Shaving brushes

vferdman · Jan 15, 2016

I have completed the custom brush in Black Peacock resin. It received a knot provided by the customer. The brush came out amazingly well. I hope the new owner is happy with it for years to come.

Dimensions (approximate):

Total height: 106mm
Handle height: 58mm
Loft height: 48mm
Knot: 28mm (fan shape)

vferdman · Jan 15, 2016

I have created a brush handle for a fellow brush maker as part of a trade. I'll be getting some custom resin blanks in return. This handle is also made of Black Peacock resin, but there is very little blue in this one. These resins chunks can be deceptive as to what's inside them. This one showed a lot of blue, but most of it got turned away. There is more blue deeper inside, but it's a subtle effect. Anyway, the handle came out great and I hope the new owner is happy with it.

Handle height: 58mm
Knot opening: 25mm

vferdman · Jan 15, 2016

I also created a new brush for my Etsy shop. This one has a combination I discovered recently that I really liked. Marble Pearl and Red Wine center ring. I really love the way the stark marble is popped by the juicy red. Knot is TGN two band finest. This batch of TGN knots I got is really good and reminiscent of the good old days of TGN goodness.

Brush Dimensions (approximate):

Total height: 102mm
Handle: 54mm
Loft: 48mm
Knot: 26mm Bulb shape

vferdman · Jan 15, 2016

I have created a boar brush for my Etsy store. This knot came from TGN, but is an Italian knot used in Omega brushes. It came with the black plastic ring, just like Omegas. I removed the ring because I do not like the way it looks and also I like to set the loft a tiny bit lower than set with the ring. Resin is imported (German, I think) in Leopard skin print. Really nice material and seems sturdier than regular polyester resin.

Brush Dimensions (approximate):

Total height: 122mm
Handle: 62mm
Loft: 60mm
Knot: 28mm

TellicoTurning · Jan 16, 2016

Those look like fun to make. How do you mount them on the lathe?

vferdman · Jan 20, 2016

TellicoTurning said:
Those look like fun to make. How do you mount them on the lathe?

I drill and tap 3/8" hole after I drill the large knot hole and screw in a piece of 3/8" threaded rod into the blank and the other end of the rod is in the drill chuck that goes into the head stock.

vferdman · Jan 20, 2016

I have created another two tone brush. This one has Marble on the bottom and Gold Coast on the top. As usual, photos do not do the resin justice. There is so much light play static pictures do not show.

Brush Dimensions (approximate):

Total height: 105mm
Handle: 59mm
Loft: 46mm
Knot: 24mm Bulb shape

vferdman · Jan 21, 2016

I created three brushes in similar handle styles. first one is made with Peacock resin and TGN two band finest knot.

Brush Dimensions (approximate):

Total height: 107mm
Handle: 59mm
Loft: 48mm
Knot: 26mm bulb shape

vferdman · Jan 21, 2016

Next is Green and Gold resin and two band finest.

Brush Dimensions (approximate):

Total height: 107mm
Handle: 59mm
Loft: 48mm
Knot: 26mm bulb shape

vferdman · Jan 21, 2016

Third brush is made with Watery Abyss resin and TGN two band finest knot.

Brush Dimensions (approximate):

Total height: 107mm
Handle: 59mm
Loft: 48mm
Knot: 26mm bulb shape

Dale Lynch · Jan 21, 2016

Nice brushes.What do you mean by good ol days?It's been a while since I've made a brush,has there been a change in the grading or quality?

thrustmonkey · Jan 21, 2016

I tried making a brush and razor set from PSI about 8 months ago. The razor is fine but the brush started falling apart. The CA glue failed on the knot, then the chrome cup that the knot was glued into came loose from the handle. I re-glued them with epoxy and it seems to be holding up for now.

I'd like to make some more but I'm a little leery about it.

One question I do have is how do you get that weird smell out of the knot?

Thanks
Ross

Waggoner · Jan 23, 2016

vferdman said:
I also created a new brush for my Etsy shop. This one has a combination I discovered recently that I really liked. Marble Pearl and Red Wine center ring. I really love the way the stark marble is popped by the juicy red. Knot is TGN two band finest. This batch of TGN knots I got is really good and reminiscent of the good old days of TGN goodness.

