[ASMR] Where Do Barber Poles Come From? 70+ Years of Iconic Traditional Craft At William Marvy Co.

Relax to the sounds of a craftsman assembling an iconic American-made Marvy Barber Pole! 💈
This video is something experimental we filmed earlier this year during our time in Saint Paul, Minnesota. The handcraftsmanship of a Marvy Barber Pole being assembled in their Saint Paul workspace where they have been based since 1961.
Inside, the warehouse space has barely changed since the day they first set up their workbenches!
Established in 1936, by William Marvy in his parents’ basement, the William Marvy Company in Saint Paul, Minnesota is a family-owned and operated business that produces the iconic Marvy Barber Pole, Mar-V-Cide Disinfectant and Sanitizing Jars.
The William Marvy Company began making barber poles in 1950. William Marvy revolutionized the barber pole with a rust-proof design utilizing stainless steel, aluminum, and glass. They are the only manufacturers of commercial barber poles left in North America. Over the years they have made 90,000+ barber poles, and a book catalogs each barber pole’s serial number along with its new owner ✍🏼
Two of their barber poles are at The Smithsonian, including the 75,000th pole, as symbols of Americana and the American Highstreet. A recent milestone, the 90,000th barber pole now hangs on the wall in the Marvy headquarters as a part of their growing collection that includes past barber pole milestones and historical designs 🙌🏼
William Marvy’s son, Bob Marvy, is now the company President. Bob's three sons (Scott, Dan & Brad) are involved in the daily operations to preserve and honor the Marvy family legacy.
We filmed over two days with Scott Gohr who has four decades of experience and is an invaluable part of this family business. Scott patiently took us through the process of assembling a Marvy Barber Pole model #55.
And, in case you are wondering, this barber pole was made for Mizell’s Barber Shop in Brownsburg, IN. So if you are ever in the neighborhood, you can stop by and check out their Marvy Barber Pole!
✨ Huge thank you to Patrick Imholte, owner of Elizabeth’s Barber Shop, for connecting us with Scott Marvy 🙏🏼 The William Mary Company is around the corner from Elizabeth’s Barber Shop. You’ll often find Patrick there catching up with Scott and buying supplies :)
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Scott Gohr, Craftsman
Scott Marvy
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1540 St. Clair Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55105
USA
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[@Run_STP]

Scott is incredibly humble, the amount of knowledge he has on all things barber poles and barber antiques is incredible ! Has made more barber poles by hand than arguably any living person ! So cool to see him on this platform for the world to see ! The level of respect he has for the craft is unmatched ! Thank you for presenting this to the world Harry ! Safe travels ❤!

[@HairCutHarry]

Thanks Patrick for all your help behind the scenes and for introducing us to the rich history of the William Marvy Company 🙏🏼❤️ It was awesome to have the opportunity to film with Scott - we enjoyed our time with him and the Marvy family!

[@GohrJason]

Scott is a legend! Been a lifetime of fun hanging with my hero. Love ya dad!

[@HairCutHarry]

Your dad is awesome! We had so much fun filming with him!

[@SPG8989]

Your dad is a true craftsman. I am glad you notice that and appreciate him. I bet that means more to him than the air he breaths.

[@HairCutHarry]

Hi - thanks so much for watching! Huge thank you to the Marvy family and Scott Gohr for having us over and allowing us to film the making of an iconic Marvy Barber Pole 🙏🏼 In case you are wondering, this barber pole was made for Mizell’s Barber Shop in Brownsburg, IN 💈🙌🏼

[@rickwilliamson1865]

Brilliant. What gave you the idea to film this? It was such a treat to watch an old school craftsman at work.

[@josie8909]

Absolutely amazing work done by this man. Thank you from an Australian viewer❤.

[@josie8909]

Hello Harry Thanks for your reply regarding the Barber Pole - it was a lovely surprise to hear from you.😽

[@transmaster]

My God that was an ASMR masterpiece. I would really like more like this.

[@HairCutHarry]

Great to hear you liked the new video! Hopefully, in the future we will be able to do a few more videos such as this.

[@JasonRuppVlog]

This video on another higher level than we are even used to seeing ob this high level channel. The classic barber pole done by the classic artist. Absolute brilliance. The cinematography should get an award.

[@jaeslow6347]

I agree, i love this style.

[@prltqdf9]

Too many out-of-focus issues to warrant an award.

[@johncontractors1385]

I feel like we should’ve had to pay to watch this….Needs an award.

