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    So recently i purchased a feather AS-D2 which has a matte metal finish and thought to myself i really liked the look of the stainless steel look, so why not continue the aesthetic appeal.

    I got a mate who is a metal worker who is working on some Stainless Steel Straight Razor scales as we speak.

    Does anyone know any Manufactures or retailers that sell stainless steel shaving brushes? Preferably a Uk vendor?

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    If you have a friend who is a metal worker, you could just get the handle made and set your own knot. Ive got a TGN knot in a brush which is very nice.
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    Shoot Pixelfixed or walleyeman a PM. Both do custom brushes on metal lathes and might be able to do something for you. I think it's a great idea!
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    Travel brushes almost inevitably come in stainless, as well as aluminum tubes/handles.
    So there's always those, but I know The Classic Edge Shaving Store Your Straight Razor & Knife Specialists. carries polished steel and aluminum brushes from Simpson and the like.
    Good luck.
    Been meaning to turn an aluminum one for the longest time, just always busy...
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    Could be done,but unless you used spun or SS tubing,would be pretty heavy.
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    Here is one I did awhile back,SS bands,lignum vitae,26 MM two band,come in at 107 gms,of course the wood is very heavy.
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    Royal Shave has a SS handled brush in stock. Also some guy on the other forum was making a nice looking stainless brush handle, but I cannot remember who he was (sorry). Cool looking though; it was like a piston. Very 50's.

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    Pixel, I know you can make a solid SS handle more attractive than the one in the link. A little heft, at least to me, is not that big of an issue. You should do one and then post it to tease the OP.
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    Quote Originally Posted by HARRYWALLY View Post
    Pixel, I know you can make a solid SS handle more attractive than the one in the link. A little heft, at least to me, is not that big of an issue. You should do one and then post it to tease the OP.
    Thanks man but not me,The brush above is simple CNC work,simple design,you can crank out a hundred of those in 30 mins with CNC machines.
    It would take me two days to make a traditional handle out of SS,you do it)
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    If you were looking for simple cuts (grooves, tapers, etc), wouldn't be too difficult. Fancy designs would have to be done CNC.
    Only drawback as mentioned before is weight. Those full size brass bullet brushes I made were cool, but you've gotta be willing to handle some heft!
    If you get a brush made though be sure to post some pics!
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