Brush Dimensions (approximate):

Total height: 102mm
Handle: 54mm
Loft: 48mm
Knot: 26mm Bulb shape

Where would one be able to get a blank like this?

vferdman · Jan 23, 2016

Okay, to answer some questions.

1. The funky badger smell will come out of the knot after a few uses.

2. I buy these blanks at Woodturningz.com They have a wide selection of wood, resin and other materials. Also good pen supply house.

3. Do not buy kits for making shaving brushes. Just get knots and blanks and turn them yourself. Use epoxy to set the knot, not CA.

Hope that helps.

vferdman · Jan 27, 2016

I have created a brush by custom order from a new to me resin called Blue Pearl. This stuff looks like moonstone if you have every seen it. It's mostly the color of moon and under a certain angle the swirls of bluish pearly color appear. It's quite stunning. I used a piece of Black Peacock for a ring in the middle for an accent.

vferdman · Jan 27, 2016

I also have created a new brush for my Etsy store, LoveYourshave. This one is made with the same materials as the custom one in the previous post, but with a slightly smaller knot and a slightly different shape. It came out beautifully.

Brush Dimensions (approximate):

Total height: 110mm
Handle: 61mm
Loft: 49mm
Knot: 26mm Bulb shape

vferdman · Feb 29, 2016

Another new brush for my ETSY store. This one is made with Moonstone and Black Olive resins. Very beautiful combination. I will be using Moonstone resin a lot more. I really love it. Knot is TGN two band finest.

Brush Dimensions (approximate):

Total height: 108mm
Handle: 59mm
Loft: 49mm
Knot: 26mm Bulb shape

vferdman · Feb 29, 2016

I have created a new brush for my ETSY shop.

This one is made with a Golden Marble and Copper resins. Copper is used for a ring in the middle of the handle and is really a good accent on the Golden Marble, which is just like the regular grey marble, but gold flakes in it. It is warmer in tone than the grey marble and is a treat to the eyes. The knot is TGN two band finest.

Brush Dimensions (approximate):

Total height: 107mm
Handle: 58mm
Loft: 49mm
Knot: 26mm Bulb shape

oneleggimp · Feb 29, 2016

I haven't shaved (per se) in many years - like 19. When I did I just used Mennen Mug Soap. I tried the fancy stuff at one time: English Leather, etc. but the Mennen worked just fine.

vferdman · Mar 2, 2016

I have created a brush by custom order. This one has Bloodwood on the bottom, Katalox wood at the top, is CA finished and polished to a glass-like shine. The knot is TGN two band finest. It's a barber-style brush with a longer handle. Came out great.

Dimensions:

Total height: 133mm
Handle height: 83mm
Loft height: 50mm
Knot diameter: 28mm bulb shape

vferdman · Mar 3, 2016

I have created a new brush for my Etsy shop. This one is made with "Marble" resin for the main body and "Red Wine" resin for the center ring. Knot is TGN two band finest in fan shape.

Dimensions:

Total height: 109mm
Handle: 62mm
Loft: 47mm
Knot: 25mm

vferdman · Mar 3, 2016

Another new brush for sale. This is made with "Black Peacock" resin in main body and "Peacock" resin for the center ring. Knot is TGN two band finest in bulb shape.

Brush Dimensions (approximate):

Total height: 99mm
Handle: 51mm
Loft: 48mm
Knot: 26mm

vferdman · Mar 7, 2016

I have created a brush with Grey Marble and Red Wine resins. This one has a TGN three band synthetic knot.

Brush Dimensions (approximate):

Total height: 116mm
Handle: 67mm
Loft: 49mm
Knot: 26mm

vferdman · Mar 7, 2016

A new brush for my Etsy store. This one is made with Gold Marble and Copper resins. The knot is TGN Two Band Finest.

Brush Dimensions (approximate):

Total height: 105mm
Handle: 58mm
Loft: 47mm
Knot: 26mm Bulb shape

vferdman · Mar 7, 2016

Another new brush for my Etsy store. This one is made with Black Peacock on the bottom and Peacock on top. The knot is TGN Two Band Finest.

Brush Dimensions (approximate):

Total height: 112mm
Handle: 64mm
Loft: 48mm
Knot: 26mm Bulb shape

vferdman · Mar 7, 2016

And one more new brush for the inventory. This one is made with Pure Black and Red Wine resins. Knot is TGN Two Band Finest.

