The ΑΛΦΑ [Alpha} T-400 - My Prototype Rubberset Tribute

Discussion in 'The Brush' started by Vlasta, Apr 25, 2018.

  1. RyX

    RyX DoH!

    Very nice Steve! It's been fun watching you go from prototype to production. Can't wait to see what you come up with next.
     
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  2. Vlasta

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    Hi I decided only anodised and polished for now - I also "invented" a ferrule that uses the same handle but takes a 26mm knot - chubby enough for you? Do you think Cerakote would be an option that folks might like?
     
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  3. Vlasta

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    The handle weighs in at about 100g or 4oz. - Is that heavy enough for you?
     
  4. Vlasta

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    Indeed. What glue do you prefer when setting a knot?
     
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  5. Vlasta

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    This one weighs in at 100g or 4oz. approx.
     
  6. Vlasta

    Vlasta Well-Known Member

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    I am now a supporting vendor.
     
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  7. Vlasta

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    A teeny-weeny bit bigger - not noticeable unless side by side.
     
  8. BigMark83

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    How do secure the ferrule to the handle?
     
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  9. jar

    jar Well-Known Member

    Screw down finger tight.
     
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  10. Screwtape

    Screwtape A Shaving Butterfly

    A standard ferrule in 24mm with an option to go to one up to 26mm sounds great.

    Cerakote -- I have it on a set of previously-grungy Gillette adjustables and it both spruced them up wonderfully and also made the mechanisms smoother. It would be a way to get a choice of colours into the mix and the finish itself is certainly durable enough. I would prefer plain polished metal myself, but I could see Cerakote being popular.
     
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  11. BigMark83

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    I noticed that after.
     
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  12. Vlasta

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    It is threaded so just screw it on or off.


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  13. Vlasta

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    I still owe you one. I have the details in a PM.


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  14. Vlasta

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    Collective noun for a bunch of shaving brushes anyone? How about a bristling of brushes? Or a lathering of brushes?

    Here is a bristling of 24mm silver tips. Looking sharp or what?

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  15. Heljestrand23

    Heljestrand23 Well-Known Member

    I like bristling!


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  16. Rhody

    Rhody Well-Known Member

    Bunches of brushes lol
    what do the Greek letters signify?
     
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  17. Vlasta

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    It spells out the word "Alpha" but in Greek.
     
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  18. MntnMan62

    MntnMan62 Well-Known Member

    How about The Pound?
     
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  19. Vlasta

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    The pound? I don't get what you mean?
     
  20. MntnMan62

    MntnMan62 Well-Known Member

    Like the dog pound. This is the brush pound. LOL

    By the way, what knots did you put in those handles? They look mouth wateringly delicious.
     
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