Thread: 1st Annual Straight Razor/Wet Shaving Convention

Afternoon Gents!

I meant to throw my hat in the ring the other day but managed to get lost....

I would love to come to Chicago, I've never been there. From a Vendor's point of view, we need an extra day or half day to set up before everyone arrives ( and maybe the same in reverse)

and when you say Chicago is expensive....what does that mean exactly ??? Should I bring a loaf of bread and some kippers to tide me over

Colleen

Isnt having a straight razor in Chicago illegal or something? Like an assault-style razor?

How about Miami? Or Fort Lauderdale? Nice and warm, great beach's, lots of bikini"s.

Great news guys!!! The B&B folks will be co-sponsoring with us. This has the potential to be quite the shindig for all us wetshavers........straight razor and DE guys. I'm looking into the digs and we will need help with the registration and stuff. Awesome!!!!

Lynn

Originally Posted by adjustme69

Great news guys!!! The B&B folks will be co-sponsoring with us. This has the potential to be quite the shindig for all us wetshavers........straight razor and DE guys. I'm looking into the digs and we will need help with the registration and stuff. Awesome!!!!

Lynn

Lynn,

I'm definitely willing to help out where I can provided as I mentioned in my previous post I'm available. Looking forward to it!

Rob

Boat refit will suck all my spare cash this coming year so That counts me out
Proverbial holes in the water

PuFF

Any particular reason for Chicago? Vegas is much cheaper for flights and hotels...generally about 1/2 to 1/3 for flights alone.

Did anybody say Orlando! MIAMI wohoo

Yeah, if it's in the autumn / winter... Chicago, don't know

Anyway I might also be able to help with planning and organization, and my wife might help with design. She's Dep. Art Director in a company that does a lot of T-shirts design and printing for Sea World, Universal, etc. - too bad they seem to be dropping small orders (not as profitable) and while she might do a design for free they won't be able to print it...

A T is always a good idea for a convention.

What is more exciting though: let's talk about the activities:

• vendor exhibits
• workshops
• product demonstrations
• fashion show (wet T, whatever )
• cocktails / galas
• advanced shaving techniques clinics

Saved the best for last: SHAVE OFF FACE OFF: contestants from the general audience, vendors, and organizers enter with their own best / favorite equipment with a jury of shaving gurus and (female) models judging them and giving awards on stuff like:

• Shave set-up - beauty, utility, most creative, cheapest, most expensive, most elabotate, most minimalist
• Speed
• Quality of shave
• Etc.

Ah, I can only imagine the hyper-madness when a bunch of guys (and a few gals) show up on stage with their set ups... Who would bring what and how would they (i.e. - we) perform under the burning blinding lights? People need to start training already!

This is the stuff from which legends are made

There is one problem, though: Rich (RichZ) *might* not be able to showcase his natural talent and acquired skills with the 15/16 Dorko in full

Cheers
Ivo

Dammm then I'm not going
A real commando does not put pants on for anyone....

Count me in as an attendee. I will either be in Chicagoland or Fort Wayne, IN. Either way, sounds like a good way to do things.