Couldn’t decide on which to order so I ordered both (as you do). The tatara razor is also new [emoji2]
Dude what’s that blue one? Dig it a lot!
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Brush Acquisition Thread
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Thanks, Hedy!
Yes, custom order placed on April 20th with Brad Sears Shaveworks. This is the M&F Legacy Badger 2XL; the handle has some different dimensions to the "regular" 2XL, which I also own in Finest.
I have been shaving with the same inexpensive synthetic every day for several years, but recently decided to splurge a bit on a nice Simpson brush. I had a mid tier Simpson brush a long time ago, but I figured if I was to buy another I should go big or go home. I ended up with this lovely Duke 3 Manchurian Badger in limited edition faux sapphire. I got rid of my last Simpson due to excessive shedding, but this brush has only shed one or two hairs in the 6-10 shaves I have had so far. The tips need to break in a bit more, but I am enjoying this brush.
I ordered the regular 2XL in Finest. After seeing yours, I am now wanting one of each!
By the way...
Very nice. Goes great with you GP scuttle.I have been shaving with the same inexpensive synthetic every day for several years, but recently decided to splurge a bit on a nice Simpson brush. I had a mid tier Simpson brush a long time ago, but I figured if I was to buy another I should go big or go home. I ended up with this lovely Duke 3 Manchurian Badger in limited edition faux sapphire. I got rid of my last Simpson due to excessive shedding, but this brush has only shed one or two hairs in the 6-10 shaves I have had so far. The tips need to break in a bit more, but I am enjoying this brush.
The Simpson sapphire is a real looker.
I've always preferred a minimalist, clean looking style of brush. Preferably a solid color or two-tone at the most. Especially the Matte finish. For this particular one, I reached out to Turn'n'Shave and went part Matte, part Polished.
Beautiful.
It’s a custom brush. The handle is called 173 and the colour is called midnight blue or something like that. Feels and looks great in my opinion [emoji2956]
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EclipseRedRing
I smell like a Christmas pudding
Just acquired this which should be with me in a few days - a NOS Simpson Coates Fitzwilliam pure. This is a seller's picture.
Okay.. My hat's off to Artisan brush makers.. Yes, I said Artisan. I know it is a debatable most of the time over analyzed and disputed term in the soap world. But here it goes:
I have been waiting to get on the Wolf Whiskers wait list for over a year. I finally was able to get on the list in March. Yesterday, Peter Wolf sent me the pictures of the turned brush he had made for me after several emails. Might I add he sent me his cell # when we came to a cross roads with the color scheme. I have spent a lot of money on name brand brushes (you know who). I will say none will touch this one for 1/4 of the price do to the experience. And to mention this was hand made for me, Mountain Grown.
With this preface.. I went with the synthetic Knot. Thought it would be sacrileges somehow that I would not put the very best badger knot in it. I chose the 25mm 3rd batch Black Wolf Synthetic hybrid/fan knot.. I've found that I love both Badger and Synthetic, it's my mood or weather of the day. Season, love how Badger retains warmth in the winter. I went with my gut on this one.
My definition of artisan is:
Artisan = Accessible
Here are the photos he sent for approval, shipped today should get it on Thursday.
I have been waiting to get on the Wolf Whiskers wait list for over a year. I finally was able to get on the list in March. Yesterday, Peter Wolf sent me the pictures of the turned brush he had made for me after several emails. Might I add he sent me his cell # when we came to a cross roads with the color scheme. I have spent a lot of money on name brand brushes (you know who). I will say none will touch this one for 1/4 of the price do to the experience. And to mention this was hand made for me, Mountain Grown.
With this preface.. I went with the synthetic Knot. Thought it would be sacrileges somehow that I would not put the very best badger knot in it. I chose the 25mm 3rd batch Black Wolf Synthetic hybrid/fan knot.. I've found that I love both Badger and Synthetic, it's my mood or weather of the day. Season, love how Badger retains warmth in the winter. I went with my gut on this one.
My definition of artisan is:
Artisan = Accessible
Here are the photos he sent for approval, shipped today should get it on Thursday.
