A Sad, Sad Way to Start the Day

[alabamalawyer]

As I woke this morning, my attention quickly turned to the important, pressing matter of deciding which shaving brush I should use. And, more importantly, which one would look the best with the other shaving items I was using for my SOTD photo. (I'm sure I'm not the only one with this afflication.) An inspiration came quickly to me, "That bone-handled Rooney brush would look great contrasted against the bottle of Eucris cologne." I quickly reached for the brush. "What is that I feel," I thought as I slowely turned the brush. My mind tried to squelch the dawning realization, "Surely, it can't be." (For those who have weak stomachs, I suggest you turn away before scrolling down any further).

The loss of this unique and beautiful brush is not the way to start the day. I'm not worried about the monetary situation, as I know, the reputable vendor it was purchased from will be fair in adressing the situation. It's just the fact that this particular brush can't be replaced by another like it. Hence, the great joy in owning it and, disappointment in losing it.

But now, I have a great justification to buy another brush.

 

[john parker]

My sincerest sympathies, Chris! Truly was a lovely brush. Best of luck in replacing it.

 

[kingfisher]

 

[strat1117]

Oh, the humanity!

[And no, you're not the only one so afflicted . . . . ]

 

[blantyre]

Sorry to hear it. You have a relatively humid climate too, I have had problems in the very dry winters up here with horn handles but fortunately nothing as bad as you experienced.

 

[spanx]

Wow how did you get it to split like that?I'm sorry for your loss.I wish you luck in finding a new gem although it wont be the same.

 

[ambrose]

look familiar ?

LINK

 

[alabamalawyer]

look familiar ?

LINK

Thanks for the link. I'll keep that in mind. It's nice to discover a replacement may not be as impossible as originally thought.

I did go ahead and console my self with this.

 

[natchez]

My condolences on the fatal injury to your brush. It is tragic to lose a loved one.

 

[john parker]

Chris, thought you said in the original post that the handle was bone? Is/was it bone? Who has bone handles?

 

[Mr. Igg]

Ouch. I'm sorry--that's a real loss. Glad to see a short-term fix is in place, and a longer-term fix is possible!

 

[jkh]

Chris, that really sucks, but it is better to have love and lost then to never have loved at all.

 

[Masterofsparks]

The Horror! The Horrror!

 

[alabamalawyer]

Chris, thought you said in the original post that the handle was bone? Is/was it bone? Who has bone handles?

It is a genuine bone handle. To my knowledge, this was a limited run by Rooney done last year. It came out around the same time as the limited Stubby Finest brushes and thus went a bit unnoticed.

 

[Scissors]

That's really dreadful, especially as it was a special run and not a regular product. I hope that Rooney stocked replacement and repair parts for them—and how could such a thing happen unless the bone used for the handle was faulty and should haven't have been used in the first place?

I hope they make the brush whole again, and with apologies.

But congratulations on your consolation buy! May you enjoy it very much.

(* * *)

Ambrose, you are a true wonder! I am so bookmarking that site. Looks to have all sorts of fascinating stuff.

 

[davecmu]

Deepest sympathies - what a loss! That D01 looks pretty nice, though, so at least there won't be an empty spot in your rotation for long.

 

[lirijavdekje]

Epoxy may be your best friend.

 

[pizzaguy]

 

[Spivey]

Ugh. That stinks.

 

[SHarris]

I was thinking about ordering a horn handle, is this sort of thing a rarity?