Thread: I am now a Honemeister

Not to get Highlander, but Honemeister, "There can only be one."

Originally Posted by Bayamontate

Not to get Highlander, but Honemeister, "There can only be one."

Indeed! Speaking of which, I understand the one might be YOU!

I've tried edges from most of the top-tier honers, IMO, and without motive, Lynn is consistently the Mack, he has the rocks and more importantly the touch.

Thanks for the props Sharptonn, I am trying to get there.

I thought every county has it's honemeister, appointed by the Sheriff.

Originally Posted by IamSt8ght

I thought every county has it's honemeister, appointed by the Sheriff.

That's a vicious rumor, started by BladeWeilder. I think it is by gubernatorial appt, here in Texas!

Originally Posted by Bayamontate

I've tried edges from most of the top-tier honers, IMO, and without motive, Lynn is consistently the Mack, he has the rocks and more importantly the touch.

Matter of fact, the term 'honemeister' was coined by Ray Dupont, the former owner of Classic Shaving, who passed away some years ago. He applied that term to Lynn Abrams when Lynn was honing Classic's razors. He never did apply it to anyone else, though some have adopted it for their own. So as Tom said, there is only one 'honemeister.'

Here is one of Ray's last posts .... http://straightrazorpalace.com/gener...aving-com.html

This is interesting to me, personally. Several years ago, I went to BobAllman's for a meet and Lynn was there. As things wound down and the cigars and lawn chairs came out, Lynn spun a yarn about this man. Very entertaining and sincere.
It seems to all come together for me now!

I have to giggle at the mention of the name Bob Allman in a straight razor forum. My last name is Allman and my uncle's name is Bob Allman. But he would be the last person to take his shaving serious enough to use a straight razor. He has a very unkept beard of the apalachan style. Not a knock on the Bob Allman mentioned if he's the custom razor maker I've heard of. Probably very opposite people.

Originally Posted by JazzWillie

I have to giggle at the mention of the name Bob Allman in a straight razor forum. My last name is Allman and my uncle's name is Bob Allman. But he would be the last person to take his shaving serious enough to use a straight razor. He has a very unkept beard of the apalachan style. Not a knock on the Bob Allman mentioned if he's the custom razor maker I've heard of. Probably very opposite people.

I dunno. If your BobAllman is the same as the custom-maker, He is an awesome, down-to earth individual. A good man!
I am betting they both are!

I work for him in our family Masonry Contracting business. He's not a bad buy. Just that he rarely shaves.