Thread: Neil Miller RIP

This is a great shock. Neil truly was one of a kind and will be missed as much for his straight talking as his knowledge of razor history, manufacturers and incredible ability to research detail.

RIP...
Sad news indeed for the straight razor community.

"Well, they told you of the sickness
all those many months ago
Yes, they told you of the sickness
all those many months ago
You went down fighting, Brother. Yes
You fought Death toe to toe"

God Bless you Neil. See you again one day...

I am a believer in life ever after. He will enjoy the peace. I believe he had suffered and is no longer. RIP

A small community gets smaller. The pool of knowledge a little less deep. Its at these times it becomes more obvious that, for all of us, every time we stand in front of the mirror to shave we are keeping the tradition alive. But I'm sure Neil was more than a straight shaver - perhaps a friend, a husband, a brother or father...all the things that define an individual. Truly sad news and I'm sure many will miss him for many reasons.

An unmatched wealth of generosity, knowledge, wit, wisdom and imagination gone. This is very sad.

My condolences to his family and his many friends here.

Our world is a little smaller today :(
We've all benefited from his presence on this forum
Thoughts and prayers to the family
Mike

rip, ive been away from here for a couple years and im saddened to hear of his passing.

i didnt know that he was so ill either it seems from the delays section of his site he has been in and out of hospital regually for the last year with problem after problem.

neil is one of the people that always comes to mind when i think of straight razors.


i just thought i would share this with you from his site

http://www.strop-shop.co.uk/delays-4-w.asp
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Update February 2015:
I am still very ill and since xmas I have bee bed-bound, hardly able to walk and extreme double vision, so I was not able to even read the pc screen, let alone reply to email, so sorry for going incommunicado on you.

I have stopped taking honing and restoration orders for a while, mainly because I never know when illness will drag me down again and make me lose deadlines, like it has before and after the xmas period. I really hate letting people down, so once I catch up I will start taking orders for honing and restoration again.

Thank you all for bearing with me, and especial thanks to my friends over the water at the Straight Razor Place (SRP) forum and most especially of all my dear sweet wife - I would not be here now if it was not for here, thanks Kim!

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Shocked to see this when I logged on today. The knowledge that he has spread through this community is unfathomable. His talents with leather, knowledge, and being a gentleman will surely be missed by everyone here. Thoughts and prayers to his family. Rest in piece Mr. Miller.

A definate treasure has been lost, that will missed by so many,
and so many more who don't know of him yet.

May your leather be taught, your lather slick, your blades sharp, and shaves smooth.

For his Family:
Our deepest condolences,
These Words may offer you little comfort in this time of lose,
But know that our hearts and prayers are with you to try help share the burden of grief upon your souls.
God Bless