Asheville NC meetup ; April 26-27th

Kevin there was no intent to upstage here. It was kind of what writers go through when they have writers block. In my case it was brushers block I guess. I was always thinking of some new and different styles of handles but never could really break through with anything.
I guess you could say a light came on in my head from all the thought on the drive. With the meet and meeting so many good people I guess it cleared out some thoughts and made room for better ones.
But upstaging, was never my intent at all! :gaah:
But if you want I will take credit for it!:p

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Originally Posted by walleyeman

But upstaging, was never my intent at all! :gaah:
But if you want I will take credit for it!:p

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I never for one second thought that was the the intent, I know you better than that.
Joyce has copied the link and page so she can go to the office with bragging rights.
You made her very happy and for that I thank you my friend.

Well you know a happy wife is a happy life. Maybe you owe me one for that then!!! LOL

Finally got my sea legs back from the trip.

What a wonderful meeting this was!!

Thanks Kevin for the hospitality and the meeting place and thanks to Rick and Randy and all the guys who helped out to make this such a successful event. It was so cool to see old friends and make some new ones and I learned as much as I taught from everyone there. The Klingspor attendance and the lathe demonstrations were top notch and soooo many goodies!! Thanks Ray for the brushes. The Blue one is just a beauty and the golf ball brush is awesome. One of my sons is trying to put it in his pocket as I write this. Thanks to Ron as well for the Tennis Razor which I have already honed, shaved with and put into my personal collection. Randy, thanks for the hose material. I am noodling as well Rick. Much appreciated. The little microscope attachment for the cell phone is a fun new toy too.

This was such a great event and getting to see all guys honing and helping new guys was just awesome. Getting to see Simon and Joe was a treat as well and the Kilt was a gas!

Can't wait for the next one!!

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Originally Posted by Lynn

Can't wait for the next one!!

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Not ready to go public yet, but looking at locations for sure.

Kevin

I'm so sorry that I could't be there, but I'm about as far from Asheville as you can get and still be in NC, and I had to travel to DC Monday. I WILL make the next meet anywhere nearby!

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Originally Posted by hidestoart

Not ready to go public yet, but looking at locations for sure.

Kevin

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I'd love to do a DC, Raleigh or Atlanta meet. I could easily help with Raleigh or DC. GA is always a good time - Athens or Savannah might be more fun?

Gee did everyone get a cool brush hehe. The microscope is cool.

Well I finally have a moment to say my piece :)

I have been shaving with a straight (although I started on a shavette) since early Feb 2011.
I did not have the luxury of having a mentor readily available and did not find SRP until late august when I was researching honing two real blades I had picked up.
Both were lost causes. At that point I picked up a lot in the library and on line fixing some of my issues.
In early November of 2011 my hones arrived and I was off to the races, for me it was do or die at this point. I watched videos and read material, I did and studied every point along the way.
I screwed things up figured out why and found a way to fix them. If I was not getting the results I heard the pros speaking of I changed something and did it again, and again until I got it. Fast forward to the meet, I walked in with a lot of experiences, please note I do not say experience fully anticipating being humiliated at my un-orthodox way of honing, self taught stropping, amateur pinning and so forth.
Instead I find a group of gentlemen I have so much respect and admiration for watching what I do and not only not criticizing but complimenting me and asking questions.
I was floored!
I watched Lynn set the bevel, and then Randy(Randydance). I figured out even though I will use a good bit of torque and pressure to se a bevel I can use a bit more yet and speed it up.
I watched Ron (Utopian) finesse on a few naturals and picked up my starting point as I am looking to move to the next rabbit hole. Not only that but Ron took the time to walk me through the stages and way less slurry was used in the finishing steps than I would have thought.
The time spent sharing my experiences and getting feed back from those newer to the sport than I was rewarding, refreshing, and gave me several things to come home and play with.
(Yes please note I gave that credit to the newer guys.)
Watching Randy hone as he has system very similar to mine was uplifting, exciting, and eye opening.
I cannot thank those behind the scene enough,
I do have two regrets and I do not regret much of anything.

1. It was only Two days
2. I could not do more

I met more people worth knowing over this weekend than I have met in the 10 years since I settled here in east TN

I Thank you one and all whether you were part of putting it all together, attending, or donating to the cause.
This has to be the best time I have had that I can attribute to picking up a straight.

Here is to the Past event, the friends and acquaintances and let us not forget what has yet to come!