[@HairCutHarry]

Thank you for you kind words 🙏🏼. We are so glad you enjoyed it.

[@adamgable4346]

Harry has hit this one out of the park by capturing the pure nature of a piece of barbering history. I could a see this becoming a series for sure: How barber chairs are made, How razors are made, What barber college is like,etc.

[@Blumberjack]

ASMR hall of fame 🏆 This is art.

[@nickp9992]

I love the the look and sounds of this old craft shop. If this is the only one remaining in North America, it makes me wonder if you could do similar videos of barber pole craft shops around the world. 💈

[@nickp9992]

@@MikeYork-bn1mt 🖐🏾🕋

[@0111DTheProphet]

Harry, you're an absolute genius for this video. Experimental? More like you know exactly what you're doing. Amazing editing, perfect sound, great video and camera holding. This is an awesome video! One of your best videos, ever

[@LizzyAlexis]

I could watch him work all day! This was such a treat. This type of craftmanship is something to be cherished in our world today.

[@vincepagulayan1918]

Merry Christmas Harry ❤️

[@HairCutHarry]

Wishing you a Merry Christmas too!! Can’t believe it’s almost here!

[@Night_Owl2023]

This video is a true breath of fresh air, watching a real craftsman at work is a real pleasure. Thank you.

[@davestateham2237]

Watching this episode is so relaxing and The Cinemagraphy of the Video Looks so Great - Thank you Harry for this great Video

[@HairCutHarry]

Thank you for watching & commenting 🙏🏼 It’s awesome to hear you liked the new video and found it relaxing!

[@jeffbilyard7848]

Wow, what a cool video. Thank you very much. Never thought about where Barbara poles come from and he’s left-handed.👍

[@transmaster]

Just ordered the book, VANISHING American Barber Shop 1860 to 1960. looking forward to reading it.

[@Tenbrink]

This might be your best video so far. The idea is so simple but still completely original, fantastic, next level UASMR! And thank you for not including music, got worried there when he turned on the radio.

[@SPG8989]

Harry showing he is more than a dude that just sits there to get pampered. Also I am sure Mystery Woman played a use role in this as usual. Really such great work, and I don't think I need to even comment on what a legend Willaim and his family are.

[@migzydrift]

Take, that! “How it’s Made” Absolutely fantastic 👏👏

[@bobandrews1357]

This video is so well filmed, paced, cut and post produced . Technically your best work so far. You should do a piece about all your filming equipment. And what programs you use?

[@jayjayb89]

Amazing craftsman and you can see he really takes care with his work

[@michael5089]

What a marvellous video to watch. Love this Harry! What a beautiful craft to have learnt. I think you need to do more barber related paraphernalia videos as well!!❤❤❤❤

[@sarahacostagarcia823]

Thanks a lot for sharing the magical moment of creation in the workshop museum Greetings to Harry and all your team form México. !!

[@nilsd3608]

Oh wow. I liked this a lot. Sound& filming is just grand! Appreciated this vid a lot. Regards from Germany

[@RockafellaTonsorialParlor]

Standing ovation, mass applause & very much respect to William Marvy & the entire Marvy family for their legacy to carry on & for paving the way for the World of Tonsorial Barbers by Trade. Thank you! Thank you Harry! Much love & respect🙏🏻💈👑

[@Albert-Arthur-Wison225]

The wonderful paraphernalia associated with traditional, ‘old - time ‘ barbershops 💈 is truly mesmerizing. I’m reminded of some of the incredible chairs I used to see in the barbershops of rural Tasmanian villages & towns,..some of which had seen m a n y decades of continual service. Including some Showground-looking pieces to appeal to the kiddies 😊😊😊..

[@markmichalski4699]

So uniquely cool to watch.

[@HairCutHarry]

Thanks, we are glad you enjoyed this one. We really enjoyed documenting this little piece of Americana! 🙏🏼

[@lonsunokrogan]

What an awesome video! Thank you Scott and Harry for doing this. I love how the craftsmanship is shown with the care and respect of a very skilled individual. Thanks again to both of you!

[@davidoswald5749]

I would love more videos like this, or you sitting down with a barber talking about their craft and such (Pat from Elizabeth's would be awesome of course to start with)

[@Cody-vg9vw]

Just truly a master at his craft ☺️I appreciate you harry and the crew for all the great memories that you show us 🖤

[@ismaelmacias4858]

Wow Harry. Nice to see that your in Minnesota again. Nice video by the way! Be safe. Roads get sleek and slippery here around this time and especially in January. Merry Christmas and God bless! 😊

[@SLUGTHUG]

This was filmed earlier in the year, presumably during that initial visit. It’s in the description 👍

[@Pixelgraft]

Amazing work on all levels. Please please please more like this!