Okay.. My hat's off to Artisan brush makers.. Yes, I said Artisan. I know it is a debatable most of the time over analyzed and disputed term in the soap world. But here it goes:
I have been waiting to get on the Wolf Whiskers wait list for over a year. I finally was able to get on the list in March. Yesterday, Peter Wolf sent me the pictures of the turned brush he had made for me after several emails. Might I add he sent me his cell # when we came to a cross roads with the color scheme. I have spent a lot of money on name brand brushes (you know who). I will say none will touch this one for 1/4 of the price do to the experience. And to mention this was hand made for me, Mountain Grown.
With this preface.. I went with the synthetic Knot. Thought it would be sacrileges somehow that I would not put the very best badger knot in it. I chose the 25mm 3rd batch Black Wolf Synthetic hybrid/fan knot.. I've found that I love both Badger and Synthetic, it's my mood or weather of the day. Season, love how Badger retains warmth in the winter. I went with my gut on this one.
My definition of artisan is:
Artisan = Accessible
Here are the photos he sent for approval, shipped today should get it on Thursday.
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Wow that looks fantastic!
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That does look absolutely fantastic.Okay.. My hat's off to Artisan brush makers.. Yes, I said Artisan. I know it is a debatable most of the time over analyzed and disputed term in the soap world. But here it goes:
I have been waiting to get on the Wolf Whiskers wait list for over a year. I finally was able to get on the list in March. Yesterday, Peter Wolf sent me the pictures of the turned brush he had made for me after several emails. Might I add he sent me his cell # when we came to a cross roads with the color scheme. I have spent a lot of money on name brand brushes (you know who). I will say none will touch this one for 1/4 of the price do to the experience. And to mention this was hand made for me, Mountain Grown.
With this preface.. I went with the synthetic Knot. Thought it would be sacrileges somehow that I would not put the very best badger knot in it. I chose the 25mm 3rd batch Black Wolf Synthetic hybrid/fan knot.. I've found that I love both Badger and Synthetic, it's my mood or weather of the day. Season, love how Badger retains warmth in the winter. I went with my gut on this one.
My definition of artisan is:
Artisan = Accessible
Here are the photos he sent for approval, shipped today should get it on Thursday.
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Enjoy it!
A fun little brush. Hair looks much like the hair mine had.
Yaqi rainbow 26mm
Okay.. My hat's off to Artisan brush makers.. Yes, I said Artisan. I know it is a debatable most of the time over analyzed and disputed term in the soap world. But here it goes:
I have been waiting to get on the Wolf Whiskers wait list for over a year. I finally was able to get on the list in March. Yesterday, Peter Wolf sent me the pictures of the turned brush he had made for me after several emails. Might I add he sent me his cell # when we came to a cross roads with the color scheme. I have spent a lot of money on name brand brushes (you know who). I will say none will touch this one for 1/4 of the price do to the experience. And to mention this was hand made for me, Mountain Grown.
With this preface.. I went with the synthetic Knot. Thought it would be sacrileges somehow that I would not put the very best badger knot in it. I chose the 25mm 3rd batch Black Wolf Synthetic hybrid/fan knot.. I've found that I love both Badger and Synthetic, it's my mood or weather of the day. Season, love how Badger retains warmth in the winter. I went with my gut on this one.
My definition of artisan is:
Artisan = Accessible
Here are the photos he sent for approval, shipped today should get it on Thursday.
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Not bad but....a year???
Man, I couldn't do it.
Hats off to you.
Paladin Ebonite PK-47 Denim Blue 26MM Finest Badger
Owen Bawn
Garden party cupcake scented
That's an original "Lee Sabini" Paladin from 2013-14, isn't it? Handsome handle material.
Hi Owen, and thank you kindly! Paladin sourced the Ebonite & turned the handle and Lee Sabini installed the knot sometime in late 2014 or early 2015, I believe.
These colored ebonite brushes with the "Kansas City-London" engraving are known as "Second Batch Paladins," if memory serves me correctly, sir.
These colored ebonite brushes with the "Kansas City-London" engraving are known as "Second Batch Paladins," if memory serves me correctly, sir.
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