I*V 7 French Kate This brush is named after a "leg knife" GEC has named there version of the knife as French Kate the resultant handle looks lot like a leg. The wood spoke to me , and the proportions of what emerged are ludicrous, The handle is twice the length of the knot and is more suited for left hand. It also demanded a polished finish rather then the rougher I normally opt for. I am glad I listened results are very stunning even if its perhaps not the most functional brush in the universe. Technical Wood: Manzanita Knot: 22 mm synthetic 50 mm loft Total height: 155 mm
Great looking brushes. I love how the handle material is not very thick around the knot. It makes the knot and the handle "flow" together. Great job!
I*V-8 The twice born flame. This handle suffered a forstner bit accident and was salvaged. The figure of this wood looks like a flame and is quite stunning. The checking and other flaws are infilled with malachite. Technical Wood: Manzanita Knot: 22 mm APShaveCo SynBad Synthetic Knot 50 mm loft Total height: 107 mm
Getting better and better. Do you use CA or epoxy to set the stone? I have this on my list but haven't gotten the nerve to give it a try. Beautiful brush.
Excellent work! I find restoring my brushes to be very therapeutic, relaxing AKA setting my mind right. Your wood choice is great!
I have used both.. in this case it was CA. Epoxy tends to wet the stone a bit more and appears to be darker.
I*V9 The Diamond Bark Willow.. Having run out of Manzanita its time to try something new Wood: Dimond Bark Willow Knot: Magards Synthetic 22 mm synthetic 60 mm loft Total height: 125 mm
I*V 10 .. I BBQ'ed my burger with the left over mesquite chips.. the wood has an amazing deep luster. Wood: mesquite wood Knot: AP shaving co 24 MM mixed boar/badger Total height: 130 mm
I*V-11: Scorch Enter something different.. Having run out of interesting wood I decided it was time to try something new. This is inspired by my moms high school mascot a demon. I am a only a so so carver, sanding and paint makes me the carver I ain't Wood: Bass Wood Knot: Maggard 24MM black synthetic Total height: 122 mm
I*V 12 The Paladin .. continuing along the ream of something different this one is inspired by the chess piece that was the symbol of the paladin on have gun will travel. After I finished the brush I discovered the GayLord shaving mug and decanter it seemed like a good match Wood: Black Walnut Knot: AP shaving co 24 MM SinBad Total height: 140 mm