Carter and Bond in London is one of the most unique barber shops we've encountered: "A unique and relaxed old school meets quirky West London emporium for men." Carter and Bond is a place for both the refined gentleman in a finely tailored suit and the big kid who refuses to wear a suit. They offer gents old fashioned hot towel wet shaves and haircuts in the middle of a relaxed, fun shop that sells a treasure trove of mixed goods - comic books and cuff-links, toy robots and watches. They also sell a carefully selected range of grooming products, including Grant's Golden Brand Pomade.

From their Website: Carter and Bond was established in 2002 and is one of the longest established male grooming shops in the UK. The concept remains the same today as when we opened: to offer a very wide range of the finest products available; to constantly be on the look out for new brands; to present our offering in a simple yet stylish website (and mail-order catalogue), and to back this all up with rapid order dispatch and attentive customer service. We are proud to have played a part in bringing about greater awareness for quality male grooming products and following in the wake of businesses like ours, any journalist or editor worth his/her salt will long ago have written about the recent growth in the male grooming market. And every day yet more men begin to appreciate for themselves the benefits of upgrading from the mass-market toiletries to be found at the high street chemist. Where we tread first others usually follow and we know many of our customers appreciate the efforts we go to in being first to market with so many ranges.

CARTER and BOND 83 Westbourne Park Road London W2 5QH UNITED KINGDOM +44 (0)20 7727 3141

Grant's Golden Brand Pomade the premiere water-based pomade made in the good old USA

We're proud to announce that Grant's Golden Brand Pomade is now available in Milwaukee - at gents-only barbershop Stag, to be specific. Opened in November 2010, this "old school barbershop for the modern man" offers precision haircuts and straight razor, hot towel shaves. The atmosphere is a coherent mix of old and new. Alongside espresso machines, a leather couch, and stainless steel accents, you'll also find barn wood shelves and antique barber chairs. But what really adds another dimension of character to the barbershop's style is the tribute to the owner's late father Rick Stern, the man behind the face of the barbershop: the caribou (stag) Rick Stern shot in Toronto over 20 years ago, an antelope from Wyoming that also belonged to him, a chandelier the owner and her mother made from an antler he had in the basement.

Owner Jess Stern (pictured in the barber chair above) is a Milwaukee native and an internationally trained precision mens' barber with over 10 years' experience. She was also a Milwaukee Brewcity Bruiser Rollergirl. We have to admit we're not completely familiar with this role, but it sounds like it was fun times. Jess was more than gracious to tell us a little more about the barbershop:

My dad is the logo as you know. I was going through photos after he passed away. I found the photo that the logo was designed after and thought "when I open a shop, this is my logo."  Two months later I found the space. The ironic thing is that I had been looking for a space for years and I stumbled upon one that was once an old barbershop in the 40s. The landlord's father had started the barbershop, and then he took it over after his father passed away. When he retired he leased the space to multiple business owners, none of which were barbers. I am happy to say that I have brought the space back to its roots. My mom, Sandy Stern, and I did a lot of the build out. Although I am the sole owner, I could not have done it without her. She helped me in creating a place that feels like home to not only myself, but to everyone who walks through the door. It's a place I am truly proud of. The vibe is so comfortable that I never feel like I am going to work. My barbers and I make an effort to know everyone's name. Every man is greeted with a smile and a handshake.

And that's the way it should be. So "be a man, go to Stag."

Stag Barbershop 3064 S Delaware Ave Milwaukee, WI 53207 414.489.STAG (7824)

"A little off the top, a little over the top." 

A Tip of the Hat to Milwaukee, home of: Harley Davidson, PBR and now Stag ! Grant's Golden Brand Pomade the premiere water-based pomade made in the good old USA

Our top shop in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn: Smith + Butler just received a restock of our golden pomade. For those in search of old world Americana head east of Manhattan via the F & G subway lines and stop by this one of a kind rugged boutique. Need some: Red Wing boots, utility fashion, locally crafted jewelry, RUSTic antiques or even a vintage motorcycle, they got ya covered. Don't forget to grab a tin of Grant's.

"tell 'em Johnny sent ya"

Grant's Golden Brand Pomade the premiere water-based pomade made in the good old USA

We just sent over another shipment of Grant's Golden Brand Pomade to Tommy Guns barbershop in New York City. Go stop by for one of the city's finest cuts. And if you've have HBO, Tommy Guns was recently featured in HBO's Boardwalk, set against the backdrop of Prohibition, brought to you by Martin Scorsese and Terence Winter. Congratulations Russell and Tommy Guns! Check the clip here.

Grant's Golden Brand Pomade the premiere water-based pomade made in the good old USA

We are proud to announce Ryan's Barber Shop & Shave Parlor as one of our new East Coast top shops. Ryan's is a traditional barber shop located right outside of Atlantic City, New Jersey in a small town called Linwood. If you are traveling through this rustic part of the country, make sure to stop on in for a "High Styled" haircut from master barber Ryan.

Ryan's Barber Shop & Shave Parlor 1051 Shore Road Linwood, NJ 08221 ph# 609-365-2492

Grant's Golden Brand Pomade the premiere water-based pomade made in the good old USA