Thread: One for me.

My first brush I ever bought was a Col. Conks black badger brush (Vulfix.) Last year it started to shed badly, to the point the hairs were falling out in chunks. So I pitched it. Ever since I've really missed that brush. Some consider these black badgers brushes as bottom of the barrel, I for one really enjoy them. They are great for hard soaps, and give a scritch that I really enjoy.

So, I decided to make myself one to replace the old. This is a TGN 24mm black badger set to 49mm loft. I was actually surprised at how dense this knot is, has a lot of hairs packed in there. Had a chance to use it this morning and it was just excellent. Enjoyed everything about it, except the smell of course, and will probably be reaching for this one for a while.

Thanks for looking Gentleman. Sorry for no action shots.

Hell, can't get you anything for Christmas 'cause you have Christmas everyday in your shop!

Is interesting to see what you make for your own use. And I like the scritchy type also, makes you feel like you're getting something done (and sure wakes you up on a dull AM.)

Very nice.
What are you calling this one? Black lightning?

I like that Andrew kinda all black like that

Beautiful job. The black and white handle works perfectly with the black badger. Beautiful.

Originally Posted by Razorfeld

Hell, can't get you anything for Christmas 'cause you have Christmas everyday in your shop!

Is interesting to see what you make for your own use. And I like the scritchy type also, makes you feel like you're getting something done (and sure wakes you up on a dull AM.)

Thanks Richard.

Most these brushes come from my head, so really I would make all those for myself. Although I do admit I search the Web for inspiration. I find profiles I like and put my touch on them to get what you see here.

What are you calling this one? Black lightning?

Murdered white lightning.

Very Art Deco ... Looks great, use it in the very best of health.

That's a great looking handle Andrew. It is about time you did something for yourself. Looks like it would be very comfortable in the hand especially for face lathering.

Bob

Originally Posted by BobH

That's a great looking handle Andrew. It is about time you did something for yourself. Looks like it would be very comfortable in the hand especially for face lathering.

Bob

Thanks Bob.

All this acrylic, and this is the first one I did for myself. When I first started wet shaving I used a bowl for all my lathering. I now face lather everything except squeeze tube creams..... don't know why I still bowl lather those, now that I think about it.

Awesome job. Enjoy it in good health.