Thread: If I Were To Choose

Originally Posted by leadduck

Obie,
So you're up posting at 3:00 am and get up at 6:00? When do you sleep?

Pat

Hello, Pat:

Thank you for your note.

Most of the years I worked morning drive in radio I was up at 4 a.m. Although no longer in radio, I still awaken at that hour. As a rule, I don't sleep much, anyway. Haven't for years. Mostly because the mind never stops. Also, I love the early morning hours.

Sometimes I awaken at 2 a.m., or 3 a.m., with an idea for a piece of writing, or a scene in the novel on which I am currently working. Goodbye sleep. I turn on the computer, or uncap the fountain pen, and start writing. And so it goes.

Somewhere in those early morning hours my thoughts also turn to the pleasure of shaving. By pleasure I mean the very essence of the world. That morning wet shave with the straight razor is pure pleasure. Every element of it, I might add, from wiping the oil from the blade, to stropping, making lather, maneuvering the razor across my Hollywood face, the alum block, balm, aftershave — everything is a riot of pleasure.

Regards,
Obie

Originally Posted by Obie

Ladies and gentlemen:

If I were to choose . . .

I would choose the Filarmonica 13 Doble Temple square point . . .

Straight Razor Design's 3" English Bridal Strop . . .

Heinrich L. Thater's 24 mm. silver tip brush . . .

Geo F. Trumper's Rose Shave Cream . . .

John Allen's Slick Water Pre-shave . . .

Straight Razor Design's Mother Earth Lather Bowl . . .

Sitting atop the classic-style pewter shave mug filled with hot water . . .

A healthy sweep of alum block . . .

A refreshing splash of cold water . . .

Spiked with a brush of an ice cube . . .

Followed by a modest touch of Trumper's Coral Skin Food . . .

And a gentle slap from Trumper's Spanish Leather aftershave . . .

Ah, but it's only 3 a.m., with 3:45 hours to go . . .

Regards,
Obie

A wise choice. I'm right there with you brother Obie...Shave on!

Dear Obie,
Just when I thought I had my AD's satisfied, you post this wonderful read and I realize there are several more items I need to acquire. I like radio very much and I wish I could have heard your show. I may not have the voice for radio, but I certainly have the face.

Be well.

Originally Posted by MrBoker

Dear Obie,
Just when I thought I had my AD's satisfied, you post this wonderful read and I realize there are several more items I need to acquire. I like radio very much and I wish I could have heard your show. I may not have the voice for radio, but I certainly have the face.

Be well.

Hello, Mark:

How kind you are for the nice remarks. I thank you, sir.

If you go to my website (the link is under my signature below) and click on "Services," and then click on the long sample of one of my radio programs, you'll have a small taste of the show. Those were fun years. I miss them.

Regards,
Obie

I am scared to death Obie is sleep shaving-
Someone go check on him............................

Der Obermeister has, as per usual, nailed the essential art and grace of our shared obsession.

We bow.

Thanks Obie!

Originally Posted by Durhampiper

Der Obermeister has, as per usual, nailed the essential art and grace of our shared obsession.

We bow.

Thanks Obie!

Hello, Durhampiper:

Bless your heart for the kind words. Thank you, sir.

Regards,
Obie