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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...

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....

We have been fortunate to work with some truly amazing people over the years. Our good friend Randy Comber, who also happens to be our Research and Development specialist here at Dr. Mike's Shaving Emporium was very kind to share his collection of safety razors and straight razors with us.  A Bit About Randy When asked about shaving, Randy always says "always enjoy the shave". This passion for shaving is seen in every fiber of his being. He positively lights up when the topic of safety razors comes up. If you ever wanted to know anything about a certain razor...

HUNTSVILLE COMIC & POP CULTURE EXPO 

A great weekend with Dr. Mike's in Huntsville, AL at the Huntsville Comic & Pop Culture Expo! 

What a grand time over last weekend.  Attending the Southeast Punk Flea Market in Charleston, we brought the booth to the Omar Shrine at Mount Pleasant, SC.  After an adventure of travelling from Atlanta to Charleston (traffic, construction, wrecks, and a crazy GPS!) we got set up easily.  The SE Punk organizers do such a great job in taking care of the vendors and make sure the event is a fun one! The Omar Shrine is located about 1/4 mile from the USS Yorktown.  A WWII Aircraft carrier museum.  Although we did not get a chance to visit, we got...