G'day Geoff, what was the chain of barbers they were doing the SR shaves mate? I was just wondering if there was one in the city, I work in the city. I live in Salisbury, just round the corner, well almost.
Cheers
Stu
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G'day Geoff, what was the chain of barbers they were doing the SR shaves mate? I was just wondering if there was one in the city, I work in the city. I live in Salisbury, just round the corner, well almost.
Cheers
Stu
I was chatting my my old barber here the other day. John (I think he's Itallian and I can't spell his last name) was lamenting that the kids these days don't know how to strop a razor because they're not taught how any more. When he taught at the TAFE college it was a requirement, but now they all use those disposible blade things there's no point. His shop doesn't even have any old strops or razors any more.
Hi Stu,Quote:
Originally Posted by Str8Raz0r
Yeah, just down the highway and near my favourite motorcycle leathers shop as well.
Just a quick question for you - do you reckon I'd be able to strop on my leather pants or a belt when I am away with the boys on our yearly trip to save carrying a strop with me?
I can't remember the name, however they are advertising shops at Carindale, Oxley, The Barracks and another one that I can't remember ATM.
I'll make a note of the details when I hear the ad again and let you know.
Cheers,
Geoff
Geoff, I doubt stropping on your strides is a great idea for a couple of reasons. One, you might find it difficult to get a good flat surface with you leathers and two if you might put a nick in your pants if you have a slip. A belt might be a suitable alternative for your strop while your away as long as you have a nice smooth surface, i.e. no stitching or punchwork. I have used an old leather belt in a bind before. I have a 'Roo strop that is really thin that MickR made for me earlier this year and it is great. Mick lives up near Redcliffe and if you send him a PM he might make you a nice 'Roo travel strop for a fee. Mick is a great bloke, very helpful.Quote:
Originally Posted by Havachat45
Anyway, hope this helps.
Stu
Oi, are you brown nosin' Stu?! You know I'm right here don'cha?!...
Geoff, I too, wouldn't recommend stopping on ya leather strides for no other reason than I wouldn't want to nick them. I'm running low on 'roo hide, but if you're not particular about dimensions, I could do something up for you. Don't feel pressured though mate. You can strop on a smooth belt too (and I can even make you one of those as well :) ). If it helps, and I am only assuming from what you've said, I carry a home made 2" 'roo strop when I'm out on the bike. I just roll it up and chuck it in with my gear. I could send you the bits (for a small fee, sorry about that) to make your own if you like. Anyway, I'm happy to help out if I can.
Mick
No Mick, not brown nosin'. Just really happy with the strop I got from you, and the help you gave me.
ARRRRGGGHHH! Geez mate. Don't sneak up on a bloke like that. Sh!t that was quick. Were you hidin' behind the door or somethin'?! :)
In all seriousness, I'm glad you're happy with it. I always like to feel that I have done good by someone. I would hate to think someone felt gipped by my handicraft.
Mick
Thanks Mick,Quote:
Originally Posted by MickR
I am an old Sandgate boy myself and my parents still live there so I have more than enough reasons to go for a ride in that direction.
If a nick from a razor is all the damage my leathers get I'll be really happy, given that my last 'get-off' was at around 130.....hehehehe
I'll PM you and see if we can catch up sometime soon, if you don't mind.
Don't apologise about charging for your work - we all need to be compensated for our skills and outlays.
I don't mind charging fairly for my work 'cause I'm good at what I do.
Talk to you soon.
Cheers,
Geoff
BTW the barber advertising is called Jimmy something, I think.
By all means, next time you're up this way, let me know. Always happy to meet a fellow 'Cut-Throat' :).
I located a Barber in Toowoomba that does CT shaves too. I haven't tried them out yet. Female Barber who only does them on Saturdays and Mondays from what I was told when I 'phoned about them.
Mick