Thread: Custom Brush Handles

So there is a lot of talk of restoring razors, making your own scales, etc. However, I have yet to see much of custom brushes/handles being made. Just wondering if anyone is offering any of those services, or has any place to direct me to, to do such a thing. I'm currently restoring a Worchester and Co. razor (not on the good, or bad list, so giving this a shot!), with the help of Linacman and his workshop. It's coming along great. We decided to use Burmese Blackwood for the scales, which I have just finished the 1500 grit sanding on this week, looking for waterlox coating here in the next few days.
So here comes the dilemma; with my OCD-ness, I like things to match. I would love to have a handle for a badger brush, also made in this blackwood. Then I would have a beautiful (almost) custom set/restore.

Any direction is greatly appreciated (especially if it means I'm not breaking the bank as a highly budgeted college student)! Or, if you happen to be in about a 100 mile radius of Auburn, AL, and have the materials/tools to either make razors or have a lathe to make handles, I would be MORE than happy to drive to the shop and work on the handle myself/get some mentoring on these processes.

There is just something about having things made by your own hand that just ooze sexiness to me. Must be the mind of a future engineer.

Much obliged, gentlemen.

Hanson

There are a number of folks here who make wood handled brushes. Rudy Vey and Mycarver come to mind. If you can't find anyone close to you to help out, PM me. I am in Minnesota, and have some experience turning brushes - don't consider myself an expert yet, but I have turn an African Blackwood handle.

Kick it up a notch and use ebony,fantastic turning wood.

At some point, ebony would definitely be an option. Like I said though, I'm trying to match my scales that I'm currently making for my restored blade. That way I can have a sort of set between the two. The ebony is beautiful, especially the black and white ebony. That would make for some gorgeous scales too.

Skipnord: If you would be interested in just turning the shape for me, I can pay for the labor and the wood required. Otherwise, I'd be plenty happy saving the money of the finishing process for myself, if this be an option.

PM sent - have a great day

Moved to the "Brushes" forum

BTW a browse through this forum will find many "Custom" and "Restored" brushes

Please ensure all talk of sales and wanting to buy go to the proper forum. This isn't it.

Originally Posted by gssixgun

Moved to the "Brushes" forum

BTW a browse through this forum will find many "Custom" and "Restored" brushes

Great suggestion. You might even find a few matching sets of scales / brushes if you look for some of Glen's restores.

Will N.

Thank you everyone!