Why BarberTimes and BarberComb exist side by side

BarberTimes and BarberComb were built to solve two different problems in the same space.

BarberTimes.com exists to observe, document, and talk about barbering as a craft , the culture, the standards, the conversations that happen in and around the chair. It’s editorial by nature. It asks why.

BarberComb.com exists for a different moment , when a man needs clarity.
Before the chair. After the chair. In everyday life.

Over time, one pattern became clear:
Most grooming frustration isn’t about trends or products , it’s about not knowing how to translate barber thinking into everyday decisions.

BarberTimes explores those conversations.
BarberComb turns them into quiet, practical tools.

They exist side by side because barbering needs both a voice and a utility:
• one to articulate the craft
• one to make it usable

No hype. No overlap. Just two roles, intentionally separate, supporting the same goal: better understanding between barbers and the people who sit in their chairs.

Curious how others see the balance between editorial insight and practical tools in their own industries.