Paladin Shaving & Dark Holler Design Works shop journal

[ChiefBroom]

Enjoyed your interview, Ken.

It was fun.

 

[alfredus]

Great interview Ken - I enjoyed it a lot

 

[Watson]

The interview really illustrated the effort and attention to detail that goes into a Paladin brush.

 

[clyde72]

Great interview Ken! Really enjoyed hearing the history and all that you and your family put into making these premier brushes!

 

[Toothpick]

Yes indeed. Great interview

 

[bobmsp]

Ken:

I really liked the shape of the Zenith 505AK handle when I used it recently. I especially liked the way that the lower part of the handle felt in my hand. I own a Sumo and it's similar in feel. Do you have any suggestions on other models that I should look at? Moe? Or should I wait for something new from you guys? (Hint hint)

P.S. Enjoy your time away from the shop!

 

[ChiefBroom]

Ken:

I really liked the shape of the Zenith 505AK handle when I used it recently. I especially liked the way that the lower part of the handle felt in my hand. I own a Sumo and it's similar in feel. Do you have any suggestions on other models that I should look at? Moe? Or should I wait for something new from you guys? (Hint hint)

P.S. Enjoy your time away from the shop!

I think we've cranked out enough new designs for a while. Now we need to apply ourselves to making them. And I need to start posting more.

I generally try to steer clear of offering recommendations, but I'll say what I think. Ergonomically, might be my favorite. I also really like the Cleo in hand. Fact is, I like all of them, but each balances ergonomics and aesthetics differently.

There will be some new materials coming out.

 

[Useless shaver]

New materials.... sounds good.

 

[ChiefBroom]

Mean to say "Ergonomically, the Moe might be my favorite" above. Too late to edit it.

 

[captp]

We want more Moes

 

[ChiefBroom]

"Meant to say"

I really wish it were still possible to edit posts for more than a couple minutes.

 

[Useless shaver]

We want more Cleos...

 

[ChiefBroom]

Coming soon:

 

[bobmsp]

Beautiful! Custom resins?

 

[ChiefBroom]

Beautiful! Custom resins?

Thanks. Made in Italy. Custom in the sense that we custom ordered full batches and both materials are exclusively bespoken to Dark Holler / Paladin Shaving.

 

[Useless shaver]

Vesuvius!!! Looks really nice!
A step up...and a good one!

 

[ackvil]

Looks great, Ken.

 

[ChiefBroom]

Thanks for the replies, all.

 

[Useless shaver]

Well, best things in life come in twos...

 

[garyg]

Is the first one a variation of the Vesuvius I already love?