The worldwide only book about pomades & hair tonics. In German. The first reference book in German language about nostalgic hairstyling products. Everything about pomades, hair tonics, hairdressing creams and hairbrushes. Written by Stan Soldan, the founder of PomadeShop - the first shop specializing in traditional men's hairstyling products. Stan Soldan is a unique and meticulous seeker. He has rediscovered pomade as "the gel of our grandparents", reviving and selling it successfully on the web - but also in the nostalgic shop in Munich, Germany. With his idea of ​​classic hair styling and care, he inspires men of all generations. They long for values, attitude and information. His fans include stars, celebrities, bankers, brewers, musicians and students. Here is a part of his biography recorded. Unselfishly, he illuminates less himself than pomades, hair tonics, even natural hairbrushes. Everything has its meaning and deserves to pay close attention to tradition. With over 250 vintage ads, original packagings and photos on 320 pages. This book is the ultimate reference guide for anyone interested in sustainable hair care. Carefully researched and recorded in words and pictures. Please note: the Pomade Book is written in German. "The New Bible for the Man" (Germany’s largest hairdressers’ magazine CUTwalk, 04-2017) "Definitely belongs on the bookshelf" (Barber's Quarterly, 12-2017) "Old Fashioned" (Kulturnews, 12-2017) "A must for every man" (Twisted Male Mag, 12-2017) Processing: Hardcover with thread stitching Number of pages: 320 pages Format: 8,26” by 10,63” (210 by 270 mm) Language: German ISBN: 978-3-9816789-2-5 Welded in original foil. Printed in the European Union.

Extremely Flexible 1930s-Style Nylon Comb – with “Sweet Georgia Brown” Embossing This vintage-style nylon comb, made in Germany, is an authentic classic inspired by the 1930s: black, elegant, dimensionally stable and nearly unbreakable. A reliable pocket comb for everyday use – compact, practical on the go, and ideal for barbers as well as anyone who appreciates traditional grooming style. Made in Germany. Historical embossing – crafted the same way as in the 1930s Produced by RING Kamm, a traditional German manufacturer founded in 1931, each comb is created using classic press-molding techniques. A true highlight is the gold-colored, hand-embossed Sweet Georgia Brown lettering – executed with the same method originally used in the 1930s. Precision teeth with strong grip The teeth are intentionally crafted with a slightly stronger “bite”: They grip the hair firmly, glide through even thick or pomaded hair with ease, and provide structure rather than simply passing over the surface. This allows for clean sectioning and shaping – a quality still highly appreciated in classic barbershops today. For very sensitive scalps, using a lighter touch is recommended. Benefits & Features compact pocket comb – perfect for everyday carry dimensionally stable, flexible and nearly unbreakable heat- and chemical-resistant smooth gliding performance while combing suitable for both thick and fine hair dual tooth pattern: coarse & fine – ideal for different hair types Made in Germany Size: approx. 10 cm x 3 cm

High-quality handle hairbrush by Don Draper. Made in Germany For thin and normal hair. Made in Germany from real pear wood and pure, dark natural bristles. With the Don Draper logo. Traditional hairbrush with handle. With the Don Draper branding. Made by one of the oldest hairbrush manufacturers in Germany. Made from oiled pear wood and with 10 rows of pure, dark natural bristles. A luxurious hairbrush in a classic rounded shape, made from polished pear wood and with firm boar bristles. Gently cares for the hair and scalp, distributes the natural hair oils to the hair tips and gives the hair a beautiful shine. Brushes like this were used in the 1920s and 1950s to make hair shine even more. A hairbrush for all hair types, from thick to normal to thin hair. The firm, dark boar bristles glide gently through the hair and also massage your scalp to stimulate blood circulation. Boar bristles are made from the same protein as human hair and are therefore particularly gentle on the hair and scalp. With this Don Draper hairbrush, your hair will look well-groomed again.Tip: The secret to the glamorous hairstyles of the 1920s-50s is an oil-based pomade or hair tonic and a hairbrush with soft boar bristles, such as the Don Draper hairbrush. The high-quality, soft bristles are not only suitable for styling hair, but also for caring for the ends of the hair and giving the hair more volume. Use in the morning: In the morning, when you get up, use a Don Draper hairbrush instead of a comb. You will be surprised at how accurately the hairbrush brings the sleepy hair back into shape with just a few brush strokes. At the same time, the scalp is supplied with blood and the natural sebum is distributed, giving your hair a healthy, natural shine. Application for even more shine: Use a soft pomade or an oil-based hair tonic. Comb the hair forwards, then backwards to better distribute the styling product. Then comb the desired hairstyle. To give your hair even more shine, take the hairbrush and run it over your hair several times - especially on the sides. This hairbrush is perfect for slicked back hairstyles. This is how to care for the Don Draper bristle hairbrush: As soon as the shine of the hairbrush starts to fade, it's time to clean it. Remove hair from the brush by lifting it out from the side with a comb or the Don Draper brush cleaner. Move back and forth in soapy water and rinse under cold water. Do not soak as the bristles will absorb water and damage the wood. Shake off excess moisture and place the brush on a towel with the bristles facing down. Allow the brush to air dry and do not apply additional heat. For generations, high-quality bristles have been used from Indian and Chinese wild boar, which are known for their natural strength and elasticity. The quality of the bristles is judged by their stiffness. The highest quality and most expensive bristles are located close to the body. To reach all layers of hair, right down to the scalp, Dapper Dan uses different grades and mixtures of bristles. These are suitable for penetrating the different hair structures, whether fine, normal or thick. Real bristles ensure good hair care in many ways. First and foremost, they keep the hair clean. When viewed under a microscope, the surface of a bristle resembles the scales of a fish. When a hairbrush made of natural bristles is pulled through a head of hair, these tiny overlapping scales act like a comb, combing each hair tightly. This cleans the hair follicles of dirt, dust and grease. Natural bristles will never damage human hair, as both are made of the same protein. More elasticity, fullness and strong hair The gentle pulling of the sebaceous glands stimulates this delicate skin oil and distributes it throughout the hair, from root to tip. This creates natural shine, fullness and elasticity, and prevents split ends. This cannot be achieved with a comb alone. If used regularly to stimulate the scalp, brushes made of natural bristles also stimulate hair growth. Made in Germany Size: 230 x 63 mm

