Rudy Vey Custom Shaving Brushes and Restorations

[josie67]

I hope you feel better soon, Rudy!

[Rjacklin]

Hi Rudy,

I just sent you an email regarding a custom brush order. Please let me know if you have any questions and get well soon!

[insomniac]

Feel better soon, Rudy.

[i got whiscuz]

Being in Mexico on a business trip, I have gotten food poisoning and spend yesterday and today in my room in the hotel. Having a lot of time on hand, I surfed the net and came across some information why brushes loose hairs (shedding) after some time of use. One of the older German brush companies, DaVinci, have some interesting information on their website. The main problem for hairs breaking loose after some time of use comes from neglecting a good cleaning after use! Rinsing out the brush very good under running warm water seems to help avoid this issue. As they say, if the soap/cream residues remain in the hair knot, this will eventually erode and after some time breaking off. I post a link to this info here:

http://www.davinci-defet.com/files/rasierpinsel_reinigung_und_pflege.pdf

I think it is a good practice to wash out the brush well under running water! In the past years I have restored a number of brushes where I could see that there was a lot of soap residue present. Often on can see this as a little white ring at the base of the knot. None of my brushes show this, and some are several years in use.

Oh boy Rudy, can't eat the food, nor drink the water! Worry not, it's safe back home in NJ. Feel better ...

[nEver-Ready]

Oh boy Rudy, can't eat the food, nor drink the water! Worry not, it's safe back home in NJ. Feel better ...

Guess Mexico must be worse than Nicaragua. I was just there for 10 days ending on this Monday with my wife and 5 boys. We ate/drank nearly everything and except for some very mild symptoms on the last day or so for two of my kids, we were fine.

Anyway, sorry to hear you are afflicted and hope you feel better soon.

[Steadfast]

My latest - the Veymilion 2 in Marble Butterscotch, 24mm TGN Finest. I love this brush

http://i.imgur.com/i24vW.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/P968Y.jpg

[Pgg365247]

Gorgeous butterscotch... Makes me want Rudy to turn one in a different style handle for me.

[Rjacklin]

This is coming my way sometime this week. Great to work with!
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[edgerunner]

Congarts!
...and here's coming my Black Tulip 'Inferno' 177 (with Shavemac Silvertip) thanks to Rudy:

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[wimbouman]

Good looking brushes, gents!

[Rudy Vey]

Gentlemen, from March on, I will order Shavemac knots once per month. This makes it easier for Bernd and myself to keep track of the orders. Right now I order every knot as the order comes in, this sometimes leads to confusion and I get a wrong knot from time to time.
So, if you want a custom brush with a Shavemac knot, let me know. I will create an order sheet with the information we need:
Knot size
Loft
Hair quality
Shape of knot

At the last day of month I will send the order to Shavemac.

[i got whiscuz]

Gentlemen, from Mach on, I will order Shavemac knots once per month. This makes it easier for Bernd and myself to keep track of the orders. Right now I order every knot as the order comes in, this sometimes leads to confusion and I get a wrong knot from time to time.
So, if you want a custom brush with a Shavemac knot, let me know. I will create an order sheet with the information we need:
Knot size
Loft
Hair quality
Shape of knot

At the last day of month I will send the order to Shavemac.

Rudy, Let's work out the details for a 12MM fan for my little peanut lucite handle.

[Den]

This is coming my way sometime this week. Great to work with!
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Very very nice! Love the handle shape and color. Hope you enjoy it! :001_smile

[Rjacklin]

Thanks I am very excited to see the finished product. If it looks anything near the picture it is going to be sweet. This is my first brush purchase also by the way. I have only used a Men-U Synthetic so I wanted my first brush to be the BEST! 2 band finest badger is what I got based on several recommendations from BB'ers.

[MaxP]

Thanks I am very excited to see the finished product. If it looks anything near the picture it is going to be sweet. This is my first brush purchase also by the way. I have only used a Men-U Synthetic so I wanted my first brush to be the BEST! 2 band finest badger is what I got based on several recommendations from BB'ers.

I've never used a synthetic brush. I do have several TGN Finest though. They are excellent.
And I have a RV handle in that material. It's great looking.

I expect you're going to be very pleased with the fine brush you've got coming. Congrats.

[Rudy Vey]

Rudy, Let's work out the details for a 12MM fan for my little peanut lucite handle.

Yup, I remember, what a tiny handle it was, and I had a Wee Scot knot here and it looked quite huge!!

[Wildalaska]

I exclusively face lather, what design would you reccomend? I like the feel of my jagger best badger, but it seems a bit small....

[Den]

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t285/jb_edson81/Colognes%20Sale/DSC_1632.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/i24vW.jpg

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Absolutely beautiful! RV does great work and you guys had some great custom ideas. I hope you enjoy them gentlemen! :thumbup1:

[Rudy Vey]

I exclusively face lather, what design would you reccomend? I like the feel of my jagger best badger, but it seems a bit small....

Personally, I like a brush with a 20-26 mm knot size and a short loft, with a fan or even a flattop shaped knot. As far as handles go, I like the antler handles, and from the classic styles, my preference is the Persian Jar and the Stubby/Chubby style.

[Rudy Vey]

Quick Update on the 2012 LE brush: about a third of the handles have been turned, and I could have done more, but my Oneway live center seized up after 7 years of a lot of use, so the new one is on the way to me and hopefully I can continue next week.

[gorgehiker]

I'm talking to Rudy about a brush gents, I was going to get a polo, it's just bigger then I want right now. I bowl later probably 75% of the time. I have also moved on to soaps, I'm going to get a 2 band fan knot. What say you gents about size and loft? Any pics of handles would be great!!! Thanks ahead!!!

[Rudy Vey]

I'm talking to Rudy about a brush gents, I was going to get a polo, it's just bigger then I want right now. I bowl later probably 75% of the time. I have also moved on to soaps, I'm going to get a 2 band fan knot. What say you gents about size and loft? Any pics of handles would be great!!! Thanks ahead!!!

The Polo is a nice longer handle which I think is both great for bowl or face lather (I own one, an 8, and use it for face lather only). The two-band finest in the fan shape in a 22 or 24 mm size with a loft of about 46-50 is also a good choice for either way of lathering.

[Rudy Vey]

Update on the LE: Shavemac knots have shipped end of last week!! Should have them in the next ten days.

[Amzimbo]

My RV Vintage Ivory - Introducing the "RV7"

Gents - behold and envy. I've been working with Rudy for a couple of months on this brush. I asked him for something in vintage (legal) ivory to mark a special birthday for myself this year. I suggested a modified M7 shape since it's my favorite handle. Rudy located a mammoth piece of vintage ivory (pun intended, but not literal) and suggested that since I was going "top down," I should go fully top down with a hand-tied Shavemac knot. Who's to argue with the wisdom of the Master?

Here's the finished masterpiece. I've had it two weeks now and it's already on the way to becoming my all time favorite brush. As you can see from the photos, it dwarfs its M7 GYLE and Lee7 cousins. The heft of the ivory is impressive, and once you've handled it, faux ivory and other resin brushes just don't feel the same. The specs are: knot 26mm, loft 56mm, handle 70mm. (Before anyone asks, no, I only had to sell one of my kids to the illegal organ trade to pay for it.)

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Thank you, Rudy, for a magnificent brush and for being such a pleasure to work with!

[insomniac]

Mother of God, that is a beautiful brush.

[SirWhiskers]

D01 hair I assume?

[Amzimbo]

D01 hair I assume?

I believe so, but I defer to Rudy for confirmation.

[Isaac]

Beautiful. That's all that needs to be said...

[Rudy Vey]

D01 hair I assume?

