Grooming guides & neighborhood notes
Real posts about Park Slope, written by the shop at 143 5th Ave — no filler, no fake locations.
Just moved to Brooklyn: finding your new regular spots, starting with the barber
New to Brooklyn? The barber is one of the fastest ways to actually feel situated in a new neighborhood.
The lost art of the hot towel shave: a guide for newly retired guys
What a traditional hot towel shave actually involves, and why it's worth making part of your routine now that the mornings are yours again.
Midweek walk-ins: why the work-from-home crowd loves a Tuesday trim
Why a Tuesday morning is the easiest time to walk in — and why Sunday, not Saturday, is when Park Slope actually gets busy.
The remote worker's grooming schedule: how often you actually need a cut
No commute to mark the calendar by — how often different cuts actually need a refresh, and how to build a simple schedule around it.
Zoom-ready: why remote workers still need regular haircuts
No commute doesn't mean no haircut — why Park Slope's remote workforce still keeps a regular barbershop routine.
How to ask your barber for an interview-ready fade
The exact words to use so your barber gives you a clean, professional fade — no mood boards required.
The 20-minute power cut: grooming between meetings
A fast, sharp haircut that fits between meetings — how Park Slope professionals use Benny's as part of a working week, not a day off.
From Williamsburg to Park Slope: what's different (yes, even your haircut)
Just moved from Williamsburg? Here's what changes about your neighborhood routine — starting with where you get your haircut.