Close Shave

Close Shave

13. The Cortador Shaves the Hats Smooth

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Fausto Mero 1905–2007 Vaya con dios, Don Fausto


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When the hats return from the apaleador, they need more attention from the cortador.

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Here’s Jose with his truck.

Jose is Nestor’s cousin. Jose became a dealer.

I generally enjoyed going out on the town with Jose but I trusted neither his word, nor his judgment. He orchestrated two wives and a girlfriend simultaneously. You know that’s not going to have a pretty ending.

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Below, Hermelino uses a razor. Close. Closer. Smooth.

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Notice how he uses a thumbnail to wedge up the straw in order to cut it close.

Next, the planchador irons out some problems. Next Page

14. The Planchador Irons the Hats go to

 
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