D01 Three-Band

[joeboom]

So I just found this thread, these are some beautiful brushes. One question, is there a place where I can view all the handle colors that are available?

[Amzimbo]

So I just found this thread, these are some beautiful brushes. One question, is there a place where I can view all the handle colors that are available?

Rudy has a website where you can see a lot of his brushes displayed. Otherwise, his stocks varies. Best to send him a PM asking what he has or if he can order something you're looking for.

[josie67]

I just received word from Rudy that my brush is ready to be shipped out Monday!! I can't wait......specs are:

Shavemac D01 in a 22mm knot, 50mm loft, 3 band, bulb shape, Rooney alibaba style handle, black and orange resin (Go Giants!!).

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a82/josie67/2557bd26.jpg

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a82/josie67/33dd4166.jpg

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a82/josie67/cba76351.jpg

I'll report back when it arrives and I have had a chance to play around with it.

[MaxP]

@josie,

Beautiful. With the Shavemac knot I can only imagine what a great shaves you'll get.

Congrats. And, Rudy, excellent work...again.

[Rudy Vey]

I have received now all the Shavemac knots we need for the 2012 LE - actually, a good time before I expected them. When I ordered the knots from Bernd, he said he will get right to them. Now, they all have arrived. In the past I have rarely seen more than two knots with the same specs, now I saw a whole lot of them.
I just pulled 10 knots out of their card board sleeve and was quite amazed how uniform and even these knots are, they look fantastic!!! Wow, this is quality at its finest. I have seen on some website brushes that show quite a variety in their knots, same brush model, but totally different looking knots - these here all look like identical twins. Great Job, Bernd!!

[captp]

:taz:
Beautiful

[MaxP]

:a4:Bernd

and Rudy :a4:

are a couple of artists!

Beautiful!

[shamus]

Rudy and Bernd,

Nice Going on those Shavemac Knots. The anticipation of completion on these Fine RV Shavemac brushes is overwhelming.

Thanks for the update.

[ackvil]

OK, Rudy, full speed ahead! Can't wait to get mine. They look great.

[djh]

They do look fantastic Rudy. Excitement building up over here!

[Rudy Vey]

A reminder for the guys who are sending me brushes for restoration and re-knotting:
Please, include a copy of our e-mail or pm exchange, as well as your real name and address in the box
you send me. Thanks!!

[breadstick]

I'll hopefully get this beauty in my mailbox on Saturday morning. I cannot wait to lather this thing up when it gets here.
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[MeanGene]

Looks great!

[josie67]

I just finished my second shave with my RV with 3 band Shavemac D01 knot, and it is less scritchy than the first shave. It seems like it will continue to soften up a bit with a few more uses. One thing I have noticed is that it produces an amazing amount of lather. I have been using my SR 3722 for a few months now, and while I always thought that the SR produced a lot of lather (and it really does), the D01 knot produces almost twice as much! Where the SR 3722 is pillowy soft with nice backbone and great lather ability, the D01 is nice and scrubby with exceptional latherability and excellent flowthrough. I am glad I got the RV since the two brushes I now own have a completely different feel ( ahem..although I will be adding a new member already to the stable in a week when my Simpson Colonel X2L Butterscotch in Manchurian arrives....I just hope it is different than the two I already have).

[Rudy Vey]

I just finished my second shave with my RV with 3 band Shavemac D01 knot, and it is less scritchy than the first shave. It seems like it will continue to soften up a bit with a few more uses. One thing I have noticed is that it produces an amazing amount of lather. I have been using my SR 3722 for a few months now, and while I always thought that the SR produced a lot of lather (and it really does), the D01 knot produces almost twice as much! Where the SR 3722 is pillowy soft with nice backbone and great lather ability, the D01 is nice and scrubby with exceptional latherability and excellent flowthrough. I am glad I got the RV since the two brushes I now own have a completely different feel ( ahem..although I will be adding a new member already to the stable in a week when my Simpson Colonel X2L Butterscotch in Manchurian arrives....I just hope it is different than the two I already have).

Please, let us know how the D01 Three-band compares to the Manchurian hair. I have not had a chance to check one out, so I am interested what you are saying. Manchuria is a huge area in northeastern China, and my guess would be a lot of badger hair comes from this area without being marked Manchurian Badger.

[josie67]

Will do , Rudy. As soon as it comes in, I will break it in and report back.

[josie67]

Here are a few pictures of my RV D01 3 band post bloom. Loving it!....still a tad scritchy, but hopefully it softens up a bit.

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a82/josie67/5f55def4.jpg

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a82/josie67/119d25da.jpg

A picture of the entire family (minus the Manchurian Butterscotch Colonel X2L due in from overseas soon).
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a82/josie67/20c06cb0.jpg

[ziplepingouin]

I'll hopefully get this beauty in my mailbox on Saturday morning. I cannot wait to lather this thing up when it gets here.
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Nice brush! What are specs? Enjoy ;)

[Rudy Vey]

Nice brush! What are specs? Enjoy ;)

D01 Two-band Flattop, 19 mm knot with 40 loft. Handle is made from Sambar Stag antler.

[breadstick]

Sorry for not replying. It's been kinda hectic around here. The pictures do not do this brush justice. I'm debating sending Mr. Vey a new Semogue 620 to have him put the knot in another handle just like this. It's just beautiful.

[Rudy Vey]

Sorry for not replying. It's been kinda hectic around here. The pictures do not do this brush justice. I'm debating sending Mr. Vey a new Semogue 620 to have him put the knot in another handle just like this. It's just beautiful.

Antler is one of my all time favorite materials for brush handles! One of the finest natural materials that does not need any attention, like horn or other naturals. Good quality Sambar stag is unfortunately harder to find lately.

[ziplepingouin]

D01 Two-band Flattop, 19 mm knot with 40 loft. Handle is made from Sambar Stag antler.
Thanks for the reply! Well, indeed good specs basically it's about the same as the one you made for me a while ago... ;-)

[shanman]

I've got these two beauties on the way. My RV Butterbee got a new knot and I had Rudy also make me the Semogue that never was- the "1300". He made me a handle in resin using the 1305 colors and shape, but put my preferred knot from an 1800 in it. Can't wait, it looks fantastic and great thanks to Rudy!

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=34874 (http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=34874)

[dpm802]

I've got these two beauties on the way. My RV Butterbee got a new knot and I had Rudy also make me the Semogue that never was- the "1300". He made me a handle in resin using the 1305 colors and shape, but put my preferred knot from an 1800 in it. Can't wait, it looks fantastic and great thanks to Rudy!

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=34874 (http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=34874)that 1300 looks gorgeous ... such a brilliant idea!

I may ask Rudy to clone one for me ...
maybe he can put in the obligatory paint chips so that it will match my true 1305.

[Den]

Here's what Rudy whipped up for me. It's a 50mm Dark Knight with a TGN 2-Band Finest XH set at 22/46mm. I can't wait to get it. :thumbup:

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=34875

[taco8slo]

Rudy placed a Shavemac D01 2-Band knot in this vintage Klenzo handle for me, looking forward to face lathering with this beauty. 19mm x 40mm.

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[Illadelphia]

How does one acquire an RV brush? Considering a shavemac or MF or Simpson, but I have read alot about his brushes lately.

Sorry for noob q's.

[MaxP]

Rudy placed a Shavemac D01 2-Band knot in this vintage Klenzo handle for me, looking forward to face lathering with this beauty. 19mm x 40mm.

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Sweet looking brush. Its hard to do better than a D01. And two band to boot!

Enjoy.

[craig87c]

How does one acquire an RV brush? Considering a shavemac or MF or Simpson, but I have read alot about his brushes lately.

Sorry for noob q's.

