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    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

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    A very good read Obie.
    You certainly have a way with words
    Thanks for sharing it with us.
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    Um, all of them, any of them that have been in front of me over all these years....


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    Thanks for a great read Obie!

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    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

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    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?
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    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.

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    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.
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    Quote Originally Posted by JimmyHAD View Post
    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.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jimbo7 View Post
    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 ...... ......
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    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

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