Poor man's tools!

[Carlo A]

Good evening gentlemen.

The object of this thread is to give ideas to other newbies, like myself,
to save money.

Before commenting, remember that i'm being creative because I'm trying
to save a few bucks. And as a beginner, this should at least spice up my
shaving experience.

What I did:

1- A brush holder made from a coat hanger.
2- A customized brush. The only thing missing is a silvertip 18mm knot!
I found this old and cheap boar brush in my closet that I haven't noticed
in years because it was hidden.
So I removed the hairs, sanded the handle and painted it black. It looks OK to me.

So... hate it or like it, please rate it!!!


Enjoy the pics.

 

[Carlo A]

The brush...

 

[Xezmer]

I like it. Was the brush hanger as a result of what I had posted on the last thread?

 

[Carlo A]

It looks really cheap, but hey...............

 

[ouch]

1- A brush holder made from a coat hanger.

Spendthrift!

 

[Carlo A]

I like it. Was the brush hanger as a result of what I had posted on the last thread?

Yes, absolutely Xezmer. Haha.

It works really well man.

What do you think of the brush!! Honestly?

 

[Carlo A]

Spendthrift!

Amazing, I never thought of that!!!

 

[ouch]

Amazing, I never thought of that!!!

Ten for a penny!

 

[GDCarrington]

Yes, absolutely Xezmer. Haha.

It works really well man.

What do you think of the brush!! Honestly?

If you are planning to remove the hair from the omega and use that it should look good.
Some jet black paint for the stand would enhance the look as well.

 

[Xezmer]

It looks more comfortable than the omega, i'll say that much.

And for the stand you could've probably bent the holdster part in a square fashion.

Here's a shot from my old den (my AD got so out of hand I needed a bigger spot)

 

[Alacrity59]

Ten for a penny!

How does the sign go?

Ideas - 10 for a penny
Good Ideas - 1 buck each
Dumb looks - Still Free

 

[Carlo A]

If you are planning to remove the hair from the omega and use that it should look good.
Some jet black paint for the stand would enhance the look as well.

Interesting idea, but I just bought the omega.
So I will wait when it gets old to modify it.
Thanks for the post.

 

[Carlo A]

It looks more comfortable than the omega, i'll say that much.

And for the stand you could've probably bent the holdster part in a square fashion.

Here's a shot from my old den (my AD got so out of hand I needed a bigger spot)

That setup is very neat. I like it!

I am strongly encouraged of doing it your way next time!
Thanks bud.

 

[BCatl]

C'est bien. Continuez, continuez! (I hope continuez is a word, but you get the idea).

 

[Carlo A]

C'est bien. Continuez, continuez! (I hope continuez is a word, but you get the idea).

Excellent French my man!

You should live in Montreal!
Just kidding, it sucks here.

 

[BCatl]

Yes, it suck everywhere, but we have to live somewhere, non?

Now I have exhausted my Franglais.

It look good my friend. Avez bon nuit.

 

[Doric]

It looks more comfortable than the omega, i'll say that much.

And for the stand you could've probably bent the holdster part in a square fashion.

Here's a shot from my old den (my AD got so out of hand I needed a bigger spot)

In my early wetshaving days I made a brush stand out of a coat hanger, mine did not turn out nearly as nice as yours. Good work.

 

[BCatl]

In my early wetshaving days I made a brush stand out of a coat hanger, mine did not turn out nearly as nice as yours. Good work.

There was another guy from Michigan a couple of weeks ago who did this also. I am impressed because they have such good quality coat hangers. Down here, all I get is this thin steel for coat hangers (shirt hangers).

This may be the last generation who can make a brush stand from a coat hanger. A pity.

 

[michiganlover]

It looks more comfortable than the omega, i'll say that much.

Really?? Omega makes some awesome boar brushes!! I own two, and they are every bit as good as my two badger brushes.

 

[MRast01]

You gotta go with what works, I'm all for any idea that helps save some $$, thats more to spend on more soaps/creams/razors, etc. I'm going to have to give one of these hanger stands a go, maybe over the weekend. Thanks for sharing!