Brush Acquisition Thread

[GNR]

These just arrived and were cleaned and had test lathers. Great blooms, wall of Badger feeling. They are going to be fun getting to know/use/understand.
Yaqi Moka 26mm 2 band
Yaqi Mysterious Space Silvertip
Yaqi High Mountain White Silvertip
Yaqi Purple Mink Synthetic

 

[Drewgordon27]

2 more Semogue’s can you ever have enough?View attachment 1253930

I understand it’s scientifically impossible to have enough Semogues.


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[joshs]

I understand it’s scientifically impossible to have enough Semogues.


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Agreed!

 

[Drewgordon27]

An arrival today from the Isle of Man: the Centenary Emerald Berkeley 46 in best (alongside a Somerset 46 in pure) plus a generous cream lagniappe.

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[linty1]

My Polo 8 arrived today from WCS. Looks like a great brush and it was in their clearance section for $98.

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Oh wow @SharpieB I was looking for one of those and thats a fantastic price, well done. I didn't even know wcs had a clearance section (and can't find it). Excuse me, my noob is showing.

 

[Cal]

Excuse me, my noob is showing.

I don't think we wish to know about that, linty1.

 

[SharpieB]

Oh wow @SharpieB I was looking for one of those and thats a fantastic price, well done. I didn't even know wcs had a clearance section (and can't find it). Excuse me, my noob is showing.

They had a sale at the end of December. There was a mishmash of stuff and I happened to see the Polo8. Too good a deal to pass up. There was only 2-3 and I got lucky as they sold out quick.

 

[Lefonque]

Arrived yesterday Yaqi Sagrada 22 badger

 

[Klinker]

Spiffo! "Castillo" - African Blackwood w/24mm High Mountain White SHD Fan Knot

 

[SharpieB]

Spiffo! "Castillo" - African Blackwood w/24mm High Mountain White SHD Fan Knot

How do you like the handle? I was going to buy a Spiffo in this style, but I wasn’t sure how it would look in person.

I have 4 Spiffos and love them. Plus Ted is great to deal with.

 

[Fawkes007]

The LAST thing I needed was another brush. But then I saw this butterscotch M&F 2xl in Finest...

 

[Klinker]

How do you like the handle? I was going to buy a Spiffo in this style, but I wasn’t sure how it would look in person.

I have 4 Spiffos and love them. Plus Ted is great to deal with.

This will be my first Spiffo brush. Just ordered it today and it wasn't an easy choice. He's got some great looking brushes, but seems to have changed the website recently. The first time I looked, you could choose a handle and knot seperately. So it took me a while to find an ideal combination.

 

[Hannah's Dad]

An act of extraordinary generosity and kindness has been shown to me, of which I am truly not worthy. Namely, my friend James (@loot ) has GIFTED me!! this Grail of a shaving brush — the Declaration Grooming 28mm Blood of Kings B9A+ — which provides the most luxurious face-lathering experience I’ve ever had. The color and complexity of the handle alone is enough to cause wonder; but the knot it houses is simply sublime. To James I can say only:

 

[Fawkes007]

An act of extraordinary generosity and kindness has been shown to me, of which I am truly not worthy. Namely, my friend James (@loot ) has GIFTED me!! this Grail of a shaving brush — the Declaration Grooming 28mm Blood of Kings B9A+ — which provides the most luxurious face-lathering experience I’ve ever had. The color and complexity of the handle alone is enough to cause wonder; but the knot it houses is simply sublime. To James I can say only:
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That is indeed a very generous gift! Congrats. A beautiful brush. Love their soaps! Must...resist...urge...to buy another...brush.

 

[Simple09]

An act of extraordinary generosity and kindness has been shown to me, of which I am truly not worthy. Namely, my friend James (@loot ) has GIFTED me!! this Grail of a shaving brush — the Declaration Grooming 28mm Blood of Kings B9A+ — which provides the most luxurious face-lathering experience I’ve ever had. The color and complexity of the handle alone is enough to cause wonder; but the knot it houses is simply sublime. To James I can say only:
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That is an awesome gift and I know how great of a guy James is!! That brush is absolutely gorgeous and you deserve it man!! Congrats! Kindness is a virtue!!


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[Hannah's Dad]

That is indeed a very generous gift! Congrats. A beautiful brush. Love their soaps! Must...resist...urge...to buy another...brush.

That is an awesome gift and I know how great of a guy James is!! That brush is absolutely gorgeous and you deserve it man!! Congrats! Kindness is a virtue!!


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Thanks guys! I’m not sure about the deserving part; but I am over the moon about the beauty of this gift.

 

[loot]

Thanks guys! I’m not sure about the deserving part; but I am over the moon about the beauty of this gift.

Dan, you underestimate your value, as all the good men I've known have. Humility is an admirable trait.

I hope you enjoy it in good health, for years to come. I've had a bunch of Scott's work, that BoK is Top 3 fo sho.

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[Hannah's Dad]

Dan, you underestimate your value, as all the good men I've known have. Humility is an admirable trait.

I hope you enjoy it in good health, for years to come. I've had a bunch of Scott's work, that BoK is Top 3 fo sho.

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Thank you, James. This extraordinary brush will forever remind me of your equally extraordinary generosity. I just I wish I could use it every day!

 

[It's Hedley]

Dan, you underestimate your value, as all the good men I've known have. Humility is an admirable trait.

I hope you enjoy it in good health, for years to come. I've had a bunch of Scott's work, that BoK is Top 3 fo sho.

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Thank you, James. This extraordinary brush will forever remind me of your equally extraordinary generosity. I just I wish I could use it every day!

That brush is Sweeter Than YooHoo and a very fine gesture James. You're both good people. I love it.

 

[Chango]

6 days to me from the Isle of Man is pretty impressive. Love this brush!!