Barber studio · Downtown Round Rock
Precision cuts.
Straight-razor finish.
A one-chair, appointment-only studio on East Main Street. Haircuts, beard work and hot towel shaves, done with care every visit.
Six services, done properly.
Every haircut finishes with a hot towel and a straight-razor neck shave.
Men’s Haircut
A precise cut to your style, then a hot towel on the neck and a straight-razor neck shave for a clean, smooth finish.
HairFull Scissor Haircut
Cut to length and shape entirely with scissors, razor-shaved around the ears and neck, then blended for a sharp finish.
HairBeard Trim & Razor Line-Up
Trimmed to length, with a straight razor defining crisp lines along the cheeks, jaw and neck.
BeardBeard Trim & Clipper Line-Up
Clippered and shaped to your style, edges defined by clipper, neckline cleaned up for a polished look.
BeardHot Towel Head Shave
Hot towel wrap, lather and a straight-razor head shave, finished with a second hot towel and moisturizer.
ShaveHot Towel Face Shave
The traditional shave. Multiple hot towels, lather, a straight razor along the contours of your face, then aftershave.
Shave
We use all-natural grooming products, chosen for your hair, your skin and the environment.
Book a service →Pick your service and time.
Choose a service, see live openings and confirm your appointment on the booking page.
- Arrive10 minutes early
- CancelAt least 2 hours ahead
- Running late5-minute grace period
- Questions(737) 980-3442
The old way, on purpose.
A traditional straight-razor shave, done in the same five steps every time.
- 01
Hot towels
Several rounds open the pores and soften the beard.
- 02
Lather
Shaving cream worked in to lift the hair.
- 03
Straight razor
Shaved along the contours of your face, pass by pass.
- 04
Hot towel
Another towel to soothe and settle the skin.
- 05
Finish
Moisturizing aftershave. Back to your day.
Beards get the same razor detail: trimmed to shape, then lined up clean along the cheek and neck.
Mark Forbes
Mark built The Best Barber ATX around one idea: every client gets the same attention to detail, every visit.
He cut hair and ran shops in California before moving to Texas in 2021 and setting up on Main Street in Round Rock. Clients come in from Pflugerville, Hutto and Austin, and many keep a standing appointment.
Away from the chair, you’ll find him on a dirt bike trail or in the gym. He’s a devoted husband and dog owner.
“A master of his craft, Mark replicated a style from a photo with precision and masterful technique.”
“I’ve been to see Mark Forbes / The Best Barber ATX a few times now, and the experience really just gets better each time. Congrats on being the first barber I’ve ever set up a regularly scheduled haircut with!”
“If you haven’t had him trim you up you should ASAP. You will wish you met him looong ago. Will be back again and again.”
Shop policy
- 10 minutesPlease arrive 10 minutes before your appointment.
- 2 hoursCancel at least 2 hours ahead to avoid a charge.
- 5 minutesGrace period for running late. After that, the visit counts as a no-show and is rescheduled.
- No-showA no-call no-show adds a full service charge to your next appointment.
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