Since 2006, Blades has been the quiet institution at the heart of London's grooming scene. We don't chase trends — we set them. Every cut is a conversation, every shave a ritual. Our four master barbers bring decades of collective craft to every chair.
Click any service to see full details and pricing. All services include a hot towel finish.
The Blades classic, perfected over 18 years.
A true straight-razor ritual.
Shape, define, condition.
Cut + shave. The full Blades treatment.
For the next generation of sharp gents.
A shared ritual across generations.
Drag to explore — every cut tells a story.
Every barber at Blades has trained for a minimum of seven years before taking their own chair. No juniors. No apprentices serving clients. Just master craftsmen.
Head Barber & Founder
22 years behind the chair. Former apprentice to a Savile Row barber, Marcus opened Blades in 2006 with one simple rule: do it properly.
Senior Barber
Specialises in precision fades and textured cuts. Originally from Seville, Daniel brought a Mediterranean edge to the Blades signature style.
Master Barber
Our straight-razor specialist. Sophie's hot towel shaves have earned a waiting list of their own. Trained in Tokyo and London.
Master Barber
Beard sculpting authority and clipper technician. James's geometric fade work has been featured in three national grooming publications.
Every appointment begins with a face-to-face conversation. We discuss your face shape, lifestyle, and what you're aiming for. No assumptions.
Scissors, clippers, and straight razor applied with 18 years of accumulated precision. Every technique chosen for your specific hair type.
We finish with premium grooming products — chosen specifically for your hair — and show you exactly how to recreate the look at home.
Hot towel. Cold splash. Mirror check front and back. You leave looking sharp, knowing exactly when to come back for your next appointment.
We take walk-ins when space allows, but to guarantee your preferred barber and time, we recommend booking ahead. Same-day appointments usually available Monday to Thursday.
| Monday – Friday | 9:00am – 7:00pm |
| Saturday | 8:30am – 6:00pm |
| Sunday | 10:00am – 4:00pm |
14 Aldgate High Street, London EC3N 1AL
Five minutes from Aldgate East tube.