Just send him a PM, he'll get you taken care of.

[rxonmymind]

Just send him a PM, he'll get you taken care of.


+1 and thank for the answer.

[breadstick]

I got a glassjar handle from Mr. Vey a while ago and it's amazing, but I'm not in love with the TGN knot that's in it. I'll soon be sending the brush to him, along with a broken in Semogue 620 to have the boar knot transplanted into this handle.

[Lando]

I've got these two beauties on the way. My RV Butterbee got a new knot and I had Rudy also make me the Semogue that never was- the "1300". He made me a handle in resin using the 1305 colors and shape, but put my preferred knot from an 1800 in it. Can't wait, it looks fantastic and great thanks to Rudy!

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=34874 (http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=34874)


This is an a great idea, and flawless execution! Is the ring from the sacrificial 1800?

[Amzimbo]

This is an a great idea, and flawless execution! Is the ring from the sacrificial 1800?

I'm thinkin' one of those with a silver tip...

[shanman]

This is an a great idea, and flawless execution! Is the ring from the sacrificial 1800?

Yep, I sent him the 1800 to split the handle and use the cup/knot combo to drop in the resin handle. I also sent a unused 1305 for him to color match the resin and use for contour matching.

[SOS]

That 1300 is fantastic, an instant classic.

[Rudy Vey]

I have received a few new handle blanks and I want to share them with you. There is the "Zebra", "Tiger" and "Leopard" in animal looks. Then I received a few blanks in the Jade with the brown stripe (thanks to our own Rod Neep). I have not made a handle from them, but they look really great and will make nice handles.
There will also a few new double-dyed resin stabilized blanks coming in the next few week (similar to those shown a few post up with the two brushes, one with the slanted knot).

[hig789]

Wow Rudy that spotted blank is sweet I can't wait to see the handle.

[Rudy Vey]

This picture just came in from my stabilizing service. The blue/orange is spoken for already. These are great double dyed and resin stabilized Boxelderburl blocks (not cheap, but excellent quality).

[deruitem]

Nice!

[Rudy Vey]

I had my website just a bit updated, let me know what you think. In the early summer, after I am done with the LE brushes, there will be much more new stuff on the site. Right now, we have added the logo and cleaned up some of the misspellings.

[kelton]

I had my website just a bit updated, let me know what you think. In the early summer, after I am done with the LE brushes, there will be much more new stuff on the site. Right now, we have added the logo and cleaned up some of the misspellings.
Looks good ! & easy to navigate, I hate sites that you have to drop this, click that, open here, scroll there... just to look at one item

[ackvil]

One question Rudy. Will there be a price list for shaving items on your site? Nice job.

[Rudy Vey]

One question Rudy. Will there be a price list for shaving items on your site? Nice job.

There will be no price list since most of the brushes I make are custom, and I do not stock any finished brushes. However, I will have new pictures up in early Summer and give price examples.

[HornHiYo]

Rudy,

Would it be possible to get a handle like the Red Boxelder Burl you made and sent to the fellow in Oz?

Stunning piece. You are a true craftsman.

[HornHiYo]

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t285/jb_edson81/Colognes%20Sale/DSC_1632.jpg


Absolutely beautiful! RV does great work and you guys had some great custom ideas. I hope you enjoy them gentlemen! :thumbup1:

Where did you get that handle? (right)

Looks like stoneware. Incredible pattern. I might have to order from this man-myth, RV :)

[ConnerCW]

pm sent, thanks for the quick reply

[Rudy Vey]

Rudy,

Would it be possible to get a handle like the Red Boxelder Burl you made and sent to the fellow in Oz?

Stunning piece. You are a true craftsman.

That should be not a problem. I ship worldwide, first class to OZ. My experience is that it takes between one week (happened once) and about 2 1/2 weeks. Send a pm and we can discuss this brush for you.

[Den]

I received my brush from Rudy yesterday! :thumbup:

Use it today and I'm very pleased with it. It's a TGN Finest XH 22/46mm knot set in a 50mm handle in Rudy's Dark Knight material. I asked Rudy to base the handle on the Semogue 2011 LE as I always liked its exaggerated vase shape. It turned out great! Top notch work no doubt.

The handle is as well made if not better as any out there, and those TGN knots are a truly great value for the price.

Here's a not very well taken post bloom pic. Thanks again Rudy!!

[MeanGene]

I received my brush from Rudy yesterday! :thumbup:

Use it today and I'm very pleased with it. It's a TGN Finest XH 22/46mm knot set in a 50mm handle in Rudy's Dark Knight material. I asked Rudy to base the handle on the Semogue 2011 LE as I always liked it's exaggerated vase shape. It turned out great! Top notch work not doubt.

The handle is as well made if not better as any out there, and those TGN knots are a truly great value for the price.

Here's a not very well taken post bloom pic. Thanks again Rudy!!


Gorgeous brush!!

[craig87c]

Den, that's exactly what I wanted to do for my first RV custom. Great minds think alike.

[Illadelphia]

I received my brush from Rudy yesterday! :thumbup:

Use it today and I'm very pleased with it. It's a TGN Finest XH 22/46mm knot set in a 50mm handle in Rudy's Dark Knight material. I asked Rudy to base the handle on the Semogue 2011 LE as I always liked it's exaggerated vase shape. It turned out great! Top notch work not doubt.

The handle is as well made if not better as any out there, and those TGN knots are a truly great value for the price.

Here's a not very well taken post bloom pic. Thanks again Rudy!!


I grabbed the same one in a bst buy (larger bulb) and it is amazing. My next brush will be from RV as well. Very pleased

[Den]

Den, that's exactly what I wanted to do for my first RV custom. Great minds think alike.

Nice Craig! Don't wait any longer, pull the trigger on that order. :001_smile

[moto_mike]

Mr. Rudy Vey,

What are the chances of you fashioning a custom brush in the spirit of the old B&B "essential" brush ca. 1997-8 upon request? I recently joined this forum and stumbled upon a few photos of the beaut. It appears they are long gone and was wondering if that would be something of interest to you. I'll shoot you a PM!

Cheers

[Rudy Vey]

Gentlemen
I received a package yesterday from a person named Sergey C. from NY. It contained a strop. I do not use str8s, so I have no need for such an item.Think that a package was by mistake sent to me instead of someone else. Sender, please contact me.

[BeeSeeDub]

http://sn122w.snt122.mail.live.com/att/GetAttachment.aspx?tnail=0&messageId=bc842e11-8e3d-11e1-9e4c-00237de3ecb4&Aux=54|0|8CEF061A3C4DB60||0|0|0|0||&maxwidth=220&maxheight=160&size=Att&blob=MHxJTUdfMzQ3MS5KUEd8aW1hZ2UvanBlZw_3d_3d

A re-handle of a knot...heading may way soon!

Thank you Rudy!

[Rudy Vey]

Gentlemen
I received a package yesterday from a person named Sergey C. from NY. It contained a strop. I do not use str8s, so I have no need for such an item.Think that a package was by mistake sent to me instead of someone else. Sender, please contact me.

Nobody has contacted me, yet. Hope to get this strop to his right owner soon.

[JeanPaddle]

Hello ,

I ask you ,if you can realize a Hand like Wilkinson brush in the same satin chrome than a Merkur Futur.

Thank.

[Rudy Vey]

I have a surplus handle in butterscotch in the M7 shape. Hole is 24 mm in diameter and 17 mm deep - could be drilled a tad deeper if needed. $30 plus shipping. Email or pm me if interested. I think I have a few more handles that I will post in the next days.

[maxzoran]

Very nice Rudy. I can't wait to see what other handles you will put up for sale.



