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

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  • čas přidán 19. 04. 2024
  • 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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Komentáře • 358

  • @petesoneone
    @petesoneone Před měsícem +606

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

    • @Arfabiscuit
      @Arfabiscuit Před měsícem +42

      155 quid for haircut n shave

    • @Jomaxp
      @Jomaxp Před měsícem +3

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

    • @FalconAnno75
      @FalconAnno75 Před měsícem +23

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

    • @EK00481
      @EK00481 Před měsícem +10

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

    • @Jomaxp
      @Jomaxp Před měsícem +3

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

  • @noelmaher4633
    @noelmaher4633 Před měsícem +288

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

    • @CaboloNero
      @CaboloNero Před měsícem +4

      You have obviously not seen haircut Harry then

    • @mikesmith7496
      @mikesmith7496 Před měsícem +15

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

    • @Punky4011
      @Punky4011 Před 19 dny +1

      me either 👌🏻

  • @DavidWilliams-zn2nc
    @DavidWilliams-zn2nc Před měsícem +170

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

    • @mack0ka
      @mack0ka Před měsícem +15

      more like you know hes expensive.

    • @DavidWilliams-zn2nc
      @DavidWilliams-zn2nc Před měsícem +14

      @@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
      @fggfgffgfdgdfg7781 Před 22 dny +5

      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

    • @seefinish_
      @seefinish_ Před dnem

      🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @saminsiddiquee2059
    @saminsiddiquee2059 Před měsícem +100

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

  • @aasimyousaf2455
    @aasimyousaf2455 Před 22 dny +31

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

  • @janshyam
    @janshyam Před měsícem +68

    Superb cut… Barber wearing a Batman Rolex👑

    • @mattseaton3521
      @mattseaton3521 Před měsícem +13

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

  • @FatNorthernBigot
    @FatNorthernBigot Před měsícem +55

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

  • @lawrence8428
    @lawrence8428 Před 28 dny +23

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

  • @jamess.2491
    @jamess.2491 Před měsícem +102

    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
      @realfacthunt Před měsícem +11

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

    • @CaboloNero
      @CaboloNero Před měsícem +5

      @@realfacthunt😂

    • @DrSanjayNatarajan
      @DrSanjayNatarajan Před 18 dny +2

      How much did it cost

  • @aprilezell3784
    @aprilezell3784 Před měsícem +106

    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 CZcams. This is how they do business. 💯

    • @heywoodjerbloume
      @heywoodjerbloume Před měsícem +1

      What do they charge?

    • @FoCoBuzz
      @FoCoBuzz Před měsícem

      @@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
      @OfficalBackFire Před měsícem +3

      @@heywoodjerbloume 155 quid for haircut n shave

    • @rajmehta6210
      @rajmehta6210 Před měsícem

      Local Turkish place does the same for £25

    • @damianmedina6375
      @damianmedina6375 Před měsícem

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

  • @EdRo1900
    @EdRo1900 Před 29 dny +9

    Even I felt relaxed just watching this.

  • @pizzademonXX
    @pizzademonXX Před měsícem +47

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

    • @formxshape
      @formxshape Před měsícem +2

      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
    @johnshields3658 Před měsícem +38

    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
      @jamesellsworth9673 Před měsícem

      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
      @johnshields3658 Před 27 dny

      @@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
    @anexrichie Před měsícem +35

    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.

  • @rustybearden1800
    @rustybearden1800 Před měsícem +11

    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
      @TheBinaryHappiness Před měsícem

      keep consooooooming

    • @CaptainWillard830
      @CaptainWillard830 Před 23 dny

      Just go. Do it!

    • @rustybearden1800
      @rustybearden1800 Před 23 dny

      @@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!

  • @Riderules73
    @Riderules73 Před 21 dnem +4

    I love the ticking of the clock in the background

  • @Chimichurrii
    @Chimichurrii Před 22 dny +5

    Observing the entire process has been very enjoyable

  • @derricknagul2128
    @derricknagul2128 Před 22 dny +5

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

  • @CrisTina-tp2jg
    @CrisTina-tp2jg Před 16 dny +3

    How nice is it to watch someone get pampered!

  • @Von45Rose
    @Von45Rose Před měsícem +7

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

  • @jimbob2_98
    @jimbob2_98 Před měsícem +11

    This barber is the Maradona of barbers.

