We received this note of support for our Medium Blend Pomade from one of our customers: This is my favorite so far. I ordered 3 more tins. Your pomade is excellent - the scents are good and not overpowering or cloying like some other brands. -Barry Trub
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We received this excellent letter of support from one of our new customers. I just wanted to a drop a line or two and commend you guys for a great product. I've never been one to style my hair in a particular way—I usually had my hair buzzed or long—but you've converted me into a daily pomade user. Now, since I've found a proper barber, I've been keeping my hair low and tight with just a dime size of the Gold, and it feels pretty damn good. Cheers and be well.
~ D. G. Castillo
Kind words like this revalidate our mission to produce quality grooming products. Thank you Mr. Castillo!
*If you have a testimonial you would like to share, please email us. We would love to hear from you.
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Jay and his daughter Avery James. photo: Jeff Potocar
Today we are featuring our friend Jay Potocar. Mr. Potocar is greatly respected for his contributions behind the scenes at the legendary Van Doren Rubber Company (Vans). I first met Jay a few years back when I had the opportunity to design a shoe for Vans. Working with Jay and his team was a 25 year dream that manifested itself last Fall. I started as a consumer of the brand, a 10 year team rider and till this day we at the office still wear the functionable and fashionable waffle soles regularly. From the core skateboarder to the polished fashion guy - Vans has a pair of sneakers that represents your lifestyle.
Jay has spearheaded the launch of numerous notable campaigns for the brand. Here is a little insight into his creative world:
1. What is your official role and duties for Vans? Jay Potocar. Senior Product Development Manager. I make stuff.
2. Describe the design and thought process behind the birth of a shoe. The process starts with a product brief that's handed off to Design where concepts are sketched against. A tech pack is created then delivered to Development where we begin the sampling process. After multiple rounds of samples, the final confirmation spec is issued to the factory and Production starts. From Brief to Build, it's an 18 month cycle.
The thought process varies based on what problems we are trying to solve. The process is there to flush out the most viable product option.
3. Everyone wants to do a collaboration/specailty/one-of-a-kind/limited/fancy schmancy shoe with you, how do you choose? If it's Max Schaaf or Yo Gabba Gabba! or Dennis Hopper, they reflect our pure expression of creativity. Through that, we maintain brand and product integrity. There are so many different reasons we choose to work with an outside design source and though there are a myriad of people and brands we have partnered with in the past I think they all make sense for Vans and who we are.
4. Part of progressing athletic shoes is you need to bring new technology to the market. Vans roots are embedded in generations who wear the classics, how do you balance progression and culture? Please explain a little. Through Product Design and Development, our goal is to produce footwear that is innovative both stylistically and functionally. We just built the world's first vulcanized cupsole, the "Wafflecup". It grips and feels like our Classics, but is a supportive and durable modern cupsole. The best of both worlds. Seriously, no one has ever vulcanized a cupsole before and it's rad. Progression is forgotten if it doesn't solve a real problem and Vans progresses by building what functions better for skateboarding and through that we connect our generations of skateboarders - from Alva to Cardiel to Rowley to this next generation of skaters like Elijah Berle. That kid rules.
5. "Style is Everything" is our motto, who do you think has style? the Gonz.
Thank you Jay for your contributions and dedication to the sneaker culture. *Jay proudly uses our pomade to look top-notch.
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We received another great letter from Australia. This is the kind of customer feedback that keeps us moving forward. Thanks Joel! Hi guys,
I just wanted to pass on some positive feedback.
Firstly, the shipping. I order things from the US all the time, being in Australia, I understand shipping takes time. My items usually arrive between 4-8 weeks after the time of purchase. My order with yourselves arrived within 7 days. I have no idea how you did it, but it’s much appreciated.
Secondly, the product. I picked up 2 tins of pomade, and a comb. The pomade is EXACTLY what I have been looking for over the last 5 years. Perfect hold and appearance, easy to wash out, no grease, and doesn’t stick to your hands. The comb is probably the best quality comb I’ve ever owned.
Please keep up the great work. I’ll be making many purchases with yourselves in the future, and recommending you wherever possible.
Regards, Joel
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photo:stephen kallao
Jess Stern the proprietor of Stag Barbershop in Milwaukee sends us this great shot of her & our latest addition to our family: Medium Blend Pomade. take it from the pros ~ our new Medium Blend Pomade is a hit.
support stag!
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If getting trampled, stomped on, bruised and elbowed by holiday shoppers isn't your thing (definitely not ours), consider shopping local in your neighborhood or shopping online with small businesses this after-Thanksgiving weekend (and beyond). If you live in Seattle, specifically in the Capitol Hill neighborhood, check this list.
And in this same vein, this Saturday is something called Small Business Saturday, a day dedicated to supporting small businesses on one of the busiest shopping weekends of the year - we like the sound of that. Oddly it looks like American Express is behind this movement. "When we all shop small, it will be huge." And as a small business ourselves, each purchase really does make a big difference in all of our fights to survive during these harsh economic times.
