
Outlaw Barber Society celebrates barber culture, entrepreneurship, community, and the stories behind the chair.
June 2026
Every month OBS spotlights an elite barber making a real impact in the culture.

Owner · J&S Big Fellas · Chicago, IL
"Running a shop is bigger than haircuts. It's about building something your community can be proud of — a place where people belong.
June has built J&S Big Fellas into a community cornerstone on Chicago's south side. A full-service shop, a gathering place, and a testament to what barber entrepreneurship looks like when you commit to the culture.
Submit your best work. OBS spotlights the most impressive cuts, fades, and styles from barbers nationwide. Winners get featured to the whole community.
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Entries This Year
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Cities Represented
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Shops Featured
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Community Members
How It Works
OBS Interviews
Barber interviews, shop features, and culture content — straight from the chair.
The Setup — OBS founder gets ready to sit down with Faheem Shabazz for a candid conversation on craft, barbering, and the culture.
Sitting down with Faheem Shabazz to talk craft, community, and what it really means to be an outlaw in the barber game.
Meet Faheem Shabazz — OBS sits down with one of the culture's most respected voices for an introduction to the man behind the craft.
Faheem Shabazz breaks down the age-old debate — what matters more behind the chair, your skills or how you treat people?
Faheem Shabazz keeps it going — more real talk on the barber game, the culture, and what it takes to stay sharp.
OBS sits down with Zack, owner of Great Debaters in Chicago — breaking down the business of barbering, building community, and what it takes to run a shop the right way.
OBS sits down with June, owner of J&S Big Fellas in Chicago — a real conversation on running a shop, building a legacy, and staying true to the craft.
OBS sits down with Cory Majors, owner of The Right Touch Barber and Beauty in Indianapolis — a real conversation on craft, running a shop, and building something that serves the whole community.
OBS sits down with Jomo Cole of Primetime Barbershop in Indianapolis — a candid conversation on the craft, the culture, and building something real in the Midwest.
From The Interviews
The tools, equipment, and products our featured barbers actually use behind the chair. No sponsorships — just real recommendations from real professionals.
"Recommended by Faheem Shabazz — 'The most reliable clipper in the game. Built for professionals.'"
"Seen in multiple OBS interviews — a staple for smooth fades and tight tapers."
"The go-to for clean lines. Used by barbers across all OBS shop features."
"Preferred by June at J&S Big Fellas — 'Runs all day, never lets you down.'"
"Non-negotiable in every featured shop. Clean tools are the foundation of professional barbering."
"For the barbers who take shaves seriously — the straight razor game elevates everything."
Gear featured from OBS interviews — watch the full interviews on the Features page.
Culture & Community
The shops that shape the culture. From Chicago to wherever the craft lives — OBS puts real barbershops on the map.

Chicago, IL
Owner: June
Community cornerstone on the south side.

Chicago, IL
Owner: Zack
Where every cut starts a conversation.

Chicago, IL
Owner: Faheem Shabazz
Legacy, craft, and community since 1983.
OBS Platform
OBS is more than a platform — it's a resource for barbers who want to build real businesses and lasting careers.
Build a name people remember. Your brand is your reputation — inside and outside the shop.
Fill your chair consistently. Learn how OBS-featured barbers built loyal, referral-driven books.
Run your shop like a CEO. Pricing, scheduling, products, and payroll — from barbers who've done it.
Level up your craft and your career. Continuing education, competition, and community.
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Social Proof
Real barbers. Real culture. A community built nationwide.
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The Verdict
"I wear OBS in the shop every day. My clients ask about it constantly. This brand is the real deal — premium quality, no shortcuts."
Marcus D.
Master Barber, Chicago
"Bought the whole collection for my team. We look like a brand now. OBS made us feel like the professionals we are."
Dre Williams
Shop Owner, Atlanta
"The Limited Drop Platinum Tee is insane. Heavyweight, the print quality is fire. Already copped three. Will not stop."
Carlos M.
Barber & Tattoo Artist, LA
"Finally a barber brand that actually knows fashion. The cuts are clean, the fabrics are heavy, the drops sell out fast for a reason."
Jaylen T.
Streetwear Collector, NYC
"OBS is the brand I wish existed when I started. It represents everything about this culture — the craft, the streets, the grind."
Rico Styles
Barber & Influencer, Houston
"Six chairs, everyone wearing OBS. We look like a movement. The quality holds up after a hundred washes — that's how you know it's real."
Aaron B.
Barbershop Owner, Detroit