Torque Fest 2013 is near...

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This weekend in Dubuque, IA is Vintage Torque Fest 2013. Hot Rods, Dirt Track racing, Pin-Up contest, and our very own Chuck TheBarber and shop apprentice ShakeyJake will be manning the “Mobile Joe’s” pop-up barbershop giving out our signature haircuts & hot lather straight razor shaves on site to show goers. More info on the upcoming event can be found @

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We need your support...

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It’s that time of year again. The time of year where YOU help the shop keep the title of BEST BARBERSHOP in the Chicago Reader’s Best oOf 2013 poll. Click the link below, sign up (its free and only take a minute), scroll down to the bottom of the 1st page and add in Joe’s Barbershop Chicago under the “Best Barbershop” category. Tell your friends, tell your co-workers, and help spread the word about the little family owned barbershop that has been doing it the traditional way since 1968 !

2013 Reader Poll = chicagoreader.com/BestOf2013Ballot

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1st Kick moto blog

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Make sure to checkout Shop friend & Customer Rob M’s new moto inspired blog 1st Kick @ 1stkick.tumblr.com Everything from gear, people, spots, events, builders, and so on will be covered in depth as the blog grows in the coming months..

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Starting June 1st 2013

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Starting June 2013 Joe Sr. will be taking Thursdays off in the shop, as well as Joe Jr. will be switching his day off to Wednesdays. Three barbers in the shop everyday to get you in and out with the minimal wait. 

http://www.est1968.com

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JS Sloane Heavyweight

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Straight from NYC, JS Sloane Heavyweight pomade is available exclusively here in the shop. You won’t find it anywhere else in the city. Their  water based pomade will keep your hair looking neat all day without weighing it down like most other pomades do.  Also is great for customers looking for a product to hold their style, yet not have that “Plastic” look that some water based pomades give. 4oz. tin = $17

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HangOver Shave Sundays start 5/19/13

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Kickoff HangOver Shave event of the 2013 season is Sunday 5/19/13 here at the shop. $30 = Haircut OR straight razor shave, MANBQUE burger cooked right outside the shop, Half Acre tall boy, and a cup of Italian Ice from Miko's. Not a bad way to start your Sunday eh ? Three barbers from 10-2 to get ya in and out.

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Be Golden...

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Shiner Gold brand pomade is exclusive to Chicago right here at the shop. You can't and won't find it anywhere else in the city, nor the state ! Goes in super clean, has a great hold, light but clean scent, and washes out easily with plain water. Next time your in the shop for a cut ask for some in your hair and take home a tin for yourself, you wont be sorry. 4oz. tin = $15

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TorqueFest 2013 is coming up quick...

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Torquefest 2013 is coming up quick. If your heading to the show make sure to stop by the “Mobile Joe’s pop-up barbershop to say hi to shop barber Chuck and shop apprentice ShakeyJake, pickup some pomade, maybe one of our custom helmets, or just watch a traditional haircut or shave happen before your eyes.

More info on TorqueFest 2013 can be found @ http://vintagetorquefest.com/ &  https://www.facebook.com/VintageTorqueFest

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Half Fast Chicago

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Half Fast Chicago was established in the fall of 2007. The three founding members wanted to form a solid/tight knit group of friends who are more interested in putting miles on their rides rather than just talking about them while they sit in the garage. It doesn't matter what you choose to ride, as long as you ride it ! If your looking to hang with some great people, learn alittle, wrench alittle, have a few cocktails, and actually put some miles on your ride then these are your guys.

Check them out @ http://www.halffastchicago.com

Or on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/pages/Half-Fast-Chicago/60432778480?fref=ts

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Yelp-Us

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Do the shop a favor, and if you haven't already please take two minutes, click on the link below, and give the shop whatever you feel is a actual review. Yes we have a ton of positive / 5-star reviews already, but one more from a shop customer can't hurt show others "the way" from the quick cuts and salons of the city.

The shop on Yelp = http://www.yelp.com/biz/joes-barbershop-chicago-chicago?sort_by=date_desc

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Effective June 1st 2013...

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Please note that as of June 1st 2013 Joe Sr. will NOT be in the shop on Thursdays and Joe Jr. will NOT be in the shop on Wednesdays.

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HangOver Shave Sundays for 2013 !

