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Guys its been almost a year since Bill passed. April 4th to be exact, and I thought it would be a nice thing to do to show our respect and honor his work by posting in the Shave of The Day thread with some of Bills creations.
Bill was gruff, and always opinionated, and sometimes just plain ole Ornery! but most loved him for his honesty and his craftsmanship was in the realm of Perfection.
Please show them off thank you Tc
Yes, very nice TC.
I will post a SOTD on the 4th; tomorrow I will load some of my William Barber Collection in this thread.
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just to get the ball rolling here are some of mine,, I,m not home so I had to use a pic I had here with me. I have a brush or 2 that has been paid forward and also some makeup brushes from Bill,, so lets see them boys TC oh and don't forget the SOTD thread Tuesday Tc
Wish I had one of Bill's brushes. A work of art they were. Also recall the paddle strops he made, a true artisan. By his recommendation I picked up a NOS Palmera at a very fair price, while everyone else was chasing the almighty Filarmonica.
Took some time to get a "like" out of the old fart too.. Pretty sure he got banned for a moment there, har har. Ornery he was, and his random spelling always gave me a laugh. Great idea TC.
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Here is a SOTD picture from last year, shortly after Bill passed.
It features one of his brushes, one of his favorite razors, and his favorite soap brand.
He was very talented.
He had issues with spelling and the use of there and their. Those last two things surprised me. He was a very well educated man.
And yes he could be a curmudgeon from time to time.
Come the end of the day, I believe he was a good person.
I miss his contributions around here.
To my regret I passed up the chance to buy one of his loom strops. It was just sitting in the classified section and I must have looked at it half a dozen times, then slept on it but too late when I checked again.
His craftsmanship was second to none and I'd guess there weren't many who could match his stock of Ivory either.
I was just thinking of Pixel the other day, was going through an old thread and there he was....that sharp wit and underlying humour like a ray of sunshine, and two posts later there was Neil, was like visiting two old friends for a moment, brought a nice smile.
I will definitely do an SOTD, with the Pixel brush you were awesome to send me Tc, and of course, the proper razor to accompany it.
Great idea Tc, and thanks for bringing back the memory of Bill for us.
:)
Bill got my humor. i know he would never have banned me like some folks. I was not lucky enough to obtain any examples of his craftsmanship. Between him and Neil there was always something good going on. every time i see that big chuck of Walrus boner that was supposed to go to Bill, i get a little melancholy.
for those of you who were smart enough to get one of his loom strops, I applaud you and I dare you to let it sit out where I can get to it! they were some of the best examples of a loom strop I have ever laid eyes on and to this day if I ever see one for sale its bought. TC
They were a work of art ! I didn't get one either, had a Livi at the time. Bill's brushes, loom strops, and other stuff were all super high quality. He was a high quality gentleman as well and I do miss him.Quote:
Originally Posted by tcrideshd
His loom strops were works of art. I wanted one really bad, he said the next one he made, he would make without any ivory on it so he could send it to me. Sadly he never had time to make it. If I see one of his loom strops for sale I better buy it before TC sees it and versa vica!
P.S.
John we all know you have one of Bill's loom strops. Show us the pictures please.
At the hockey game now, getting our butt kicked by the Canadians. There are some photos of it in my profile albums, I will put some here after the game tonight.
I'm watching! didn't see you yet!Quote:
Originally Posted by Hirlau
This 3rd period I'll be above the Canadian goalie, falling asleep.
Not a lot of action on that side!Quote:
Originally Posted by Hirlau
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Would like to see your BB Loom as well John,,
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Here is my loom strop from Pixel; also here are his on words in describing it.
Loom Strop From William Barber
"Hand made in very limited numbers of the finest esoteric materials
the components of this creation are: exhibition grade Cocobolo
(all from the same billet)
Hand turned brass fittings, real pre-ban African elephant ivory inlays, handle is Cocobolo, Water Buffalo horn, fossil stellar Seacow bone and ivory.
The leather is the finest, 8 oz black latigo; the stropping surface is 2.5 x 14 in. O.A.L is approx 23 in. Fully adjustable thru a wide range of tension with a design that affords extra adjustment to compensate for any leather stretch after years of use are perfect travel strops and ideal for those that use pastes or sprays."
You are a lucky man.
Dat's beautiful! Such a detail conscious craftsman he was...
Thanks for the great close ups..
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Here is my William Barber Brush Collection.
I am sad to say I don't own a custom brush from Bill. I do remember from time to time telling him if he would give up retirement he might become a household name like Thater. His response was he enjoyed making brushes as a hobby...the end. For those lucky enough to to own one, enjoy and post it.
I counted 23 John, is that right?????
Yes, I believe so.
What most of us didn't know about Bill was that shaving brushes were not his only style of brushes. Bill was well known for his cosmetic brushes of very different types of knots. Makeup artists used his brushes to cover the faces of more than a few Hollywood residents. At the time of his passing, there were several of these in the middle of completion. These were the long thin style brushes that we mostly relate to from the television and movie's.
even though you be well armed, better keep an eye on the loom strop, John, it was the only thing I couldn't lay hands on,, very impressive collection and yes his makeup brushes are the finest,, he made 2 for my wife that came from vintage snooker balls and they are my wifes cherished items Tc
I am fortunate to have corresponded with, and purchased things from Bill.
The Razor platform is the only finished goods that i have from him.
Lying flat as a platform and vertical for a straight or 'nother view prop. From my files:
Gee I miss the old Curmudgeon!
~Richard
I have 2 examples of Bill's work.
The first was a sort of collaboration. He hooked me up with an ebony and ivory handle for my project........http://straightrazorpalace.com/brush...eus-brush.html
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So as he would accept no payment, I sent him a 30mm 2-band knot and a HMW knot for his future creations. He bitched that those knots were expensive.
Told him I wanted him to have them....
Not to be outdone, of course, IN the mail comes this beauty.
My favorite MDC brush! http://straightrazorpalace.com/brush...ixelfixed.html
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Bill was a good guy. Proud to have been a friend.
Pixel SOTD just added.
http://straightrazorpalace.com/shave...ml#post1726810
Thanks John....
Here's my Pixel SOTD:
http://straightrazorpalace.com/shave...ml#post1726658
This "B&M Cologne Russe ",, is this a creme/soap?Quote:
Originally Posted by Phrank
It's a hard soap, very nice....beautiful scent and lathers like a bomb....:-)Quote:
Originally Posted by Hirlau
Alright,,, going on the list. :shrug:
Have posted in SOTD, a link to a link.
http://straightrazorpalace.com/shave...ml#post1726851
Time stays, we go
RIP