One last note before we join our families for Thanksgiving, we'll be having some announcements next week so stay tuned. We bid you all a safe and healthy holiday.
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the owl barber shop with 1958 impala curbside
*SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL BARBER SHOP !
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As you know, Grant's is all about good quality products - they should be durable, functional, timeless, and actually worth the money. With that said, we were recently introduced to Kenton Sorenson leather goods. They're handmade in Wisconsin from the highest graded areas of reserve leather sides from a 130 year-old midwestern tannery utilizing unbranded male cattle hides raised by American ranchers, and organically treated without artificial colors or chemicals. The leather is soaked in a tanning liquor derived from oak bark for six weeks and then dried for several days, a process that allows the leather to develop a rich caramel color with age. We also love that leather craftsmen Kenton Sorenson was a classically trained barber.
Grant's Golden Brand Pomade the premiere water-based pomade made in the good old USA
Map Magazine Australia recently featured our premiere pomade on their website. Thank you !
Grant's Golden Brand Pomade the premiere water-based pomade made in the good old USA
Our Top Shop account in San Francisco ~ The Common has a new and improved location in the Mission. Brought to you by the gents at Durable Goods Concern. Don't forget to grab a tin of Grant's. Opening today at 6pm.
NEW LOCATION: The Common 383 Valencia St. (between 14th and 15th) San Francisco, CA 94103
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Piccadilly Circus 1949 by Chalmers Butterfield
Another work week. Back to the circus.
"Stay Up & Stay Golden"
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diner 1962 photo:john loengard via life
1908 new orleans news stand. photo:copyright detroit publishing co. via shorpys
"life saving tamales" brownsville, texas 1939. photo:carl mydans via life
Keep the entrepreneurial spirit alive, stop into your local "mom and pop" shops when you can, and work hard the way our ancestors did. Stay positive.
Grant's Golden Brand Pomade the premiere water-based pomade made in the good old USA
Thank you Valet for the nice mention in yesterday's "The Mix" article.
Grant's Golden Brand Pomade the premiere water-based pomade made in the good old USA
Cole Foster the “fabricator of all fabricators” for Grant's. The Salinas Boy staple produces (for those who don’t know) some of the highest styled vintage cars & motorcycles. You want to talk about having the eye for aesthetics, Cole’s inner~vision is unmatched. Keeping true to classic tradition he artfully blends in dashes of modern techy gadgets. Kudos to Cole and his crew.
Like Cole says about Grant’s- “Grease that’s not Greasy.”
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photos:travelin' local
You need a new tattoo. But it's also time for a haircut. Then again you could use some beer right about now, and some good music. And you're running low on pomade. Well Old Glory Barbershop and Tattoo has you covered (with good service in a laid back environment). Don't forget to pick up our Pomade on your way out.
Old Glory 1716 Main St Venice, CA 90291 (310) 821-1103
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Proud to say our pomade is made in the USA. Please support the companies who manufacture their products in the land of liberty. 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 at the new retail experience The Common in San Francisco. The Common includes men's and women's clothing, a Four Barrel Coffee shop, and an art gallery and event space that will be holding art openings, live music, film screenings, workshops, and more.
The Common is brought to you by Durable Goods Concern - the gentlemen behind the sought-after shirting brand Taylor Stitch, as well as creators of pop-up markets like Man Up! and Meet Your Maker. These folks are dedicated to producing and selling high quality, well crafted, USA-made products that last. We especially appreciate that they support small, independent, and new companies. Check them out and support them, support us!
The Common 1077 Mission Street (@ 7th) San Francisco, California
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We are proud to announce the addition of our latest VIP barbershop account in Australia:
Sterling Hairdressing Parlour & Barbershop. If you are in the Surry Hills neighborhood of Sydney, stop on in to this old world hip Parlour/Barbershop for a top cut. Ladies are pampered in the front of the house while the Gent's are chopped in the back. Tony and Lou have got you covered!
Cheers.
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Our top shelf account in Long Beach: Mac's !
Stop on in and get a perfect cut from Greg and don't forget to grab a tin of Grant's and leave a tip.
photos: N.K.
Our old friend Steve Caballero is now endorsing Grant's Golden Brand Pomade USA. Stevie for those who don't know is the "Veteran of all Veterans" of skateboarders. A professional for more than three decades he is still winning competitions, case in point: he won the highly acclaimed Pro-Tec Pool Party contest last week. A proud husband & father of three kids he is also widely known in the car culture community for his classic Henry Ford rides and if that isn't enough he is now making his mark in the art world. Steve is accredited for designing & endorsing one of the most iconic vulcanized sneakers in production since 1992: The Legendary Half Cab from the Van Doren Rubber Company (my favorite sneaker).
Always a positive gent with a heart of gold, Mr. Caballero is now looking extra sharp with Grant's.
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