Commission a brush?

[bmathe02]

I would like to purchase a boar brush with a simple metal cylinder handle. Nothing fancy with curves and such just a straight cylinder with a slight knurling to go with the look and style of the feather all stainless. The closest I found was http://www.houseofknives.ca/Shaving/Shaving-Brushes/Ice-Shave-Brush-Aluminium-Silver but it is a silver tip badger which I don't care for.

Do we have a member who turns metal handles?

 

[bmathe02]

I may have found a cheap alternative. Omega #31241 - Aluminum Cylinder Banded Boar . It's not exactly what I had in mind but in the right direction.

 

[Amzimbo]

Semogue has a simple metal brush as well.

 

[SteveWY]

You asked the right question! The correct answer (well, at least one good choice!) is... The Semogue 2030B . Chomed brass, heavy weight, premium natural boar bristles.

"
"The Semogue 2030-B Premium Boar Shaving Brush shouts, "I'm here" when you pick it up. Sporting a thin but heavy metal handle with an end cap to rest a finger, the 2030-B is very substantial and classy feeling. The knot is a premium boar knot that is great for those who like to face lather hard soaps but versatile enough for creams as well."

Approximate Dimensions:

Knot Diameter: 21mm

Loft: 51mm

Handle Height: 62mm

Weight: 86g

Product of Portugal

 

[bmathe02]

Thanks guys. I will look into the semogue line. Keep the suggestions comming.

 

[SliceOfLife]

Get a large shotgun shell casing (do they have metal ones?) or length of piping cut down and ground smooth with a cap on one end?

 

[bmathe02]

If I was still in school and had access to the wood/metal shop I might have been able to manufacture something passable but don't have access to the tooling anymore.

 

[brother cavefish]

too much and aluminum is not a great handle

 

[Scott0079]

Look in the hobbyist vendor sections, there's someone making some Titanium handles as I recall....

 

[bmathe02]

Look in the hobbyist vendor sections, there's someone making some Titanium handles as I recall....

Good call. I will check it now