Thread: Anybody who can hone in NYC?

Originally Posted by rbaker2778

It would be nice to know who plans on coming, but other than that, there is no cost per se. Another member talked to the manager of the place, and we cannot overtake the whole store, so probably 10-15 people is about the max. That said, it is a pretty remote location for most, so that doesn't worry me.

I would think it wise that all in attendance buy something from the store to keep us in good graces. If you don't smoke cigars, maybe buy something for a friend, or get some drinks from the bar. I will probably smoke enough cigars for everyone, but it is just something to keep in mind, as we are using a public retail space.

I am the one that set this up. The Manager of CI actually told me he is collector, but has been inactive for awhile. Apparently he has 40 blades.
+1 to supporting the store financially. They do have food, but just bar snack type foods. They can't exceed a percentage of their income and still allow smoking.
They do allow ordering from the adjacent restaurants, who will deliver.
Anyone who is going can PM me....please

Just an update: picked my razors up today from Nelson and they were nice and sharp. He also watched my stropping technique and told me it was excellent(of course it is). Thank you nelson and to anybody in the area, I highly recommend him for sharpening your razors

My pleasure Ric! From your original post I thought that maybe your razors became dull as a result of less than adequate stropping. That was definitely not the case, you do strop exceptionally well.

In case you're interested I used the following progression(s) on your razors. On the one with the chips, I went JNS 1K, Striped Iyoto, Asano Botan, Tenyjou, Mejiro on a Nakayama Kiita. Tsushima Kuro Toishi with Tsushima nagura, poured that broken down slurry back onto the Nakayama, diluted further, followed this with Koma and Wakasa Tomo. 30/60 Linen/English Bridle.

On the blonde scaled one I basically used the same progression without the JNS 1K but added Atsu after Tenyjou.

The true test is the shave, I hope you enjoy it.

Originally Posted by Ricpac

Just an update: picked my razors up today from Nelson and they were nice and sharp. He also watched my stropping technique and told me it was excellent(of course it is). Thank you nelson and to anybody in the area, I highly recommend him for sharpening your razors

24 hour turn around. Can't beat that

I will have to google what all that means but another question. You said neatsfoot oil diluted by water to condition the strop right?

Also 30 cloth/60 leather when stropping the blade?

Originally Posted by Bayamontate

My pleasure Ric! From your original post I thought that maybe your razors became dull as a result of less than adequate stropping. That was definitely not the case, you do strop exceptionally well.

In case you're interested I used the following progression(s) on your razors. On the one with the chips, I went JNS 1K, Striped Iyoto, Asano Botan, Tenyjou, Mejiro on a Nakayama Kiita. Tsushima Kuro Toishi with Tsushima nagura, poured that broken down slurry back onto the Nakayama, diluted further, followed this with Koma and Wakasa Tomo. 30/60 Linen/English Bridle.

On the blonde scaled one I basically used the same progression without the JNS 1K but added Atsu after Tenyjou.

The true test is the shave, I hope you enjoy it.

PM sent.

I stop stropping when the razor stops singing, usually around 30/60. It varies for everyone.

At the Long Island/NYC/NJ meet up I was fortunate to have two razor honed by Nelson (Bayamontate)
On of those razors was a Mastro Livi Damascus 8/8 feathered handle razor. I have to say it is my absolute favorite razor. But lately I felt our relationship was going stale. She was not as giving of herself as in the past. I found myself having to push her along as if she was dragging her toe and her heel. like a good therapist Nelson searched out the problem and eradicated it. Our love affair is back in full swing. I took her out today for the first time since she got her touch up. I felt like I should be yelling "timber!" from the top of my lungs. I was so amazed watching those facial hairs fall down and swept away like a Caterpillar pushing a snow drift. WOW is the only word that I am able to express. My vocabulary is not sophisticated enough to properly explain the surge of emotion that swelled in my heart as I found my true love again.

Thank You Nelson.

I would like in on this. I live in Staten Island, NY and work in Chatham, NJ.

Anyone willing to meet up?

Mike

Originally Posted by mikedelo

I would like in on this. I live in Staten Island, NY and work in Chatham, NJ.

Anyone willing to meet up?

Mike

I could meet you. Right now I am planning on going but work may prevent it. I will know later in the week.

I live right where interstate 80 & 81 intersect. Its about 30-45 minutes south from there. But looking at a map its around an hour and a half to get around where I am for you.

Originally Posted by mikedelo

I would like in on this. I live in Staten Island, NY and work in Chatham, NJ.

Anyone willing to meet up?

Mike

Are you referring to the meetup next Saturday at Cigars Inter in Hamburg?