You can still hear the soothing whir of the hot lather machine and the gentle slap of the razor blade being sharpened against the strop.
People still travel miles to sit in the authentic barber chair.
And the man who carries the scissors has been at it since 1948. He has cut hair in Manchester, Concord, Portsmouth, and various locations in Keene. His present location on West Street facing Central Square has been open since the late 1970s. His skill, many would say, is unparalleled. Like a painter, Frank said, you have to be creative and picture the end result before applying razor or scissors.