A flat top. That is the hairstyle I've donned for the past 20
years.
My hairstyle and my attitude
are farther from today's "mainstream" than wearing a nose ring,
using illegal drugs, being a "swinger", or pretending you hate
people you don't even know. You'll need to decide for yourself
whether I've made the right choices.
As for my fellow flat top men,
the haircut seens to say, "I work hard and play hard. I'm a
survivor. I am self-sufficient. I live intensely."
The flat top is usually a
man's hairstyle. With its harsh lines and angles, a flat top
suggests a work ethic, physical fitness, and an intense, serious
approach to life.
Flat tops were especially
popular in the conservative 1950's, and remain very popular in the
military and among policemen. You'll see flat tops worn by high-up
professionals and working men, and by guys of all orientations and
ethnic backgrounds.
I have noticed that flat tops
are especially popular with weight lifters, police officers, and
professional military men. All are non-nonsense, self-sufficient,
hard-working types.
When I pass a stranger with a
flat top, I usually say, "Sir, that's a great haircut!" Almost
always, I'll get a smile, and some reply that confirms the common
bond among flat top men.
I'd recommend a flat top to all my fellow brothers.
