What are some good recs for relatively inexpensive (say, $75 or less) brushes with longer handles? Right now I have a Conk Pure Badger and the handle is fairly short which leads to getting lather all over my hands when I lather up in my big latte mug.
http://www.theshaveden.com/store/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=124 Made by one of our very own members, Rodd. Custom handles may also be an option from him. As well as hair grades and knot size.
TJ, That is one beautiful looking hunk of wood on that brush. Nice knot too. Just curious but do you carry that brush around with you to use in case somebody tries to mug you? Not only beautiful but also quite large. I am having rodd refurbish an Ever Ready brush for me. He is using 20mm Silvertip knot. Can't wait to get back and to use it.
TJ, Wow, that is a fantastic looking brush. The handle is almost as big as a peppermill. How do you hang that thing upside down? Do you have a special stand? Also, where did you find the rubber grip you have on the Merkur razor?
I have this Merkur brush http://vintagebladesllc.com/vshop/xcart/home.php?cat=141 and like using it. It is solid performer with soft bristles and I really like the longer handle.
Ha! Thanks! My boy and I were using it just the other day for batting practice! :happy102 I thought about asking Rodd to put a wrist strap on it so I could use it as a billy club, but decided not to. On my last trip, I took my Merkur Vision brush in PVC travel tube I made. I tried to pack this one, but I just couldn't get it to fit. I've since gotten a couple of other brushes that would work well for travel.
I stand it up. I asked Rodd to make the end flat. I shake it out before putting it up. The rubber grip is a stack of 10-15 #7 O-rings I found at Home Depot. I had them on my Future too. They fit perfectly in the hollow on the handle.
