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  1. 07-11-2011, 01:19 PM #1
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    My first post, so Hello to you all.

    My main hobby leaves me with a lot of off-cuts of Red Deer antler so I thought brush handles may be an option.

    This is my prototype and is far from perfect.





    The knot was from a nasty Wilkinson Sword bristle (faux badger) brush that would not be a great loss if things went wrong.

    I capped the base with a piece of Greenheart, with a NS pin. The collar ring is NS as well.

    I have ordered a few knots, so more brushes to come !


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    Hello, NOTSHARP:

    Welcome to Straight Razor Place. Your brush idea has potential for creatively designed handles. The slight curve will probably provide a desired brushing angle. Good work. Please keep us apprised of your progress.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Obie View Post
    Hello, NOTSHARP:

    Welcome to Straight Razor Place. Your brush idea has potential for creatively designed handles. The slight curve will probably provide a desired brushing angle. Good work. Please keep us apprised of your progress.

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    +1, It may have ergonomic appeal as well as aesthetic.
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    Nice brushes. We used to have a brush maker who used to do wood handles with MOP plugs on the base like that.
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    Welcome

    It is nice to see a nice "carved" brush being made. Thanks for sharing.
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    Welcome aboard. You'll have lots of potential creative input/output with your brushes here on SRP. Keep up the good work.

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    Many thanks for the welcome.

    I tried the bush last night and it is pleasant to use. It sits well in the hand and, without doubt, the slight curve to the handle works well - for me anyway.


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    does each brush we buy from you come with a free piece of venison?

    I love the look of the brushes! I'm afraid every time I used it I would have a craving for venison braised in red with with caramelized baby onions though
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    Quote Originally Posted by rearviewmirror View Post
    does each brush we buy from you come with a free piece of venison?

    I love the look of the brushes! I'm afraid every time I used it I would have a craving for venison braised in red with with caramelized baby onions though
    Just for you




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