Cutter & Grinder Gentlemen’s Grooming Salon

This is not hyperbole. This is not a paid ad.
Best haircut I’ve gotten in years.
Hussein is the definition of a professional, taking time time and pride in his work. From the aesthetic of the space, to the quality of the equipment, to the suit that he wears to work, and the very obvious focus that he gives your time in the chair — this is a very intentional, practiced and dedicated effort to do one thing very, very well. When somebody makes that effort, the result is outstanding
As long as I live in Brighton, there is no place else I will go.

Occupying what used to be a former public toilet, the Cutter & Grinder has added a splash of vintage appeal to the top of Norfolk Square.
I bought a gift voucher entitling my other half to a wet shave as a birthday treat — brownie points and a well-​groomed bloke in one fell swoop.
Offering the whole knife grinding, wet shaving, classic cutting shebang, it’s the attention to the traditional barber experience that really sets this place apart.
Like a male-​grooming TARDIS, the inside reveals a surprisingly spacious interior and a step-​back in time with the lovingly restored fittings reclaimed from a 1920s Chicago barbershop. With just two chairs (authentic of course) and the owner on hand, you are treated to twenty-​five years of experience and a history lesson thrown in for good measure.
Forty-​five minutes later my partner emerged smooth and sweet-​smelling with what he described as the closest and most enjoyable shave of his life, complete with head massage and moisturising treatment.
I’d recommend booking an appointment. As a one-​man operation, the personal touch comes at the expense of a guaranteed drop-​in spruce up. Also, the authentic experience comes at a price with the traditional wet shave coming in at £28.
I would definitely recommend to any hirsute gents looking for an indulgent groom, but perhaps pop into your local barbers for your regular trim.