Thread: 'Tis The Season

Gentlemen,

'Tis the season for articles on the world of straight razor shaving. I understand Playboy has published a piece in which our own SRP member Bluepriciple (Steve Dempster of the Invisible Edge) is quoted. I have not read the article yet, but I am sure it will be topnotch. Also, Steve is a fine gentleman and the man behind Thiers-Issard's Spartacus in England.

My own article on the world of straight razor shaving just came out in a Milwaukee-based alternative newspaper called Shepherd Express. The publication has national ties with other alternative newspapers; therefore, we might get some national play, too. Also, I managed to mention SRP.

The article, titled "Straight Razors: Bringing Joy to Shaving," is geared toward the general public. I had an 800-word (little over three typewritten pages) limit, and thanks to Lynn Abrams, I found myself with plenty of material. Read and enjoy.

I am hoping this link will work. Otherwise, I'll get in touch with the newspaper and see if they can provide the link.

Straight Razors: Bringing Joy to Shaving

Regards,

Obie

Great article. Keep up the good work.

Congrats Obie, very nicely done

Obie, if you ain't a pro writer you ought to be. A very well written piece that covers why many of us are devoted to the art of shaving with a straight razor and will undoubtedly bring some new blood, if you'll pardon the expression, to SRP.

Very well written Obie!

Congrats Obie, a great article and well written!

Originally Posted by JimmyHAD

Obie, if you ain't a pro writer you ought to be. A very well written piece that covers why many of us are devoted to the art of shaving with a straight razor and will undoubtedly bring some new blood, if you'll pardon the expression, to SRP.

Hello, Jimmy,

Bless your heart for the kind words. Thank you so much.

Yes, I am a professional writer. If you visit my website (obieyadgar.com), you'll see my books there. One is a novel, a gentle and sentimental love story, and the other is a collection of humerus anecdotes and little stories from the world of the great composers.

I had a dual career as writer and radio announcer. My professional writing career started as a U.S. Army combat correspondent in Vietnam. Since then I have written hundreds of pieces, everything from personal profiles and features articles to documentaries and radio commercials. Currently I am working on my second novel, as well as doing other writing.

Although no longer in radio, I spent 30 years behind the microphone, in commercial classical stations and NPR, in San Diego, upstate New York, St. Louis, Milwaukee and Chicago. In those years, I was fortunate to land some fabulous radio interviews, as well: John Updike, Vincent Price, Judy Collins, Mel Torme, and a host of other artists and celebrities. They were good years.

I still do some voice work for documentaries and audio-visuals.

This article was close to my heart, since it dealt with the world of straight razor shaving. Lynn gave me an excellent interview. Also, I had a chance to mention SRP, where I have come to know and respect many gentlemen, including you, my dear Jimmy.

Thanks again.

Regards,

Obie

Obie,

What a wonderful article! A fasntastic summary of our little morning joy without making us sound like a bunch of old kooks and weirdos (not that we dont' have our share of old kooks and weirdos of all ages!!)
Thank you for sharing it with us.

Well done! That is a beautifully crafted article.

Good stuff Obie, way to go!