I have a surplus handle in butterscotch in the M7 shape. Hole is 24 mm in diameter and 17 mm deep - could be drilled a tad deeper if needed. $30 plus shipping. Email or pm me if interested. I think I have a few more handles that I will post in the next days.

[Rudy Vey]

A few more for sale here today. Two are little fellows and would make great travel brushes.

A little Chubby clone in faux ivory on the left (diameter of hole is 23 mm and the depth is 16 mm), $20 plus shipping.

In the middle, a green dyed and resin stabilized Boxelder Burl handle (diameter is 23 mm and the depth is 16 mm), $25 plus shipping.

On the right, Chubby clone in "Black Knight" (diameter of hole 20 mm and a depth of 16 mm), $20 plus shipping.

None of these are engraved with the logo, sorry. Holes could be drilled a bit deeper. First come - first serve as always. PM or e-mail me.

[Rudy Vey]

Hello ,

I ask you ,if you can realize a Hand like Wilkinson brush in the same satin chrome than a Merkur Futur.

Thank.

Sorry, I do not make metal handles, just handles from nearly everything else (wood, resins, antler, horn, ivory).

[Rudy Vey]

All the surplus handles are sold!

[ConnerCW]

Received my custom finest badger hair and Boxelder Burl wood brush also with my initials engraved in the bottom. What a nice brush! Came with great packaging and an Arko Shaving soap stick. This truly is fine quality and American made.

[Rudy Vey]

Update on the 2012 LE!
I have received the handles back from the engraver and started to set knots in. First will be the Shavemac knotted brushes and I have shipped already the first 30 brushes out. Hope to finish up on the Shavemac's tomorrow. Then the next week I am traveling for my job out of the country. The TGN knots will be set next weekend and ship then afterwards.

The top picture shows the last of the Shavemac's, the bottom the waiting next 50 handles for TGN knots.

[Rudy Vey]

Update:
all the Shavemac knotted brushes are in the mail!! Yesterday I also started setting the knots in the brushes that will sport a TGN knot. This morning I glued in another 20 knots. Hope to finish up the brushes on the coming weekend and ship them.
The shipping part so far has be a pain, paypal really drove me nuts over the weekend. I calculated that each shipment took me a good 6-7 minutes. I had to refresh paypal at least after each 3-4 shipment..."paypal shipping not available at this time"....never happened before, so I guess it had to do with their server.

[Neognosis]

I started a thread about this, but figured I would add in that I received my RV brush last week, and I really like it, the work is very well done and I would recommend one of the many styles to anyone interested in owing really nice brush that nobody else has.

[rxonmymind]

Mailbox full.

[Rudy Vey]

Mailbox full.

Fixed that!! Sorry, I was pretty much without any internet connection this week in Chihuahua, and just got home!

[Rudy Vey]

Final update: all the TGN knots are set in, everything but nine are packed, 26 labeled already and go to the drop box of my PO tomorrow morning. Three to Canada will be shipped on Monday. Would have loved to pack them all, but ran out of packaging peanuts....Started yesterday at 9 am, and finished at around 5:30 - packing and shipping always takes forever. After I get some packaging material later today, the rest gets packed and shipping-labeled.

[bhorsoft]

Just in time - closing on the house June 11. I was wondering if I was going to have to wait extra for the change of address to take effect delaying the brush. Looking forward to getting it in the next week or so!

Gives me time to find that perfect brush stand for it...

[dpm802]

Just in time - closing on the house June 11. I was wondering if I was going to have to wait extra for the change of address to take effect delaying the brush. Looking forward to getting it in the next week or so!

Gives me time to find that perfect brush stand for it...Congrats on the new house ... I'm waiting to close on mine, but the seller is having paperwork problems on her end to prove she is the Legal Owner.

I went through a scare with my brush when I moved out of my last place and forgot to update my PayPal address. It got sent to my old apartment, and the Landlord and I are not on speaking terms except through our attornies. I was afraid he would take the package and either sell it for cash or take it for personal use or trash it like he did with a lot of my other possessions and packages that were delivered there right before I moved out.

But luckily, Rudy sent it via USPS and I had a ChangeAddress order with them, and it went out for delivery and got re-routed at the front door.

I got it on Saturday, #33 with the DO1 knot, and used it Saturday night with some Irisch Moos cream and ASB ... it preformed brilliantly, WOW, what a brush!

... but then again, what else could one expect to come out of the RV studio?

[shamus]

Thanks Rudy. Got my RV Shavemac # 28/100 on Saturday when I arrived back home. Nice Work....Really nice!

[SirWhiskers]

Thanks Rudy. Got my RV Shavemac # 28/100 on Saturday when I arrived back home. Nice Work....Really nice!

As they say, pics or it didn't happen :smile:

[Rudy Vey]

Congrats on the new house ... I'm waiting to close on mine, but the seller is having paperwork problems on her end to prove she is the Legal Owner.

I went through a scare with my brush when I moved out of my last place and forgot to update my PayPal address. It got sent to my old apartment, and the Landlord and I are not on speaking terms except through our attornies. I was afraid he would take the package and either sell it for cash or take it for personal use or trash it like he did with a lot of my other possessions and packages that were delivered there right before I moved out.

But luckily, Rudy sent it via USPS and I had a ChangeAddress order with them, and it went out for delivery and got re-routed at the front door.

I got it on Saturday, #33 with the DO1 knot, and used it Saturday night with some Irisch Moos cream and ASB ... it preformed brilliantly, WOW, what a brush!

... but then again, what else could one expect to come out of the RV studio?

I guess one of the reasons I ship with USPS - not only is it cheaper than UPS/Fedex, but the idea of forwarding to a new address is great. I hope by now most of the US brushes have been received. Sorry, Canadians, looks like it always takes a bit longer to get to your homes than everywhere else in the world....Most of the Europeans have their brushes in hand by now (or in the hand of customs....). I was quite amazed how fast it went to Denmark and Sweden.

[Amzimbo]

Even poor little Kosovo (albeit via APO) has got it's representative safely in hand.

[bhorsoft]

Got my TGN 76/100 today. Beautiful work & my first RV. Can't wait to try it in the morning. Beat the house closing by 26 days!

I also appreciated the Arko stick - my first shave stick. Always wanted to try it, but couldn't justify ordering just that off the 'net. Scent reminds me of my teen years when we lived in Izmir, Turkey. Barbershops and bath houses smelled like Arko.

[Rudy Vey]

Just to let you all know that we are on vacation from 27th of May through 5th of June. I have access to pm's and e-mails, and will answer all of them. There can be no brushes made and shipped during this time, however, I will gladly take orders.....:001_tongu

[Rudy Vey]

Joe from Shave-a-Buck gave me a whole case of Lea shaving cream. These are small tubes and are perfect for traveling. As long as they will last I include one with my shaving brushes! Used it this morning and it is a great shave cream!
Thanks Joe!

[dpm802]

Rudy ... where can I buy the tubes that you included with the B&B LEs '11 & '12?

I'd like to get a dozen or so to encase my other brushes, so I can put them on display in identical casings ... since the plastic on those tubes is crystal clear, it makes it a much better display choice than the 2 translucent Muhle-Pinsel tubes I bought a few months ago. The M-P tubes are fine for travel, but I'm looking for a way to protect and showcase my brushes at home.

Thanks!

[Rudy Vey]

Rudy ... where can I buy the tubes that you included with the B&B LEs '11 & '12?

I'd like to get a dozen or so to encase my other brushes, so I can put them on display in identical casings ... since the plastic on those tubes is crystal clear, it makes it a much better display choice than the 2 translucent Muhle-Pinsel tubes I bought a few months ago. The M-P tubes are fine for travel, but I'm looking for a way to protect and showcase my brushes at home.

