video, having never experienced anything like this. The presenter is excellent, seemed to enjoy his experience and offered an interesting historical perspective. Thank you.

[@scottyg9167]

After countless years and countless wasted dollars going to corporate hack shop, I finally splurged on a true gentleman’s barber shop I found in a nearby town. Maybe not quite the legacy of T&H, but man! What a difference! Worth every penny and I’ve never looked back. Now I want to go to London!

[@Loupadron2010]

Excellent service and a professional barber good ole Britannia. Thanks for sharing this video. When I go across the pond to London in the future. I would go here to get my haircut and shave all the works. This is probably $300.00 or so.

[@briansmith9926]

Fascinating. Who would have thought watching someone having a haircut and shave would be so entertaining.

[@OrganicMachoCapitalist]

Very nice. Excellent service. Will visit there asap.

[@barrywa39]

Absolutely brilliant video, it has got to rank in the top 3 of this series. Inspired me to put some of Truefitt's West Indian Limes cologne on.

[@Soutpiel78]

What a great video. It looked incredibly relaxing

[@robperkins2085]

Money and time well spent - looking sharp Tom!

[@Mind-Epoch]

Great video. Love Truefitt & Hill, always an amazing experience, looking forward to my next visit!

[@sparkyytlux]

Indeed always an indulgence when in London followed by Curzon books near by ❤

[@RM-jr3mx]

Amazing place full of history, and it is brilliant to see a professional so dedicated to their art too. Wish I could afford it. Many thanks for sharing such a beautiful insight to another world.

[@Mikeysymz]

Thank you

[@briancmolik800]

worth every penny. looking forward to visiting later this year

[@johnmichael7570]

True craftsmanship

[@giff74]

That really looked like an experience, not just a trip to the barber! Wonderful video, keep up the good stuff!

[@mahdiabarghooe3124]

why does it feel sooooo satisfying

[@ronaldpoppe3774]

I have always wanted to get a haircut and a shave at a very nice establishment such as this. Maybe someday. Thank you for the video I really enjoy all of your work. Very best regards Ron

[@johnwajda1296]

It’s on my list. Wonderful. PureClass cheers

[@audreyb8903]

One of my adoptive father's favorite place❤❤❤👍🏻

[@jamesellsworth9673]

Decades ago, I stayed at Brown's Hotel. Their premises included 'Henry, the Gentleman's Hair Dresser.' Whenever I visited, I got an Edwardian haircut and Henry's own line of hair oils and whatever. He is also a barber worth remembering.

[@goranh5095]

Wisest 15 mins I spent on YT tbh

[@tomchapman4333]

Loved this video. Great barber 💈

[@Mikeysymz]

Thank you

[@devindemond1972]

LOVING THIS SERIES!!🥃✨

[@kingskingy586]

What a delightful video, subscribed for more.

[@Bad_Gnasher]

Excellent video.

[@polmick]

Just purchased some 1805 shaving crème after watching you video 😁excellent video and all the videos you make 👍👏 Thank you Sir 💂‍♂️I was a sapper too short for the Guards 😂

[@thom-bennett-tailoring]

Next time I am up in town I am definitely getting my hair cut by Micheal, I could do with a nice old pamper. Great video as always.

[@cyrusnensey4772]

Tie, waistcoat, batgirl and skill. Well done, sir.

[@quarkle1]

Great work and it is nice to see that we finally have an Englishman to promote the British heritage brands. Hopefully this will attract a more dignified crowd to these locations. While I also admire the work which Kirby Allison also does, it is an unfortunate tragedy that it attracts an obnoxious crowd of American tourists to these locations! Specially at Franco's!!!

[@jordan.mi7774]

It looks like if you're late for an appointment there. The barber will voluntarily die of shame.

[@paulmcgee1867]

Great place I try to go when I am in London. Pleased to see Michael 👏🏻👍🏻🤜🏻

[@Mikeysymz]

Thank you

[@vkh08]

Must be really relaxing. I wish we had someone similar here in Germany.

