Finns Who Are Not World War II Soldiers

When I post images of Finnish men, they are almost always World War II soldiers,

but today we will look at some other types.  We start with a wader and his toy

sailboat from 1913, a time when Finland belonged to the Russian Empire.

 

Sauna I

In the first of three sauna photos in today's set, we get a peekaboo look 

at the guy at left while a bored looking female attendant walks past.

 

Happy Naturist

This exhuberant nudist is supposed to be from the 1980s/

 

Soldier

At first glance, you might think I sneaked a World War II soldier in, but this guy is actually from 1975.  Historically neutral, Finnland has always maintained a well trained military, and their joining NATO in the wake of the Ukraine War was a big plus for the alliance.  Russia was not happy.

 

Lake Guy

I'm posting front and back views of the Finnish naturist photographed wading in a lake.

 

Sauna II

It was 1951 when this congenial group of Finns got in a sauna together.

The guy at right seems to know he's putting on a show.

 

No Date

I don't have a date for this trio of Finns, but those sandals look like 60s or 70s.

 

Sauna III

These men relaxing outside a sauna are supposed to be from the 1970s.

 

Don't Know

I don't know if these two are practicing the Finnish custom 

of ice swimming or cooling off after a sauna.

 

Gesture

I have no idea what the gesture means, but our closing shot is another naturist in a lake.

 

Jean Ferrero, Thanks to Brian and Bryan

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Bud Lanter

Bryan B sent me this statuesque shot of Bud Lanter.

 

Jean-Marie Negri

Jean-Marie Negri seems to be examining some tangled vegetation

in this photograph provided by Brian E.

 

Gene Mory

Gene Mory is showing off a prime asset in this shot sent by Bryan B.

 

Jacques Mathe

We get a classic staff pose and some tan lines in this 

picture of Jacques Mathe provided by Brian E.

 

Christian, Mick, and Bud

Bryan B sent me this one featuring Christian Ferrand, Mick Magar, and Bud Lanter.

 

Bob Felix

Despite the more relaxed censorship in France at the time, Jean Ferrero occasionally made posing strap photos.  Most observers think this was to broaden the possibilities for foreign publication.

This example is Bob Felix with a homemade bow as provided by Brian E.

 

Gio Greco

My file title for this handsome fellow is "Gio Greco," but I think I may have made a transcription error.  If so, someone please correct.  I do know, however, that Bryan B sent this to me.

 

Juarez Portugal

Brian E sent me this impressive derriere photo of Juarez Portugal.

 

Christian Dancale II

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Playgirl Swim Time, Part 1 - Pools

It's the height of the summer vacation season, so many of us have been cooling off at pools and beaches.  Today's series is a two parter, with part one being Playgirl men in and around two and part two being Playgirl men at the beach.  We start with Richare Lee Baney from May of 1977/

 

Jim Brown

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Fabian

I think one-time teenage sensation Fabian Forte tried to recharge his career by appearing semi-nude in Playgirl in 1973.  Not sure it worked, but he did look pretty good, considering.

 

David White

David White got a two page spread in October of 1976.

 

Carlos Soares

It was February of 1976 when Carlos Soares appeared in Playgirl.

 

David Grant

Finishing part one with David Grant, a guy whose previous appearances here have met with considerable approval.  His multipage Playgirl spread in 1979 is said to have jumpstarted

his career in modeling for Jim French of Colt along with other photographers.

 

Playgirl Swim Time, Part 2 - The Beach

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James Wilson

This is James Wilson from August of 1982.

Angie Reno

Our surfer of the day is Angie Reno.

 

Mike Purpus

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Al Cavuoto

Al Cavuoto does a nice reclining pose on the beach.

 

Lou Zivkovich

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