I had been planning to contact Rudy about a wooden handle brush later in the year but after the discussion about Irish bog oak (IBO) at the beginning of the current group-by I decided to expedite my plan. So here is the result of Rudy’s expert advise and workmanship. This is my first Rudy Vey brush.
The IBO is dense/solid and works well in the ASM3 shape, providing heft and a nice balance. It may be difficult to see from the photos, but the wood is not entirely black and contains some brown streaks - which I really like. According to Rudy, the wood is about 6,000 years old, which is a bit of a mind boggler.
The knot is a 24 mm 2-band silvertip Shavemac - my first Shavemac. I have only used the brush once - after we lost power in NJ from the big storm yesterday. Soft tips, firm backbone - exudes quality.
Now I know why people love their Rudy Vey brushes and Shavemac knots. One happy camper!
Before getting wet:
After its first use:
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The IBO is dense/solid and works well in the ASM3 shape, providing heft and a nice balance. It may be difficult to see from the photos, but the wood is not entirely black and contains some brown streaks - which I really like. According to Rudy, the wood is about 6,000 years old, which is a bit of a mind boggler.
The knot is a 24 mm 2-band silvertip Shavemac - my first Shavemac. I have only used the brush once - after we lost power in NJ from the big storm yesterday. Soft tips, firm backbone - exudes quality.
Now I know why people love their Rudy Vey brushes and Shavemac knots. One happy camper!
Before getting wet:
After its first use:
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