Thread: Thank You to All Mentors

It’s a lazy Sunday afternoon and four guys from the four corners of the NY-NJ area sit together at my kitchen table on Long Island.

The discussion? Razors! How to set a bevel, general honing and how to maintain them.

Guys like these are the reason SRP is the best forum on the subject of wet shaving. Be it DE or Straight this site cannot be beat.

Guys like Nelson (bayamontate), Bill (bill3152) , and Michael (mjsorkin)
Who not only talk the talk but also walk the walk. Putting their hands into their pockets to pay for tolls and gas and leaving the comforts of their homes and families to come and help a struggling fellow member.

My post is about three guys. But in reality it is meant for all of you out there who do the same. It is a tremendous service that you do and one that will ensure a continuous growth of our hobby, our passion and also our forum.

Thank you all my brothers


correction: I listed Bill as Bill3123 His correct handle is Bill3152. I corrected it above My Apologies Bill

That is a great tale of good mentor-ship and friendship!
Thanks for letting others on the forum know about us and what we love to do!
~Richard

I have two mentors. One who tells me gently when I've bought crap and gives me excellent edges, and the other that has a weird sense of humor that I enjoy while also providing me with excellent edges. Both do so willingly and without complaint. I know that as with all the mentors, this drive to teach and share their knowledge of this hobby/sport/life style/or what ever you want to call it, is not publically appreciated often enough. To all the new straight razor shavers who feel they can start at the finish, talk to a mentor and realize how far behind the staring line you are and put aside ego and pride and open your mind to the learning these mentors are providing you at no cost to you. Equate for a moment, what it would cost you for a session with a professional that charges $100 per hour. For that's what I think these mentors (and the professionals that contribute there time freely) are, at a minimum are worth!

Thanks for the kind words. Its Bill3152 though! LOL. Looking forward to next time!

I had a really fun time yesterday with you, Anthony and Joe. I love talking about razors, and seeing people's collections. It's nice to make friends too.

Michael

Always good times fellas!

Thank you for your kind words as well. It is my pleasure to share my prospective and experience with anyone willing and serious enough to listen.