Brush Acquisition Thread

[Rivers23]

Dscosmetic boar from Aliexpress, 14 euros shipped. I needed a new boar since my little cheap Omega turned out to be an uncomfortable broom with constantly hairs falling out. My Zenith needs 3 days to dry so I need a second boar for rotation.

I didn't want to shell out 25 euros + 10 euros shipping for a Semogue. It's too much money for a boar imo. Generally, the prices are not to great, and the shipping costing 50% of the cost of the brush is only increasing the problem for me.

 

[AG69]

 

[Texchappy]

My wife let me get a couple of new brushes for our 25th wedding anniversary.

 

[rsp1202]

APShaveCo G5C 24mm fan w/Night Sky handle
APShaveCo Synbad 26mm bulb w/Clear handle

 

[WThomas0814]

My first of, I hope, several brushes from @Rudy Vey.

This one is “Shredded Money in Clear Resin” with a 24mm Semogue Premium Boar knot. It looks and feels to me to be the same knot used in their SOC brushes.

Not sure what his handle design is called, but, it is pretty close to the size of Zeniths’s XL handles.

Measurements:
1-5/8” diameter at the base
2-1/2” handle height
~4-5/8” total height
4 ounces exactly on my kitchen scale

Perfect for my large mitts. You metric w️s are on your own for unit conversion.

I felt that the concept of shredded cash was an appropriate symbol for this hobby of ours.

Many thanks to Rudy for a beautiful brush!

 

[Rudy Vey]

My first of, I hope, several brushes from @Rudy Vey.

This one is “Shredded Money in Clear Resin” with a 24mm Semogue Premium Boar knot. It looks and feels to me to be the same knot used in their SOC brushes.

Not sure what his handle design is called, but, it is pretty close to the size of Zeniths’s XL handles.

Measurements:
1-5/8” diameter at the base
2-1/2” handle height
~4-5/8” total height
4 ounces exactly on my kitchen scale

Perfect for my large mitts. You metric w️s are on your own for unit conversion.

I felt that the concept of shredded cash was an appropriate symbol for this hobby of ours.

Many thanks to Rudy for a beautiful brush!

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The shape is one of my early own designs, before I knew there are Shaving Fora out there...it is probably similar to the AS3M, one of my favorite shapes. The original can be seen on my site, and I set the site up in 2008/9.

 

[SgtCrppls]

My first of, I hope, several brushes from @Rudy Vey.

This one is “Shredded Money in Clear Resin” with a 24mm Semogue Premium Boar knot. It looks and feels to me to be the same knot used in their SOC brushes.

Not sure what his handle design is called, but, it is pretty close to the size of Zeniths’s XL handles.

Measurements:
1-5/8” diameter at the base
2-1/2” handle height
~4-5/8” total height
4 ounces exactly on my kitchen scale

Perfect for my large mitts. You metric w️s are on your own for unit conversion.

I felt that the concept of shredded cash was an appropriate symbol for this hobby of ours.

Many thanks to Rudy for a beautiful brush!

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Beautiful brush, made by a true artisan , congratulations

 

[jaro 101969]

APShaveCo G5C 24mm fan w/Night Sky handle

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I don't comment a lot on these , But , I really like that handle.. It is very pretty.....

 

[jaro 101969]

@rsp1202. I looked for that handle and didn't see it.. Would you happen to have a link on where its available.... I saw a blue one that looked similar but it was named differently.... TYIA for any info... I appreciate it a lot....

 

[rsp1202]

@rsp1202. I looked for that handle and didn't see it.. Would you happen to have a link on where its available.... I saw a blue one that looked similar but it was named differently.... TYIA for any info... I appreciate it a lot....

It's one of Andrew's (APShaveCo) custom handles that he periodically releases. I already knew about it and asked if he had any left, which he did. Contact him directly to see what's available. I don't know the name of the handle shape (btw, handle height is 65mm), but the pour is Night Sky. You can use the photo when inquiring. Good luck.