Thanks!

I plan on ordering tubes after I return from vacation. If someone is interested in these tubes as well, let me know and I will adjust my order.

[AABCDS]

I plan on ordering tubes after I return from vacation. If someone is interested in these tubes as well, let me know and I will adjust my order.

Rudy, I might be interested in purchasing some tubes. Could you or someone else post a picture?

[Rudy Vey]

Here are a few pictures of the tubes I use for protecting my brushes during shipping. The tubes can be used also as a travel tube for larger brushes. If you have to store some brushes, which need to be totally dry before putting them in the tube, these tubes come in very handy. The knot is protected from getting dusty, and also keeps bugs away.

Price would be about $1 (could be a bit less, depending on the amount I order) - this is my cost, so I make nothing on these - a service for my fellow B&B friends. Shipping is extra and depending on the number of tubes ordered.

[Rudy Vey]

Here are a few pictures of the tubes I use for protecting my brushes during shipping. The tubes can be used also as a travel tube for larger brushes. If you have to store some brushes, which need to be totally dry before putting them in the tube, these tubes come in very handy. The knot is protected from getting dusty, and also keeps bugs away.

Price would be about $1 (could be a bit less, depending on the amount I order) - this is my cost, so I make nothing on these - a service for my fellow B&B friends. Shipping is extra and depending on the number of tubes ordered.

So far, I have orders for 75 tubes, I would like to order after I am back from vacation, so it would be great to make this an even 100 so I can order a full case.

[Rudy Vey]

Thanks for your interest and orders, I think I will have these tubes always available. As soon as I get home I also will figure out a good way of packing and shipping them.

[SirWhiskers]

Thanks for your interest and orders, I think I will have these tubes always available. As soon as I get home I also will figure out a good way of packing and shipping them.

Shipping them will be a challenge. I was once sent a Mühle tube in a padded envelope and it arrived crushed. Let us know what you figure out for shipping.

[Rudy Vey]

Shipping them will be a challenge. I was once sent a Mühle tube in a padded envelope and it arrived crushed. Let us know what you figure out for shipping.

I don't think I will use padded envelopes. My idea is to max out the small boxes I have, I guess I can get as much as 8 or 10 in there. For larger amounts, I would either send in more than one box or utilize the medium and large flat rate boxes - need to see how much can be fitted in either one. After I get back next week, I will post here what fits in what box.

[breadstick]

For something like this, I would suggest against a flat rate box. They're so light that you'd probably pay half as much for shipping if you use a regular box. One trick I've found if you have a lot of flat rate boxes around is to cut one side of the box so you can tape it together inside out. That way, the flat rate lettering is on the inside and you can just pay the regular shipping.

I found out this trick after wasting a considerable amount of money on a very large sale on the B/S/T.

[TBoner]

Gents,

I have been absent a while with a newborn daughter and a move, and the brushes I'm posting about have been in use for months now. Nonetheless, I thought I'd poke my head in here just to show them off, finally. I had been using a Savile Row 3122 exclusively for a while, but these two supplanted it.

I'm really always happy with the handles Rudy makes, but in particular on these two I was a bit of a pain with the specificity of what I wanted. I got exactly what I had in mind, and I couldn't be more pleased.

The first is a Sambar stag antler handle, truly beautiful stuff. The knot is a 24/48 Shavemac D01 3-band silvertip.

http://www.shavemyface.com/gallery/albums/userpics/14268/Sambar.jpg

The second handle is turned from resin-stabilized Mesquite. I have wanted a wood handle that would last forever since I got into wetshaving. Resin-stabilized wood is a completely saturated material and will not absorb water. As such ,it is pretty much impervious to water/lather damage and will last a lifetime. Mesquite is pretty stuff, and Texas has lots of it, so I settled on this over some more exotic and highly figured stuff. The shape is a very curvaceous Persian Jar, exactly as I'd hoped, and the knot is a Shavemac Finest 24/47 (though it measures more like 25-26/47).

http://www.shavemyface.com/gallery/albums/userpics/14268/Mesquite_handle.jpg

These are heirloom pieces IMO. Both are magnificent to hold and handle, the hair in both is outstanding, and Rudy's work is just impeccable. Always. I am very enamored of these beauties, and I use one or the other almost every single day. I dig the Shavemac knots, even though they are both quite different to one another. In fact, the differences between them allows me a bit of variety, even in a two-brush rotation. At any rate, the point here is Rudy's work. He did all of the legwork on procuring the knots, as always, and he answered far too many e-mails from me about the look of the Sambar antler. He is one of the great gentlemen among a pretty good bunch that I have encountered in this hobby, always patient and kind and helpful.

Thank you, Rudy. These brushes have helped make my daily shaves a bastion of sanity, security, aesthetic joy, and peace in the midst of a whirlwind few months.

Gents, buy from this man.

[Rudy Vey]

For something like this, I would suggest against a flat rate box. They're so light that you'd probably pay half as much for shipping if you use a regular box. One trick I've found if you have a lot of flat rate boxes around is to cut one side of the box so you can tape it together inside out. That way, the flat rate lettering is on the inside and you can just pay the regular shipping.

I found out this trick after wasting a considerable amount of money on a very large sale on the B/S/T.

I will play around with all the possibilities - and try to find the best and cheapest way of shipping. However, smaller numbers can be shipped in a box with first class mail. If the weight goes above 13 oz (in USA) then I need to use priority mail. The standard boxes I have are good, I think, for 8-10 tubes.

[SirWhiskers]

How big are the tubes or do they come in multiple sizes? Trying to figure out what size brush they would fit.

[Rudy Vey]

How big are the tubes or do they come in multiple sizes? Trying to figure out what size brush they would fit.

Only one size: 1.75" diameter and 5.125" long - they are golf ball tubes for three balls. They fit most of the brushes I make, only the real big ones do not fit (I mean those huge Chubbies with 30 mm knots...).

[Rudy Vey]

Tubes have arrived here at the Vey house, and since I had still this day off, I packed them up and they are ready to go.
Those of you who have ordered some tubes, please check your pm's - I have send a pm to all of you with the payment info.

[Rudy Vey]

Received some nice pieces of Black Buffalo Horn, Redwood Burl, some fig. Mesquite while I was on vacation. Being away is great, but what is even greater, I can do some material shopping without being rushed....
Here are a few pictures:

[bald1]

Stabilized Box Elder Burl with 24mm TGN Finest Xtra Hair knot. Handle is taller than the norm at about 2.85". Loft is 52mm for this bowl latherer :) Thanks Rudy!

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[Rudy Vey]

Here another arrival of the last week, some natural colored Boxelder Burl blocks that should make some superb brush handles. I show them together here with the slightly color-enhanced "Golden BEB". All these blanks are resin stabilized, the picture of the brush shows how they will look after the handle is turned.

[Rudy Vey]

First up are two Keyhole-styled brushes. These were some of the samples I made for the 2012 LE brush, the third variation was chosen. Hole size is 24 mm in diameter. Depth is 15 mm on the left handle and 14 mm on the right handle. Price is $25 each plus shipping the left brush is sold

Then there are two R7 handles, a M7 inspired handle, one in faux ivory (SOLD) and one in faux tortoise shell (SOLD). Hole diameter again is 24 mm and the depth is 20 mm on the ivory brush and 18 mm on the tortoise shell. Price is $30 each plus shipping

First come - first serve as always. Knot holes could be deepened on the keyholes if needed, or the R7's could be drilled a smidgen wider (say open them up to 26 mm hole diameter).

[craig87c]

Hm.... That tortoise shell M7 would look nice in my shave den!

[Rudy Vey]

Both R7 are sold, the Keyholes are still available.

