A gift from a friend and a true craftsman... Wow!

For some time I have been enjoying the work of Rob Carey on various forums and how he turns some beautiful brush handles out of exotic woods. We would chat a bit through his threads about designs, woods, and staining methods. I took note of how he was progressing over time and really liked his work.

When I was a guest on a series of podcasts late last year, a question was asked about who people should look for in the custom handle and brush arena. One person's work I mentioned was Rob's. It was my view that his work was as good as those coming from Rod Neep, Bob Quinn and other brush makers that I felt were making serious contributions to this functioning art form.

A couple of weeks after the issuance of the podcasts, Rob contacted me and was surprised that I have placed him up with the other brush makers, but I stated that I felt that his work was more than worthy to be in this strata of makers. He thanked me for the fact that I had placed a great value on his work and I thought that it would end there and his handles would get the due they deserved.

Rob had something else in mind and he surprised me with an email stating that he was really appreciative of my comments so he was sending me a little something. Soon I found out that it was a Granadillo wood brush with a pin inspired by the Game of Thrones at the base. Although I do not watch the series, I am familiar with a Celtic Knot and this one sits in well on this brush.

I want to thank Rob for the surprise gift and I am still thinking about what knot to place in it. More than likely a Custom Two Band Badger but that will come sometime next week. Details on the handle are provided with the image below.

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Again Rob, thanks it is a beautiful gift.

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Beautiful work!

 

Nice. Can't wait to see what you put in it. Maybe a series of Carey & Carrington brushes would be well received by the community?
/troublemaker

 

Beautiful brush Handle

 

Un. Believable. Handle.

Congrats, G-man!

 

Fantastic!

 

That's some fine handle..

 

Rob did a podcast with HTGAM a few weeks after I did mine. He is really doing some wonderful work for someone who has been into this that short amount of time.

 

Wow, that guy has some serious skills

 

That is a stunning brush handle! In my humble opinion, Mr. Carey is as good as any and better than most. I looked on his website at www.zenshave.com, and found his other brushes are also amazing.

 

That is a beautiful piece of artistry, I'm jealous ...congratulations. To quote Phil Robertson Duck Dynasty "Happy Happy"

 

Holy crap that's nice.

 

GD just sent you a PM, I have something Rob might be interested in...

 

As both a Game of Thrones fan and a Brushaholic...Wow. That is amazing. Grats on a awesome gift.

 

That is a beauty!

 

All I can say is WOW!

 

Magnificent!

 

Envy is acceptable this time right?

 

I think this brush proclaims you as King of the North!