Combing through my options
April 3, 2012 8:53 AM Subscribe
I am very vain and particular about my hair, which I wear in a parted pompadour. I would like to carry a quality gentleman's comb, possibly with a case. Something with a vintage, classy look that elicit admiration and envy. Can you help me find this comb on the internet or in Chicago?
The comb should have fine teeth for precision styling and it should easily fit in my pocket. To give you an idea of my style, a friend described me as "a refined gay gentleman from the turn of the century".
The comb should have fine teeth for precision styling and it should easily fit in my pocket. To give you an idea of my style, a friend described me as "a refined gay gentleman from the turn of the century".
If not vintage, surely you want a Kent? Mason Pearson : brushes :: Kent : combs
posted by kmennie at 9:16 AM on April 3, 2012 [1 favorite]
posted by kmennie at 9:16 AM on April 3, 2012 [1 favorite]
This vintage comb from West Germany looks awesome and has a cool case and is cheap
This antique folding comb is really pretty in the silver filigree case, not too girly I think, but not sure about you
This tortoiseshell celluloid one is neat and retro
Fancy silver one
Similar but in brass and cheaper
posted by rmless at 9:25 AM on April 3, 2012
This antique folding comb is really pretty in the silver filigree case, not too girly I think, but not sure about you
This tortoiseshell celluloid one is neat and retro
Fancy silver one
Similar but in brass and cheaper
posted by rmless at 9:25 AM on April 3, 2012
Best answer: Etsy has some great options:
Grooming box with comb and clothes brush
Leather kit with comb and nail file
Handgun-shaped plastic comb
Bathing beauty
Mother of pearl
posted by MsMolly at 9:27 AM on April 3, 2012 [2 favorites]
Grooming box with comb and clothes brush
Leather kit with comb and nail file
Handgun-shaped plastic comb
Bathing beauty
Mother of pearl
posted by MsMolly at 9:27 AM on April 3, 2012 [2 favorites]
Response by poster: Man, some of these are so awesome that I'm considering starting a comb collection. MeFites, you never fail to impress.
posted by Lieber Frau at 9:48 AM on April 3, 2012
posted by Lieber Frau at 9:48 AM on April 3, 2012
This doesn't answer your question, but I REALLY REALLY want to see your darn hair now.
posted by stefnet at 9:59 AM on April 3, 2012 [9 favorites]
posted by stefnet at 9:59 AM on April 3, 2012 [9 favorites]
Response by poster: Ha. For those who are curious, MeMail me and we'll work something out. :D
posted by Lieber Frau at 10:01 AM on April 3, 2012
posted by Lieber Frau at 10:01 AM on April 3, 2012
I'd bet that Mertz Apothecary has what you need. They're really good about focusing on little luxuries, and they're local to you, so you can browse around and see what kinds of awesome vintage-style products they have.
posted by runningwithscissors at 10:38 AM on April 3, 2012
posted by runningwithscissors at 10:38 AM on April 3, 2012
Actually, here are the combs available in their online store.
posted by runningwithscissors at 10:39 AM on April 3, 2012
posted by runningwithscissors at 10:39 AM on April 3, 2012
Response by poster: I purchased the lovely silver-plated 1930s folding comb DarlingBri found on eBay. Well done all around, MeFi!
Also, runningwithscissors, quelle coincidence! I actually posted this question *after* seeing the beautiful combs at Merz and wishing they had some sort of protective case.
posted by Lieber Frau at 8:36 AM on April 9, 2012
Also, runningwithscissors, quelle coincidence! I actually posted this question *after* seeing the beautiful combs at Merz and wishing they had some sort of protective case.
posted by Lieber Frau at 8:36 AM on April 9, 2012
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