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susanrizk

Hi..I'm hoping you experts can help me with this. I want to buy a shaving brush for my husband, he has a couple that he doesn't really love so I want to upgrade. From what I've read so far it seems like the best way is to buy the knot from thegoldennib.com? This is where I'd really appreciate some help - should I buy the silvertip or the grade A silvertip? Fan or not fanned? And I'd like to buy a nice handle, any suggestions on where to look? Are there some kind of dimensions of knot to handle I need to look for? Should I just buy a ready to go brush?
Thanks!
 
Blondie

Blondie

Does your husband bowl or face lather? That will help determine loft. As far as knot goes, The Golden Nib is the best source. I recommend the two band finest knots. They look striking, and are the best knot out there. Soft like a silvertip but with backbone for versatility. What budget are you thinking of? Welcome to the forum!
 
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Mick

Mick

Welcome to B&B.

It is nice of you to want to get your husband a new brush as a gift. Were you planning on making the brush yourself or give it to him as a DYI project?

Typically TGN sells brush making parts (knots and handles) which are assembled by the purchaser.
 
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susanrizk

Blondie, he uses a bowl..I don't know what loft is :) I think he'd like a softer type of brush because everytime he orders one, he says it's not any softer than the last one. I haven't really thought of a budget. It's part of an anniversary gift. I'd like a beautiful handle..are horn or ivory better than wood?

Turtle, I hadn't decided. I guess it will depend on how complicated it is to make it myself and the risk of screwing it up..I'm not crafty.
 
deruitem

deruitem

I would go with a grade A if you want to get him something nice. I love mine

Material does not matter if it is made correctly. Wood should be sealed correctly, you can get real horn but it is pricey unless you get one from a guy that makes them in China and it take a long time.

How soon are you looking to get one?
 
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susanrizk

deruitem said:
I would go with a grade A if you want to get him something nice. I love mine

Material does not matter if it is made correctly. Wood should be sealed correctly, you can get real horn but it is pricey unless you get one from a guy that makes them in China and it take a long time.

How soon are you looking to get one?
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Our anniversary is in 17 days. Is that enough time?
 
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Neognosis

I recommend emailing Rudy Vey, you can find him in the Vendor part of the forum. He might be able to help you and make you a sweet brush.

OR

Buy him a Shavemac extra silvertip.

No man can fail to appreciate a shavmac extra silvertip....
 
shaverjoe

shaverjoe

Glad to read you've made your purchases. I just wanted to say this is a very nice gesture for your anniversary. Your husband is a lucky man! Happy Anniversary...a little early :)
 
Mick

Mick

That is a very attractive natural horn brush handle.

When you use the 2 part epoxy to set the knot, wrap the handle with masking tape and cut out the hole. That way you can't accidentally get any epoxy on that handle when you are mating the knot to the handle.

Get some Devcon 2 part from a big box building supply store. Mix it in a plastic spoon and use a fast food coffee stir paddle to mix and apply the epoxy with.

Make sure you let it set up for 48 hours (72 or longer is better) before you get it wet and start to use it. I let mine sit a week before I use them but I am a belt and suspenders kinda guy....

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alabamalawyer

alabamalawyer

Nice choice on the natural horn handle as it will look very nice with the TGN knot. There is some care involved with a natural horn handle. You will need to periodically rub a bit of mineral oil or the like into the handle to keep it looking nice and prevent it from drying out. This is easily done, but just wanted to let you know so you can pass the info on to your hubby.
 
Blondie

Blondie

An alternative epoxy is this one:

http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc...langId=-1&keyword=instant+epoxy&storeId=10051

I like it because the long syringe nozzle actually has two individual "tracks" for the epoxy to travel through and automatically mix. It's great for setting knots and you never have to worry about getting any epoxy on the handle. I restore alot of vintage handles, and usually put some BB's in the handle and fill it with this epoxy to give it a more solid, hefty feeling. I then shave out a few more millimeters with a forstner in the drill press, and set the knot.
 
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susanrizk

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The handle finally arrived yesterday..it took much longer than I had expected but it's very pretty. I haven't glued it yet, though. Thanks, guys!
 
Icebear

Icebear

susanrizk said:
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The handle finally arrived yesterday..it took much longer than I had expected but it's very pretty. I haven't glued it yet, though. Thanks, guys!
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Hi there,

this will be a beautiful brush indeed, I immediately was sure that the handle would not arrive in time but it will be a custom made brush, one of a kind. I'm sure he will like it. Great job.
 
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Fileroman

If you haven't set the knot yet, you might want to check out Permatex clear RTV silicone. I like it better than two part epoxy as it is a little less "messy". Some people won't use it as they believe it is less permanent than epoxy, but I set a knot and several hours later noticed it was not quite level and tried to pull the knot. Ain't gonna happen.

Ron
 
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