Oh my golly gosh this is my great uncle kay, i would so love a copy to give to his daughter my aunt. it would be a joy to her. as it has been to me. THANK YOU
Can I just say how much I LOVED THIS?!!! Anyone who has gone to an old time barber with any frequency knows the pace, the sounds, the ambiance of these shops. What equipment did you use for the sound? It sounded amazingly crisp and clear (at least to my untrained ears.) thanks for posting this.
an "EXCELLENT" bio film of a very humble & well known Barber Mr. Kay, in a Historic Classy Barber Shop in the Heart of New York City where it all began!..EXCEPTIONAL work! "rrmorton" =o]
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isn't it illegal to shave eople with a straight razor due to poor sanitation? I justt heard this from my local barber, but she does haircuts instead of shaves....
No... the same reason stylists and such can use the same combs, they sanitize it between shaves, or use a disposable razor that clips onto the straight edge.
OMG, I cannot believe this film exists. What a beautiful beautiful thing.
Mr Kay was my barber for well over 20 years. Being back again in his little shop on 103rd & Broadway....it's like a miracle.
Mr Kay was like a 1940s cartoon of a barber, with his ripply slicked back hair and pencil line moustache. And he used to snip with the scissors with his pinky stuck up in the air. Just like a cartoon.
Thank you so much for posting this magical film, and God bless Mr Kay.
Yeah, he kept it covered at night due to vandalism. Actually, he rarely uncovered it on a normal working day when he was in his later years. As you can tell, it wasn't that easy for him. But he was happy to do it for the camera when we asked.
The store is now called Bob's Frame Shop. You can see the same tin ceiling but otherwise the shop is unrecognizable. But the falafel stand next door to the shop has a picture on the wall showing Mr. Kay holding a baby and smiling for the camera.
It looks like he had a bad back. Was the barber pole covered to prevent vandalism? He treated his customers like royalty. Probably had dozens he knew by name. They should show this film in barber school to teach the ones just starting out how to attract repeat business. The public would benefit.
@rrmorton Oh my golly gosh this is my great uncle kay, i would so love a copy to give to his daughter my aunt. it would be a joy to her. as it has been to me. THANK YOU
Is Mr Kay still alive? There is a barbershop not far from me much like the one in the movie. Hard to get near the place on some days. Many loyal customers. Thanks rrmorton for posting.
Oh my golly gosh this is my great uncle kay, i would so love a copy to give to his daughter my aunt. it would be a joy to her. as it has been to me. THANK YOU
h2yth2yt 6 months ago
Can I just say how much I LOVED THIS?!!! Anyone who has gone to an old time barber with any frequency knows the pace, the sounds, the ambiance of these shops. What equipment did you use for the sound? It sounded amazingly crisp and clear (at least to my untrained ears.) thanks for posting this.
BenBenToo 1 year ago
Wonderful film!
TonyCliftan 1 year ago
an "EXCELLENT" bio film of a very humble & well known Barber Mr. Kay, in a Historic Classy Barber Shop in the Heart of New York City where it all began!..EXCEPTIONAL work! "rrmorton" =o]
tornmask 1 year ago
See how he warms up and moistioning the skin with a hot towel. The new ones dont do that where I live.
Snauzer67 2 years ago
WOW ! ! !
024bryan 2 years ago
Man, thank you for this vid...I am going to sleep well tonight with this in mind.
htmldeity 2 years ago 3
time does stand still
rickbar123 3 years ago 3
great vid. awsome job.
pitboss102 3 years ago 3
Feeling this!!
elshowgun15 3 years ago 3
This video is a real treasure.
lolddawg 3 years ago 6
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isn't it illegal to shave eople with a straight razor due to poor sanitation? I justt heard this from my local barber, but she does haircuts instead of shaves....
the5chronicles 3 years ago
No... the same reason stylists and such can use the same combs, they sanitize it between shaves, or use a disposable razor that clips onto the straight edge.
gwildar200 3 years ago
OMG, I cannot believe this film exists. What a beautiful beautiful thing.
Mr Kay was my barber for well over 20 years. Being back again in his little shop on 103rd & Broadway....it's like a miracle.
Mr Kay was like a 1940s cartoon of a barber, with his ripply slicked back hair and pencil line moustache. And he used to snip with the scissors with his pinky stuck up in the air. Just like a cartoon.
Thank you so much for posting this magical film, and God bless Mr Kay.
comateensnyc 4 years ago 12
I am so happy to find this little film.
I went to Mr. Kay once a week for 25 years.
And we waved to each other as I passed his shop everyday.
I was superstitious enough to never pass his shop without waving.
Mr.Kay was a kind and wonderful person.
He knew people and could read them.
He also possessed real wisdom.
He started working as a barber at the age of 14 (in Egypt I think) He came to work every day except Sunday. He NEVER missed a day in 47 years.
He also gave the BEST shave in NYC.
jeffreymzzz 4 years ago 12
Yeah, he kept it covered at night due to vandalism. Actually, he rarely uncovered it on a normal working day when he was in his later years. As you can tell, it wasn't that easy for him. But he was happy to do it for the camera when we asked.
The store is now called Bob's Frame Shop. You can see the same tin ceiling but otherwise the shop is unrecognizable. But the falafel stand next door to the shop has a picture on the wall showing Mr. Kay holding a baby and smiling for the camera.
rrmorton 4 years ago
It looks like he had a bad back. Was the barber pole covered to prevent vandalism? He treated his customers like royalty. Probably had dozens he knew by name. They should show this film in barber school to teach the ones just starting out how to attract repeat business. The public would benefit.
MRCOOGANS 4 years ago
Sadly, no. Mr. Kay retired soon after I made this film and then he died in 1999.
rrmorton 4 years ago
You did a beautiful job on this. Takes me back and makes me think of my grandfathers.
anhacus 4 years ago 2
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@rrmorton Oh my golly gosh this is my great uncle kay, i would so love a copy to give to his daughter my aunt. it would be a joy to her. as it has been to me. THANK YOU
h2yth2yt 6 months ago
Is Mr Kay still alive? There is a barbershop not far from me much like the one in the movie. Hard to get near the place on some days. Many loyal customers. Thanks rrmorton for posting.
MRCOOGANS 4 years ago
Fantastic stuff - I love the pace of it.
GowdeyNMC 5 years ago