  • @aleksandarbrzic8351
    @aleksandarbrzic8351 Před měsícem +5

    Pinnacle of classic work! Great stuff!

  • @rafi3993
    @rafi3993 Před měsícem +18

    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
      @formxshape Před měsícem

      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.

  • @user-ls7sb2wd6r
    @user-ls7sb2wd6r Před měsícem +14

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

  • @torgutm
    @torgutm Před měsícem +3

    Brilliant barbers. We need more places like this.

  • @YunusOzturks
    @YunusOzturks Před měsícem +233

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

    • @sitbone3
      @sitbone3 Před měsícem +21

      Kirby is silly.

    • @w.adammandelbaum1805
      @w.adammandelbaum1805 Před měsícem +15

      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
      @mwaters5134 Před měsícem +16

      Kirby annoys me.

    • @thlee3
      @thlee3 Před měsícem +16

      kirby tries way too hard

    • @w.adammandelbaum1805
      @w.adammandelbaum1805 Před měsícem

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

  • @the_shadow_realm5110
    @the_shadow_realm5110 Před 21 dnem +3

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

  • @enverhally8990
    @enverhally8990 Před 6 dny

    I want this every morning. Bravo!

  • @KarenNaytowhow
    @KarenNaytowhow Před měsícem +6

    Barber is a honorable profession

  • @tomthom2876
    @tomthom2876 Před měsícem +12

    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.

  • @Gnildron100
    @Gnildron100 Před měsícem +4

    My new favorite ASMR video. Cheers!

  • @mrmap4875
    @mrmap4875 Před 37 minutami

    This guy is pro among the pros truefit guys should put more of his videos

  • @AudiophiliaChannel
    @AudiophiliaChannel Před měsícem +15

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

  • @woodrowclose
    @woodrowclose Před měsícem +3

    Your videos never cease to amaze me.

  • @tonyfarrant1095
    @tonyfarrant1095 Před měsícem +2

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

  • @taffdavies35
    @taffdavies35 Před měsícem +8

    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.

  • @Soutpiel78
    @Soutpiel78 Před měsícem +2

    What a great video. It looked incredibly relaxing

  • @paulogama5782
    @paulogama5782 Před měsícem +7

    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.

  • @Robert-bg7bl
    @Robert-bg7bl Před 17 dny +1

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

  • @garthbuck4274
    @garthbuck4274 Před 2 dny

    Brilliant. I know what I will be doing next time I am in London. Great video. Cheers from NZ

  • @sjb1058
    @sjb1058 Před měsícem +6

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

  • @robperkins2085
    @robperkins2085 Před měsícem +4

    Money and time well spent - looking sharp Tom!

  • @Totyroby
    @Totyroby Před 11 dny

    Love the simplicity of this

  • @AndrewGAlonzi
    @AndrewGAlonzi Před měsícem +2

    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.

  • @johnwajda1296
    @johnwajda1296 Před měsícem

    It’s on my list. Wonderful. PureClass cheers

  • @sparkyytlux
    @sparkyytlux Před měsícem +2

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

  • @terryshaw2781
    @terryshaw2781 Před 15 dny

    That looked absolutely wonderful, I would love it.

  • @briancmolik800
    @briancmolik800 Před 19 dny

    worth every penny. looking forward to visiting later this year

  • @barrywa39
    @barrywa39 Před měsícem +2

    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.

  • @TF-xf6bv
    @TF-xf6bv Před 5 dny

    Looks fantastic. Definitely on my list to visit in the future .

  • @briansmith9926
    @briansmith9926 Před měsícem +2

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

  • @sandeeptyagi1110st
    @sandeeptyagi1110st Před 15 hodinami

    absolutely brilliant

  • @Mind-Epoch
    @Mind-Epoch Před 19 dny

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

  • @devindemond1972
    @devindemond1972 Před měsícem

    LOVING THIS SERIES!!🥃✨

  • @OrganicMachoCapitalist
    @OrganicMachoCapitalist Před 21 dnem +1

    Very nice. Excellent service. Will visit there asap.

  • @giff74
    @giff74 Před měsícem

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

  • @audreyb8903
    @audreyb8903 Před měsícem +1

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

  • @RM-jr3mx
    @RM-jr3mx Před měsícem +2

    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.