[@jaiminpurohit9968]

Used to be a great place. The team offered a nice single malt after the treatment. There was never electric clippers used. Just scissors over comb. The shave was really good.

[@garyblinston193]

What a craftsman.

[@wallbars8684]

Amazing place, pure British class.

[@the_best_of_times]

Whilst in India, a street barber cut my hair, vigorously massaged my scalp, put a finger in each of my ears and left me thoughroughly 'barbered'.

[@Sam_888]

Worse places one could put their fingers, I suppose.

[@WesD85]

At least it would have cost a lot less 😂

[@CRAZYislington1]

Tom you're a real g love the content certified

[@davereid-daly2205]

What a great channel 👌👌👌

[@jeffreydaniels7519]

I prefer GEO F. Trumpers on Curzon Street. I remember the first time I went there for a haircut and a shave was in the mid 1980’s, waiting in the little seating area for my barber Park was available. The Duke of Westminster was reading Country Life magazine on my left and the actor from the original Mission Impossible series Peter Graves was sitting to my right.

[@Mikeysymz]

I left Trumpers to come to Truefitt & Hill because it's better.

[@michaelmontagu3979]

I used to like Ivan's in Jermyn Street when I was in my twenties. Gone now unfortunately. Like my twenties and a lot of my hair.

[@Mikeysymz]

I worked at that store

[@Nae395]

They have an outlet at Majestic Hotel in Kuala Lumpur. A great experience.

[@antoniopl9555]

Pure class👍

[@tarjijones8218]

I had a facial treatment here in the morning of my wedding day. Awesome experience with an abundance of history.

[@CaboloNero]

Then it all went downhill

[@tarjijones8218]

Happily married with a new born on the way. Karma comes to those who are jealous 😂

[@christinezafiris4777]

Lucky man. Loved the haircut and wish more men had a similar one.

[@jonathanraven5939]

We have a Truefitt & Hill in the QVB in Sydney.

[@dominiquepierre-nina4581]

Love it .

[@user-jv3gf3em5b]

Extra ordinary Gentleman, extra ordinary times 😊

[@elmismocielopodcast]

Wow ! Amazing

[@downingbethune8758]

I like to get a shave and haircut when I go on vacation. A couple of years ago, I went to Taylors of Old Bond Street. It was...disappointing. Not really the barber's fault, but the shop set up felt like an afterthought rather than a proper barbershop. Just a tiny room towards the back with lots of staff foot traffic going back and forth. Last year, I went to T&H. Much, much better experience from beginning to end. Lovely shop. Outstanding shave and haircut. Next month, I'm back in London and have lined up an appointment with Geo F Trumper at their St James shop. Can't wait!

[@mossmokwena5032]

Very wonderful experience nice 👌 😊 🙏😎🙌

[@fernandes5986]

How delightfull.

[@mwaters5134]

Anyone have any experience with the haircut services at Taylor of Old Bond Street? Good? Thanks!

[@donaldholman9070]

Awesome!

[@akdhuri]

Great Insight👍

[@waynemckay100]

Excellent

[@michaelfk2548]

Not too shabby !

[@markrushton1516]

used to go there when I was in London for work. paid for myself tho. A lovely retreat.

[@jessedylan6162]

Really cool method..I would have liked the barber to have addressed his eyebrows and ear hairs, as well. Thanks for the video.

[@loveja1234]

What was the tonic used on your hair?

[@norahdenovan8658]

Just love this. I have subscribed, as I live watching a beautiful man, dress beautifully& look just great ❤️🙏

[@tonywozere909]

Lovely old clock ticking in the background. Never had a shave in the UK, plenty in Syria and Turkey in the 80s, about 20p then.

[@wwilll]

Very nice, but what did it rush you?

[@hdg0pc70]

My first barber used a blade for some of the hair cut.