Also got some gorgeous Buckeye Burl blocks in the other day. Will post some pictures in the next day or two, sweet looking stuff - normally really hard to find such a great quality.
Here is a picture from a brush I made last Summer from a block I got from the same supplier, I think what I have now is even better.

[Rudy Vey]

As promised, here is the picture with the new arrivals: super quality Buckeye Burl! This will make great brush handles, like the one in the picture in the post before (#877). The most right block, "Block 4" is already spoken for, sorry about this.
The wood is resin stabilized.

[kingfisher]

Nice looking blocks, Rudy! Those are going to make for some sweet handles, to be sure.

[chrisgeoguy]

Placed my order...can't wait.

[chrisgeoguy]

And as Rudy said...here she is!!!

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8014/7417601114_515a81a87c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/29714645@N03/7417601114/)

Bi-color resin of my school colors. Snowhive (Snowman Shape, with Beehive Ridges)

Ve(r)y Happy. Looking forward to getting it in the mail.

[NexlevMM]

Ha Snowhive, thats neat!

[LeftyT]

I love looking at all of these great brushes!

Just this morning, I realized that all of my other brushes have been sitting virtually unused since I got my Vey.

[Rudy Vey]

Guys, sorry if I am responding a bit slower than normal, but we had a major computer failure this week and I just got my machine back. Since I am a computer tard, I need always help...One of the IT guys from work pretty much brought it back to life, and it is working well now. The problem is that all the e-mails are gone. I hope that our own BrianW can help me to get them back when he returns from his vacation. So, until then, I can easily respond to pm's and new e-mails, but not to the old ones.

[bobfarvour]

And as Rudy said...here she is!!!

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8014/7417601114_515a81a87c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/29714645@N03/7417601114/)

Bi-color resin of my school colors. Snowhive (Snowman Shape, with Beehive Ridges)

Ve(r)y Happy. Looking forward to getting it in the mail.

Your school colors look an awful lot like M*chigan colors. Outside of that, it's a cool looking brush.
GO BUCKEYES !!

[Triad]

Your school colors look an awful lot like M*chigan colors. Outside of that, it's a cool looking brush.
GO BUCKEYES !!
Buckeyes? Your a nut!!! :lol:

[CapnPanther]

Your school colors look an awful lot like M*chigan colors. Outside of that, it's a cool looking brush.
GO BUCKEYES !!

Looks more like Delaware to me.

[cvandyke27]

That is a deadringer for the Hens colors.

[chrisgeoguy]

Sorry, Let's try again.

Georgia Southern!

The Hens could only wish they had 6 National Championships. I'll give you Flacco, and not a fan of Michigan or O-High-HO

[Rudy Vey]

Computer is back up and working, and I was able to retrieve the missing picture files (all my shaving brush pictures from the last years!!!!) from my off-site back-up with Carbonite. Hope Brian can get the e-mails back as well. I keep you updated. BTW, Carbonite is a great idea and worth the $60 per year.

[Dave258]

Good luck with the computer problems Rudy.

That Snowhive brush looks cool!

[Rudy Vey]

Here is one of my latest restorations:
http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/296759-what-I-found-yesterday-in-Antique-store-Brush

The brush shown in this post made it to my shop and I found the knot to be in great shape, not hair loss. So, as per the owners request I cleaned the knot, sterilized it and then lathered it up in my hand a few times. Did a splendid job, so no need for a new knot. The I took to the handle. Carefully polishing with a bamboo skewer stick removed the green oxidation layer. A final buffing with rouge and white diamond brought out the sheen of the brass and the lucite. Here is the restored brush:

[breadstick]

That's amazing. It looks brand new, but still with that broken in looking knot. It's beautiful.

[Rudy Vey]

Another restoration from this week.
Here is my customer's email:

"I recently acquired an Erskine 3106 brush that I purchased from a friend who thought he knew how to restore...epic fail. I believe the brush can be salvaged but I do not have the know how nor the tools required. It would appear the steam method left a film on the handle, it can be sanded I'm certain knowing my finger nail can scratch it off but not completely. I would love to bring this old brush back to life, would you be interested in taking on the restoration?"

The first picture shows the brush looked when it arrived, and the second photo shows it after the residue on the handle was removed, but still with the original old boar knot - now it has a nice Silvertip Grade A in it..

[Amzimbo]

And as Rudy said...here she is!!!

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8014/7417601114_515a81a87c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/29714645@N03/7417601114/)

Bi-color resin of my school colors. Snowhive (Snowman Shape, with Beehive Ridges)

Ve(r)y Happy. Looking forward to getting it in the mail.

Hmmm...those colors look awful familiar. Where'd they come from, Rudy?:001_cool:

[NexlevMM]

That restore came out great!

[Rudy Vey]

Hmmm...those colors look awful familiar. Where'd they come from, Rudy?:001_cool:

They come from my resin caster :biggrin1:. You should know these colors better than I do....:thumbup:

[bobusa]

Here is one of my latest restorations:
http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/296759-what-I-found-yesterday-in-Antique-store-Brush

The brush shown in this post made it to my shop and I found the knot to be in great shape, not hair loss. So, as per the owners request I cleaned the knot, sterilized it and then lathered it up in my hand a few times. Did a splendid job, so no need for a new knot. The I took to the handle. Carefully polishing with a bamboo skewer stick removed the green oxidation layer. A final buffing with rouge and white diamond brought out the sheen of the brass and the lucite. Here is the restored brush:


Hey, that's my brush. It will be here tomorrow with me. I sent it to Rudy and he did a great job on cleaning and polishing it. Rudy is great guy to work with. I can't wait to try that brush. And definitely I will order from Rudy in near future. Thanks Rudy

[kingfisher]

Here is one of my latest restorations:
http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/296759-what-I-found-yesterday-in-Antique-store-Brush

The brush shown in this post made it to my shop and I found the knot to be in great shape, not hair loss. So, as per the owners request I cleaned the knot, sterilized it and then lathered it up in my hand a few times. Did a splendid job, so no need for a new knot. The I took to the handle. Carefully polishing with a bamboo skewer stick removed the green oxidation layer. A final buffing with rouge and white diamond brought out the sheen of the brass and the lucite. Here is the restored brush:
Just out of curiosity, how do you go about sterlizing the old knot?

[Illadelphia]

Contacted Rudy for arguably one of the most epic brushes to date. Incredibly excited to see the final work.

[Rudy Vey]

Just out of curiosity, how do you go about sterlizing the old knot?

How did I sterilize the brush??
First I washed it out, hand-lathering with some soapy water to remove all the grime and dust and also to see if there are any hairs coming loose. Then rinse it thoroughly with warm running water. The sterilization, or better disinfection, was done with the Sally's brand of Barbicide, very diluted (4 oz/gal - according to their recommendations for barber tools) for some ten minutes. Again rinse out very well and then hand-lathered with a nice soap 3x times, followed by very good rinsing and drying for two days. No hairs came out and the knot is quite nice for such an old brush.

[Rudy Vey]

A couple of orphans, on the left a Chubby1, which was made for a customer who then decided against it, happens sometimes. The wood is resin stabilized and golden dyed Maple Burl. Diameter of the hole is 15/16" (or about 23.5 mm) and the depth is 17 mm. Price is $25 plus shipping.

The other is a left over from my last offer a few weeks back. These were some of the samples I made for the 2012 LE brush, the third variation was chosen. Hole size is 24 mm in diameter and about 14-15 mm deep. Price was lowered to $20 plus shipping.

As always, first come - first serve. I will be traveling for my real job from tomorrow on through all week. So if you buy one of these, it will ship next Saturday.