[@mike_qbik]

Absolutelly stunning.

[@CaptainFantastic222]

This is shot really well

[@VII002]

This was a really nice Christmas surprise Harry & Mysterious woman. I really enjoy learning about the smaller/niche things in life. Not all crafting is a spectacle but that doesn’t change the dedication people put into learning their craft. Keep up the good content! Merry Christmas🎄

[@marcmorrison5208]

Coolest job ever

[@puessinnombreusuario]

It is not the typical video that you are used to and, you know what? I loved it. It is a very good idea to make these videos on how objects related to the world of barbering are made. The next one could be about barber chairs (it's an idea)

[@jacobsobelman3923]

Very interesting to see how all of the different pieces come together!

[@Alex-hb8do]

Really enjoyed watching this one. Great video!

[@NamelessViking01]

Minnesota has the best ASMR content 😂.... totally not biased since im from Minnesota 👀

[@kiffco77]

This is an amazing video. Definitely outside the norm for the channel while still staying true to the theme. Great job.

[@thomaslynch2626]

The video I've been craving and I didn't even know it! Amazing work Harry and crew!

[@Arfabiscuit]

Absolute class best video on youtube

[@alfredome1493]

Thank you so much Harry! Happy Christmas and happy new year to everyone! Stay safe!

[@HairCutHarry]

Wishing you a Merry Christmas too and all the best for 2024!! 🎉

[@bethjones6104]

Great video, Mr. Harry!!!! I shared this video with my favorite wet shaving KZbin Group!!! Have a blessed Christmas and New Year's!!!

[@HairCutHarry]

Wow - thank you so much for sharing 🙏🏼 Wishing you a Merry Christmas too!!

[@thehillza]

Genius idea

[@HairCutHarry]

Thanks for watching! It was fun to work on something experimental & different 💈🙌🏼 Wishing you a healthy & happy New Year! 🎉

[@ripvanstinkle]

This was a proper film! Incredible work! Well done! Best in the biz.

[@crankypest2617]

Okay this was just cool to watch. Great ASMR and very interesting.

[@bigsmith7349]

Man harry this is a awesome video and it gives me some asmr tingling. Thanks for making it 🫶

[@HairCutHarry]

Great to hear you enjoyed this video! It was awesome to have the opportunity to film with Scott 💈🙌🏼

[@travelingdude33914]

What a cool video, and surprisingly relaxing. I nodded off a few times watching it 😊

[@FiberOpticTTV]

Yes!!! We don't feel so good in the house this week and this video will help me get the much-needed rest I crave. Thank you @HairCutHarry

[@HairCutHarry]

Hi - hope you guys feels better soon!

[@badradiocaller]

Loved this video, so unique and interesting. Thanks Harry

[@HairCutHarry]

We are happy to hear you liked this! It was so interesting to us too to learn about this piece of history 💈🙌🏼 We first heard about The William Marvy Company from Patrick (owner of Elizabeth’s Barbershop) last year so it was awesome to have the opportunity to film there this year.

[@ctloyd640]

Awsome job, Harry. I truly enjoyed the video.

[@jeraldheinrich3589]

That was actually very interesting.

[@ramendragon3628]

This is awesome!

[@zengweixuan1613]

Great stuff once again Harry!!

[@WatchlarCenva]

Fantastic!

[@dirkdiggler7949]

Totally fascinating !!

[@Jordannelson23]

True Craftsman Ship 👌🏻 👏🏻

[@bigsquatchsasfoot1964]

Superb ! what a fabulous video and great insight. Merry Christmas and a happy new year Harry to you and your family thanks for all those great videos my good man 🙏👍

[@HairCutHarry]

Thanks so much for being here with us 🙏🏼 Wishing you a Merry Christmas too and all the best for 2024!! 🎉

[@UBERJAVS]

I'm only a few into this one and already can tell I'm going to enjoy it immensely. What a nice surprise.

[@UBERJAVS]

Thanks to EVERYONE involved in this. Wonderful.

[@mo7am]

Thank you 🙏🏻 for different amazing vlog 💐

[@BW-xz6ol]

Perfect asmr

[@limitedmark]

What a skill.......brilliant. 😎

[@william719]

Excellent video. What a great craftsman. The ending was perfect.

