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If you enjoy the music I've selected for this website then I KNOW you're going to LOVE the wonderful mid-century stylings of the latest group I've discovered. They go by the name The Tikiyaki Orchestra and, in my humble opinion (which you undoubtedly respect, because as I am a former club DJ, choralist, and all-around jazz lover you can be confident that I know damn good music when I hear it!), these gents are absolutely brilliant! Their… Continue

Here at Dear Old Dad we strive to show you the many ways to live a swank lifestyle without sending you to the poor house. In the original days of swank living, gentlemen who strove to convey that lifestyle usually had to part with a lot of cash. But times have changed, and while you can still spend a minor fortune to elevate yourself from so-so to swank, there are much more affordable options available that allow you the role of… Continue

I just wanted to update you all on how things are going here at Dear Old Dad. I must apologize for not having contributed anything on this site in so long. It seems as though my muse has been distracted with other projects as of late and it's made writing some new articles a bit more of a chore than I am accustomed to. However I do have 2 articles currently in the works; both are on great and easy one-step swankifying tips. Plus I have many more helpful and interesting articles on the way once… Continue

If you were born before 1970 you probably remember your dad using a safety razor when you were young. If you were born after 1970, this heavy, all-metal gizmo probably looks rather Machiavellian compared to the streamlined ergonomic-handled plastic disposable lightweight jobs that are sold today. But if you’ve ever wondered (as I did) whether there was something more to be had from the daily ritual of shaving than groggily scraping hair off of your face, you might want to consider changing what… Continue