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    Default First try at a brush/lathe.

    I have worked with wood for a couple years now for a job but I had never used a lathe until sunday. Cocobolo/ 24mm UK knot, goldennib.
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    I think it looks good, what's the finish?

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    Very nice work. I like the satin finish.


    I haven't had a chance to use a lathe since high school wood shop, and that's was a long time ago. Always thought it would be great to have my own.

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    looks pretty awesome....you will have to give an update once you've used it.

    I like the idea of making my own brush with hair from goldennib...unfortunately, I have never worked with wood and do not have a lathe. Do you guys know of any alternatives to make or purchase a handle? If the hair is as good as it looks, these brushes beat spending $100+

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    Quote Originally Posted by Razorburne View Post
    looks pretty awesome....you will have to give an update once you've used it.

    I like the idea of making my own brush with hair from goldennib...unfortunately, I have never worked with wood and do not have a lathe. Do you guys know of any alternatives to make or purchase a handle? If the hair is as good as it looks, these brushes beat spending $100+
    I make mine without a lathe, and you could find anything cool looking to drill a hole in (or with a hole already) and epoxy in a badger knot.

    here is a link to my wiki brush tutorial

    Making a brush with no lathe - Straight Razor Place Wiki

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    is the goldennib hair as luxurious as other high priced brushes?

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    many people here have used them, they are a great quality.. I'm not going to say which are better or worse, but the golden nibs are really a good value. You wouldn't be disappointed.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Razorburne View Post
    is the goldennib hair as luxurious as other high priced brushes?
    I can't actually compare to other high priced brushes, because I haven't used one, but I have used a knot from the golden nib to restore an old brush, and I can't really imagine that there's any room for improvement. Holds a bucket of water, but shakes out easily if there's too much, produces wonderful lather, very comfortable on the face. What else is there?

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    Very nice!!

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    Very nice!

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