I started coming to Ben when I lived in the neighborhood. Years later, I still come down here (well out of my way) to get a haircut. Ben's a master and I won't go anywhere else.
You may know Ben from his former gig at NeighborhoodBarbers, where his chair was always full. Nothing's changed in his new spot - you might wait a few min, but it's the best basic cut in town.
I tried this place once because I heard it was good. I didn't know who Ben was and had some kid butcher my scalp, hands down worst haircut ever. I had better haircuts for less at Astor Place Hair.