I have a story in the City section of today's New York Times about Boris the barber from Uzbekistan. I met Boris by chance a few months ago when I visited The Art of Shaving for my first and only straight razor shave, and he left such an impression that I knew there had to be a story there somewhere. It is truly rare in life to meet someone with such humility and humanity. " />
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Boris the Barber

By pdberger

I have a story in the City section of today’s New York Times about Boris the barber from Uzbekistan.

I met Boris by chance a few months ago when I visited The Art of Shaving for my first and only straight razor shave, and he left such an impression that I knew there had to be a story somewhere. It is truly rare in life to meet someone with such humility and humanity.

I’m still not completely sure what the story is but I think it has something to do with family and with the gentlemanly aura that Boris and his brother Ely radiate.

The above photo from the Times shows Boris (in the background) and Ely doing what they do best. If you want to know more read on.

Links for today:
Broke in Berlin thinks it’s a bad sign when a son inherits the leadership of a country from his father.
Guardian cartoonist: Wit or nitwit?

Categories : Englishman in New York, Here is New York

2 Comments

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Jose
November 30th, 2005 at 10:26 am

Beautiful piece that does a kind justice to Boris and his Brother. My groomsman and I went the day of my wedding, and we agreed it was the best damn shave ever. Your article makes me want to return to the shop.

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pdberger
November 30th, 2005 at 10:29 am

Thanks Jose! They are great, aren’t they.

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