Help me choose

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08-19-2009, 10:50 PM
Carbonsteel928

Help me choose

I just bought my first razor and upon receiving it, the scales will be removed and it will be given a face lift. There are a bunch of scales out on my shop just waiting. My issue now is choosing a brush. I've turned quite a few and like them all equally, which would choose?

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h1...g/DSC_0516.jpg
08-19-2009, 11:36 PM
terrierpike

it's all personal preference... but my vote is the fifth from the left ... reminds me of a chess rook or something, pretty cool
08-20-2009, 12:56 AM
aroliver59

2nd from the left.NICE.That one speaks to me....
08-20-2009, 12:59 AM
captainboog

They are all very nice, but I would avoid one with a squared top.
08-20-2009, 01:14 AM
Carbonsteel928

By the way, these handles are all close to being finished but not quite there yet. They still lack a bit of trimming and need to be sanded and polished to an obscene grit. :tu
08-20-2009, 09:03 AM
tcharah

hmm..thats a hard task! Personaly i had to feel it in my hands to choose one..but if i couldn't, and have to choose one..maybe the number 2 or 6 from the left:)..or 4 ( i like the wood).. if i have problems in helping you choose one..imagine to choose my scuttle from george town pottery!!! it was a thing that last days!:)..by the way i end up with choosing the "green" one!
Ps - now looking better i will pick up the..i like things very "minimalistic" so i would go for the 6 from the left..but shes kind a small..you have to put a small brush in it to be well balanced i guess..:)
Good luck with the choice!
08-20-2009, 09:23 AM
Deryan

They are nice works,the 3rd one from the right has a good look to me:)
08-20-2009, 11:34 AM
Maximilian

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Originally Posted by Deryan

They are nice works,the 3rd one from the right has a good look to me:)

Same here. I love that Simpson Persian jar handle look.
08-20-2009, 02:01 PM
JimR

second from the left or 3rd from the right. Good curves, lovely figuring on the wood. nice work, by the way...
08-20-2009, 07:10 PM
ReardenSteel

Quote:

Originally Posted by terrierpike

it's all personal preference... but my vote is the fifth from the left ... reminds me of a chess rook or something, pretty cool

Interesting perception and I would agree. Have you given any thought to turning a handle to resemble chess pieces? I think a rook or bishop would be a custom brush handle I would be interested in.
08-29-2009, 07:34 PM
SithWithNoName

They all look great. What type of Stain & Finish do you use?
08-29-2009, 08:01 PM
Carbonsteel928

Since I use select hardwood stain isn't a need. For a finish, well, either Danish Oil or a Walnut oil/ beeswax finish. Most of the hardwoods that I use are oily and dense making them great around water... though all burls usually go though a professional stabilization process.

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08-30-2009, 03:45 AM
mosley59

Numbering 1-8, from left to right, I like 1, 4, 6, and 8, but can't decide between 1 and 4 for my recommendation.
08-30-2009, 09:38 AM
Otto

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Originally Posted by ReardenSteel

Interesting perception and I would agree. Have you given any thought to turning a handle to resemble chess pieces? I think a rook or bishop would be a custom brush handle I would be interested in.

Good idea. :tu I would be interested in a handle that resembled chess pieces too. Nice work BTW.
08-30-2009, 02:02 PM
Carbonsteel928

I've turned 2 chess piece handles thus far. The bishop went fast. :-) thanks again btw.

I ended up choosing the bocote handle. Its dark grain and pattern go great with some highly figured bocote scales that are sitting in my shop ready to adorn my new razor. Oh, and for the knot, I'm going with a 22mm Silvertip from Golden Nib.

Thank you all for your comments and compliments.
08-31-2009, 06:24 AM
SiRed8

#5 from the left. Reminiscent of a Rook. If you ever make these please do custom chess pieces. :Beer:

Ivan
08-31-2009, 06:26 AM
Doc

I like 3,5 and 7 starting from the right
08-31-2009, 02:46 PM
ReardenSteel

Quote:

Originally Posted by SiRed8

#5 from the left. Reminiscent of a Rook. If you ever make these please do custom chess pieces. :Beer:

Ivan

Hi Ivan,

If you search the thread' "gone too far" in the brushes forum, Carbonsteel928 has some other pictures of his work with a link to his website. You will be impressed with his work.
08-31-2009, 09:25 PM
Obie

Help me choose

Gentlemen,

I debated between Nos. 2 and 4. I like the clean lines in No. 4, but No. 2 is something plucked out of the Victorian era. Being fond of that era, therefore, I choose No. 2.

Regards,

Obie
08-31-2009, 10:15 PM
dannywonderful

Quote:

Originally Posted by Obie

Gentlemen,

I debated between Nos. 2 and 4. I like the clean lines in No. 4, but No. 2 is something plucked out of the Victorian era. Being fond of that era, therefore, I choose No. 2.

Regards,

Obie

Good choice, Obie. I picked that one and it's now on it's way to me. Here it is in it's finished form.

http://i399.photobucket.com/albums/p...rushHandle.jpg
08-31-2009, 10:45 PM
Obie

Help me choose

My dear Dannywonderful,

Yes, we have made the right choice, indeed. With an inviting brush handle like that, who would not want to spend all day shaving?

Regards,

Obie
09-01-2009, 12:08 AM
Carbonsteel928

Just as a side note, I ended up going with this one for my travel brush given its short and stout stature.

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h1...e/DSC_0541.jpg
09-01-2009, 03:14 PM
wheelz74401

any of them would be a nice bush it is hard for me to choose just one but any of them you don't choose feel free to send them to me.... I kid I kid great looking though