Fetish Unlimited was a very unique experience. But when i was asked to bootblack in that wonderful Victorian library of the UK Leather Archives how could I say no‽ Being able to chat with a group of women in their 60’s who had come to see everything was so much fun. I got to do several people’s first time sitting for a bootblacking,I had a gentleman sit for me who’s boots were…
I was lucky enough to get several amazing Shots by the Fetish Unlimited event photographer @Ho.ofy while bootblacking there. I love these shots. They capture me working in a way I’ve not really seen a photographer do before. Update: Hoofy also gave me some color:
There was something in the air for Hunter this month. Everyone seem that bit extra horny and that little bit free-er. Everyone Seemed to be able to more easily flirt and sparks were frequently flying. It was thoroughly enjoyable. In the stand i got to do a few first-trimmers, as well as my beloved regulars whom I now look forward to catching up with each other on the past month. I was…
This was a very special night. I was able to have a trainee Who I have been mentoring shadow me as I worked and showed him how to bootblack. I also did his brand new pair of boots, talking him through the process as I went.
The times I get to work alongside other bootblacks are always a treasure. This Hunter Bootblack Joshi was again visiting, and took the early shift this time so I had a wonderfull time chatting and getting to catch up with people. I got to use my new setup with my new kitbox helping keep things a little more organised. The new lighting setup using a neck light wasn’t such a success and…
I visit Amsterdam often to see my Master, but this time my visit had a duel purpose. This year the Take a Stand event was being held in Amsterdam, in my favourite bar there, The Web. The event is a gathering of bootblacks by bootblacks for bootblacks. Often we are kind of always a tack-on to bigger events. A feature. For Take a Stand it’s all about As far as I know, this was the first time…
I’ve got a busy double bill weekend this month! I will be bootblacking at Hunter Friday the 16th of February! I have also been invited to bootblack for Hardon’s leather night, Saturday the 17th Of February! Exciting times.