  • @johnmichael7570
    @johnmichael7570 Před 19 dny +1

    True craftsmanship

  • @jy.creator
    @jy.creator Před 3 dny

    Something I realized while watching is that the shop is relatively quiet - while I imagine that's not the case every day, it would be nice to have a session just like that.

  • @ronaldpoppe3774
    @ronaldpoppe3774 Před měsícem +2

    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

  • @Bad_Gnasher
    @Bad_Gnasher Před měsícem

    Excellent video.

  • @tomchapman4333
    @tomchapman4333 Před měsícem +2

    Loved this video. Great barber 💈

  • @scottyg9167
    @scottyg9167 Před 22 dny

    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!

  • @kingskingy586
    @kingskingy586 Před měsícem

    What a delightful video, subscribed for more.

  • @mahdiabarghooe3124
    @mahdiabarghooe3124 Před 20 dny +1

    why does it feel sooooo satisfying

  • @garyblinston193
    @garyblinston193 Před měsícem

    What a craftsman.

  • @wallbars8684
    @wallbars8684 Před 22 dny

    Amazing place, pure British class.

  • @cyrusnensey4772
    @cyrusnensey4772 Před měsícem +2

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

  • @davereid-daly2205
    @davereid-daly2205 Před měsícem

    What a great channel 👌👌👌

  • @dominiquepierre-nina4581
    @dominiquepierre-nina4581 Před měsícem +1

    Love it .

  • @thom-bennett-tailoring
    @thom-bennett-tailoring Před měsícem

    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.

  • @vkh08
    @vkh08 Před měsícem

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

  • @elmismocielopodcast
    @elmismocielopodcast Před 11 dny

    Wow ! Amazing

  • @antoniopl9555
    @antoniopl9555 Před 17 dny

    Pure class👍

  • @goranh5095
    @goranh5095 Před 22 dny

    Wisest 15 mins I spent on YT tbh

  • @polmick
    @polmick Před měsícem +2

    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 😂

  • @mossmokwena5032
    @mossmokwena5032 Před měsícem +2

    Very wonderful experience nice 👌 😊 🙏😎🙌

  • @donaldholman9070
    @donaldholman9070 Před měsícem

    Awesome!

  • @paulmcgee1867
    @paulmcgee1867 Před měsícem +1

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

  • @christinezafiris4777
    @christinezafiris4777 Před 29 dny

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

  • @akdhuri
    @akdhuri Před měsícem

    Great Insight👍

  • @jaiminpurohit9968
    @jaiminpurohit9968 Před měsícem

    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.

  • @Bellysplit4ways
    @Bellysplit4ways Před měsícem +1

    Tom you're a real g love the content certified

  • @user-jv3gf3em5b
    @user-jv3gf3em5b Před 16 dny

    Extra ordinary Gentleman, extra ordinary times 😊

  • @Loupadron2010
    @Loupadron2010 Před 14 dny

    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.

  • @michaelfk2548
    @michaelfk2548 Před měsícem +1

    Not too shabby !

  • @waynemckay100
    @waynemckay100 Před 21 dnem

    Excellent

  • @jamesellsworth9673
    @jamesellsworth9673 Před měsícem

    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.

  • @tarjijones8218
    @tarjijones8218 Před měsícem

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

    • @CaboloNero
      @CaboloNero Před měsícem

      Then it all went downhill

    • @tarjijones8218
      @tarjijones8218 Před měsícem

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

  • @fernandes5986
    @fernandes5986 Před měsícem

    How delightfull.

  • @quarkle1
    @quarkle1 Před měsícem

    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!!!

  • @dillonhood2459
    @dillonhood2459 Před 20 hodinami

    THAT WAS BALLIN

  • @duckysandhu
    @duckysandhu Před měsícem

    Legend !

  • @jeffreydaniels7519
    @jeffreydaniels7519 Před měsícem +4

    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
      @Mikeysymz Před měsícem

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

    • @michaelmontagu3979
      @michaelmontagu3979 Před měsícem +2

      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
      @Mikeysymz Před měsícem

      I worked at that store

  • @jonathanraven5939
    @jonathanraven5939 Před měsícem

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

  • @roskes
    @roskes Před 26 dny

    Awesome ❤❤

  • @markrushton1516
    @markrushton1516 Před měsícem

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

  • @downingbethune8758
    @downingbethune8758 Před měsícem

    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!

  • @user-iz6om9xd1m
    @user-iz6om9xd1m Před 15 dny

    I love it