The other day we received this nice email from one of our loyal customers Philip. Letters like this gives us validation and inspiration to keep moving forward. Thank you Philip. Hello Grant's .... just wanted to say thanks for the inspriation that you've given me through your blog, business and lifestyle .... I've loved the lifestyle for many years and continue to love it. I've been pushing myself to get things done and to start my own business as well. I hope to make time to go to Barber school. As I do that I'll be starting a business with my parents....... ......Really wanted to say thank you, your blog has a great impact on me and helps me to move and pursue what I wanted in my life and to reach my goals..... I'll be ordering more pomade and products from you again and again. Hope to see and meet you at some event someday somewhere.

Thank you for your time, Philip W Mansfield

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photo:bob landry via life/time inc. This is what low quality products will do to your hair.

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radio city flatiron

central park west

grand central, shut down

New York Dec 1947 and 1905. Looks pretty much the same now.

All photos copyright LIFE/Time, Inc., photos by Mark Kauffman and Michael Rougier. Flatiron photo via New York Public Library.

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Dear Friends, Please pardon our website, we are having some difficulties getting it to work properly. Not to worry, we will be up and running shortly.

Our online store is still open for business, please visit: http://store.grantsgoldenbrand.com

Thanks again for your patience -Grant's

photo:shorpy

Frank De Natale the 12 year old barber ! Boston, MA 1917

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Happy Birthday King Elvis Aaron Presley

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This is what New York looks like today.  White Stoops, New York City, 1952, photo by Ruth Orkin.

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We don't know when this old photo was taken, but this is still the state of our country today. Let's lend a hand to our fellow man, support small, independent businesses, and in general just uplift each other more than knock each other down. It's hard times, keep your head up.

We can't recall how or where we stumbled upon this photo, if anyone knows the photographer, please send us an email so we can give proper photo credit

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buster keaton 1929

One resolution I have made, and try always to keep, is this:  To rise above the little things.  ~John Burroughs

I think in terms of the day's resolutions, not the year's.  ~Henry Moore

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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

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We want to thank you for all of your support and praises during our first year of business. The dream has manifested itself. Look for new quality products coming in 2011. Stay Up & Stay Golden "make things happen in 2011" Grant's Golden Brand Pomade the premiere water-based pomade made in the good old USA

You want high-quality salami owned and operated by a family that respects tradition, you go to Salumi Artisan Cured Meats.

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rebel rebel grizzly gregory

too cool hand newman

don brando

workin' man clark

joey en route in the best damn city ever.

a collection of our favorite classic images compiled over the last year. all the best in 2011, keep your hair "high style" ~ use Grant's.

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photo:louis stettner soir de noel ile saint louise 1951 Winter is nature's way of saying, "Up yours."  ~Robert Byrne

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ave barbershop rules universal hippy rule #1

our company rule

"The new year is right around the corner friends, time for a haircut to ring in 2011. Remember to leave a nice tip for your barber and obey the rules."

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From the staff at Grant's, Have a "Top Notch" Christmas !!!!

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photo: jr eyerman via life

photo: robert w kelley via life

danny aykroyd via trading places

September comes and October goes, November is just a glance; Once again, there'll be invitations To another holiday dance; I'll decorate the Christmas tree With icicles, stars, and lights, But I'll need a ton of eggnog To get me through this night! -J. Bjorling

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"Live in concert Christmas Day ~ The Clash."

*Three decades too late - This event happen back in 1979, at Acklam Hall, England. The admission was only 50 pence (1 dollar !?) seating only 250 !!!! This Holiday concert marked the beginning of their road to fame, London Calling had only been released a few weeks prior. A concert for the true Garageland enthusiasts.

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photo: cornell capa via life magazine 1947

Two more days to complete your Christmas shopping. Don't stress the small things.

*note the Grant's brick & mortar

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85 degrees and sunny skies.

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