The Humble Barber Co. in Brighton Heights

My bike, which I bought from Bear Dogs Bicycles on Western Ave., has a rather big frame and larger than average wheels. I know this because today when I place it on the bus bike rack I realize doesn’t fully fit. The driver does not alleviate my concern: “It’s not our responsibility if something happens to it.”

Apathy sucks, but it has taught me to value the people who care more.

Imagine my delight when I open the door to the Humble Barber Co., halfheartedly scope out the shop, and hear “you can bring your bike on in!”

My bike sitting in the Humble Barber Co.

And there’s a tame pup named Kitty — named after Kitty Wells, the queen of country music — she loves attention and let’s me play with her ears.

There are words on the wall, “Speak quietly and work hard”.

I’m not sure what music is playing. There’s a record player. A hipster vibe. I like it.

Its like a handshake. But not.

There’s two barbers: Bradly Richards, the owner, and Tom Dewing. Tom is the guy Brad says he was finally able to convince to move to Pittsburgh to work alongside him.