Item Description
Hello, B&Bers..
I first encountered Bryce's custom made silvertip brushes on eBay.. I performed a quick search for "Silvertip Brush" on eBay and of all the results I got, I found myself captivated by these bulbous and beautiful brushes. The types of wood he uses are unique and beautifully grained.. he typically uses Desert Ironwood, Macassar Ebony, and various Australian Burls. I purchased a Desert Ironwood brush and it is far and away my favorite..
Price :: Under normal circumstances, Bryce's brushes can probably be purchased for around $75-100 (including shipping).. This is only an estimate and I'm sure the prices can be higher or lower depending on the level of customization and the type of materials used so to get an accurate number, get a quote from Bryce! I rated this a 10, however, because in my unique experience, I got extremely lucky and was able to purchase a Desert Ironwood brush for about $45 USD.. even at $75-100, this is an extremely reasonable price for such a unique and well manufactured brush.
Quality :: I've been using this brush for a few months now and it has shed only a handful of bristles.. the materials are unique and worked painstakingly to showcase the uniqueness and beauty of each piece of wood he uses. I refer you to any of his eBay auctions (eBay ID: theshavingbrush or melbourne1972) for examples of his workmanship. The only reason I docked the quality a point is because the wood stain used bleeds off a little bit.. it's not severe and is just a minor annoyance, but this is possibly the only thing about his brushes that can be improved.
Density :: Bryce uses nice, dense 24mm Silvertip knots.. the brushes are nice and thick and have a satisfying, substantial feel to them when loading with soap and when applying to the skin.
Stiffness of Tips :: As can be expected from a Silvertip Brush, the bristles aren't as stiff as best or pure which is why I rated it an 8. It is, in my opinion, of an appropriate firmness.. soft enough to feel absolutely luxurious but stiff enough to not be floppy.
Softness of Tips :: For the reasons stated above, I have rated the softness a 10.. it is an indulgence to use this brush!
Ergonomics :: Aside from the materials used, this has got to be the highlight of the brush. I don't know how to describe how satisfying it is to hold this brush so I will again refer you to any of his eBay auctions so you can see for yourself.
Latherability :: This brush lathers up extremely well.. it is a Silvertip, afterall. It applies lather liberally but I docked it a point since it also tends to be a bit of a lather hog.
As stated earlier, this is my absolute favorite brush and I am simultaneously resisting the urge to purchase another of these works of art from eBay and working out details to have a custom brush made for me by Bryce.. if you have any questions or would like to contact him, he has given me permission to post his eMail address: [email protected]
Here are some pictures:
One last note.. Bryce is responsive and accommodating. As I mentioned earlier, I got the brush at such a steep discount due to a mistake on Bryce's part.. being the gentleman he is, he honored the price without hesitation and only mentioned the situation when I asked him about it after the transaction had been completed.
-\Visdom
Edited: Added picture and corrected typo
I first encountered Bryce's custom made silvertip brushes on eBay.. I performed a quick search for "Silvertip Brush" on eBay and of all the results I got, I found myself captivated by these bulbous and beautiful brushes. The types of wood he uses are unique and beautifully grained.. he typically uses Desert Ironwood, Macassar Ebony, and various Australian Burls. I purchased a Desert Ironwood brush and it is far and away my favorite..
Price :: Under normal circumstances, Bryce's brushes can probably be purchased for around $75-100 (including shipping).. This is only an estimate and I'm sure the prices can be higher or lower depending on the level of customization and the type of materials used so to get an accurate number, get a quote from Bryce! I rated this a 10, however, because in my unique experience, I got extremely lucky and was able to purchase a Desert Ironwood brush for about $45 USD.. even at $75-100, this is an extremely reasonable price for such a unique and well manufactured brush.
Quality :: I've been using this brush for a few months now and it has shed only a handful of bristles.. the materials are unique and worked painstakingly to showcase the uniqueness and beauty of each piece of wood he uses. I refer you to any of his eBay auctions (eBay ID: theshavingbrush or melbourne1972) for examples of his workmanship. The only reason I docked the quality a point is because the wood stain used bleeds off a little bit.. it's not severe and is just a minor annoyance, but this is possibly the only thing about his brushes that can be improved.
Density :: Bryce uses nice, dense 24mm Silvertip knots.. the brushes are nice and thick and have a satisfying, substantial feel to them when loading with soap and when applying to the skin.
Stiffness of Tips :: As can be expected from a Silvertip Brush, the bristles aren't as stiff as best or pure which is why I rated it an 8. It is, in my opinion, of an appropriate firmness.. soft enough to feel absolutely luxurious but stiff enough to not be floppy.
Softness of Tips :: For the reasons stated above, I have rated the softness a 10.. it is an indulgence to use this brush!
Ergonomics :: Aside from the materials used, this has got to be the highlight of the brush. I don't know how to describe how satisfying it is to hold this brush so I will again refer you to any of his eBay auctions so you can see for yourself.
Latherability :: This brush lathers up extremely well.. it is a Silvertip, afterall. It applies lather liberally but I docked it a point since it also tends to be a bit of a lather hog.
As stated earlier, this is my absolute favorite brush and I am simultaneously resisting the urge to purchase another of these works of art from eBay and working out details to have a custom brush made for me by Bryce.. if you have any questions or would like to contact him, he has given me permission to post his eMail address: [email protected]
Here are some pictures:
One last note.. Bryce is responsive and accommodating. As I mentioned earlier, I got the brush at such a steep discount due to a mistake on Bryce's part.. being the gentleman he is, he honored the price without hesitation and only mentioned the situation when I asked him about it after the transaction had been completed.
-\Visdom
Edited: Added picture and corrected typo
