Lee Nam-yul sits outside his rickety barber shop in Seoul to examine his tools in brighter light. He prefers to cut hair using the same implements his grandfather did. (Matt Douma / For The Times)
The 85-year-old building that houses Lee’s shop is, like Lee, a throwback to the past. (Matt Douma / For The Times)
Lee stands on a stool to cut the hair of all but his shortest customers. (Matt Douma / For The Times)
Lee’s hands are a testament to his many years of barbering. (Matt Douma / For The Times)
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Lee owns an electric cutter but rarely uses it, preferring scissors and razors instead. (Matt Douma / For The Times)
Lee waits during a lull in business. Despite a trend away from old-fashioned barber shops, he maintains a loyal following. (Matt Douma / For The Times)
