Shave & Hair Cut

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How times and ways have changed. When I was growing up, shaving was mostly done with straight razors. Lathered your face and try to avoid cutting it. Speaking of cutting, the tale is that a barber's services were indicated by blood-stained bandages drying around a pole. The red-and-white pole signs are still around today.


This is a similar strap that was used to sharpen the razor. My dad practiced this method for years.

Of course, we still have barbers today, they just use different methods and styles. Also, the prices have considerably changed.