“Real California episode 2: Corazon y Alma, Chuco Moreno”- GA Thanksgiving Film Festival 2015, 3rd selection

Posted on November 28, 2015 by admin

Folks,

The 3^rd and final selection of the GA Thanksgiving Film Festival 2015 is a new episode of Real California featuring artist and tattooer Chuco Moreno. We filmed this August 22, 2015 at the legendary Classic Tattoo in Fullerton, California. Owner Tim Hendricks preserved part of Orange County and tattoo history because the shop was once owned by Eric Maaske.

The film begins with an introduction by Jimmy Allen from Shiner Gold Pomade and was shot at Syndicate Barber Shop in Long Beach, California. Thank you Jimmy for the support and Tim & Chris for opening your house to us.

The film begins with the exterior of the shop and two individuals who have been frequenting the shop for many years. They are from the Twister car club and Steve still brings Eric’s car to the shop and parks it out front. Both men have an affinity and respect for the shop and consider it “home”.

Classic Tattoo hearkens back to the 1940’s style tattoo shop and was created to pay homage for the time period by Eric. Everything from the checkered tile, flash art and wall colors are genuine and true.

Chuco Moreno is a man of immeasurable talent and depth that brings originality and culture to the art and tattoo world. In a trade were imitation is often overlooked Chuco brings his heritage and heart to the forefront and is a herald for Neighborhood style art that originated in Chicano barrios and correctional facilities. He was also featured on the cover of the inaugural issue of the Traditional Tattoo Journal.

We hope you enjoy this episode of Real California and the interview with Chuco. This episode is sponsored by Shiner Gold Pomade, www.ShinerGold.com

The GA Thanksgiving Film Festival is an online and interactive experience, comments and feedback is welcomed.

Blades Of A Feather Flock Together, Case & Sons Cutlery: The Avenue Men’s Magazine Winter 2014

Posted on February 7, 2014 by admin

Since the beginning of time mankind has needed a sharpened instrument for survival. In fact, knives are considered to be the oldest human tools. With the development of technology and the digital age this tradition has lost some of its luster.

Many companies sought cheaper production costs and exported manufacturing that resulted in inferior blades. The quality and craftsmanship suffered. The age of the decline of quality and custom cutlery began.

Mankind must not forget the ancient and modern traditions. It may have been a caveman skinning their latest accomplishment or a barber slapping the straight razor against the strop preparing for the closest shave possible but a sharpened instrument made it possible.

We are fortunate to have finely crafted blades from Case & Sons Cutlery that capture tradition and exemplary workmanship. The blades not only represent traditional knives but also capture a stylistic edge that is forged by Case.

Both Case knives have an elegant and rustic styling coupled with a technological edge with Tru-Sharp Stainless Steel blades. The blade material is not ordinary stainless steel because it is special high-carbon steel that will prolong the sharp edge. The advanced material produces a blade with amazing strength and resistant to corrosion.

The combination of unique blade style, handle, and advanced Tru-Sharp blade creates a knife worthy of Case & Sons brand……………………..

The Avenue Men’s Magazine Winter 2014 will have a double cover!!!!

Posted on January 1, 2014 by admin

Our second magazine issue will feature not only one great cover but the back cover will be inverted and feature a double cover!!!! We are super excited!