JRL Onyx Is Our Tool of the Month

By Barber Collectives Editorial·Jun 8, 2026·4 min read

The Onyx is not new anymore, but it still moves conversation like a fresh drop. This feature is positioned as a fast editorial spotlight on why the tool continues to hold cultural weight and practical respect in the shop.

Why it earned the slot

The finished version will focus on torque feel, black-on-black identity, reliability and the reasons barbers still talk about it like a modern benchmark.

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