Gents. :beer1:

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Originally Posted by pfries

Well I finally have a moment to say my piece :)

I have been shaving with a straight (although I started on a shavette) since early Feb 2011.
I did not have the luxury of having a mentor readily available and did not find SRP until late august when I was researching honing two real blades I had picked up.
Both were lost causes. At that point I picked up a lot in the library and on line fixing some of my issues.
In early November of 2011 my hones arrived and I was off to the races, for me it was do or die at this point. I watched videos and read material, I did and studied every point along the way.
I screwed things up figured out why and found a way to fix them. If I was not getting the results I heard the pros speaking of I changed something and did it again, and again until I got it. Fast forward to the meet, I walked in with a lot of experiences, please note I do not say experience fully anticipating being humiliated at my un-orthodox way of honing, self taught stropping, amateur pinning and so forth.
Instead I find a group of gentlemen I have so much respect and admiration for watching what I do and not only not criticizing but complimenting me and asking questions.
I was floored!
I watched Lynn set the bevel, and then Randy(Randydance). I figured out even though I will use a good bit of torque and pressure to se a bevel I can use a bit more yet and speed it up.
I watched Ron (Utopian) finesse on a few naturals and picked up my starting point as I am looking to move to the next rabbit hole. Not only that but Ron took the time to walk me through the stages and way less slurry was used in the finishing steps than I would have thought.
The time spent sharing my experiences and getting feed back from those newer to the sport than I was rewarding, refreshing, and gave me several things to come home and play with.
(Yes please note I gave that credit to the newer guys.)
Watching Randy hone as he has system very similar to mine was uplifting, exciting, and eye opening.
I cannot thank those behind the scene enough,
I do have two regrets and I do not regret much of anything.

1. It was only Two days
2. I could not do more

I met more people worth knowing over this weekend than I have met in the 10 years since I settled here in east TN

I Thank you one and all whether you were part of putting it all together, attending, or donating to the cause.
This has to be the best time I have had that I can attribute to picking up a straight.

Here is to the Past event, the friends and acquaintances and let us not forget what has yet to come!

Gents. :beer1:

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Here, here!!!

well said! and you're absolutely right - I could have just hung out chatting smoking a cigar or pipe and relaxing with you guys the whole time. I actually forgot to ask some of my newbie questions and try some things simply because i was having such a good time. I'm saving it for next time!

Rick & Java


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MR. Moo, Lynn and Nippers back


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I seemed to have escaped a lot of the photos...
I like it... :D

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Originally Posted by CJBianco

Make sure Simon brings a jar or three of scrumpy. (Scrumpy...it's got bits!)

Me =)

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IT'S GOT BITS! BITS I TELLS YA!

That java is a cool cat.

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Originally Posted by boostdemon

well said! and you're absolutely right - I could have just hung out chatting smoking a cigar or pipe and relaxing with you guys the whole time. I actually forgot to ask some of my newbie questions and try some things simply because i was having such a good time. I'm saving it for next time!

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Well ask away now.

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Originally Posted by rickboone

That java is a cool cat.

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But heck who aint. It was good to meet boost whom I've been trying to help with honing. So many great people. I tell you. Awesome.

If you got to play with the shaptons please tell Mr Stanley thank you at shapton-usa.com.

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Mothers day is approaching. Wendy at saint Charles shave makes a darn fine line of men's goods. Great shave soap awesome aftershaves soothing milk balms and killer scented fragrances. Did you know she has a full and ever growing women's pampering line and skin care line? Mention my name and get 20% off. Order soon so you get it in time to and make mama happy. My wife really likes everything I've gotten her from scs.

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Originally Posted by pfries

Well ... Here is to the Past event, the friends and acquaintances and let us not forget what has yet to come! Gents. :beer1:

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Word. The long and the short of it was, "Great people."

Want to try the FINE AFTERSHAVES?

If you had a chance to sample the Lavender and American Blend aftershaves, here is a way to try a great selection!

The meet-up was great! Meeting the faces behind the screen name was fun. It made it very easy to talk to people I only knew from reading the forums. I enjoyed the very positive exchange of information, ideas, tips, etc. among all in attendance. All levels of skills from beginner to expert benefited, which was the goal of the meet-up all along. Everyone and everything was upbeat both days. It was a pleasure working with the other team members most of whom I met for the first time when I walked in. It was a very valuable experience all the way around. I'm looking forward to doing it again.