Brush Dimensions (approximate):

Total height: 103mm
Handle: 57mm
Loft: 46mm
Knot: 26mm Bulb shape

vferdman · Mar 14, 2016

I have created a brush for a custom order. It is in pure black resin and sports a customer-provided WSP two band knot.

Dimensions:

Total height: 97mm
Handle height: 50mm
Loft height: 47mm
Knot: 25mm

vferdman · Mar 17, 2016

I have created two brushes for a custom order.

First one in Bengal Tiger resin.

Dimensions:

Total height: 102mm
Handle height: 54mm
Loft height: 48mm
Knot: 28mm hybrid shape

The second brush is in Faux Ivory resin.

Dimensions:

Total height: 113mm
Handle height: 60mm
Loft height: 53mm
Knot: 31mm bulb shape

vferdman · Mar 18, 2016

I created a synthetic brush by custom order. The handle is Zabra resin. Knot is from Shave Revolution.

Dimensions:

Total height: 105mm
Handle height: 53mm
Loft height: 52mm
Knot: 25mm

Magicbob · Mar 18, 2016

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vferdman · Mar 23, 2016

I have created a small travel brush from natural horn and two band finest badger hair. This brush is inspired by Simpson Wee Scot. It is slightly larger than Wee Scot and sports a larger two band finest knot, but the idea of a thumb sized brush that really works amazingly well is inspired by Simpson's iconic brush.

Brush Dimensions (approximate):

Total height: 73mm
Handle: 35mm
Loft: 38mm
Knot: 18mm Bulb shape

vferdman · Apr 3, 2016

I have created a brush by custom order. Handle material is Bloodwood with a Cyanoacrylate finish. Knot is customer provided two band badger.

Brush dimensions:

Total height: 110mm
Handle height: 60mm
Loft: 50mm
Knot: 32mm Bulb shape

vferdman · Apr 7, 2016

I have created another travel brush. The handle is natural horn, the knot is TGN two band finest. I really enjoy small brushes and Simpson Wee Scot was definitely the inspiration for this one. This brush is slightly larger than the Wee Scot and is just an amazing performer according to the test lathers.

Brush Dimensions (approximate):

Total height: 75mm
Handle: 34mm
Loft: 41mm
Knot: 18mm Bulb shape

vferdman · Apr 25, 2016

I've created two brushes for custom orders.

First one is made with Black Olive resin and TGN two band finest badger knot.

Second one is made with Black Peacock resin and Peacock resin center ring. Knot is two band badger from TGN.

vferdman · Apr 27, 2016

I have created three new brushes for my Etsy shop.

First one is made with "Black Peacock" resin for the main body and "Peacock" resin for center ring. Knot is two band finest badger.

Second brush is made with "Purple and Gold" resin. Knot is two band finest.

The third brush is made with "Golden Marble" at the top and "Molten Metal" resins at the bottom.

vferdman · Apr 28, 2016

I have made two new brushes. One for a custom order and another for my Etsy store.

First, the one for the Etsy store.

Next the custom. Customer requested the shape and materials.

vferdman · May 7, 2016

I made a new brush. This one features Blue Pearl resin main body and Peacock ring. Knot is two band finest. The handle shape is an experiment and the price reflects it.

Brush Dimensions (approximate):

Total height: 105mm
Handle: 58mm
Loft: 47mm
Knot: 26mm Bulb shape

vferdman · May 11, 2016

I have been busy creating new brushes in my shop. Here they are.

First one is by custom order. Black Peacock body with Peacock ring. Two band finest badger knot in fan shape.

Dimensions:

Total height: 111mm
Handle height: 64mm
Loft height: 47mm
Knot diameter: 25.5mm

vferdman · May 11, 2016

A new brush in my Etsy store. This one is made with Golden marble (main body) and Copper Pearl (ring). Two band finest badger knot.

Brush Dimensions (approximate):

Total height: 107mm
Handle: 61mm
Loft: 46mm
Knot: 26mm Bulb shape

vferdman · May 11, 2016

This one is made with "Grey Marble" and "Red wine" resins. Two band finest badger in bulb shape.

Brush Dimensions (approximate):

Total height: 107mm
Handle: 61mm
Loft: 46mm
Knot: 26mm

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