1. very nice sir..
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  2. Only if you feed them after midnight....
    ;)
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  3. 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. 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. What do I win? A new brush???!!!


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  6. 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. I don't see any examples in this thread of anyone with too many brushes.
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  8. 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. My Dad only used one boar six days a week for 30 years.
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  10. Five more then I currently have .. "currently have" is a variable not a fixed number.
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  11. You've got too many when you have to ask if you have too many, imo.
  12. 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. 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. 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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  16. 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. You only need about 20 minute in an autoclave to kill the anthrax spores. :sick013:

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  18. 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. sabbath/ priest/metallica here
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  20. Here's most... I need to find another rack.
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