Custom Shaving Brushes!

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Monday July 13, 2009
Hopefully I've posted this in the right area - Apologies if not!

Chaps,

I'm about to begin ordering materials to make custom shaving brushes - Some of you will have seen the brushes I've recently sold:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3606/3597538567_c545328052.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3430/3746591774_2295bda7df.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2636/3772692233_a61cfdcd06.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3538/3361709435_55c7779cdf.jpg

I will be turning brushes with wooden handles and a variety of knot sizes and grades, beginning with the following wood options:

Ebony:


Olive:


Zebrano:


(And also in plain hardwood such as walnut)

Although I'm more than happy to discuss other wood options

Prices would vary depending on knot size and grade, as I'll supply everything from synthetic or boar up to silver tip. Prices for badger starting at £40 shipped -this would include your choice of handle style - I'll copy existing styles or help you design a unique piece

I hope to have a website up and running at some point, but in the mean time please drop me a line over here or PM me.

Cheers, Chris
 
Went to Tunisia last year and olive wood is used a lot over there. It's a very pretty wood and we brought a few carved pieces home. I'm tempted with a brush made from the stuff myself
 
I like the olive as well Chris if it is alright with you I will place an order for a large silver tip after I get back off holiday in 3 weeks I will discuss the style and size then if thats ok with you.

Graham
 
Evening all,

Replies have been/will be sent to all who've dropped me a message - some have been easier requests than others!

Exile - no problem, let me know when you're ready and we can work it out - I'll be putting an order for knots in this week so I can add yours in with no obligation on your part - 26mm or 28mm?

Chris
 
Hi Chris 28mm I like large brushes the joys of being a larger size myself lots of face to cover. I like the style of the brush in your photo
 
Well let me know - I've made sure I have a couple of spare knots from the current order

Plus I've also ordered some boar knots too, so anyone who fancies a custom bristle can indulge!