Thread: Salt Lake City Mini-Meetup

On my way, see ya fellows there.

I just wanna say thank you To Chay2k for the loaner blade and strop. And to Conroygc for the offer of the soaps and kit.
I learned a ton, and got my first straight shave in today.

Originally Posted by Korben88

I just wanna say thank you To Chay2k for the loaner blade and strop. And to Conroygc for the offer of the soaps and kit.
I learned a ton, and got my first straight shave in today.

No problem man, I'm glad we could help you out-- and it was fun getting to hang out for a while too. I can't wait to give your witch hazel a whirl tomorrow. How'd the shave go? Did that Wade and Butcher treat you right?

The shave went well, not super close but I didnt cut myself.

That was fun and you're very welcome Chay how did you like the witch hazel?

Korben get any more shaves in yet? How goes it?

Hey guys:

I just saw the postings on this meetup. Count me in next time.

Harry
Salt Lake City (Sugarhouse)

Originally Posted by HarryA

Hey guys:

I just saw the postings on this meetup. Count me in next time.

Harry
Salt Lake City (Sugarhouse)

Hey man, I tried to notify all of the local people that I could find, I must have missed you. I just sent you a friend request, so we can keep you in the loop next time.

BTW, I live just east of Liberty Park-- so, we're practically neighbors if you want to meet up sometime.

Hi:

If you guys are interested I could sure use help honing. I have a Chosera 1K (made by Naniwa, I think) and a bunch of naturals-- a Dalmore Blue, Tam O Shanter, Yellow Lake and some mystery stones that might be Thuringians. Chay, it sounds like you are using a Coticule, but I am thinking you are using some sort of synthetic 1K in the beginning. I am soaking the Chosera for 20 min in water per the company's protocol and lots of comments on this forum--this is different than for the regular Naniwas is my understanding.

I have watched Lynn and gssixgun's videos, but I still don't know what I am doing and cannot get hairs to pop off the Chosera 1K . I clearly need to get back to basics here, slow down and master this. I have this old Krauss and a Dorko that I am using to learn on. I also have a pro honed razor to compare with and I am not even close to that edge. Honing is tougher than I expected and I have a lot of respect for those who are skilled at it.

I have the last two weeks of December off if anyone wants to get together. It could be at a coffee shop or my house, whatever. Restaurants/ coffee shops probably work better if they have a back area and the situation is discussed beforehand with the manager.



Harry

Hey Harry, I'd be more than happy to meet up sometime and see if I can help you out. I personally use a DMT E as my bevel setter, but I've heard great things about the chosera 1K, and would love to try it out.

As far as bevel setting goes, it is the most important part of honing, and often the most patience-testing (the guys in the videos make it look so simple). So, I think it's best not to even think about touching any other stones until you're absolutely certain that the bevel is properly set.

As far as trying to help you pinpoint your problem: What method did you use to lap your hones?

Originally Posted by HarryA

Hey guys:

I just saw the postings on this meetup. Count me in next time.

Harry
Salt Lake City (Sugarhouse)

I'm always down to meet up with fellow straight razor guys.