Solo Barber, Travis Nunes

Nineteenth-century straight-razor shaves still matter in a world of clipper-only shops, and that traditional craft meets the city today in Solo Barber, Travis Nunes. Strip away the gimmicks and you find a clean-cut shop where quality cuts, fades, trims, and classic shaves remain the priority. From first-time buzzers to seasoned clipper veterans, the service spans every age with kid-friendly sessions so toddlers leave with the perfect Pint-Sized Taper.

Find the black-door entrance at 160 Madison Ave, Suite 7 (between 33rd and 34th, up a short flight of stairs). Upstairs, the single-chair setup delivers precision without the queue, and the one-call number for all bookings is 212-353-3929—just ring straight through.

Skip the map apps’ red dots; follow the brownstone stoop and you’re already halfway there. Hop off the 6 train or duck out of the N/R shuttle for a two-minute walk north, then duck into the lobby and up to Suite 7. Navigate the final blocks and you’ll know you’ve arrived: directions stay stubbornly simple.