Just an FYI - I am working with a fella to create a custom B&B shaving brush. This sucker will be around - or a little less than $100, and will have a GENUINE horn handle (type of horn still up in the air) and badger hair that is white at the tip, and black to the roots (as much as possible - some variations may occur as it is a natural product - but it will be specifically ordered and pictures provided to the supplier of EXACTLY what we want - and the two examples I will show will be the badger head of my Plisson HMW and my Rooney Finest).
Several options maybe available (IE a choice of say 3 types of horn, or for an additional fee have your initials engraved in the handle and enlaid with semi-precious stones, etc). I'll explore several handle options, including genuine horn, genuine horn AND wood combo, or some sort of gorgeous/rare wood.
This is all the information I have now, and I will update you as soon as I have more info to relay - but this custom maker (which I will leave unnamed so that he can research sourcing the proper hair and such instead of fielding questions and the like) seems to really have his ducks in a row, so this project will be a go for certain.
Knot dimensions and such are still up in the air - and will be largely impacted on the availability of the hair, and the cost of the hair - as the goal is to keep this brush's cost right at the century mark, so everyone can enjoy a 100% handmade work of art that'll compete with the likes of a $400+ Plisson. Ideally - right around 23-24mm.
I will get one of these brushes, take a plethora of pics and test it for a week before it is offer to ya'll just to ensure it is of the utmost quality and you'll be getting more than your money's worth.
Depending on the materials used (a little bit of Amber, mammoth ivory, jade, etc) might be added in the mix, and the amount of knots of hair may potentially also be limited, but if you know without question you want one, feel free to pm me and let me know, and I'll put you on the top of the list - so IF the unfortunate even occurs when only some of the brushes might have XYZ features - you'll be sure to get one fully loaded.
Again - this is all the info I have right now - I'll update you ASAP.
Several options maybe available (IE a choice of say 3 types of horn, or for an additional fee have your initials engraved in the handle and enlaid with semi-precious stones, etc). I'll explore several handle options, including genuine horn, genuine horn AND wood combo, or some sort of gorgeous/rare wood.
This is all the information I have now, and I will update you as soon as I have more info to relay - but this custom maker (which I will leave unnamed so that he can research sourcing the proper hair and such instead of fielding questions and the like) seems to really have his ducks in a row, so this project will be a go for certain.
Knot dimensions and such are still up in the air - and will be largely impacted on the availability of the hair, and the cost of the hair - as the goal is to keep this brush's cost right at the century mark, so everyone can enjoy a 100% handmade work of art that'll compete with the likes of a $400+ Plisson. Ideally - right around 23-24mm.
I will get one of these brushes, take a plethora of pics and test it for a week before it is offer to ya'll just to ensure it is of the utmost quality and you'll be getting more than your money's worth.
Depending on the materials used (a little bit of Amber, mammoth ivory, jade, etc) might be added in the mix, and the amount of knots of hair may potentially also be limited, but if you know without question you want one, feel free to pm me and let me know, and I'll put you on the top of the list - so IF the unfortunate even occurs when only some of the brushes might have XYZ features - you'll be sure to get one fully loaded.
Again - this is all the info I have right now - I'll update you ASAP.
