The Journal
Notes from the chair
Field notes from Gentlemen’s Quarters on Hope Street. Fades, shaves, beard trims, and how to get the cut you actually want in Stamford.
- June 18, 20264 min read
Getting the Best Fade in Stamford Starts With the Ask
A fade is only as good as the conversation before it. Here is how to walk into a Stamford barbershop and leave with the cut you actually wanted.
Read the piece → - May 30, 20263 min read
Why a Hot Towel Shave Still Matters in Stamford
It is the oldest service in the barbershop and still the one customers remember. A straight razor, hot towels, and twenty quiet minutes.
Read the piece → - May 12, 20264 min read
Beard Trim or Clean Shave: A Stamford Barber’s Take
Both are good options. Which one is right this week depends on your face, your job, and how much maintenance you want to sign up for.
Read the piece → - April 22, 20263 min read
Walk-Ins or Appointments at a Stamford Barbershop
Frank is in high demand. Here is how to actually get a chair at Gentlemen’s Quarters without a long wait, and when to call ahead.
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