Thread: Anyone can recommend a good source for a brush handle?

Hi guys.
My Kent BK8 was dropped and now has a big ugly chip off of its handle. I like this big fluffy thing so I'm looking for a new handle for it. It doesn't have to resemble the original one. Actually I almost exclusively bowl lather - so a longer handle would probably be even better.
I've seen some DSCosmetics handles being sold on AliExpress - some of them for 26mm knots. Unfortunately they are all too toxic-looking for my taste. I'm looking for something more classical: faux ivory, horn, wood, aluminum (e.g. Rubberset 400 style), stone-looking resin, etc.
Any ideas where to look for it?

Since your from Israel, this brush handle made from your neck of the woods might appeal.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/One-Piece-O...kAAOSwuxFY3OTW

If not there are a good few brush makers on here that can help you out.

Thanks! That's interesting. Good to know there is a guy nearby making these. Too small for 26mm knot, but if I will not find something better, may be I'll call him with a special order.
In the meanwhile I've found that Shavemac have a hidden option to order handle only. They have good resins and all sizes available. A bit pricey though, so I'll keep looking for now.

Buying from your area would be easyest id think. I bet the guy selling the olive wood handle has a few sizes. Id email him and ask. That is a nice looking handle.

But be sure you can get you knot out of the chipped handle. Most the time a knot is distroyed pulling it out of a handle. This is why you hear more about replacing knots than handles.

Last time I needed to do it I succeeded with a steam bath treatment, but I surely will try geting it out before ordering any new handle for it.

I would consider Robert Quinn from Elite Razor (eliterazor.com). He does outstanding work and sells handles with or without brushes, and come in acrylic, wood, or stone. He's also very receptive to questions, or helping with a special order.

Originally Posted by dimab

Last time I needed to do it I succeeded with a steam bath treatment, but I surely will try geting it out before ordering any new handle for it.

Yes. that is a very good idea. When you get the knot measure the glue plug at the base. You will need handle with a hole slightly larger than that as the knot bulges out above the glue plug. You may find you need a handle with a hole 1-2mms larger than the plug diameter. Have fun.

Bob