A barber shop. That’s what I want. Not a salon. Not another Supercuts, Great Clips, Sports Clips, or any other generic salon-style chain that have all but killed the Great American Barber Shop. I’m tired of salons. I’m tired of Great Clips, Sports Clips, Supercuts, et al. Salons are for the ladies. Men don’t see stylists; we see barbers.
I want real barber chairs, hot shaving foam, straight razors. The operation overseen by a cast of crusty old SOBs who know how to talk sports, politics, hunting, fishing, power tools, cars; you know, guy stuff.
Call the chamber of commerce, suggests my spouse. Ask them if they know of any in the town. Well, what do you know? :)
Just opened this past October, the Back N Time Antique Barber Shop is what I’ve been looking for. The staff isn’t old, or crusty, and I’ve only been there once, so I can’t speak much as to if they are SOBs. But we talked March Madness and hockey. Complimentary sodas. Complimentary snacks & candy. Antique furniture, especially of the barber-shop variety. They have an old cash register that would take at least two guys to carry out the door, more likely three—if it wasn’t bolted to an antique cabinet. An old shoeshine stand stands guard by the front door, which is flanked by barber poles.
Oh, right—the haircut. Aces. I got a great haircut in the kind of atmosphere I grew up with. I will definitely be seeing Steve, Fred, Ace, and Jimmie Z again.
posted on March 18, 2003 9:35 PMAMEN!
Posted by: Lee Bennett at March 19, 2003 12:05 AM
Hey, there is one in Preston Center (Northwest Highway and Preston). Great cut, good chat. :)
Posted by: Michael at March 19, 2003 9:09 AM
I just purchased an old (pre-1940) operating barber shop. I am looking for an old shoeshine bench or at least a picture of one to build from.
Can you help?
Posted by: pconrad at March 30, 2004 1:56 PM
Looking for an old/classic ladies' hairdresser chair as decoration for a commercial building in Santa Monica,CA.
Gary
(310)476-3676
Posted by: Gary at September 25, 2004 10:14 PM
Looking for an old/classic ladies' hairdresser chair as decoration for a commercial building in Santa Monica,CA.
Gary
kfam5@aol.com
Posted by: Gary at September 25, 2004 10:15 PM
I have a 1933 Emil J Pader Barber chair in excellent condition. No leaks or moisture, works like new. Was used on a limited basis in an Odd Fellows Home. Looking for a buyer. This is a like new chair in all respects.
Posted by: Jerry at August 2, 2005 10:46 AM
I've opened a barber shop with an upscale atmosphere for gentlemen who appreciate professional hair care, nail care and skin care services in Raleigh, NC 27616.
All appointments are made based on phone consultation initially to confirm Rodayo's Barber Spa, Inc. meets the services for new clients or via referral. Also to avoid walk-in solicitors.
Posted by: Valerie Willis at October 12, 2005 9:29 AM