A pampering session, not just a haircut or a beard trim. From a long tradition of male elegance rituals, today’s Barber Shops preserve the charm of bygone days. The venues reflect the aesthetic care that guides this craft. An industrial-style facade marks the salon, with a window set in grey Polopiqué II - Tecidos. A ribbon by Nastrificio Achille Valera Lissoni evokes the retro style of the typical barber pole, a staple beside the entrance. Inside, the red wool from Mehler Lodenfabrik perfectly matches the adjustable-reclining-rotating and extendable chairs. In almost obsessive order, the razors stand in line at attention, with black and gold heads, like the buttons and fobs of J-Val, exuding value and sophistication akin to the barber’s well-groomed attire. The striped fabric by Tessilidea could be part of the suit. Visiting the barber is not just a necessity but an experience. Like a set, everything must be coordinated with the performance. Aprons are well-chosen, often striped like the wool fabric of Vitale Barberis Canonico, with the right tools at hand on a black counter holding a comb with soft bristles, inspiring the products of Texcart. The characteristic old-school font marks every product: combs, razors, and shaving soap tins, extending to the tobacco brown of a label by Panama Trimmings. The zippers by Zip Goffredo | Zip GFD glide smoothly like scissors in the skilled hands of the barber, but not before a relaxing massage. The face wrapped in a warm, damp towel is a delicate caress, like the touch of velvet by Pontoglio 1883.
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