The High School Ladies' Perfume of the 1950s   First produced in 1927, Blue Waltz became an elegant luxury perfume in the 1930s, promoted by Hollywood stars such as Myrna Loy and Alice White. Back then it cost only 10 cents and by the 1950s it had become a popular fragrance among teenage girls, evoking wonderful memories of wild jukebox dances and romantic moments at the graduation ball. Among the fragrance notes are vanilla, lemon, clove, red rose, powdery notes, benzoin resin, oakmoss, geranium and coumarin. Made in the USA and unchanged since the 1950s in its iconic small heart-shaped glass bottle. Blue Waltz is still packaged today in a beautiful heart-shaped glass bottle only 8 cm tall. The perfume is honey- to cognac-colored and delivers a romantic, light sweet-powdery-spicy-fresh scent reminiscent of vanilla, green tea, cinnamon, anise and, in a way, festive holiday spices. The fragrance is clear and sexy, surprisingly light and refreshing. Even back in the day, Blue Waltz was a beautiful, fascinating and seductive scent. And today, women wearing it will still turn heads and hear the question: “What perfume is that?”. By the way, the fragrance composition of Blue Waltz was copied by a very well-known American brand for charming ladies’ lingerie and released under its own perfume label. Directions: Apply a drop of Blue Waltz to your neck and feel transported to a magical night in 1955 when the high school band opened the prom with “Oh, What a Night”. The perfume comes in a small heart-shaped bottle. Made in the USA Contents: 18 ml Ingredients: Alcohol Denat Water / Aqua Parfum Benzyl Benzoate Benzyl Salicylate Citral Citronellol Coumarin Limonene Geraniol Hexylcinnamal Hydroxycitronellal Linalool Evernia Furfuracea Extract Silica CI 20170 CI 61570

