Thread: Gather round for a story...

Our Maybe he is to embarressed to ask for help. If he has seen the results of your shaves, and now know's how you obtain them. he doesn't want to appear stupid. You know Change the subject instead of gaining knowaldge. May be you should tell him about the forum in some sly way.

My 1/2 cent.
Phil

Well, perhaps pushing it onto him isn't a good idea, but if the subject comes up you can always try to mention that you happen to have a hone at home and will gladly sharpen his razor in case he doesn't have a hone himself.

Originally Posted by floridaboy

Our Maybe he is to embarressed to ask for help. If he has seen the results of your shaves, and now know's how you obtain them. he doesn't want to appear stupid. You know Change the subject instead of gaining knowaldge. May be you should tell him about the forum in some sly way.

My 1/2 cent.
Phil

So here's an idea.... Maybe some photoshop savey member should make up SRP business cards. Just leave one on his desk?? Just a thought.

Ken

Originally Posted by Kees

Eric,

Either he pulls your leg or he can do with some education. Invite him to your home, ask him to bring his stuff and show him yours. Maybe you could even start a contest: who can hone the sharpest blade etc. Use your imagination.

I like Kees idea! Listen to him. He is the only one not making assumptions about him before finding out more!
Approach this possible new friend and offer to show him what you have and take it from there! Everything you think you know about this guy, well, you don't until you actually talk with him.

Mark

Originally Posted by JMS

I like Kees idea! Listen to him. He is the only one not making assumptions about him before finding out more!
Approach this possible new friend and offer to show him what you have and take it from there! Everything you think you know about this guy, well, you don't until you actually talk with him.

Mark

True, true.

The thing is that people usually don't want to risk being placed in the weirdo category...

I'd hate to just drop the SR thing, and so would probably offer some information and assistance - but I would try to do it in a kind of nonchalant way

Also thought he might have been joking, but the theory about not wanting to appear stupid has merit too...

Cheers
Ivo

with this particular individual, i get the feeling it wouldn't take much to be put into the "weirdo" category.

if i do bring it up it will be more in terms of some small remark like: I got a new stone recently and i've been getting some really sharp edges, I got this new strop thats not made from leather, pretty cool stuff, or I cut myself hella bad today!

something of the sort, something easily slipped into a conversation, but doesn't make me sound like an obsessed weirdo. then it's up to him to carry on the conversation if he wants

Eric,

I hope your approach will work!