Just when you thought this was over with here comes yet another giveaway. This vendor could not make it in time but really wanted to have some product there for the give away. This is for a custom lathering bowl. Photos and details to come some body from 1 of the meat up threads. will win. War piper if you see this and are able can you cross posted on badger

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Originally Posted by nipper

The meet-up was great! Meeting the faces behind the screen name was fun. It made it very easy to talk to people I only knew from reading the forums. I enjoyed the very positive exchange of information, ideas, tips, etc. among all in attendance. All levels of skills from beginner to expert benefited, which was the goal of the meet-up all along. Everyone and everything was upbeat both days. It was a pleasure working with the other team members most of whom I met for the first time when I walked in. It was a very valuable experience all the way around. I'm looking orward to doing it again.

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Love the avatar buddy it is unique,

Hey guys :)

This razor meet was the best ever! :) and the biggest straight razor meet so far.
Lots of new people to meet and a bunch of old friends.
It was good to see Utopian, Coully, Joe Chandler, Lynn,Ray (Walleyeman), and Charlie Lewis once again.
I got to meet members of the team that put this together. Kevin Adams (HidestoArt), Joyce,
Rick Boone, C.J. Bianco, Nipper, WarPiper, ScoutHikerDad. Those people did a really good job of organizing this razor meet.
There were many new guys, to many to remember all the names but here are a few I got to spend some
time with. Stropper, Pfries, ShavingSnob, Moosiker. All 4 really jumped in and helped a lot.
Pfries reallly impressed me with his honing ability especially since he has not had anyone
to mentor him and his willingness to help out the new guys who attended.
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Shavingsnob really helped out with the pics/video/ and
Moosilker did a bangup job demonstrating the shaving soaps and creams.
Simon (Coully) even gave a bunch of guys a straight razor shave! :)
Utopian put together a really neat combo of microscope-camera-TV monitor
that really displayed the razors edge very clearly and helped a lot of new guys understand what was going on with the edge of the razor.
Colman Fourshee of Klingspors Klingspor's Woodworking Shop | Quality Tools and Supplies for the Woodworker. was very well represented and I spent a bunch of money with them.
They have an impressive 2 sided diamond hone from Trend which has a 300 grit lapping plate on one side and a 1000 grit continuous hone on the other side for less than $110! plus a 5 year Guaranty! and other impressive products which I will post about later.
Ray ( Walleyeman) displayed a bunch of his outstanding shaving brushes...
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Mr. Tucker Garrison http://web.comporium.net/~tgarrison5/Gallery.htmgave us an excellent demonstration of turning a shaving brush handle on a lathe.
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This will also be a separate post.

It was a very enjoyable time for me. I hope I was able to help some of the new guys and I look forward to next year!

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Originally Posted by randydance062449

Hey guys :)

This razor meet was the best ever! :) and the biggest straight razor meet so far...It was a very enjoyable time for me. I hope I was able to help some of the new guys and I look forward to next year!

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Just curious (and jealous) how many people were in attendance?

I stopped counting at 697

To be in pick a number 1-50 random generation will choose closest without going over. winner chooses one above

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The number I pick is 29

Guys I need a favor, If you have a picture of CJ. Bianco at the barber hone station please pm me so I can give you my email address. I also need one of Aaron at the stropping area. I did not take pictures on Saturday and they were not there on Sunday so I missed out.

Thanks

Kevin

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To be in pick a number 1-50 random generation will choose closest without going over. winner chooses one above

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They are asking for donations for the monthly giveaway here on SRP. You might want to get in touch with him to pick a # also.

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Originally Posted by hidestoart

They are asking for donations for the monthly giveaway here on SRP. You might want to get in touch with him to pick a # also.

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This isn't my product to give away. The vendor wants to make it special for the attendees of the meet. Can we stop others from coming in here and participating? No. I will however see about future giveaways. I do believe she is selling what's not won in the above pictures in order to recover some costs. Great suggestion. I will pass it forward.

Those are gorgeous Rick!

#22 for me

Pick a number.

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number 47 :)

Hey guys :)

Here is a link to more pics.......

https://www.flickr.com/photos/randydance062449/sets/72157644053004847/

I will take # 37

An engineering number :w

Lucky #13 here kids :)

What are we doing? Throwing out random numbers? OK. In that case, I choose 42. (Thirteen may be lucky, but 42 is the answer to life, the universe, and everything.)

Me

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Originally Posted by CJBianco

What are we doing? Throwing out random numbers? OK. In that case, I choose 42. (Thirteen may be lucky, but 42 is the answer to life, the universe, and everything.)

Me

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I've got the Guide :tu