“Lean back a little more,” Bob said. “Let those abs do the work.”
Tico shifted, gripping the chair as the light caught the oil.
“Turn your head—show me those chops.”
Bob squinted through the lens. “Now imagine Joey just asked you for a kiss.”
Joey laughed. Tico tried to hold it—then broke. Click.
Image 1 - Tico Patterson
Sideburns — and their more ambitious cousin, the lambchop (or “mutton chop”) — have mostly disappeared from the modern landscape. In 2026, facial hair is curated and controlled. Fifty years ago, it was allowed to roam. They framed the cheekbones, sharpened the jaw, and announced the face before the man even spoke.
Image 2 - Santonio Holmes aka Claude
Image 3 - Demetrius
Image 4 - Jean-Luc Dufferin
Image 5 - Robert Fuller
Image 6 - Serge Jacobs
Image 7 - Bob Locklin
Image 8 - Guy McCoy
There were distinctions. Standard sideburns stopped politely at the earlobe, while lambchops had bigger ambitions, pushing toward the jaw and sometimes meeting the mustache, leaving the chin as a curious little island of skin. They weren’t just fashion — they carried a hint of rebellion. Schools and businesses posted rules against them, which only made them more appealing.
Image 9 - Tiger
Image 10 - Frank Trigner
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I would love to hear any sideburn or lambchop stories you might have. Send them my way along with any other comments.
thanks for the blog - sideburns and cutoffs, memories of younger days, and these men stll absolutely gorgeous 🙏
ReplyDeleteYou are welcome! So glad you enjoy!
DeleteSerge Jacobs d’Anvers
ReplyDeleteM. Belgique 1968 et 1970
M. Europe 1974
Culturiste et modèle physique, ayant figuré dans des magazines de culturisme et est apparu dans deux films 8 mm où il s’huile et pose nu.
-Beau Mec à Deauville
Merci monsieur!
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ReplyDeleteThis is an excellent new blog. Congratulations and happy, creative posting!
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