Thread: Any NYC Meetups?

Originally Posted by holli4pirating

....I would also like to request that, wherever the event ends up being held, please try to make it a place where we can get some gear out and do some demo's. Shaving would be nice, honing would be very nice, anything resto would be extra nice (even just some hand sanding and tightening pins). Meet and Greets are awesome, but the best is when we can share the type of knowledge that doesn't come across too well via text on the internet.

That's what I'm hoping we can accomplish here. I'd like to see if folks are willing to bring along some gear and maybe even give a little instructional or something. If anyone who's interested in coming to the meet up already has hones and knows what they're doing, please chime in.

I think Mike and I are going to try to meet ahead of schedule to check out a place. What should we look for in a place? A bathroom fit to shave in? A table to be set up for honing?

As for chipping in, we might be able to get away with telling the place we'll all be buying drinks and run up a nice tab.

Once there is a definate location and time I am sure we can all start to plan it out.

I am also in Westchester and would drive down to Brooklyn, if that place works out.

It's def a lot closer than Rochester....No offense Joed! That was an awsome meet. I am looking forward to another up North meet after the snow stops.

Originally Posted by crushnbugs

It's def a lot closer than Rochester....No offense Joed! That was an awsome meet. I am looking forward to another up North meet after the snow stops.

No offense taken Mike We know it was quite the drive for you. We are hoping to get down your way sometime in June or July for a visit.

Originally Posted by BingoBango

That's what I'm hoping we can accomplish here. I'd like to see if folks are willing to bring along some gear and maybe even give a little instructional or something. If anyone who's interested in coming to the meet up already has hones and knows what they're doing, please chime in.

I think Mike and I are going to try to meet ahead of schedule to check out a place. What should we look for in a place? A bathroom fit to shave in? A table to be set up for honing?

As for chipping in, we might be able to get away with telling the place we'll all be buying drinks and run up a nice tab.

For show & tell we all sit around the dining room table and one person at a time passes their stuff one at a time to the right (or left). Then it goes around the table till it returns. Or we do the same standing around the island in the kitchen. Or, if someone is not comfortable with that, it can be done on a more one-on-one basis. For honing, it's nice to have a big table too, in case there is lots of gear and/or razors. Depending on how many people are there and who wants to see what, it can be good to have more than one thing going on at once to prevent anything from getting overcrowded. It would be nice if there was somewhere to shave, so, for example, if a new guy gets a blade or two honed up he can try it right away or guys can try each others blades to try a given razor and/or someones honing (and it's good to get feedback on your own edges, too).

Access to sinks is also nice in case hones need to be refreshed, and having containers to soak hones in is good too (but we'd bring those). Chairs are good, but not necessary, unless it's a long meet. If we are in a place where people can smoke, there may be pipe and/or cigar smokers that would bring and share things, but if not, that's no biggie. Having a nice cold beverage (or room temp, or hot) is also nice, but again, not necessary. Also, though I can't imagine it would be an issue, everyone should be responsible in how they conduct themselves and if/when people drive away.

Personally, I will bring locking boxes for my gear and keep an eye on who handles what and how. I may or may not bring/pull out my most prized razors and hone - I know we're all members of the SRP family, but I'd rather be safe than sorry.

I am in jersey down the shore so i can easily meet in or around the city. Im only an hour drive outside it. I would be happy to bring gear for peeps to try out and help out any newbs with there honing. Im not a pro like some of the guys here but i like to think i no what im doing. I hone all my own razrs and like to think they shave very well. I will keep an eye here to see what we all come up with as far as a time and place

I would definitely attend, especially in Brooklyn. If cigars are allowed, I'd bring cigars for those in attendence who smoke. I still have some 1999 HdM Du Prince left over from my Christmas giveaway.

Ok, I spoke to my Friend at 1 Front St. He is currently out of town but will be back tomorrow. He is pretty sure the calendar is good to go for February 21st from 12-4 but he will double check tomorrow. I think some of the guys want to check it out before hand. I will PM the details.

It's a great spot which we can configure to suit our needs. BUT the bathrooms are small. There are 2 bathrooms one is just to small to do anything in. The other would be fine but it's only one sink and one mirror. That could be a deal killer.

Originally Posted by Rmaldon240

Ok, I spoke to my Friend at 1 Front St. He is currently out of town but will be back tomorrow. He is pretty sure the calendar is good to go for February 21st from 12-4 but he will double check tomorrow. I think some of the guys want to check it out before hand. I will PM the details.

It's a great spot which we can configure to suit our needs. BUT the bathrooms are small. There are 2 bathrooms one is just to small to do anything in. The other would be fine but it's only one sink and one mirror. That could be a deal killer.

I'd say it's worth a look. If you want, you can PM me and mikedelo and we'll run out there one day. Thanks for doing some of the early leg work!

I will try hard to get to this meet. I'll keep an eye on this thread as plans firm up. Great stuff!

Originally Posted by quicknicker

I will try hard to get to this meet. I'll keep an eye on this thread as plans firm up. Great stuff!

Hopefully we an both make it; it'd be great to see you again and I'm curious what you've done with those two really old blades you were working on at the WNY meet.