Thread: My 2 visits to Lynn's estate & mansion

If i have the honor to pay a visit to Lynn ill take a bottle of Johny Walker Blue and a box of "Arturo Fuentes Robusto" cigars with me...


PM me Lynn...lol






RPR.

Originally Posted by DBolger

. I introduced myself and graciously turned down an array hospitable offers--"What can I get ya? You want a drink? Cigar? A pop?" Thirty-five seconds in to the visit and Lynn has already shown me more hospitality than most of my family has shown me in a lifetime.

That, and all the time and effort he puts around here, firmly puts him in the mental category of "old school gentleman". I have a few MA / SD mentors who are in the same category, and it is always good for find another one.

Lunumbra

Thanks David,

The door is always open and you guys are always welcome!

Lynn

I watched a couple of the links for Lynn's DVD on ebay and he appears to be one of those really laid back chaps that is very very easy to take a liking to.

By now he probably has my first razor, which will be getting the star treatment on his cellar walls . I must get his DVD!

Great story DB! It's always nice to hear these stories!

I would like to comment on what a fine young gentlemen this young man is. Very politie and thankful for the help. The first visit he came with his girlfrend and one of her friends and the were also fine young ladies. This is not always the cause with younger generation we run in to.

Originally Posted by DBolger

I had a few questions about honing one day and was asking around in the chat. Syslight, to whom I am also forever in debt, noticed I live in Ohio and indicated that Lynn lives there as well and that Lynn is generally not opposed to answering questions and giving hands-on demos and such. I went ahead and PM'd Lynn saying that I live close by, and could you maybe answer a few questions? He responded within about 15 mins simply with his adress and a note that said "Let me know whenever is good for you."
After a few days of tinkering with our schedules, I saddled up and headed east. I arrived, Lynn was sitting with Don, discussing business and enjoying a cigar and what I imagine was a fine, fine bourbon. I introduced myself and graciously turned down an array hospitable offers--"What can I get ya? You want a drink? Cigar? A pop?" Thirty-five seconds in to the visit and Lynn has already shown me more hospitality than most of my family has shown me in a lifetime. First, it was time for the tour.
I will try as best I can to paint the picture, and anyone else who has ever been to Lynn's house can chime in here, too. We walked inside and right away I began a silent debate with myself over whether I was in a house or a straight razor museum with 50ft ceilings. I saw countless pieces all meticulously arranged by maker and size, each one battle-ready and in pristine condition. Continuing on, next was his sanctum sanctorum, the upstairs bathroom. I walked slowly toward the entrance with understanding that if I actually walked in to the bathroom, alarms would go off and dogs released, but such was not the case. In the bathroom, there were countless more razors and I wondered if he had some daily rotation of one razor for each whisker.
He let me see all his Livi's, once in while throwing a modest, "isn't that cool?" I saw brushes and soaps and balms and aftershaves and strops. At least half a dozen times, Lynn would say, "you like that? Take it home." At least half a dozen times.
Then to the basement. A basement or a large cave with walls of fine grit stone? I couldn't tell you. I took out my razors for him to take a look at, he handed them back to me and showed me over to a microscope. I was to look at the maganified damage to gain perspective. Upon the closer look, I saw that I gave Lynn not razors to hone, but rusty saws. He took the razors to the stone and began to work, being sure to go over every detail and have me take a look at the razors under the microscope with every step to gain perspective. I left Lynn's house that night far from an expert in honing, but far from ignorant to the time, work and the process of honing a razor.


Thanks again, Lynn. I look forward to future visits!

Thank you so much, Don!
Just for the record, Alisha is now a straight user thanks to you! Her interest in straights, even prior to using one, rivals mine!

I am certainly forever in debt to both you and Lynn!