Slate's Entry to the Hall of Fame

Hall of Fame Entry

What is your real name?

Michael A. Slate

What are your nicknames/aliases?

Mike

Where do you live?

Newbury Park, CA

What is your age (or) generation?

67

What are you in the real world?

retired - banking and finance

What is your favorite shave setup?

The Barbier's Bride 6/8" by Wacker
SRD Imperial IV bridle leather strop w/webbing for backside
any good shaving soap without too much of a fragrance
Thacker badger brush

What are your hobbies and favorite activities?

Amateur (ham) radio operator; call sign N6TEA
Play Martin D-35 steel string acoustic flat top guitar

What else should the members of B&B know about you?

Dad taught me how to shave with a straight razor when I was 16 yrs. old but I quit after learning to strop, steam, soap & shave because I liked to sleep in. His uncle owned a barber ship in Bend, OR and gave him two restored vintage razors and a brand new one with ivory scales (in 1941). Returning to straight razor shaving seemed like a relaxing way to start the morning. Dad used a DE razor during the week but vastly preferred "the Saturday straight razor shave; the best of the week." I loved him dearly, so in his honor...

Slate's Entry to the Hall of Fame