Thread: Longer handled brush ?

I currently only have one brush but I really need a longer one. Not a huge fat super badger silver tipped cost the earth brush but something that has a long handle and a medium sized knot, not over large. I prefer faux ivory handles.
Currently I use a Geo Trumper brush but it's not long enough to reach easily into my shaving mug.

Any pointers or recommendations ?.

Thanks

Gary

May I suggest a shorter mug?

Take a look at this Shavemac page.

RT

What's your price range?

QED makes some nice silvertips with long handles starting at about $90.

Also, Muehle-Pinsel makes this one for $45.

http://www.muehle-pinsel.de/shop/en/..._25_2_158.html

Otherwise, Shavemac is the place to go - Bernd can mix and match most styles and a long-handled brush should with a 22mm knot should run from about $60 to $110 depending on whether you go with pure, finest or silvertip.

Both of these suggestions look to be what you are looking for. I personally have the Shavemac 436, and really enjoy it. The ones that Randy pointed out are even taller though.


Please let us know what you finally get, and your impressions of your choice once you use it.

Contact matt here on the forum he can probably make one for you any way you like it.

I should have suggested Matt, but Gary specified he liked faux ivory handles. Yes, definitely check with Matt!

RT

Originally Posted by rtaylor61

May I suggest a shorter mug?

RT

Actually RT that is not a bad suggestion. I just bought a vertical sided soup bowl and a shallow stainless steel bowl that fits perfectly inside. The end result is a ceramic bowl to hold hot water and an inner that is wider and shallower allowing my to use my nice brush I already have. Total cost $25.00
pic below.

Gary

The Rooney style 2 is a long-handled brush.

Rooney style 2 at classic.

Originally Posted by garythepenman

Actually RT that is not a bad suggestion. I just bought a vertical sided soup bowl and a shallow stainless steel bowl that fits perfectly inside. The end result is a ceramic bowl to hold hot water and an inner that is wider and shallower allowing my to use my nice brush I already have. Total cost $25.00
pic below.

Gary

Do any of you guys remember a post that had a shaving mug or bowl that had a rubber ring around it so that you did not have to use water on the blade. I would love to find one of these. Any ideas?

I keep a folded towel next to the sink and wipe the blade on that. it's unglamorous but effective.