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When you hear the whistle blowin' eight to the bar -- Then you know that Tennessee is not very far

Why do we do all this?  Because bringing people together into our little world is how we try to bring a smile, a laugh, or a moment of peace.

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Continuing with the theme of the last few weeks, this week Randy talks about some of the more "heavy duty" razors in his collection. I'll let him tell you about these awesome tools for wet shaving as he is our resident expert, Research Esoterician, and a Dapper Gent in his own right.  Randy's Razor Collection: Rockwell 6S, M6, and Blackland  The Rockwell 6 S stainless steel safety razor with 3 plates for 6 adjustable shaves. I prefer the number 3 to 5 plate settings for me. I do like the weight of the Rockwell and it seems to glide thru the...

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Take time for yourself.  Reach out to your community. and as always.  Shave Dapper.

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Last week we introduced our R&D Specialist Randy Comber. Randy has been sharing his razor collection with us. This week we are talking about Randy's Gillette razors. Here's what he had to say: Randy's Razor Collection: Gillette Safety Razors Here is some history on the Gillette safety razors. My Gillette “Goodwill” safety razor was made in the 1930s. Gillette gave away 3 million of these safety razors if you purchased a $1 package of 10 new Gillette blades. Gillette settled on a new design for the 3-hole blade once the patent ran out during the Great Depression. You might be able...

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A few years ago I stumbled across this short poem.  It seems a great tribute to all our friends in the barber community.   Oh, I am a little barber And I go my merry way With my razor and my leeches I can always earn my pay Though your chin be smooth as satin, You will need me soon I know For the Lord protects his barbers, And He makes the stubble grow. If I slip when I am shaving you And cut you to the quick, You can use me as a doctor 'Cause I also heal the sick....

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