So when I shave in the morning I use Gillette Foam ….. it always reminds me of when I went downtown (Washington DC), on 14th street, to Ewell’s Barber Shop. This was in the ’60s … so I wasn’t shaving yet. But watching my dad and grandfather get a shave with that straight edge and the way the barber would keep it sharp with the leather strap, was Oh so cool….
Ewell’s was where all the sports personalities would come and get a haircut when they were in town …. the professional wrestlers anyway. I met Bobo Brazil, Dr. Jerry Graham and Gorilla Monsoon. I remember 14th street was …… hmmmmm ….. a little risque ……… but again so very cool…….. having venues like, the Casino Royale, The Blue Mirror, the Red Slipper and others.
I also remember my barber’s name …. Link….. and the barber across from him, I think his name was Remy. There were about 20 chairs altogether and the women that gave you manicures were always great.
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