Favorite handle shape (suggestions w/pictures please)...

[It's Hedley]

Got to be the RV Keyhole shape!

Best ergonomics ever.

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I've enjoyed the keyhole design for the last 8 years, with the D01 knot; no matter how much lather drips about there's just enough angle on the bottom to always get a decent grip: Introducing The B&B 2012 LE Brush. SOLD OUT!! See post #227 - https://www.badgerandblade.com/forum/threads/introducing-the-b-b-2012-le-brush-sold-out-see-post-227.272598/

I do love the keyhole. I have a hard time imagining it in other colors. I have had 2 RV keyhole handles, but picked the wrong knot in each. I have owned and love the D01-2 band, so that is why I was thinking a keyhole. Do you think it would look good in jade?

 

[RenoRichard]

My computer skills are not up to mocking one up for you, but if it's a dark green jade like the Connaught Omega Jade, then yes it would likely be smashing. From the brushes you posted, you seem to like more subtle, rather than very bold handles. I'm not as sure about the mottled jade that @Multum in parvo posted- aesthetics are hard when it's for someone else.

 

[Ad Astra]

I do love the keyhole. I have a hard time imagining it in other colors. I have had 2 RV keyhole handles, but picked the wrong knot in each. I have owned and love the D01-2 band, so that is why I was thinking a keyhole. Do you think it would look good in jade?

Heck yeah. (photo below too late)




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[Multum in parvo]

I do love the keyhole. I have a hard time imagining it in other colors. I have had 2 RV keyhole handles, but picked the wrong knot in each. I have owned and love the D01-2 band, so that is why I was thinking a keyhole. Do you think it would look good in jade?

The new features on the Shavemac site allow you to see every knot with every handle shape and texture. So if you like jade, pick your preferred knot and swipe through every handle shape in jade to get a feeling.

 

[TexOkie Shaver]

@TexOkie Shaver, I see it's not just the Feather blades we appreciate. Kouros!

Yes sir, my wife ATS her men wear Kouros or nothing at all.
maybe we are twin sons from different mothers?

 

[never-stop-learning]

Here are my current @Rudy Vey brushes:

@It's Hedley - Bet you recognize a couple of these.

My favorite handles are the Beehive, Bog Oak, Lemon Drop, Keyhole, Persian Jar, AS3M and Tulip.

I'll post some additional handle shapes from Simpson, Ever-Ready and others later.

 

[merovirginian]

Even though it's a new handle in my den, I love the feel of this in my hand. It has everything I want: great grip to bowl later, can 'smash' it into the face and scrub (for face lathering), also has a shape that screams "use me but look at me". Both utilitarian and shapely

Photo straight from RV for final approvals...

 

[captp]

Here are my current @Rudy Vey brushes:
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@It's Hedley - Bet you recognize a couple of these.

My favorite handles are the Beehive, Bog Oak, Lemon Drop, Keyhole, Persian Jar, AS3M and Tulip.

I'll post some additional handle shapes from Simpson, Ever-Ready and others later.

I'm jealous, David. You have more RVs than I do. I think I have 9.

 

[KeenDogg]

Rudy makes a killer Tulip, as David has shown. I absolutely love the feel and look of this brush.

 

[Jut]

For me, the best handle shape is the tulip or keyhole.

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[never-stop-learning]

I'm jealous, David. You have more RVs than I do. I think I have 9.

I love Rudy's brushes.

 

[Leverspro]

My "comfort brush" …

Is there a name for this shape. I have one RV brush, but my next brush I think will be in this shape. Bob Quinn has a beauty listed right now in this shape.

 

[It's Hedley]

My "comfort brush" …

That is a great looking brush and I have admired it in the past when you posted this picture. As far as I know, it is the only one in this shape I have seen on B&B. Very nice.

 

[It's Hedley]

Here are my current @Rudy Vey brushes:
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@It's Hedley - Bet you recognize a couple of these.

My favorite handles are the Beehive, Bog Oak, Lemon Drop, Keyhole, Persian Jar, AS3M and Tulip.

I'll post some additional handle shapes from Simpson, Ever-Ready and others later.

David, you're killing me! I am only making one brush and seeing your RV collection is not helping. Haha! I do think of Rudy's handle shapes, the Keyhole, Persian jar, AS3M and Tulip are my favorites.

Even though it's a new handle in my den, I love the feel of this in my hand. It has everything I want: great grip to bowl later, can 'smash' it into the face and scrub (for face lathering), also has a shape that screams "use me but look at me". Both utilitarian and shapely

Photo straight from RV for final approvals...
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Great curves and color combo!

 

[Acmemfg]

Everyone should own at least one barber style handle (Vie Long and Omega are the examples here). Then too...a Chief style (green and brown version {brown has a Shavemac D01 two band} shown are by Herr Vey) are another legit option. Keyhole (Paladin shown) is also a good choice....

 

[Chan Eil Whiskers]

To me, there are many colors and color schemes I like and don't like, but I think that entirely subjective. It is fun to see the beautiful brushes (and interesting to see some I think ugly but others love). Some brushes look to me like the handle doesn't match or go well with the knot; I'm not sure how to describe what I'm saying there, and it seems important to me, but it's obviously subjective.

​	⬅ Now, that's a pretty color, the translucent pink. Wow! But, we're supposed to be talking shapes, right?​

Will, do...

I love all three of my RV brushes. The Irish Bog Oak handle was the one I thought I'd like the ergonomics of the least. Surprisingly, I like its ergonomics the best of the three.

If and when I have Rudy make me another brush it will likely be in the Eagle shape.

These are the same Zenith handle, in extra soft horse and in three band silvertip. When I use these two brushes I always find myself thinking this is the best handle shape ever, for my face lathering.​

I'm not sure it that ⬆ shape would be considered a barber's handle or not, but it sure feels great in my hand.

Perhaps in much the same vein, I very much like the ergonomics of the SOC handle. I like it in the wood, but better in the butterscotch resin. The Mistura, BTW, is a wonderful knot. If it were 26 mm I might say it's the perfect brush or something silly like that. It's that good.​

I do not have the extensive experience some of the gentlemen who've already posted have (including the OP of course) so I'm just adding my two cents knowing it's worth less than that, and following along to see what I can learn.

Happy shaves,

Jim

 

[haggis]

As far as I know, it is the only one in this shape I have seen on B&B. Very nice.

Is there a name for this shape.

I don't know the name of that shape. Seems like sort of an hourglass. I would (figuratively) kill to have one in opposite livery. I might want a smaller knot, but the size of the handle is perfect and it fits my grip like nothing else.

 

[Ivo4u2]

I don't know the name of that shape. Seems like sort of an hourglass. I would (figuratively) kill to have one in opposite livery. I might want a smaller knot, but the size of the handle is perfect and it fits my grip like nothing else.

Why not ask a brush handle turner to make one which is an exact negative copy.

 

[haggis]

Oh I will ask RQ eventually. No doubt.

 

[Leverspro]

This RV brush hits all the right marks for me.