An Elegant Brush

Gentlemen,

Wood turning artist Brad Sears ( https://www.etsy.com/shop/BradSearsWoodturner) made this shave brush for me and it is quite handsome. I trust, the brush would have pleased a most distinguished Victorian gentleman for his daily shave.

I gave Brad some ideas of what I wanted for a handle and knot and he did the rest. The brush has a 26mm knot and 54mm loft, in the Golden Nib Premium Silvertip, set in a cocobolo wood handle set at 65mm high. The handle's ergonomics are perfect for my hands. Brad has designated the brush as OB1, and offers future models numbered in sequence commercially.

I am delighted with the brush: the design and the feel, everything. I will lather up with it for tomorrow's the Shave-Of-The-Day. Enjoy.

That is a very handsome brush.:tu Like the model name.

A very elegant design.

Nice brush Obie! But, I'm not sure about the Victorian gentlemen - I mean, I agree that they'd like the brush, but unless the wood came from some rare and nearly extinct tree I reckon they'd probably go for white rhino, elephant, etc... :D

James.

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Originally Posted by Jimbo

Nice brush Obie! But, I'm not sure about the Victorian gentlemen - I mean, I agree that they'd like the brush, but unless the wood came from some rare and nearly extinct tree I reckon they'd probably go for white rhino, elephant, etc... :D

James.

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Indeed, James, but this gentleman has already spent his allowance for the month.

That's a handsome brush Obie and I know how you can make it extra special. Cousin Cletus says you take it where that fancy hatch looking thing on the top of the handle is and drill down making a small cavity. Then you put these thingies they use to make Mexican Jumping Beans. The idea is the brush will simply start moving and it will lather itself automatically.

Then you'll really have something.

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Originally Posted by thebigspendur

That's a handsome brush Obie and I know how you can make it extra special. Cousin Cletus says you take it where that fancy hatch looking thing on the top of the handle is and drill down making a small cavity. Then you put these thingies they use to make Mexican Jumping Beans. The idea is the brush will simply start moving and it will lather itself automatically.

Then you'll really have something.

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My dear Spendur,

Behind that "fancy hatch looking thing" awaits a beautiful ballerina in the First Position to dance on my soul.

Handsome, classic and fitting for Obie the Assyrian.

Ah, Razorfeld, my dear friend, bless your heart for the kind words. A full-blooded Assyrian, indeed. I was named after Ashur-Uallit I, the mighty king who ruled Assyria around 1300 B.C. I tell the dearly beloved and my two daughter that I, therefore, have kingly powers over them, but they snicker and say, "Whatever." There's no respect.

Obie, as you know, those closest see the cracks. Only the distant and disinterested have an automatic respect for those that rule (because they don't know you it is an automatic response to start by being polite till otherwise proven). The old saying, "A Prophet in your own land? Never."

Just sent you a friendship reuest.

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Originally Posted by Razorfeld

Obie, as you know, those closest see the cracks. Only the distant and disinterested have an automatic respect for those that rule (because they don't know you it is an automatic response to start by being polite till otherwise proven). The old saying, "A Prophet in your own land? Never."

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Ya know, that doesn't sound right, the part about till otherwise proven. I think what I wanted to say is you are never king in your own home (unless you live alone) and non family, if civilized, will always give respect in return for respect. Maybe now I can take my foot out of my mouth (where's the mouthwash?).

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Originally Posted by Razorfeld

Ya know, that doesn't sound right, the part about till otherwise proven. I think what I wanted to say is you are never king in your own home (unless you live alone) and non family, if civilized, will always give respect in return for respect. Maybe now I can take my foot out of my mouth (where's the mouthwash?).

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Uh, er, .......Enjoy the brush, Obie. It's a sweet one! I am way too late giving Richard his meds! :) I will get right on it!! :beer2:

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Originally Posted by sharptonn

Uh, er, .......Enjoy the brush, Obie. It's a sweet one! I am way too late giving Richard his meds! :) I will get right on it!! :beer2:

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God!, thank you Tom for reminding me. I did forget to take them when I fed the cat this evening. Did you know that cats and humans have the same range of blood pressure measurements. Both she and I have high BP's and we both take the same medicine for it. There are times I think the only difference between animals and us is that we can type.:chapeau

Amen, R.R. ! I take em too. Dr is soo pleased he has it so successfully under control!
I think it went up a bit this time....has a new young nurse! :)

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Originally Posted by sharptonn

Amen, R.R. ! I take em too. Dr is soo pleased he has it so successfully under control!
I think it went up a bit this time....has a new young nurse! :)

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I've noticed that effect at my doctor's office also. Let's you know you're still alive and kicking.

Brad's work is excellent! That is a great looking brush Obie!!

Fantastic work,Ck Obies Link,his peppermills are to die for:)

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Originally Posted by pixelfixed

Fantastic work,Ck Obies Link,his peppermills are to die for:)

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Pix, yes, I have seen his pepper mills and the workmanship is superb. Brad is a fine talent. I have invited to join Straight Razor Place, and hope he does. As an artisan, he will be a major asset to this forum. I must say, I am really pleased with the OB1 brush he made for me. It's a sweet one, indeed.

Gentlemen,

Here is the brush after its maiden voyage this morning:

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Why do I think of the Baobab tree? Lovely bloom.

Maybe put a little fertilizer on it and it will start to grow and look like the medusa.

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Originally Posted by thebigspendur

Maybe put a little fertilizer on it and it will start to grow and look like the medusa.

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Oh, no, my dear Spendur, because that will interfere with my Castle Forbes. Instead, I've lined up a chorus of luscious sirens to frolic in the hairs.

Mushroom heaven!
I'd love to have one, must check with my sponsor first. Maybe I should get him to buy one. :)

Very nice brush. I use the longer handles myself. Yours looks just right.