I put some united nathan williams grips on my bike a couple months ago. They were very soft to the touch but unfortunately they did not last long. I wore holes through right where my thumb go. So I stopped by the local bike shop today and bought some new black mushroom grips. Same style as the eighty's. Proven to last.
I posted a photo of Namotu in the backyard as well. Spring is about to spring! Boing!