[@carolinaorozco706]

ASMR ❤ to my ears

[@Run_STP]

LEGENDARY ! 🎉

[@HairCutHarry]

🙌🏼💈🎉

[@quaverflava3639]

Quality. Thanks for this H 👍🏻 Merry Xmas too you all. All the best in the new year. Can't wait for what you bring next year?

[@mikolajkowalski9027]

I'd love to see more video like that !! 🤩😍

[@johnwilde6909]

Fantastic craftsman, great video

[@jeroenbos26]

What a nice idea for a video Harry!

[@andrelouzeiro]

One of the best videos i've seen all year.

[@Tito4re]

Amazing video.

[@skipgiblets]

I loved the ending to the video

[@Greg.H4]

So cool 😎

[@HairCutHarry]

Glad you like it! So happy we had the opportunity to film this making of 💈🙌🏼

[@Arden2886]

Solid video harry 👌

[@wsaxonmills]

Coach Pops' side hustle!

[@hassanlaaroussi4666]

Thank you Mr Harry for this wonderful video that made me feel good. I wish you more success. from Morocco

[@HairCutHarry]

Hello - thank you so much for watching & for your comment 🙏🏼 Awesome to hear you liked the new video! We are grateful we had the opportunity to film here 💈🙌🏼

[@iampeewee]

❤❤❤ Your the best Harry in creating ASMR videos. It really helps me a lot especially when I get sleep. Happy Holidays Harry. Love from the Philippines 🇵🇭♥️♥️

[@HairCutHarry]

Thanks so much for watching and saying hello 🙏🏼❤️ We are happy the videos help you 😴 Wishing you a happy holiday season too!!

[@midsue]

Cool 👍

[@gregft1979]

Incredible video and sound quality

[@HairCutHarry]

Thanks so much for watching - glad you like it!

[@wisecrackmelmoc2301]

Amazing video

[@peterparker5763]

Gran video, una tranquilidad infinita

[@kakal33]

very interesting 👍🏻

[@domenico141080]

Top video of the ARTIGIANS

[@evancox2065]

Hey!! My home town, cool stuff!

[@FarEvilDee1974]

Ah yes someone who takes pride in his work & craft. A rare commodity these days.

[@SDS-1]

😍💓 hell yes

[@dappershaves]

excellent! happy holidays, regards Mr Straight Razor

[@HairCutHarry]

Happy holidays to you too!!

[@Badonicus]

First....for a change😮 Something different this way comes. Great Asmr of course Harry. Filmed superbly, worthy of any How its Made episode.

[@TRUMP-2024-MAGA]

😅😂 sorry, I'm first coment on the sight as well as 👍🏽....but hey, merry Christmas! 🎅

[@Badonicus]

KZbin all that matters but hey, you'll get there. Happy Holidays​@WWG1WGALL

[@HairCutHarry]

@Badonicus - we are so happy you enjoyed this!

[@UMadBro19881]

Nice video. One about the making of straight razors would be nice too.

[@Matt-ze3oo]

awesome video harry ! would be interesting to see a video about the history of barber poles.

[@gac51182]

Great job, just saw what looks like this company’s barber pole in the Osaka Japan barber video. It will be interesting to try and see them in other old videos now.

[@HairCutHarry]

It’s so cool, isn’t it?! Dora at Barber88 has a Marvy barber pole 💈🙌🏼

[@mk.marksman1369]

Niceee❤

[@Romans_Twelve_Two]

My two year old and I thoroughly enjoyed this, Harry! We love videos on how things are made 😁 I would love to see more of these videos!

[@HairCutHarry]

That’s awesome you both enjoyed this video! Hopefully, we'll be able to do more like this in the future :)

[@j3designz]

The sound quality & isolation is next level. Well done!

[@snaz76]

Always wondered about these poles :) so thank you for showing this. I see this becoming part of HaircutHarry, as interesting information/history of the trade. On average the will have made 1300 a year, I wonder how the keep afloat, as that doesn´t seem like a massive production...?

[@TRUMP-2024-MAGA]

Never even thought of "how it's made...! I wonder how many cans of paint/stain he's had in his time... For a second i thought he was making something to drink then i realized the sealer mixing sounds like me eating ribs! Lol!! Cool sounds, something different is a hit! What will Harry do next! Merry Christmas 🎅 -again, and Happy New Year! 🎉🙌🤝

[@HairCutHarry]

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year Wes!!

[@michaeldouglas1243]

Wow. I really enjoyed watching this. Outstanding soothing content

[@truckmann1762]

So... what is the cost of them?