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  1. 09-23-2010, 06:39 AM #6
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    I'll paint you a picture.

    Imagine a common man's home 100 years ago. No electric lights no running water, if you wanted hot water you would have to light some coals or wood, put the kettle on etc. Then shave in the flickering light of a candle or oil lamp.

    On top of that you need a certain dexterity to hone and strop as well.

    In those days newspapers hardly existed, barbers were a source of news as well. There is a reason that one of France's newspapers is called le Figaro, which means "the Barber".

    Social and practical reasons therefore to visit the barber instead of DIYing.
    Last edited by Kees; 09-23-2010 at 06:42 AM.
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