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The shop is proud to announce the official 2013 season of our HangOver Shave Sunday events. On the dates below a flat $30 gets ya a haircut OR hot towel straight razor shave, world famous MAN-B-QUE burger cooked right outside the shop, a ice cold Half Acre tall boy, and a cup of fresh Italian Ice from Miko's ! The official event dates are: 5/19 - 6/30 - 7/28 - 8/25 - 9/29. All events are cash only, 1st come 1st served, and run 10am - 2pm. Stay tuned for more event info and the official event poster by shop buddy and in-house artist Jason Goad...

 

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Effective 4 / 1 / 13

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As the sign says above, as of 4/1/13 all hot lather straight razor shaves (this includes both head and face shaves) are now $20 everyday the shop is open. Thanks for your understanding and your support...

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Easter is this Sunday

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The shop will be open 9-6 on Friday 3/29, 9-5 on Saturday 3/30, and CLOSED on Sunday 3/31. Going to be a busy to days here in the shop so do yourself and your barber a favor and bring your patience, leave the kids at home, and tell your friends who aren't getting a haircut you will meetup with them later. The shop has three barbers and 8 waiting chairs so it doesn't take allot to get packed.

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Respect Tradition....

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Pictured above is Joe Sr's father Victor. Victor put food on his family's table as well as supported and funded the move to American from Italy by being a barber. Joe Sr (his son) has done the same for his family, as is now his son Joe Jr. Allot of people take the trade of barbering as not being a "serious" profession, as something to be looked down upon, or something that is "easy" of anyone can do. What I usually say to the above is go grab a clipper or a pair of shears and go try it ! Not as easy as a trained barber makes it look. Do yourself a favor and tell your buddy who goes to a salon or a $5 quick cut place to respect himself alittle more, get a good haircut from a licensed barber, and respect and support a tradition that is the worlds oldest legal profession.

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Our custom clippers Vs. the others...

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Since we started customizing clippers their have been allot of people coming up with their "version" of a custom clipper. Ours our powdercoated, the others use reg. off the shelf at home depot paint. Ours start off as a brand new production unit from Andis, the others are factory 2nd's and used clippers they buy on ebay. Our finishes are 10x harder than automotive grade paint, the others use everything from spraypaint to exterior house paint (i have seen it - believe me). Bottom line is you get what you pay for in life. If you want a clipper that stands out from the rest, has the best/brightest/hardest/most chemical resistant finish available you have come to the right place. Click the link below for a full description of what sets our clippers and the process that makes them happen, be informed, and stop throwing your hard earned money away on internet junk ...

Clipper info = http://joesbarbershopchicago.com/custom-andis-master-clippers/

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The Great Chicago Beard Off starts TODAY !

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Today a few brave souls will go under the cold edge of the straight razor and remove their current facial hair situation to embark on a 365 day journey of man-lee-ness, soul searching, inner peace, beard-dom, and utterly for one man the title of Chicago’s Best Beard in the shop’s 1st annual GREAT CHICAGO BEARD-OFF.  Monthly updates of contestants progress/growth will be posted on the link below and the shop’s website so make sure to follow one or the other to stay int he know. Then fast forward a year to the event wrap-up party where YOU will help pick Chicago’s best beard…

Official event page : https://www.facebook.com/events/374555569319388/

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Easter is coming - you need a haircut..

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Easter is right around the corner, so get in the shop for your Easter clean-up NOW and avoid super long wait times. REMEMBER: We only have 3 barbers and 8 waiting chairs and never rush a client out the door. If  certain cut/style takes longer than others , well, so be it. 9-6 Tuesday thru Friday, 9-5 Saturdays and 10-2 on Sundays (closed Easter day)..

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PhASE2 Custom clippers coming soon...

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The shop is proud to announce that our PhASE2 line of powdercoated clippers is due out sometime in early Spring 2013 ! New colors, new finishes, same rock hard chemical resistant long lasting finish. Remember folks, spray paint or even automotive paint is NOT the same as powdercoating (google "Powdercoating" and look for yourself).  Others try and offer a “custom clipper” for less than ours, but that’s exactly what it is (a cheaper clipper) where the finish wont last.  Stay tuned for more info as it becomes available…

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C l e a n ....

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A clean shop is a healthy shop. Every Monday (the one day the shop is closed) we clean the entire shop from top to bottom. From the floors to the chairs to the backbars to the tools. We do this each and every Monday to prepare for the busy week, and have been doing this practice since 1968...

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