Thread: Toronto & Area Meet

Valery said he's probably a go for July 27, so we may very well head up together...lots of stuff to bring and fun to be had. Be great to actually learn how to use the stones...

Now, are we all not supposed to shave for a couple of days so we can all swap blades around and have a shave...or is that just way to creepy?

Originally Posted by Phrank

Now, are we all not supposed to shave for a couple of days so we can all swap blades around and have a shave...or is that just way to creepy?

I've seen that done before at meets.

Here's some insensitive to try and persuade those of you on the fence about coming. The last meet Phil and Jane from Classic Edge, were surprise guest and gave out some great promotional items. Eye loupes, scuttles, Muller thuringian hone, Hart steel razor and T-shirts for everyone. Mike has said they will be at this one again. Phil is also very knowledgeable, and a great guy to learn honing from.

Agreed - I've met Phil and Jane and they are both great people.

I have one of their t-shirts as well, has the nice Wade and Butcher stamp on the back of the shirt. First time I wore it out to meet some friends for coffee, sure enough, some guy came up and asked me about straights....needless to say...my friends just shook their heads in despair, "Now we've got him started......!"

Great memory Andrew on the swag Phil generously donated last meet. Very generous guy for sure.
Just having his honing experience there is priceless, or as published, a $35 dollar value. Hehe. And I wear that t shirt with pride. Intentionally choosing others when I work on the car even...
Phrank, great that you and Val are in.You and I started using straights around the same time I think, neat idea on the trial shaves too. I'll make sure I have a good selection of soaps in the lower shave den.
I have my super lapper too so if anyone has a rock they can't level, bring it..it's a monster initial plane to get the process started..
Going to have to get a few more 'Gars seasoning in the humidor, should be a good time.
Cheers.

Originally Posted by MikeB52

Great memory Andrew on the swag Phil generously donated last meet. Very generous guy for sure.
Just having his honing experience there is priceless, or as published, a $35 dollar value. Hehe. And I wear that t shirt with pride. Intentionally choosing others when I work on the car even...
Phrank, great that you and Val are in.You and I started using straights around the same time I think, neat idea on the trial shaves too. I'll make sure I have a good selection of soaps in the lower shave den.
I have my super lapper too so if anyone has a rock they can't level, bring it..it's a monster initial plane to get the process started..
Going to have to get a few more 'Gars seasoning in the humidor, should be a good time.
Cheers.

Yes, so far Val said it's a go and we can head up together.

I'll definitely bring lots of stuff, including my norton 4/8 and my Nani 12k, would be nice to check and see if I lapped them correctly with the Naniwa Flattening Stone LOL.

I couldn't make it last year, but yes, we started at about the same time...it will be one year of membership here for me in July!!!

Ok, I'll come too.

I have a couple of rocks looking for a new home as well
Maybe even a starter razor or three
Cant wait to see new and old faces
Mike

I'll be heading up with Mike, looking forward to it!

B52 Mike, is this a cigar friendly environment? Just want to double check? No problem either way.