As a Turk I was a bit surprised. I am so glad to see this topic here. But honestly even we, Turks, don't exactly know who is the Arko Man. We have talked and discussed about it on our Turkish Shaving Forum (Geltir) actually and we came to conclusion that it was taken from a Yeşilçam (Turkish cinema) Artist, Murat Soydan, I am going to add a photo of Murat Soydan. Take a look at him, please. What is your thoughts on it?
That could be Colgate Man.I wonder if this is him?
I wonder if this is him?
Those cheeks look SO RED!I wonder if this is him?
Those cheeks look SO RED!
Those are some straight, white teeth for 1918.He is embarrassed. Apparently, he is moonlighting three jobs. Colgate, Williams and Palmolive.
I mentioned earlier that a Turkish barber of my acquaintance living in Indianapolis claims to have met and shaved Arko Man back in the Old Country. He promised to scan some photos and send them to me, and gave me permission to share them here on B&B.I know a Turkish barber who lives in Indiana but is originally from Ankara. He claims to have shaved Arko Man several times in his shop in Ankara some years ago. He has photos, and says he will scan them and send them to me. Stay tuned!
Those cheeks look SO RED!
I mentioned earlier that a Turkish barber of my acquaintance living in Indianapolis claims to have met and shaved Arko Man back in the Old Country. He promised to scan some photos and send them to me, and gave me permission to share them here on B&B.
Here are the first few photos. He says there are others coming. Although inconclusive, these look very promising.
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