Sweet Georgia Brown Hair Tonic – featuring the original 1934 fragrance A hair tonic like back then—experienced anew. Featuring the original 1930s Sweet Georgia Brown scent, loved since 1934. A soothing men’s grooming ritual in the spirit of the 1930s that refreshes, invigorates, and cares for scalp and hair with timeless elegance. Traditionally made in the EU, original fragrance oil made in the USA. Since 1934, the name Sweet Georgia Brown has stood for classic pomade, immaculate style, and the unmistakable aroma of traditional barbershops. Before Sweet Georgia Brown became almost exclusively synonymous with pomade after 1984, the brand was part of the celebrated Valmor Products Company of Chicago in the 1930s and 1940s—famous for striking Art Deco labels, refined men’s grooming, and that authentic barbershop charm. Back then, the Sweet Georgia Brown range included pomades, brilliantine, hair tonics, and talcum powders—true American grooming staples. Today, the Sweet Georgia Brown Hair Tonic picks up that thread as the brand’s first new release in decades: a return to elegant, scent-driven barbershop grooming. At the heart of this tonic is the aroma—by design. It contains around 3% of the original, oil-based Sweet Georgia Brown fragrance oil—made in the USA—at a concentration more familiar from eau-de-colognes. Warm, slightly sweet, powdery, and unmistakably elegant: a barbershop accord that evokes pomade sheen, leather chairs, talc, and the charm of the 1930s. But this tonic offers more than a great scent: it refreshes the scalp, enlivens the senses, and leaves a naturally groomed finish with very light hold. Coconut Oil Esters, Creatine, and Allantoin care for hair and scalp—ideal for daily use, quick touch-ups, or as a classic barber finish after a cut. Hero Ingredients & Benefits Coconut Oil Esters: Provide lasting moisture and natural shine. Creatine: Strengthens the hair fiber and improves elasticity. Allantoin: Soothes and calms the scalp while supporting regeneration. Menthol: Adds a subtle sense of freshness and enhances the invigorating feel on scalp and hair. Benefits Hydrates the hair and adds a healthy, natural shine. Removes buildup and product residue from scalp and hair. Improves combability, even in damp hair. Acts like a light leave-in conditioner – ideal for daily use. Refreshes and revitalizes both scalp and hair throughout the day – without a strong cooling effect. Free From Free from silicones, parabens, acrylates, and PVP polymers – ingredients commonly found in modern grooming tonics. A pure, traditional formulation focused on performance and authenticity. Effect When massaged into hair and scalp, the tonic delivers a pleasant freshness, a smooth feel, and an airy, well-groomed look without weighing hair down. It helps the comb glide, evaporates quickly, and lets the legendary scent linger subtly throughout the day—perfect for mornings or a mid-day refresh. Scent The original 1930s Sweet Georgia Brown scent—warm, slightly sweet, faintly spicy, and powder-elegant. It smells of Damascus rose, lavender, cinnamon, clove, citrus peel, pine and vanilla. Loved since 1934. A fragrance that instantly calls to mind classic barbershops, pomade gloss, and refined men’s grooming. How to Use Massage a small amount evenly into hair and scalp. Ideal for daily care, refreshing your style, or as a scented finish after a haircut. For a neat, natural look with very light hold. Application in the palm Pour about one teaspoon into your palms, rub together, then work vigorously into scalp and hair until lightly set. Style as usual—ideally with Sweet Georgia Brown Pomade (once available). Pre- & post-cut in the barbershop Pre-cut: Massage a small amount into the scalp to invigorate and prepare hair for cutting. Post-cut: Massage a little tonic again, then comb gently with the grain for a clean, fresh finish and refined scent. Barbershop ritual, 1930s style For a classic experience: before application, place a warm, damp towel on the scalp for 1–2 minutes to open the pores and enhance both scent and care. Then massage in the tonic, comb through, and complete the style with pomade. Note Avoid contact with eyes. Bottled in a clear 500 ml (16.9 fl. oz.) glass bottle. Made in the Czech Republic (EU). Fragrance oil made in the USA. Ingredients: Alcohol Denat. Aqua (Water) Parfum (Fragrance) Glycerin Coconut Oil Esters PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil Creatine Allantoin Menthol Sodium Sulfate Terpineol* Linalool* Vanillin* Cinnamyl Alcohol* Benzyl Benzoate* Coumarin* Limonene* Cinnamal* Benzyl Alcohol* CI 15985 CI 19140 CI 28440 CI 73015 CI 14720 (* Naturally occurring constituents of the fragrance oil.)

Rare booklet with hair cutting techniques from 1958. Original reprint. Step-by-step instructions for the most popular mens' haircuts of the 1950s. A high quality reprint enabling you to perform professional type haircuts at home or at your barbershop.   There is no vintage barbershop in your area? Your hair dresser doesn't understand you? Surprise him with this small booklet "How to give haircuts." Or try it yourself at home with your best friend.   "How to Give haircuts at home!" is a small treasure in haircuts of the 1950s. The 48-page booklet written in 1958 by Howard Jones, a registered U.S. barber. You'll learn how to perform genuine 1950's haircuts. First you'll be introduced to the basic techniques of hair cutting, the necessary equipment (which is also available today), the "do's and don'ts" of hair-cutting, as well as the "Three Secrets of Hair Cutting". After that you start with the "SIX MOST POPULAR HAIRCUTS" of 1958. These are: THE "REGULAR BOY'S HAIRCUT" - an allrounder for young boys of 8 to 15 years THE "TEENAGER'S HAIRCUT" - the classic among young adults THE "TRIM" - the regular haircut for men of all ages, here on an example of a father THE "CLIPPER ALL THE WAY AROUND" - popular among older men with gray or white hair THE "FLATTOP BUTCH" - a heavy favorite with teens and adults since 1955. You'll also get explained the differences between a "Flattop Butch", a "Regular Butch" and a "Crew Cut" THE "REGULAR BUTCH" - very short haircut for boys up to 8 years. At the end of the booklet the barber answers briefly questions around hair. Here we learn what you can do for dull hair, what's in a hair tonic (back in the fifties it was not required to list the ingredients), or what is lanolin and what it does to scalp (lanolin was then a very popular ingredient with shampoos, hair tonics and pomades). The booklet is decorated with four beautiful original ads for hair tonics and hair dressings: "How to give haircuts at home!" is a unique addition to any hairdresser and any fan of the 1950s haircuts. (DIN A6: 148 x 210 mm)