How many is too many?

Discussion in 'The Brush' started by David09, Apr 18, 2019.

  1. brit

    brit in a box

    very nice sir..
     
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  2. Terry

    Terry Tool Admirer

    Only if you feed them after midnight....
    ;)
    tp
     
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  3. brit

    brit in a box

    while there are more out there i like i am happy with these..but don't turn your back on them.. 20190419_094857.jpg
     
  4. Rev579

    Rev579 Well-Known Member

    Really, in terms of rationale, those I am using consist of a couple synthetics, a few boar(but all different), and low-lofted, small-knotted badgers, with one exception. 8 of the brushes are vintage brushes that I've re-knotted, The Duke was re-knotted due to shedding issues, the tiny Ever-Ready boar has the original knot in it, the Semogues and the Wee Scot, Vie-Long, and Rudy Vey are the only modern brushes being used without modification.
    As RyX mentioned, it is all about dialing in our preferences. In the beginning I grabbed a good variety of brushes based on handle or knot-size with every intention of re-knotting them, but some of the brushes were in a condition that begged to be spared the scissors, razor, and dremel bit. the ones not being used also serve as a great decoration and conversation piece. If I devolve into a minimalist, I'd like to think my leftover pieces can still be used as decoration pieces.
     
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  5. David09

    David09 Active Member

    What do I win? A new brush???!!!


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  6. richgem

    richgem suffering from chronic clicker hand cramps

    Well... the budget isn't what it used to be. So, we just have a cheap plaque with stick-on letters that hangs next to the main server. But, ya know... it's better than a stick in the eye.
     
  7. dmshaver

    dmshaver Well-Known Member

    I don't see any examples in this thread of anyone with too many brushes.
     
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  8. PanChango

    PanChango Not Cute

    For me, 4 is too many. Honestly I could get by with one brush as most of mine sit unused.
     
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  9. Enrico

    Enrico Popcorn

    My Dad only used one boar six days a week for 30 years.
     
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  10. Joewa

    Joewa Well-Known Member

    Five more then I currently have .. "currently have" is a variable not a fixed number.
     
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  11. BigMark83

    BigMark83 [...........] this space intentionally left blank

    You've got too many when you have to ask if you have too many, imo.
     
  12. Bird Lives

    Bird Lives Future Root Beer King of Turkey

    You might want to reconsider....Every Turkish Barber (and they are World Famous for their shaves) will ONLY use Horse....Hmmm

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  13. RyX

    RyX DoH!

    I've considered horse hair. An aunt near Beaumont, Texas kept a couple pet horses and had taken in a couple rescues. She allowed me to trim some renewable resources.
    Horse tail hair.gif Not knowing the details, I only collected tail hair. Fortunately an uncle from the other side of the family shared a good sized hank of mane hair. So I've got the beginnings of a couple knots. Couple of times I've researched knot making but haven't followed through. My biggest question is what to use for the puck of glue to hold it together. If anyone has made a knot from scratch and wants to give lessons it would make a great thread!
     
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  14. Frijolero

    Frijolero Well-Known Member

    Here's an article that might help:

    https://theholyblack.com/blogs/news/80849604-hand-tied-horse-hair-shaving-brush-knot-start-to-finish

    Do you happen to have an autoclave?

    https://www.livescience.com/58667-shaving-brushes-anthrax.html

    https://www.gordonbrush.com/horsehair-sterilization.php
     
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  15. Joewa

    Joewa Well-Known Member

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  16. RyX

    RyX DoH!

    No autoclaves here, but maybe I could rent some time at a tattoo parlor. I'm aware of the anthrax issue and need for sterilization.

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  17. Enrico

    Enrico Popcorn

    You only need about 20 minute in an autoclave to kill the anthrax spores. :sick013:

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  18. Rev579

    Rev579 Well-Known Member

    Yes, Anthrax can bring it, but I'm more of a Metallica/Judas Priest/Ozzy/Iron Maiden fan. I guess I went through my metal phase a bit before Antrax.
     
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  19. brit

    brit in a box

    sabbath/ priest/metallica here
     
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  20. Billy Goatee

    Billy Goatee Well-Known Member

    Here's most... I need to find another rack.
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