[Rudy Vey]

Some soaps for sale that do not get much use:
Very lightly used Trumper's Eucris in the black wooden bowl plus a refill puck. Purchased directly from Trumper's UK when it came out some years ago and was not obtainable here in the USA. I like to get $30 plus shipping for the lot (if you purchase both together, the price is about $48-50 for both).

SOLD Some tallow based artisan soaps, I do like them, but they get not much use at all (each was used 7 times or less and are all 95% full). Two Queen Charlotte Soaps (Key Lime and Vetiver) and Mystic Water in Mysore Sandalwood. I would like to get $25 plus shipping for them (if purchased they would add up to something like $40). SOLD

[cvandyke27]

If the vetiver came in the black wooden bowl id be all over it

[sparco]

A couple of orphans, on the left a Chubby1, which was made for a customer who then decided against it, happens sometimes. The wood is resin stabilized and golden dyed Maple Burl. Diameter of the hole is 15/16" (or about 23.5 mm) and the depth is 17 mm. Price is $25 plus shipping.

The other is a left over from my last offer a few weeks back. These were some of the samples I made for the 2012 LE brush, the third variation was chosen. Hole size is 24 mm in diameter and about 14-15 mm deep. Price was lowered to $20 plus shipping.

As always, first come - first serve. I will be traveling for my real job from tomorrow on through all week. So if you buy one of these, it will ship next Saturday.

Im sorry if this is a very dumb question. But does $25 cover both the handle and a brush? I might be interested in the Chubby1. :adoration:

[rebos]

Im sorry if this is a very dumb question. But does $25 cover both the handle and a brush? I might be interested in the Chubby1. :adoration:

Wishful thinking. The answer: No.

$25 is a steal for that handle.

[brucered]

Im sorry if this is a very dumb question. But does $25 cover both the handle and a brush? I might be interested in the Chubby1. :adoration:

as a general rule, the surplus handles shown are "handle only" no knot. you guy a knot from WhippedDog or TheGoldenNib and put it in yourself, then you can choose what grade hair you want.

Rudy's handles are very nice

[Rudy Vey]

Im sorry if this is a very dumb question. But does $25 cover both the handle and a brush? I might be interested in the Chubby1. :adoration:

Sorry my friend, it is for the handle alone. From time to time I make a handle and then the customer decides he wants a different one, or jumps off completely like in this case. Then I have a surplus handle and I sell them so others can enjoy a RV Shaving handle and I have no loss for making this handle.
BTW, the Chubby is sold!

[bbsgasm]

The restoration turned out beautiful Rudy, and I love the knot.

Thank you.

~Dan

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[Rudy Vey]

Both handles and the Artisan soap lot have been sold! Only the Eucris is still available.

[sparco]

Sorry my friend, it is for the handle alone. From time to time I make a handle and then the customer decides he wants a different one, or jumps off completely like in this case. Then I have a surplus handle and I sell them so others can enjoy a RV Shaving handle and I have no loss for making this handle.
BTW, the Chubby is sold!

Ahh okey, my bad. I am new to wet shaving and brushes, but when I get some more knowledge and find out what I care for and what Im not that into I will contact you Rudy. For now thank you :-)

[Joey Anton]

Rudy just passed along some pics of the brush that he finished up for me today. It is a 24mm TGN Silvertip standing tall at a 52-53mm loft. It is set in a beautiful golden box elder burl handle that takes its shape from the Rooney style 1 - the round top was copied from the Dark Knight brush featured earlier in this thread. It is just awaiting the final touches from the engraver this weekend, and then it will be on its way to me! I am pleased to call this brush my first "real" brush.

Rudy was a pleasure to work with. He was able to take the picture in my head and make it a reality. Thanks RV!

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[retturn2blades]

Gentlemen, I have in my possession a custom made Rudy Vey brush. I chose the handle shape which is a classic look I think and is made from a block of Burl Redwood. I think it looks fantastic! The knot is a 22mm super silver tip badger and I choose the bulb style.

Thanks Rudy for this finely crafted brush!

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[kingfisher]

JoeyAnton and return2blades,
Those are gorgeous brushes. Congrats.

[bobusa]

Hello Gents,
Recently Rudy restored 3 brushes for me. All 3 came out Beautiful. Here are the Before and after pictures. First 3 images are Before and 4th image is after image.
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[kingfisher]

Nice. Love the butterscotch/black Everready especially.

[Rudy Vey]

As an alternative to payment with paypal, I also take credit cards. The way I process my cards, without a machine, I need not only the card number, expiration date, name on card and the security code, but also your zip code where the card is registered - the reason I can only process USA based credit cards. The system I use is called "Propay" and allows small businesses as mine to take credit cards without the high monthly fees. I use this now for several years and never had any issues with it. On your card statement "Ultimatependesigns" will appear.
But, I also take check, money order, and even cash :drool:

[Rudy Vey]

Please note: I can only take credit cards from the USA - I need an US zip code for processing. Thanks for understanding.

[Rudy Vey]

I just picked up another two cases of Lea Shave Cream in the travel size from Joe of "Shave a Buck". As long as they last, a tube will be added to any of my brushes sold.
Thanks to Joe! His website is:
www.shaveabuck.com

He carries some nice rare items one cannot find easy here in the USA!

[Rudy Vey]

I often get the question what loft I would recommend. Loft is often depending how you lather and what you use. Soap users and face lather often prefer a shorter loft, while bowl lather guys prefer a longer loft. But, YMMV. I have taken quite some time ago pictures of a 20 and a 22 mm knot in the two standard shapes bulb and fan and trying to show how the shape of the knot is affected when setting it at a certain loft. The info is here:

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/143551-So-you-want-to-know-parts-1-4

When I make a brush and the customer asks me for a certain loft height, I will do always my best and put the knot at the requested height. I strive to be within a +/- 1 mm range, which I think is quite achievable. For doing so, I shim the knot with small slices of cork to get to the requested loft.

[Arcadies]

Here is my latest brush from Rudy. I received it today and the photo doesn't even come close to doing it justice. In hand the color depth and pattern of the swirls is almost hypnotic..truly magnificent. Handle style of course is Stubby XL and the heft and feel in the hand is sooooo comfortable. The knot is 24mm TGN finest fan with extra hair. Thanks so much Rudy!

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[AFG]

Great looking brush. I have that knot in a beehive handle from Rudy and it's terrific. Enjoy!

[MaxP]

Here is my latest brush from Rudy. I received it today and the photo doesn't even come close to doing it justice. In hand the color depth and pattern of the swirls is almost hypnotic..truly magnificent. Handle style of course is Stubby XL and the heft and feel in the hand is sooooo comfortable. The knot is 24mm TGN finest fan with extra hair. Thanks so much Rudy!



Congrats on the new brush. Please post a post-bloom photo when the occasion allows.

[Arcadies]

Congrats on the new brush. Please post a post-bloom photo when the occasion allows.

Here is bloom after 2 palm lathers to clean and shed loose hair and an extra shot to show more detail on the swirl patterns. Sorry for the lousy lighting, haven't gotten around to making a light box.

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[tubaguy]

Can't help but say something good for Mr. Vey. I'm in the midst of brainstorming and getting stuff around to get a brush from him and he's been nothing short of an absolute gentleman about it. It has included just about all the difficulties that he could receive from a customer, and he has still been very courteous about it. I'm actually excited to get to give him the money when I can.
And I know it will be very worth of being shave porn. I will post a picture when things materialize.

[PFP_Dad]

A couple of orphans, on the left a Chubby1, which was made for a customer who then decided against it, happens sometimes. The wood is resin stabilized and golden dyed Maple Burl. Diameter of the hole is 15/16" (or about 23.5 mm) and the depth is 17 mm. Price is $25 plus shipping.

