The interior of Ironclad Barber Co. with vintage leather chairs and warm light

Brooklyn · Est. 2014

A sharp cut is
a kind of armor.

Straight-razor fades, beard sculpting, and hot-towel shaves on Forge Street. Walk in, or book a chair and skip the wait.

  • 4 master barbers
  • Walk-ins always welcome
  • 4.9★ across 600+ reviews

The menu

Services & prices

No surprises at the register. Every cut finishes with a hot-towel neck shave and a splash of bay rum.

The Ironclad Cut

$38

Our signature scissor-and-clipper cut, tailored to your head shape and styled to last. Consultation, wash, cut, finish.

≈ 45 min

Skin Fade

$42

A blade-tight fade blended from skin to length — low, mid, or high. The crisp one everyone screenshots.

≈ 50 min

Beard Trim & Line-up

$25

Shaped, tightened, and edged with a straight razor. Hot towel, beard oil, and a clean cheek line.

≈ 30 min
House favorite

Hot-Towel Straight-Razor Shave

$45

The full ritual: steaming towels, pre-shave oil, hand-lathered cream, and a single-blade shave that lasts for days.

≈ 40 min

The Full Service

$75

Cut and a hot-towel shave, start to finish. Block out an hour and leave looking brand new.

≈ 75 min

Buzz & Clean-up

$22

One-guard all over, edges sharpened, neck and ears tidied. In, out, looking sharp.

≈ 20 min

Kids' Cut (12 & under)

$28

Patient, no-fuss cuts for first-timers and regulars alike. Lollipop on the house.

≈ 30 min

Senior Cut (65+)

$28

The classic, unhurried. Wash, cut, and a hot-towel finish — the way it should be.

≈ 40 min

Cash, card, and contactless welcome. Gratuity appreciated, never expected. First responders & service members 10% off — just let us know.

The chairs

Meet the barbers

Four people who take this seriously. Request your barber when you book, or take the next open chair.

Marcus Rivera, owner and master barber

Marcus "Blade" Rivera

Owner · Chair 1

Opened the shop in 2014 and still takes the first walk-in every morning. Skin fades and straight-razor detail are his religion.

  • Skin fades
  • Razor work
  • 15 yrs
Theo Okafor, master barber

Theo Okafor

Master Barber · Chair 2

Scissor-over-comb purist and beard architect. If your hair has a mind of its own, Theo's the one who tames it.

  • Scissor work
  • Beard sculpting
  • Textured crops
Sal DiMarco, master barber

Sal DiMarco

Master Barber · Chair 3

Learned the hot-towel shave from his grandfather in Bensonhurst. Old-school to the bone, and proud of it.

  • Hot-towel shaves
  • Classic cuts
  • 30 yrs
Jonah Park, barber

Jonah Park

Barber · Chair 4

The new wave — modern textured crops, fringe styles, and the most patient kids' barber in the borough.

  • Modern styles
  • Kids' cuts
  • Fringe & texture
“Best fade in the borough, and the only place my kid will sit still for. Marcus and the crew run a real shop — sharp work, no attitude.”

— Dré W., regular since 2016

Drop in

Hours & location

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Walk-ins & the wait

We always keep chairs open for walk-ins. Want to skip the line? Book ahead and we'll have your barber ready — a quick text reminds you when it's almost your turn.

Book a chair

Tell us what you're after and we'll lock in a time. We'll text to confirm within the hour.

Prefer to call? Ring (718) 555-0142 — we pick up.