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Discussion in 'Show and tell' started by Darkbulb, Feb 17, 2014.

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  1. Darkbulb

    Darkbulb Cookie Hoarder

    Gratz. I love my Silvertip New Forest. The jury is still out on my Best by New Forest as it didn't feel/perform as outstanding as the silvertip did.
    His handles are fantastic.
     
    Darkbulb, Nov 4, 2015
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  2. Darkbulb

    Darkbulb Cookie Hoarder

    Just got the email from Peter at Wolf Whiskers that he had turned the handle I had picked.
    Here are "a few" photos showing it off - this one I can't wait to get. I really like how it came out!!

    Peter was amazing to to deal with in helping me get exactly the brush I wanted :)

    Specs:
    Handle Shape: Custom DWW-3 (no top grooves)
    Handle Material: Faux Tortoise
    Knot: TGN Finest 22m, 2 band, set @48mm

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    Darkbulb, Nov 4, 2015
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  3. mrchick

    mrchick Odd, Terrible Avatar

    Wow, nice brush!
     
    mrchick, Nov 4, 2015
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  4. Darkbulb

    Darkbulb Cookie Hoarder

    Thanks, I really love how it came out.
    Shows that you don't have to pay over $100 - even these days - for a fully custom US hand-made brush - including knot and shipping :)
     
    Darkbulb, Nov 4, 2015
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  5. Halvor

    Halvor Well-Known Member

    Man, that's a beauty! Congrats! Dare I inquire about cost?
     
    Halvor, Nov 4, 2015
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  6. Hodge

    Hodge Well-Known Member

    The one I recieved in similar condition cleaned up nicely and I expect this one will too. The blade guard on this model is susceptible to bending and may need to be tweeked. Always a great score when you can find a diamond in a razor lot....
     
    Hodge, Nov 4, 2015
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  7. Boojum1

    Boojum1 Valet Parking Available Here

    That is a gorgeous brush. :eatdrink047:
     
    Boojum1, Nov 4, 2015
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  8. Hodge

    Hodge Well-Known Member

    I own two New Forest Tubby's and they both have fantastic high quality knots. If you don't like it, I will gladly take it off your hands for what you paid for it. I think I saw this one for sale but was too late....
     
    Hodge, Nov 4, 2015
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  9. mrchick

    mrchick Odd, Terrible Avatar

    There were several pictures and the blade guard looked to be ok. I took a pass on another cheap one that had the bent guard. I'll post pics when I get it.
     
    mrchick, Nov 4, 2015
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  10. Darkbulb

    Darkbulb Cookie Hoarder

    Cost depends a bit on the material but mostly the knot. I splurged and paid an additional $14 for the Faux Tortoise material and I could have gone for a cheaper knot as well.
    In the end it came to be about $95 including shipping.
     
    Darkbulb, Nov 4, 2015
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  11. Robyflexx

    Robyflexx Broke the Like button

    New here and to de shaving using a novice vdh razor now waiting on a razorock bazooka wanted a handle with more girth to it hope it fits the bill. :)
     
    Robyflexx, Nov 4, 2015
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  12. Darkbulb

    Darkbulb Cookie Hoarder

    Welcome to the clan
     
    Darkbulb, Nov 4, 2015
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  13. Robyflexx

    Robyflexx Broke the Like button

    Thanks Darkbulb happy to be here
     
    Robyflexx, Nov 4, 2015
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  14. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Fantastic looking brush.
     
    clint64, Nov 4, 2015
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  15. Robyflexx

    Robyflexx Broke the Like button

    Beautiful brush, work of art really! :D
     
    Robyflexx, Nov 4, 2015
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  16. PLANofMAN

    PLANofMAN Eccentric Razor Collector Staff Member

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    Did you get that from Fido's recent clear out, or from another source? Anyways, I always wanted a Tubby, but have been a day late and dollar short every time.

    I have his Finest 20mm, looks like the same hair as yours, so if you are looking for good backbone, soft tips and a small amount of scritch, this might become your favorite brush.

    I also have one of his Persian Jar silvertips. If you end up not liking the Tubby, I could probably bring myself to trade brushes with you.
     
    PLANofMAN, Nov 4, 2015
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  17. Hodge

    Hodge Well-Known Member

    Looking at your photo, the guard is different than mine and not as likely to bend. The guard on my B1 is a tee shape and mounted by a center attachment, where yours is attached on the ends, similar to my B2.
     
    Hodge, Nov 4, 2015
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  18. Halvor

    Halvor Well-Known Member

    I bought it off a guy on Shave Nook's buy and sell sub-forum. 60 bucks incl shipping to Norway, didn't negotiate. Reasonable? Seems to have cost 40-50 GBP new from Fido.

    Will keep your offer in mind. I do hope that I like it, though :)
     
    Halvor, Nov 4, 2015
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  19. HolyRollah

    HolyRollah BaconLord

    JR Torrey 5/8" with some spiffy-looking scales.... :D
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    HolyRollah, Nov 4, 2015
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  20. JR Reyes

    JR Reyes I scream for....chicken wings??

    Those certainly are spiffy scales. Nice score Kevin.
     
    JR Reyes, Nov 4, 2015
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