My friend Natacha and I were discussing Greek coffee the other day, when she showed me a briki she inherited from her uncle, and which dates back to her grandmother’s time in Russia. Despite its great age, it is in superb condition. The decorative work is beautiful but not gaudy as one often sees in brikis these days. The metal (probably copper, clad with tin on the inside?) is much thicker than the modern versions that are churned out by the millions and sold in bazaars and stores around the world. Dying to use it, but Natacha assured me that if I did, she would make my dreams of an EHM shave (Eunuch’s Hairless Mug) a reality!

Bonus: self-portrait of my fingers in the shot of the base. Anyone read Russian? Translation please!