Thread: 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.

I think it looks good, what's the finish?

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.

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+

Originally Posted by Razorburne

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

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

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.

Originally Posted by Razorburne

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?

Very nice!!

Very nice!