Golden Razor

I know I raved about this place before but that was when I lived in an apartment building with a crackhead and we shared the same vents.
Long story short, this guy is more (Supreme Court Justice) Antonin Scalia than Michelangelo or DaVinci. The first haircut that got me Unilocaling was good butremember I was king of all bad haircuts at the time so I really had no sense of style back then. Month after month, it all went downhill as the cuts got shorter and shorter, blander & boring-​er.
At first I thought he didn’t like me but then I saw another young dude get another quick too-short-&-out-the-door cut like mine so I realized it’s just how he sees young men’s hair. The Dude Just Got Old & Complacent & needs to retire or just cut hair in a mortuary.
This place represents the old world — ignorance, corruption, favoritism, etc. Do yourself a favor & go a stones throw away in lower Lawrenceville to Mister Grooming & Goods to get treated like a king & get an awesome cut for just a few dollars more than this DOA place.
Trust me, you’ll be glad you did.

This place is on point. $ 15 for a haircut and straight blade razor shave for your neck and sideburns.
I used to go to MCN salon until I found this place. Tom is the man and he does an amazing job.

Tom will tell you he’s the best barber on the block but then literally point out he’s the ONLY barber on his block! lol. Honestly, I think he’s the best in Pittsburgh myself. I’ve gotten so many compliments about my haircut that it makes me not want to go anywhere else. I think he does a fantastic job at a great price.
Dude is busy and for a very good reason. I would definitely call in for an appointment. If you walk in, it’ll probably best in the morning. Otherwise, you might be waiting a bit.
We shared drinks, talk about life, work, sports, news, etc. He’s on a first name basis with many of his clients. He calls me «doc» every time I come in because of my scrubs.
The place has an old school vibe to it though I do see guys of all ages go here. Tom has paintings on the wall that he painted himself. He has pictures of his family, kids, and grandkids. He has boxes of toys in the waiting area. TV is always in the background playing the news. It’s a homely place.
I don’t know what else to say. Dude knows how to cut hair and a friendly guy. I’m going to keep going to him no matter where I am in Pittsburgh.

Tom is awesome. I’ve had a lot of haircut mishaps at other places, but I’ve always walked away from here confident about how my hair looks. He does a great cut, does it quickly, and at $ 15 a good price compared to some other places which is good for me because I go once a week.
I get a high and tight fade, which is very simple, but there’s still an art to it, and he nails it. My favorite part is that he does the hot shaving cream and straight razor on the back of the neck every time.
It’s a very friendly place, people seem to always know each other here, I assume they’ve been going to him for years and he basically knows everyone by name. If you’ve never had a good barber before, this is your guy.
I suggest calling ahead and making an appointment (if you can understand the thick Italian accent over the phone… I struggle sometimes ha) because this man is always busy, phone is always ringing… Which is just a testament to the great job that he does.

Found the Golden Razor when searching for a barber that also does straight razor shaves. What a great experience. Very enjoyable conversations and great service.

I’ve been going to see Tom at Golden Razor for the past four or five years after a long and fruitless search to find a decent place in Pittsburgh that won’t leave me poor. He’s not a stylist, so don’t go looking for whatever you find in the latest GQ. He is, however, a damn good barber, so if you showed him a picture of what you wanted, I’m confident he could pull it off.
Tom’s old school– thick Italian accent. He’s been at his Bloomfield location since ’97 and before that, over 25 years in East Liberty (when the neighborhood was a sh*thole and not the resurgent place it now is). Tom remembers the regulars by name– asks how you are, generally remembers what you’ve been up to, and asks how your family is doing. He does appointments alongside walk-​ins. I’ve never left disappointed in a haircut and have money left over, even after a handsome (and well-​deserved) tip. In sum, Tom’s place is what a barber shop ought to be: plenty of magazines, great conversation and simple, inexpensive haircuts.
P. S. He’s busy on Saturday mornings as one might expect. Schedule ahead of time, or enjoy the time just hanging out. Also, cash only.

Have tried a few barbers in the Point Breeze/​Shadyside area, but have been underwhelmed with their skills. Decided to give Tom at Golden Razor a try after reading some of the other reviews and am happy I did. He did a great job and gave me exactly the cut I needed. I had made an afternoon reservation and I was in the chair within just a couple minutes of our scheduled time. Tom was pleasant and quick, but not rushed. I will definitely be going back!

Needed a haircut really bad on a Saturday afternoon so I decided to give this place a try. No appointment, just walked in. As I learned from the other people walking in and out, the barber’s name is Tom, older gentleman with an Italian accent. He’s def from the old country. Very friendly dude with a funny personality. The wait was only about a half hour, which isn’t bad at all for a walk in on a Saturday afternoon (I’ve waited at other barber shops for over an hour and a half when just walking in).
As for the actual hair cut, I’m really satisfied with it. Tom was quick and efficient. I could tell he’s been cutting hair for a long time by the way he works. Real quality stuff. I like the fact that he uses a straight razor on the neckline.
No lie, probably one of the best hair cuts I’ve gotten in a while. I will def be back to see Tom the next time I need a hair cut.

