A client receives a traditional shave at a barber shop in Geneva, Switzerland, showcasing expert grooming services.

Our people

Meet the team

Specialists who keep learning, and who genuinely love what they do.

The team

The barbers

Rafael Montemayor, Founder · Master barber

Rafael Montemayor

Founder · Master barber

Third-generation San Antonio barber. Rafael's straight-razor shave is the one his grandfather taught him, step for step.

  • Straight-razor shaves
  • Classic cuts
  • Grooms
Andre Whitfield, Senior barber

Andre Whitfield

Senior barber

Andre's skin fades are surgical. He's won two regional fade battles and still checks every blend twice.

  • Skin fades
  • Designs
  • Line-ups
Gus Delgado, Shave & beard specialist

Gus Delgado

Shave & beard specialist

Gus treats beards like architecture — measured, symmetrical and finished with a razor.

  • Beard sculpting
  • Hot towels
  • Beard color
Kenji Arai, Barber

Kenji Arai

Barber

Kenji brings Tokyo precision to textured crops and long hair. His scissor work is the quietest, most exact in the room.

  • Scissor cuts
  • Textured crops
  • Long hair
Luis Peña, Barber

Luis Peña

Barber

Luis is the lounge's people person — great with first-timers, kids and anyone nervous about a big change.

  • Kids
  • Tapers
  • Big changes

Sample client reviews

Said at the bar

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Bourbon at the bar, three hot towels and the cleanest fade in San Antonio. My standing appointment is non-negotiable.
Marcus T.Lounge member
Rafael's shave is a religious experience. I left with a face like a baby and a new appreciation for patience.
Daniel R.Gold-standard shave
We bought out the lounge for the groomsmen. Six cuts, six shaves, a toast — best part of the whole wedding weekend.
Chris V.Groomsmen buyout
Andre's fades last three weeks and still look sharp. Nobody else in town blends like that.
Jordan P.Skin fade
Kenji took my grown-out mess and gave me a textured crop I can style in two minutes.
Ethan L.Scissor cut
My son's first real haircut was with Luis. He got a mirror check and a root beer at the bar. He talks about it constantly.
Alejandra G.Young gents

Take a seat. We'll pour.

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