Thread: My New Brush

Gentlemen,

My good friend Ray (SRP member Walleyman) made a brush recently that grabbed my eye. I asked him to make one for me, and he did, and here are my thoughts on it.

The knot is a 24 mm premium silvertip from The Golden Nib with medium backbone, good flow-through and angel sweet tips. Since I face lather, Ray set the loft low, about 52 mm. The handle's shape somewhat resembles that on Simpson's Persian Jar.

Because the handle is made of metal, brass I believe, it is also heavy. That takes getting used to even though the shape compensates for some of the weight. I have lathered with it three or four times and am already getting comfortable with the weight.

The workmanship on the brush is superb, especially in combining the different colored metals, for mine gold framing a deep burgundy, and that tells a lot about Ray's craftsmanship. The only drawback to this brush for now is the handle's weight, but I'm sure in time it will be hardly noticeable.

Good show, Ray, and thanks for your artist's touch.

That looks lovely!! Ray does good work, no doubt. Enjoy Obie!

I have it on good account that metal is actually Cobalt and the reason it's the color it is, is because they got it cheap out of that reactor in Japan. If you use it your face will take on the look of the metal. Be sure and wrap it in lead foil about 20 sheets and put it in a lead box and send it to me. I'm licensed by SRP to dispose of dangerous stuff like that.

Originally Posted by thebigspendur

I have it on good account that metal is actually Cobalt and the reason it's the color it is, is because they got it cheap out of that reactor in Japan. If you use it your face will take on the look of the metal. Be sure and wrap it in lead foil about 20 sheets and put it in a lead box and send it to me. I'm licensed by SRP to dispose of dangerous stuff like that.

Spendur, my friend, now you tell me this, after I've turned luminescent?

whaouuuuuuuu!!! Spettacular

Oooh that looks a bit fancy now doesn't it,
I really like it but it is way to shinny for my bathroom LOL
Very nice work

Beautiful brush Obie,,,
I also have one of Ray's brushes in T-6 aluminum, another beautiful looking brush.
Ray is a serious craftsman.

Hello Obie,

I picture it in front of the Sphinx, Egyptian like finish.

very elegant.

yes Obie its heavy, but that is why got one! you will get used to it , I got one about a week ago in the brass and camo, and I now have my favorite brush thanks Ray!!! he really is a remarkable craftsman , and now that I know you have one too. I know im in good company now. time to whip up some MDC! Tc

Very nice brush indeed. Maybe one day when I have a few bucks to spare I might add another custom brush to my collection. Thanks for sharing.