Great haircut, even better atmosphere.
Tom is an excellent barber and is clearly a fixture of the neighborhood. Not only was he on a first name basis with almost all of his customers, it seems pretty clear that they have all been loyal for years. I wandered in here when my (now former) regular guy was closed between Christmas and New Year’s, and the awesome old-​school charm of the Golden Razor has won me over. It is definitely best to call ahead for an appointment, but he was able to squeeze me into his busy schedule same day. I don’t actually know how much he charges for a haircut because I just gave him a $ 20 bill and said thanks — I’m assuming from other reviews, though, that he charges around $ 15 for a regular cut.
«How is the Golden Razor old school,» you ask? In addition to Tom’s obvious skills and the nice touch of using a straight razor on the back of the neck, there was a self-​serve open bar and a stack of Playboys in the corner. Johnny Walker Red and soda while you wait for a haircut? Not a bad way to go!
Do yourself a favor and check out the Golden Razor — Tom knows what he’s doing and all of the other positive reviews are on the money.

Phenomenal. Tom is an awesome man who gives a solid haircut. The atmosphere was nothing but welcoming and friendly. The haircut was superb. Seriously, for $ 15 bucks it doesn’t get much better than that. Get down to Bloomfield and experience it for yourself. The true Italian way.

Best barber in Pittsburgh. Tom is always willing to squeeze customers in but it’s better to call ahead. I’ve been going to Golden Razor for over a year and will continue to as long as Tom is cutting!

Tom is the man. Always gives a great cut and is just about the nicest guy in the world. A couple of times when I was in a rush I went elsewhere (the big name places) and almost always regretted it.
Pro Tip: Call ahead for an appointment. He can usually fit you in, but you might have to wait for a little bit.

I went as a walk-​in on a random Wednesday. Tom was busy, but he squeezed me in. In about 15 minutes and with very little direction from me I had the tighest fade this side of the Mississippi. It was pretty neat just to watch him work. He’s truly a master at what he does and I regret every dollar I’ve ever spent at those bargain «value» chains where the stylists are typically a revolving door of mediocrity. I challenge you to find a better cut for $ 14.

My husband comes here to get his hair and beard trimmed. I am always happy with the result. that simple. :)
A couple of times I have accompanied him to the Golden Razor and have always found Tom to be accommodating, very friendly, efficient and professional. He is also so kind to my daughter — who loves to go with daddy to get his hair cut.
I could not recommend him enough. My husband always has a great experience there and holds a very high opinion of Tom.
He takes appointments and even though the man is very busy he will try to accommodate walk-​ins but I would suggest you call ahead first.

My friends recommended this barber shop and I am normally used to getting my haircut by the same barber since I was little so I was very nervous. After, meeting Tom and getting my hair cut by him just one time I knew this is now the barber for me. He understands all of your instructions and he follows through 100%. Once he’s done you will be glad that you came here to get your hair cut.

Had a great experience with Tom! He gave exactly the haircut I needed and is such a great guy to talk to, with a great story. Definitely recommended even if you have to take a bus /​drive to get to his shop!

Found this great barber shop just by chance when I was scouring the web looking for something totally unrelated. In between stylists I decided to give Toms’ place a shot and I’m glad I did. Just wish I would have found him 30 yrs ago! Just your classic barber shop where people come to hang out and solve the worlds problems and get a nice cut and/​or straight razor shave. Smells really great inside just like you would expect an old time barber shop to smell like. Today Tom had a bar set up in back and invited me to some «Christmas cheer» also when I commented on a particular talc he gave me a brand new bottle free! Great place and a great guy. Starting a new tradition with my son by going there together.

Great conversationalist, inexpensive and high quality hair cuts, wonderful old school atmosphere. No computers, no expensive hair products they’re trying to hawk, just a man doing his craft. Every time I go there I’m so happy this place is still thriving.

I’ve been going to Tom for over 20 years — even when he was in his original location before Bloomfield.
He couldn’t be a better person and always entertaining conversation!
Come during Christmas time for some free goodies!

I called in to see if I could squeeze an appointment in on the day of the call. He said he was pretty busy, but that I could swing by at 4:30pm. This place is a one-​man-​shop with two barber chairs, and I knew that going in. I’m pretty sure that he knows all of his repeat customers. I found out about this place from a friend who said that the guy who runs it is awesome, and the person getting his hair cut before I arrived was busy in good conversation when I arrived.
Anyways, the hair cut was nice, what I wanted, quick, and $ 14, so not bad. I know nothing about cutting hair, but this guy undoubtedly has a technique he has honed. At the end, instead of using an electric razor to shave the back of my neck, he used a straight razor with warm shaving cream.
I’m going to keep coming to this place because I like the traditional feel and the familiar atmosphere.