Thread: Northeast Ohio Roundup

WOW. I had sensory overload until noon today.

Let's see, how do I start. How about THANKS to Taz, BillS and Lynn for putting this together. More thanks go to Classic Shaving, Vintage Blades, Hand American, Colleen, Mama Bear for door prizes. Even more thanks to JoshEarl, Tim Z, Lynn and Topher for the honing lessons handed out to everyone interested.

I personnally want to thank Cannonfodder for letting me hitch a ride with him, Junkinduck for sharing his Makers Mark with us and thanks to the fellow whom I got a fill of the pipe from (Sorry I didn't catch your name, It was that sensory overload thing) and Matt (I think, Michigan guy, uses a feather but we can change him) for all the discussion of guns and guitars.

I have never seen so much shaving stuff in one place. Tim Z's blades are awesome, Lynn had so many nice ones that my head was spinning while looking at them, Ditto for Don. Probably every hone that has been discussed on the forum was present as well. Strops galore and brushes too. It was cool looking at our blades under Tims' microscopes.

Honing techniques and principles varied, but the end result was all very much the same. I have been at it off and on today trying out my new info aquired. Must - resist - buying - hones.

Great dinner. Hill N Dale is a very nice facility. Other than the freak snowstorm with lightining on the way home, the 2 1/2 trip wasn't bad.

I'm sure I'm missing a few things but we'll all be reminded of our antics in days to come.

Kilowattkid

P.S. You didn't think I would forget to thank Lynn for one of the grand prize donation of a seven day set Eagle razors with mother of pearl scales and beautiful side car razor. He even drew my ticket to be the lucky / fortunate / shocked / happy recipient of this set. If BillS doesn't have pictures to post of it, I'll get some up soon. You WILL NOT see these on the B/S/T forum (First thing PoppaSmurf asked ). I am humbled and honored. Thank you Lynn