She Has Arrived! My Graydog Bella Dea

[DEPenguin]

I know he has done much for this community. Would be nice to find some way to repay his kindness.

 

[Lightcs1776]

When I first joined B&B it wasn't long before I started coming across the beautiful work of @Graydog . I know acrylic and other materials hold sway in the land of shave brushes, but I have always loved the natural warmth and beauty of wood, and his handles always seem to display wood's innate beauty.

The pictures, whether his or mine, don't do the brush justice. It is genuinely stunning. Three different types of wood: Bloodwood, Maple, and Wengewood. I thought he had stained the top and bottom, but was informed those are the natural wood colors. Gorgeous! The brush is a 24mm horsehair, 63mm loft. I've been wanting a longer-handled horsehair brush but couldn't find one to my liking. This sweet creature far exceeds anything I'd ever hoped to find.

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I thought I'd try a pic under sunlight to see if it brought out the colors any better.​

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Her new home
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Someone will ask: "What does Bella Dea mean?" It's Italian for 'beautiful goddess'. I used to refer to my now departed Denise as my "Bella Dea" quite often, or just Bella. This brush, while in truth a simple instrument for grooming purposes, is still an aesthetic joy, just as Denise was. Her beauty was all-encompassing, internal and external, and she brought me repeated joy--just as I am certain this brush will.

Thank you so very much, @Graydog. Once again you have supplied another smile, lifted another heart.

Beautiful!

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[Hannah's Dad]

I know he has done much for this community. Would be nice to find some way to repay his kindness.

I vote for an ‘Ambassador Emeritus’ label, or ‘King of PIF’, or something like that.

 

[ackvil]

Glad you got this beauty. Enjoy it.

@Graydog is one wonderful member. His generosity and workmanship are fantastic.

 

[DEPenguin]

Glad you got this beauty. Enjoy it.

I may just sleep with it! No, not like that

 

[JWCowboy]

A few nights ago, I was telling my daughter that when she gets older, she might find more joy in giving than receiving.

Absolutely. I believe it's a sign of maturity when one reaches that point.

I certainly believe that Steve gets much joy out of seeing his beautiful work used and cherished by so many others.

Yes he does. He's reached a point in his life where we can all learn from his wisdom and kindness. Bravo to @Graydog!

 

[KeenDogg]

She's a beautiful brush! Enjoy it often.

 

[ShavingPanda]

What. A. Brush. Stunning, not sure what else needs to be said. Just a stunner, enjoy!

 

[DEPenguin]

Used it this morning with some Coate's Lime Shave Cream. I wasn't sure how the cream would lather as I don't typically use creams from a tube, but these were $1.70 each, so I couldn't help but try some. I'm curious as to how well the knot will do with a more solid croap or soap. Using the brush added another level of pure enjoyment to my shave this morning, though.

 

[BigJ]

ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS!!

 

[Adam18]

Absolutely beautiful !

 

[BradWorld]

Amazing brush!

 

[captp]

Yep, Greydog does some really amazing work.

 

[DEPenguin]

Been able to use it a few times now and I've noticed, like my other horsehair brushes in the past, this one doesn't hold lather real well--just nature of the beast . . . pun sort of intended. But it's still a joy to use and look at.