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    How many of the older generation remembers the old Burma Shave signs that use to dot the old 2 lane roads before the interstates They always had a cute jingle or words of wisdom LOL

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    CybersaurusREXX

    "The Buckaneers with Hairy Ears, on Wiry Wiskers used Tin Shears, BURMASHAVE." US Route 9, New Jersey.

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    I do just barely but I do remember seeing them referenced on television and in movies…… Comedians often used the slogans as part of their act.

    I sure do. They were spaced out along the highway and everyone in the car would read them out loud and have a laugh. Here is one collection.


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    The engraving must have taken incredible care to get right with triangular serifs and small capitals. link I was drawn in because it symbolized a time when people still made link things with their hands. Casebacks today are designed and laid out on a computer with engravings usually done by laser when it's done by hand it's less sterile and the link way letters connect and flow is far more considered.



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