First time ever watch “Life Comes Full Circle” documentary on YOUTUBE!!!

“Quick lil history lesson for all you up and coming barbers out there across the world who think it’s hip and cool, and are lucky enough to be tattooed with a good job; Eric Webb and his

mentor Jake were the first two dudes out of Southern California in the early 90’s to introduce the ‘look and style’ of today’s “tattooed barber” movement across the world! He might just be vimeo ccbs posterthe reason you became a barber without you even knowing it!”
Tim co-owner of Syndicate Barber Shop in Long Beach, CA

The documentary focuses on the reluctant barber icon who is not globe trotting or looking for international acclaim even though he is one of the men who set barbering on this global trajectory but the legacy that Eric Webb has created is undeniable. We have an EXCLUSIVE interview with barber icon Eric Webb as he discusses Jake Bricks, Syndicate Barber Shop and the current state of barbering.

Eric and Phil Hernandez have created Circle City Barbers in Orange, California that is only a few steps away from the founder of the traditional tattooed barbering movement, Jake Bricks, original shop. Although, Eric does not seek fame or prestige and his humility in the profession of barbering is a rarity.

We also included interviews with Wolfman barberLocal Barber Hirakawa from Japan and Barber Harley from South Korea! Watch them discuss the influence of American Barbering on their culture and the consequences of being tattooed barbers in their countries. This is a super rare interview that you don’t want to miss and wont find anywhere else.

 

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Trailer: East Meets West- Syndicate Barber Shop, South Korea and Japan

Checkout the trailer for our new film East Meets West: Syndicate Barber Shop, South Korea and Japan. We had a blast meeting these amazing international barbers . These fine Gents are also on the cover the Traditional Barber Journal vol. I, issue II.

Thank you Tim and Chris, owners of Syndicate Barber Shop in Long Beach, CA for once again opening your house to us.

Stay tuned for the full film.

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“Real California: The Small Farm Town Barber”- GA Thanksgiving Film Festival 2015, 2nd selection

Folks,

The second selection for the GA Thanksgiving Film Festival 2015 is special because it is wild bills tff annoucnementone of the first films we ever shot and it also happens to be at one of our many favorite places to visit. This film is part of the Real California series that features artists, tattooers, barber, craftsman and unique folks throughout the great state of California who are making a difference in their communities and the world at large.

Wild Bill’s Barber Shop is located in Lindsay, CA and is a small farm town of 13,000 residents and surrounded by orchards, groves and mountains. This farm town has a depth that is a rarity these days and the folks are genuine.

Owner Rick Loftin named the shop after his father and is an homage to his character. The décor is real and not store bought which also gives a vintage but authentic nuance. From his grandmother’s old washing machine with washboard or his father’s leather jacket it is all part of who Rick is. Gotta love the Folsom Prison barber chairs!

A huge thank you to the Loftin’s whom I am proud to call our friend’s. Also to the fine folks of Lindsay that made us feel welcomed.

Note: Only one scene was stabilized but the rest is left untouched so as to give you the feeling of walking in the shop.

Stay tuned for the last selection in the GA Film Festival 2015! We hope you enjoy this film and please feel free to leave a comment.
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The Adventures of Dapper Kid- GA Thanksgiving Film Festival 2015 short #1

Folks,
We decided to make a cool short film about a toddlers visit to a local barber shop because Dapper kid annoucnementquite frankly it would be cool. When you think about what a barber shop is the image of a manly bastion of testosterone and grooming comes to mind. A little bit of humor and beer and you are in for one hell of a good time.

Whittier Blvd has a long and colorful history in Southern California and Uptown Barber Shop was an ideal location to shoot. Not only was the location great but also Gabriel, the owner, truly has a knack for cutting young and old alike. A few months ago we took 6 month old Desi and 2 year old Nicholas Kotsios for a photo shoot for the inaugural issue of the Traditional Barber Journal and it was perfect.

So in a sense this video is a follow-up that documents a true traditional barber performing his profession on a toddler who is able to walk down the Blvd and recognizes the need for proper grooming. So we hope you enjoy the first episode of The Adventures of Dapper Kid, “The Kid and The Barber”!

Stay tuned for more short films in the GA Thanksgiving Film Festival 2015!

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Checkout Part II of Episode I, “The 90 Year Old Barber Shop”

The fine gentlemen at Cal Pine Barber Shop in Stockton, CA have an amazing tradition inbarbers infront cal pine a historic part of California.

Thank you Mr. Zaragoza and your talented and team of barbers for opening your shop and sharing your history with us.

Stay tuned for the rest of the Real California series. www.GentlemensAvenue.com

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Watch Real California episode I part I, “The Hatter”

Gents,

The Real California episode I part I features Wellema Hat Co. in “The Hatter” from Santa ga roadtrip 2015 cody folding hat for trailerBarbara, CA. We traveled 118 miles to get to this amazing hat shop. Mr. Wellema is one of the few hatters in America that makes heirloom quality hats by hand. That means no machines and everything is made one stitch and bend at a time.

Whether you are looking for a bowler, fedora, stetson, pork pie or any style Mr. Wellema can make it for you. All hats are made to order and fully custom. That means each hat is one of a kind.

We hope you enjoy this short video.

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Real California Episode 1 Trailer!

We traveled over 1,200 miles across the state of California and visited a few Real Californians.Ga Real California for trailer release on website These fine folks are craftsman and artists that are keeping traditions alive. Stay tuned for the short video.

Thank you Cody Wellema from Wellema Hat Co., Cal-Pine Barber Shop, Ed and Doug Hardy from Ed Hardy’s Tattoo City, Rick Loftin from Wild Bill’s Barber Shop and all the amazing people we met in their shops and along the way.

A special thank you to our EXCLUSIVE SPONSOR Hawleyood’s Barber Shop and Layrite, thank you for the support Donnie!

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