the problem is in my humble opinion:

1. all these things are considered, in general, higher class
2. small market going for them, with a very specific desire. I think manufacturers, for the most part, still consider this "bespoke" type fair
3. limited supply. it isn't like the market is flooded with the accoutrements. otherwise we could walk into any store you find bics and find our stuff too.

does this mean I think its right? hell no. not on brushes anyways. I have a tony miller strop, I paid just under a 100 bucks for. I consider it worth it. it is very nice, you can tell there was time and skill used in making it. a brush on the other hand. a knot of good hair and a piece turned on a lathe. I don't see all that extra money. weren't there some users on here that were making their own and had access to good silvertip knots? I'd like to see them under the classifieds offering things for sale. I have a <50 brush I use, it works. I am more into the razors myself, but wouldn't mind being able to try some other brushes. but at the cost can't afford to try it and not like it.

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