Barber Cesar Paniagua applies a hot towel to customer Henry Vitale’s face in order to soften the beard before a shave on Jan. 6, 2010 at the Shave of Beverly Hills. (Christina House / For The Times)
Henry Vitale receives a straight-razor shave at the Shave of Beverly Hills. (Christina House / For The Times)
Employee Imeldo Lopez, left, cleans countertops displaying men’s merchandise at the Shave of Beverly Hills. (Christina House / For The Times)
Henry Vitale, left, glances in the mirror after receiving a shave from barber Cesar Paniagua. (Christina House / For The Times)
Exposed brick and wood-and-leather decor give the Shave of Beverly Hills a clubby feel. (Christina House / For The Times)
Men’s cufflinks are for sale at the Shave of Beverly Hills. (Christina House / For The Times)
Customer Marc R. Staenberg receives a shoeshine from employee Imeldo Lopez on Jan. 6, 2010 at the Shave of Beverly Hills. (Christina House / For The Times)
