One chair. Yours.

Andrew Kurz cuts one man at a time at 1051 Summit Drive in Carmel. Classic cuts, straight razor shaves and beard work, Tuesday to Friday, by appointment. Appointments book about two weeks out.

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5.0On Google, across 105 reviews. Clients of four to seven years. Next opening Tuesday, November 3, as of this writing.

Andrew Kurz, founder of Royal Oak Society, in the shop — Andrew Kurz, founder and master barber

Hours

Tuesday to Friday, 9 AM to 7 PM
By appointment only

Shop

1051 Summit Dr, Carmel, IN 46032

Booking

Online through Squire, or (317) 764-3441

Gift cards

Through Squire, or ask below

The menu.

$60HaircutClassic, traditional cuts30 minutes

$60Beard trim30 minutes

$110Haircut and beard trim1 hour

$30Hot oil beard treatment20 minutes

$70Straight razor shaveTraditional Italian method45 minutes

$120Haircut and straight razor shave1 hour 15 minutes

$70Head shave45 minutes

$120Head shave and beard trim1 hour 15 minutes

As listed on the shop's Squire booking page. A card holds every booking; same-day cancellations, no-shows and arriving more than 15 minutes late are charged in full.

Trained the long way.

Kenny's Academy of Barbering, then four years at Main Street Barber Shop in Carmel, then co-founder and master barber of Bespoke Initiative from 2020 to 2023. Royal Oak Society opened in 2023 as a one-chair shop, so nobody is waiting behind you.

Executive Barber Training Certification, Charles Shumate
Classic barber training, Danilo Alfonso
Traditional Italian straight razor shave
SMP certifications, Taylor Perry and ScalpMicro USA
Kenny's Academy of Barbering

Recent chairs.

Side part with a hard line, from above — Hard-part side part

Slicked side part, from above — Classic side part

Skin fade with a textured top, from behind — Skin fade, textured top

From the shop's own photos on Google. [Replace with the shop's Instagram feed]

5.0

On Google, across 105 reviews. Written here as text, so phones can read them and Google can index them.

I've been going to Andrew for almost 7 years and what amazes me the most is his consistency. He takes his time and ensures that you're getting the best cut possible during every visit.

Michael, Google review

I hadn't had a cut in almost 2 years and was having a hard time getting in. A friend referred me to Andrew, and I am forever thankful. I went from a "very good" barber to an amazing one.

Warren, Google review

A professional head shave and beard trim can make you look like a brand new person. It is 100% worth it. Make the appointment with Andrew ASAP.

Jason, Google review

Gift cards and questions.

For an appointment, book on Squire; it's faster. For a gift card, a first visit you're unsure about, or anything else, send a note and Andrew replies by email. [Confirm who answers these and how fast]

Visit.

Shop

1051 Summit Dr
Carmel, IN 46032
Directions

Hours

Tuesday to Friday, 9 AM to 7 PM
By appointment only
Closed Saturday to Monday

Contact

(317) 764-3441
[shop email instead of a personal Gmail]
[Instagram, Facebook]

Book an appointment

Today and this concept

The first screen a visitor sees now, next to the first screen above. For Andrew, not part of the live site.

Current Royal Oak Society homepage first screen — Today: two buttons and the cancellation policy. No menu or prices, no written address, reviews pasted as images, footer dated 2023.

Concept first screen — Concept: the barber, the promise, the 5.0 and the booking button in one screen; hours, address and the full menu right under it.