Thread: Latest Straight Shave Feature Article

Gentlemen,

Among other magazine articles, occasionally I write a feature on traditional shaving for the general public. Here is the latest. I wrote it several months ago and it just came out. Thanks. Enjoy.

A&E :: Shaving With a Touch of Zen :: The Shepherd Express: Milwaukee's best guide to events, music, news and dining

A very good read Obie.
You certainly have a way with words
Thanks for sharing it with us.

Thanks for a great read Obie!

Great read Obie. I truely hope it inspires more men/women to give up using something that is not only expensive but harmful for the enviroment. Thanks for sharing

ps... off topic, your Robert Williams interview was great

So, Obie, does the paper get any letters to the editor asking who this crazy old geezer is who is writing these crazy articles about straight shaving?

Hello, thebigspendur,
Interestingly enough, the magazine has received a surprisingly positive response from readers. I think that's why they have continued the series. I am meeting with my editor after thanksgiving to discuss another articles. These are fun to write, I must admit. In their own little way, they also promote the word — and every word counts. Stay well.

Thanks Obie, I enjoyed the very well written article. Though I wonder how the average reader will react to "a modest collection of 30 straight razors" ? We know it is perfectly logical but the non initiated .... ? Cool to hear that you were the voice of classical music as a host on the radio in Milwaukee. A multi faceted man of many talents.

Originally Posted by JimmyHAD

Thanks Obie, I enjoyed the very well written article. Though I wonder how the average reader will react to "a modest collection of 30 straight razors" ? We know it is perfectly logical but the non initiated .... ? Cool to hear that you were the voice of classical music as a host on the radio in Milwaukee. A multi faceted man of many talents.

I just had a small epiphany. A moment of clarity, if you will. Many women would call a collection of 30 shoes "modest." I feel as though now I understand them better!

Wait. Nope, I still don't understand them one damn bit.

Originally Posted by Jimbo7

I just had a small epiphany. A moment of clarity, if you will. Many women would call a collection of 30 shoes "modest." I feel as though now I understand them better!

Wait. Nope, I still don't understand them one damn bit.

If it was natural hones I could understand it ...... ......

Obie
Enjoyed the article as I enjoy your interviews. The article gives a great description of the art of wet shaving with just enough intrigue to bring more into the fold. I think there are a lot of shavers who are looking for something better but don't know what that is. With your help and this forum we can educate them one shaver at a time. Cheers