 

[jaro 101969]

It's one of Andrew's (APShaveCo) custom handles that he periodically releases. I already knew about it and asked if he had any left, which he did. Contact him directly to see what's available. I don't know the name of the handle shape (btw, handle height is 65mm), but the pour is Night Sky. You can use the photo when inquiring. Good luck.

Thanks for the reply. I appreciate it a lot..

 

[TheBurgh]

Artist Andrew at APShave, 24 G5A, Shavemac Dark Abalone. Intended to be a companion to Andrew's Silksmoke and Synbad knots.

 

[Boti2634]

APShaveCo G5C 24mm fan w/Night Sky handle
APShaveCo Synbad 26mm bulb w/Clear handle

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That Night Sky handle is beautiful, sir! Cheers!

 

[craigq]

Received two handle-only from Chisel & Hound today. Still need to order the knots from AP Shave Co.

 

[hopper_64]

Got this in the mail today.

Shavemac Silvertip DO1 26mm Fan

 

[WThomas0814]

Two beauties from @apshaveco!

Shavemac #86 handles, Semogue SOC boar knots. Dark Abalone on the left, Crushed Mud on the right.

Thank you, Andrew!

 

[Gerbs]

Aldo posted the latest Varlet custom batch and I am hoping to see many posted here in the coming weeks, including mine. He also sold out of custom slots. I love seeing the appreciation for quality craftsmanship even at a higher price point.

 

[jimmyrules712]

Just received this custom ordered brush from Rudy Vey. The wood is carved out of spalted Tamarind and the knot is the Semogue Premium Boar (24/25 mm size). See below picture for review.

This is my first Semogue boar which was proceeded by a cheapo Omega and the famous Connaught Omega Jade. I previously thought all boars were pretty much the same so I was pleasantly surprised to discover I like the Semogue way more than my previous Omegas. I'm only 2 shaves in so it's not fully broken in yet but it feels quite a bit softer than the Omegas did yet with still good backbone. The Omegas by comparison were too firm and scratchy for me.

Since using it I came across some posts here where a few people theorized that Semogues feel softer because the way they're glued together has the bristles slightly more angled apart which makes them splay easier, while Omegas are glued together pointing straight up. My experience is consistent with that theory. I wanted to like the Connaught Omega Jade but it was way too firm for me. Some people have posted that the Semogues have too little backbone but I have trouble understanding that since it still more backbone than my 2 band silver tip badgers.

The Semogue also had virtually no scent upon receipt whereas both Omegas smelled like they came straight from the pig trough and took weeks and numerous cleanings for the scent to go away.

Going forward Semogue will likely be my boar knot of choice.

 

[WThomas0814]

Just received this custom ordered brush from Rudy Vey. The wood is carved out of spalted Tamarind and the knot is the Semogue Premium Boar (24/25 mm size). See below picture for review.

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This is my first Semogue boar which was proceeded by a cheapo Omega and the famous Connaught Omega Jade. I previously thought all boars were pretty much the same so I was pleasantly surprised to discover I like the Semogue way more than my previous Omegas. I'm only 2 shaves in so it's not fully broken in yet but it feels quite a bit softer than the Omegas did yet with still good backbone. The Omega's by comparison were too firm and scratchy for me.

Since using it I came across some posts here where a few people theorized that Semogues feel softer because the way they're glued together has the bristles slightly more angled apart which makes them splay easier, while Omegas are glued together pointing straight up. My experience is consistent with that theory. I wanted to like the Connaught Omega Jade but it was way too firm for me. Some people have posted that the Semogues have too little backbone buI have trouble seeing that since it still more backbone than my 2 band silver tip badgers. The Semogue also had virtually no scent upon receipt whereas both Omegas smelled like they came straight from the pig trough and took weeks and numerous cleanings to for the scent to go away. Going forward Semogue will likely be my boar knot of choice.

Beautiful brush! Rudy is a true artist.

 

[SgtCrppls]

Aldo posted the latest Varlet custom batch and I am hoping to see many posted here in the coming weeks, including mine. He also sold out of custom slots. I love seeing the appreciation for quality craftsmanship even at a higher price point.

I have one on the way also, it will be 4th Varlet all directly from Aldo.
Congratulations on yours