Big ol hunk of burl!!

Decided I needed a new brush. I haven't made one for myself in a while and I also realized I didn't have a 2 band brush. So, I decided to go big or go home! The knot is a 30mm TGN finest 2 band with a loft of 52mm. The handle is a massive handle and I wasn't sure if I had screwed up the proportion severely when I turned it. I wanted it to be bigger than big and I think I got it, without it looking stupid big. It's Golden Amboyna burl with some nice bark inclusions and tons of light and dark figuring. I threw in some pics next to other brushes just to give some scale to how big it actually is.

Thanks for looking Fellow wet shavers!! :chapeau:beer1:

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Beautiful wood, sir. Just beautiful.

Good stuff! You should always keep the best for yourself so you can show the doubters what you are talking about.

BTW, Rudy turned out to be one hellofa face latherer!

Very nice,is truly a handfull:)

Lovely design Andrew and the wood is fantastic. Too big for my diddy hands - the one underneath is more my size.

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Lovely design Andrew and the wood is fantastic. Too big for my diddy hands - the one underneath is more my size.

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I've got enough average sized handles, I wanted something to really show off a nice piece of burl. I won't lie, it does feel bulky in my hand but I was expecting that. I only need one this size and do prefer a 22-26mm brush.

Love the BIG brushes!
This one looks FANTASTIC!

MIGHTY Fine !

..You have any more of that burl..maybe make a 'shorty'..ha..

Thanks for sharing your fine craftsmanship. It's a pleasure to behold..d

Beautiful, that burl is,,,,,:tu

Stay tuned Andrew,when I find a 75mm Knot I will show you the mother of all Burl brushes:)
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That thing is massive! But beautiful. Nice work.

Pic 5 tells me you're not done yet :)

Still a big block in the background !

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Stay tuned Andrew,when I find a 75mm Knot I will show you the mother of all Burl brushes:)
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Niiiiiice!!!! What is it, walnut?

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Niiiiiice!!!! What is it, walnut?

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Madrone from the santa cruz Mountains,is about 40 yrs old.

Wow, Andrew, that is simply stunning. Nice work, buddy.

Don't know about being a face lathered but SWMBO could use it as a leg lathered for sure LOL

A beautiful piece. Artwork in wood.

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That might make a nice pipe.

Gorgeous brush, BTW.

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That might make a nice pipe.

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Well wgts about 5 lbs,hella pipe:)

Absolutely gorgeous!

Very nice turning, finishing, and choice of wood. Enjoy!

Beautiful work Andrew. Love the dark figuring.