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I think Kevin is still trying to find a place that won't charge us for using the space or require us to carry insurance.

Thanks again for the advice Java. I microwaved it this morning for 10 seconds and was surprised how quickly it melted. I did it again for 10 seconds and then 5 and now it covers the bottom of the...

Aaron,

I used it this morning. It seems like a nice cream. It's easy to lather, it makes a nice lather, it has a nice mild scent, and it has a little menthol feel to it. I'd have to say that...

Thanks Java, I'll try that tonight when I get home. I'll have to see about trying their other soaps as well. :)


Dana, you're high speed, low drag! I'm still amazed at the amount of sharing...

Ok, I tried the Yeti Snot this morning and wow! Very nice. It didn't make my eyes water as much as glacial did but the menthol feel was great. More of a chill feeling than a needle feeling. I...

Thanks Aaron, I'll try the microwave trick and see what happens. I did that with a sample of Vostock and just about vaporized it. All that was left of it was a hard brittle crust and a house filled...

LOL!!! Its funny that you should mentioned that Dana. Kevin said he's going to keep some to clear his sinuses the next time he has a head cold but that he doesn't like the mentholated feel. I'm...

Thanks Pat, I'll give that a try. I've never done that before. All the other samples I've dried I've been able to squish into the bottom of the bowl, except for the french milled stuff, too hard.

LOL!! Yeah, you got it bad! I haven't tried the Yeti Snot yet that I got at the meet up. That's for tomorrow. Just got to figure out how to load the brush without having to chase the florescent...

Thanks Kevin, you just gave me an idea for a brush handle design. :rofl2:

Wow! I used the Glacial Spearmint this morning that I got at the meet up and tears were in my eyes before I could even put the razor to my face. And, it got colder with each pass. I think I've tried...

Thanks for the write up Pat. Haven't gotten to my Yeti sample yet but I will next week. I like the scent and the color.

Kevin,

Nice write up on the front page. Well done.

Straight Razor Place - Asheville Meet up 2014

Last count I believe was 39.

Here, here!!!

I can't begin to thank you 2 for coming all the way down to Asheville and sharing and teaching what you know to us and for bringing all your stones and equipment. I also have a great deal of respect...

That and some single malt.

Here is the itsapeech barber's hone that cjbianco gave me. Its a sweet stone. Thanks Christopher.

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And here is the brush Tucker turned for me. The knot is from Kevin (hidestoart).
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We might just have to start a tradition!! LOL!!

Well, if you and Randy will be wearing kilts next year, I guess I'll have to wear mine too. I'll bring my bag pipes too to provide some soothing honing music. ;)

I also want to give a special thanks to Ray (Walleyeman) for giving me one of his beautiful brushes. I was totally caught off guard when he gave it to me. Ray, you are a beautiful and generous...

Now that I'm awake enough I want to thank all the folks who made this happen. Without their hard work and long hours of planning and executing, this meet up would never have happened. Thank you to:
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TX and MN. I knew I was forgetting a few. Thought I saw a FL tag too but not sure. Either way, there were a lot of great people there.

Just got home and my head is still spinning with all that I learned over the past 2 days. I want to say a big thank you to all of those who put on the meet up and to all those who came out. We...

Thanks Jim, wish you could be there too. Look for some pictures being posted. At least you'll get to see the speakers and demonstrators and know who to talk to if you ever have questions.