C-MON
- USA
- Est. 1939
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Budget Luxury
C-MON is an American barber shears brand by Carl Monkhouse / WB Barber Supply of Williamsport, PA, featuring hand-hammered 420 stainless steel shears since 1939.
OverviewC-MON is a historical American barber shears brand associated with Carl Monkhouse and WB Barber Supply (Williamsport Bowman Barber Supply) of Williamsport, Pennsylvania. WB Barber Supply was established in 1939, making it one of the longer-running barber supply operations in the Allegheny Mountains region. C-MON shears are manufactured using 420...
Overview
C-MON is a historical American barber shears brand associated with Carl Monkhouse and WB Barber Supply (Williamsport Bowman Barber Supply) of Williamsport, Pennsylvania. WB Barber Supply was established in 1939, making it one of the longer-running barber supply operations in the Allegheny Mountains region. C-MON shears are manufactured using 420 stainless steel.
Product Range
C-MON’s product line includes both cutting shears and thinning shears. Notable features across the range include hand-hammered shanks, saber blades, and corrugated bottom blades. Thinning models use CNC hollow grinding.
Known models include:
- Pinnacle – Ergonomic offset handle design
- Saber – Available in 7” and 7.5” lengths
- Ergonomic Styler – 5.5” cutting shear
- Filipino-type shears – Traditional barber style
- Thinners – CNC hollow ground
Distribution
C-MON shears are sold through Williamsport Bowman Barber Supply (wbbarber.com) and SalonCentric. Some models also appear on eBay. No independent brand website exists separate from WB Barber Supply.
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Products
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How C-MON Compares
| Brand | C-MON | Tara | FHI HEAT PROFESSIONAL | Kokoro |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | USA | USA | USA |
| Price Tier | Mid-Range | Mid-Range | Mid-Range | Mid-Range |
| Steel | 420 Stainless Steel | — | — | — |
| Handles | Offset | — | — | — |
| Specialties | — | Slice cut, Point cut, Dry cut, Wet cut, Classic cut, Detailed cut, Blending, Thinning, Texture control (15-20%), Texture control (28%), Texture control (35%), Horizontal cut, Vertical cut | Blunt cut, Slide cut, Point cut | Blunt cut, General purpose cutting, Razor cutting, Dry cutting, Texturizing, Thinning (33 tooth / 40 tooth), Blending (15 tooth), Volume control, Texture control |
| Founded | 1939 | — | — | 2017 |
Frequently Asked Questions
C-MON scissors are manufactured in USA by WB Barber Supply, established in 1939 in Williamsport.
C-MON uses 420 Stainless Steel in their scissor lines.
C-MON scissors are in the mid-range price tier ($150–$350). At this price point, they compete with 4420, ABOVE, Arc. Value depends on your cutting volume, technique preferences, and maintenance habits.
C-MON offers Offset handle designs.
C-MON is an American barber shears brand by Carl Monkhouse / WB Barber Supply of Williamsport, PA, featuring hand-hammered 420 stainless steel shears since 1939.
