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  1. Preacher

    What do you use to shave?

    I have a full beard, but still have to do the neck and cheek thing. I use a 1955 Gillette "Super-Speed" with some Wilkinson Blades I got from somewhere. (do not remember where) I use an Italian badger brush, have Williams Soap in the mug, a tube of Gillette Brushless, (which unfortunately they...
  2. Preacher

    For the Ladies

    late 40's, early 50's Ladies one piece swimsuit. Size 44, made by "KerryBrooke Swimwear" Skirted, "pinpoint rayon?" (miniscule shiny black dots in pattern on surface) Has "tie straps" for fastening the top in place. Was my Mothers. In excellent condition, please make offer. Also, Antique...
  3. Preacher

    Why all the hatred towards black leather jackets?

    re: black leather I have been riding for 50 years, on the street since 1967. My jackets have always been black up till recently when I bought a brown one. I simply got tired of "looking like everyone else." I still have my Brooks 511 that is 31 years old, I have two "vented racers" a black...
  4. Preacher

    The Few

    1087: Try Brooks Leather in Michigan. I have their 511 that I bought in 1979, still going strong, although it is semi retired until either I shrink, or it stretches. They make a "Brando" style,(#711) a bit more modern than the Few, but a good jacket none the less. Unless someone else has...
  5. Preacher

    HELP!!!

    Tomasso: thank you, but I do not wear hats except on the weekend. (work part time, have to wear a uniform with a stupid trucker hat that doesn't fit right, so I wear no hat) On weekends, depending on what I am doing, either a Beret (Veterans stuff) a leather Ascot worn backwards, (biker stuff)...
  7. Preacher

    HELP!!!

    Lloyd: Please send an email to theehsoracle@gmail.com, I will send you the pics with the one that is registered here, (i.e., my ISP email) Thanks for all your help with this, Blessings,
  8. Preacher

    HELP!!!

    yes, except it does not have the edge on the brim. The edge on the one I have is just plain,no "finish " at all, just rounded a bit. thanks.
  9. Preacher

    HELP!!!

    Lloyd: I cannot post pics. Not allowed yet. If you wish, check my profile, send me an email, I will send you the pics that way, perhaps you could post them. I cannot see profiles yet either. Thanks, Blessings
  10. Preacher

    HELP!!!

    I picked up a Dobbs yesterday after Church at the Goodwill. It is a 7 1/8th. Grey, feels like fur of some sort, has a tag in it that says "long oval" the brim is 1 3/4 inches and has no finishing on the edge, just rounded, the top (is that the crown?) tapers down toward the front and the back...
  11. Preacher

    Book: "The Martini"

    Picked up a copy of "The Martini: An Illustrated History of an American Classic" by Barnaby Conrad III. I am not a drinker, but the book is filled with art and pictures of the era we are all so fond of. Movie Stars, Vargas style art, clothing of the period, hats, etc. Thought someone here might...
  13. Preacher

    Record Player Repair Recommendations?

    Google "Radio repair in Michigan". Should show you a "Michigan locator", click on that, large listing of shops all over the state. Hope this helps, Blessings. Preacher (would not put the link, I do not think that is allowed, I am new here)
  14. Preacher

    DOUBLEDOWN, back off Baconator

    Two Please, one for now, and one for later
  15. Preacher

    My vintage leather jacket and I are reunited after 14 years apart!!

    re: zipper Navin: Let me check my stash, I have a BUNCH of zippers from leather projects, ( I buy old beat leather items, i.e., luggage /suitbags/etc )at thrift stores to cut apart and make new "vintage" items from. My wife also is a seamstress and has a bunch. It might not be Conmar, but it...
  16. Preacher

    "Where there's tea, there's hope"

    My favorites are Williamson's Irish Breakfast, Typhoo, PG Tips. In a pinch, Lipton loose, or some English Breakfast teabags. Nothing better no matter the time of day or night than a good strong cup. Grab the SonaWare engraved aluminum teapot, dump it in loose, and let it steep almost till a...
  17. Preacher

    New Ladies and Gents Step Forward

    Hello Greetings. Preacher is my actual nickname, as I am one. I Pastor in Southside VA, doing what is called "Church Restoration." I go to struggling Rural Churches and help them remember Who they serve, and why they exist, (which most of them seem to have forgotten) then, I go on to the next...
  19. Preacher

    What do you listen on?

    my music In Radio Mode, (and in the winter when I can get a swing station out of Toronto) one of the following: 1929 Stromberg-Carlsen Parlor AM 1930 Philco Parlor AM 1936 Philco Parlor Am (the best player of the pack, but looks like it spent most of its life under water) 1939 Philco wood case...
  20. Preacher

    Help! Tie Care Other Then Steam.

    re: thanks You're welcome, hope it helps someone. Blessings
  21. Preacher

    Help! Tie Care Other Then Steam.

    little known "trick" Ever gotten some sort of grease on a good tie, silk or polyester? Had a fellow Pastor who got automotive grease on an expensive Christian tie, I believe silk. We took some "Goop" hand cleaner, (not the orange kind, the regular kind) I rubbed it into the stain, left it for...

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