Thread: Making custom brushes pt. 3

Just got my 24mm knot and made myself a brush. I could never justify the $150 for a silvertip so making my own was a great deal!!! Its is the best money I have spent on all of my shaving stuff....exept for my razor of course

Can someone tell me the loft on the 24 and 28mm knots ?

Cheers

Barney

Originally Posted by barneycg

Can someone tell me the loft on the 24 and 28mm knots ?

Cheers

Barney

what do you mean by loft?

I was trying to look at the website for the badget knot and I noticed that the website moved. If anyone is looking it's here Fountain Pen parts - NIBS, - Wholesale Fountain Pen Ink - Golden Nib AZ

Just a query about the finish on these brushes, do you soak the brushes, and if so, do you allow the handle to get wet? I have purchased some custom brushes recently and they all came with instructions to never allow the handles to soak. I assume this is due to the finish used, and the fact that it may not have been waterproof etc. What are you guys using to waterproof the handles, if anything?

Originally Posted by wedwards

Just a query about the finish on these brushes, do you soak the brushes, and if so, do you allow the handle to get wet? I have purchased some custom brushes recently and they all came with instructions to never allow the handles to soak. I assume this is due to the finish used, and the fact that it may not have been waterproof etc. What are you guys using to waterproof the handles, if anything?

yes i soak the brush, yes the handle gets wet. i put some standard varnish on it. not too worried, purpleheart is so dense it'll never absorb water

So it seem as though the DIY shave brush is the way to go. The link to get the amazing knots is fantastic and from the posts seems to be well worth it... but the lack of easily accessible brush handles seems to be the catch.

Has anyone found a place that makes custom handles pre-cut for the different sized knots? Seems like there's a niche market for that if not.

I'm putting together a kit for my soon to be 16 year old step-son (need to teach him how to shave) and as many members have recommended to me, I want to start him off with something he'll be able to keep. I want to buy a couple of the 28mm Silvertips, one for me and one for him but I need some brush handles Thoughts, tips?

Thanks!

Originally Posted by jammyman34

So it seem as though the DIY shave brush is the way to go. The link to get the amazing knots is fantastic and from the posts seems to be well worth it... but the lack of easily accessible brush handles seems to be the catch.

Has anyone found a place that makes custom handles pre-cut for the different sized knots? Seems like there's a niche market for that if not.

I'm putting together a kit for my soon to be 16 year old step-son (need to teach him how to shave) and as many members have recommended to me, I want to start him off with something he'll be able to keep. I want to buy a couple of the 28mm Silvertips, one for me and one for him but I need some brush handles Thoughts, tips?

Thanks!

Try this thread:
http://straightrazorpalace.com/brush...me-choose.html