The other is a left over from my last offer a few weeks back. These were some of the samples I made for the 2012 LE brush, the third variation was chosen. Hole size is 24 mm in diameter and about 14-15 mm deep. Price was lowered to $20 plus shipping.

As always, first come - first serve. I will be traveling for my real job from tomorrow on through all week. So if you buy one of these, it will ship next Saturday.

I have to say this chubby was a steal and is gorgeous. The amazing craftsmanship and easy purchase process definitely mean I will be a repeat customer. Expect to see it up in the shaving brush section in the next couple days.

[LMTMRP]

Cant wait till I get mine in the mail.

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[NexlevMM]

^^^wow!

[Samjax]

I've been using mine for a few weeks - it has pretty much embarrassed all of my other brushes including a Semogue SOC 2 Band, M&F Polo 29/60, HIS Synthetic, Bullgoose 2012 Horse Hair and all of my boars.

This particular brush is a 32/55 2 Band Finest. If you don't have one of Rudy's brushes...probably ought to think about getting one.


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[Arcadies]

I've been using mine for a few weeks - it has pretty much embarrassed all of my other brushes including a Semogue SOC 2 Band, M&F Polo 29/60, HIS Synthetic, Bullgoose 2012 Horse Hair and all of my boars.

This particular brush is a 32/55 2 Band Finest. If you don't have one of Rudy's brushes...probably ought to think about getting one.


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Wow..that's a monster brush, I'd lose my face in that thing!

[Kooze]

Here is bloom after 2 palm lathers to clean and shed loose hair and an extra shot to show more detail on the swirl patterns. Sorry for the lousy lighting, haven't gotten around to making a light box.

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Beautiful brush, Byron- congrats!

Use it in good health my friend

[Arcadies]

Beautiful brush, Byron- congrats!

Use it in good health my friend

Thanks! I love Rudy's work..I only own 6 brushes now and two are from him..this one and the 2012 B&B LE.

[mblakele]

My shave for today was on hold until about 3:30 this afternoon, when the mail arrived.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=37192 (http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=37192) http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=37193 (http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=37193) http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=37194 (http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=37194)

The Rooney is for scale, and for a little experiment I have in mind. Rudy's restoration is an Erskine E1000 handle with a Shavemac D01 two-band, 20-mm x 40-mm. The Rooney was damp for all three shots, and the D01 for the last two.

EDIT: forgot to thank NexlevMM for finding the handle, and of course Rudy for the excellent work putting everything together.

[Le Buzz]

^^^ Very nice knot size/loft choice for that handle! And nice execution by RV of course.

[mcgils]

Well, this is my first real post since joining, and I figured that this thread would be the appropriate place for it. I've spent quite a bit of time reading through all 47 pages of this thread, and I was very impressed with the wide variety of new and restored brushes that people have gotten from Rudy Vey over the past several years. I looked at all of the pictures that are still in the thread, settled on butterscotch or butterscotch marble early on, and then decided to go with a classic Persian Jar style handle. Rudy dealt very patiently as I changed from a Chubby (I got a good deal on a Simpson), to the PJ, and he worked so quickly! Here is the brush I will receive next week...

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[NexlevMM]

My shave for today was on hold until about 3:30 this afternoon, when the mail arrived.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=37192 (http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=37192) http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=37193 (http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=37193) http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=37194 (http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=37194)

The Rooney is for scale, and for a little experiment I have in mind. Rudy's restoration is an Erskine E1000 handle with a Shavemac D01 two-band, 20-mm x 40-mm. The Rooney was damp for all three shots, and the D01 for the last two.

EDIT: forgot to thank NexlevMM for finding the handle, and of course Rudy for the excellent work putting everything together.


That came out great!

[Rudy Vey]

That handle was very nice, it was in great condition, and just needed drilled a tad deeper. Came out beautiful, enjoy in good health.

[Rudy Vey]

Some animals are coming to a new home....
The Leopard (?) goes to NY state, the tiger is en route to Mexico!

[shamful7]

Hey I have a large chunk of petrified wood its beautiful in color and large enough to make 3-4 brush handles do you think you could work with that

[Rudy Vey]

Hey I have a large chunk of petrified wood its beautiful in color and large enough to make 3-4 brush handles do you think you could work with that

Contact me via pm or e-mail to:
[email protected]

[cosmicdoom]

I might be interested in one of those!

[Rudy Vey]

Some surplus handles:
First we have a two-tone, Maize and Blue (like U of M colors...) which has some little blue swirls in the maize (left over residues from an earlier cast), hole diameter is 22 and 18 mm deep; $22 plus shipping

Then a butterscotch PJ, hole diameter is 22 and the depth is 19 mm; $22 plus shipping

The last picture shows a resin stabilized Dymondwood "Charcoal" handle in Chubby/Stubby style. Sweet little brush handle with a 22 mm hole and a depth of 15 mm; $25 plus shipping

As always post here if you want one of these and also pm me. First come-first serve as always.

[Rudy Vey]

PJ and Chubby are both sold!! Only the bi-color handle is still for sale.

[zammboss]

Holy cow I just placed an order for what should be 3 AWESOME looking brushes! Will be posting pictures once I get them :D Never been so excited in my life!!!

[bosenberg]

This is on it way to me today. Thanks again Rudy for your help and being so easy to deal with.

TGN two-band finest, butterscotch milk churn. 24mm knot with a 48mm loft

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x42/buffettman01/IMG_3831.jpg

[Rudy Vey]

All the surplus handles have been sold, but I am sure there will be more eventually.

[Yorch]

Some animals are coming to a new home....
The Leopard (?) goes to NY state, the tiger is en route to Mexico!

That's my tiger! I just got it from the mailman about 30 minutes ago, I'm uploading a couple of pictures and then I'm off to shower and shave with this 30mm Behemot.

I asked for the bottom "slim" section to be 27 mm so it could fit on my stand. For comparison my previous favorite (I'm already demoting it before even trying this one) a Frank Shaving 22mm Finest

The bottom of the handle does look like a tiger, the rest looks more like a 70's Groovy wall art, don't you think?

Thanks Rudy, I will contact you next time I feel the Brush Acquisition Disorder shakes.

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[Cochese2323]

This just showed up today in the post.....thanks again Rudy!

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n550/rberndt3/Shave%20Den/DSC00680.jpg

[CapnPanther]

This just showed up today in the post.....thanks again Rudy!

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n550/rberndt3/Shave%20Den/DSC00680.jpg

Beautiful brush! Enjoy!

[bastimret]

This just showed up today in the post.....thanks again Rudy!

http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n550/rberndt3/Shave%20Den/DSC00680.jpg


Oh yea, that's a beaut!

[oakeshott]

Oh yea, that's a beaut!

Very elegant handle.

[Rudy Vey]

Very elegant handle.

Its a great material, and I have to thank on of our British brush maker as he was so nice to get me some of this material.

[zammboss]

can't wait for mine! i'm going nutso with excitement.

[Rudy Vey]

May not do any brushes and handles this week and weekend, just got back from the Medemerge with three stitches in my left index finger - results from opening a can of dog food gone bad.
Picture to follow tomorrow - if you don't mind. I am so po'ed about that stupid can opener which was not cutting all the way through, and the stupid me trying to break off the lid completely. Nice, deep gouge that bled like a stuck pig. Went to the doctor and they said I need stitches and a few days of rest and no work whatsoever with the finger - just missed the tendon by a hair....
Here as promised:

[NexlevMM]

Ouch! Hope you have a fast recovery Rudy, that just sounds bad :001_unsur

[bastimret]

GLWR Rudy!

[Gruder]

Here's to a speedy and full recovery, Rudy.

[luvmysuper]

Best wishes for a speedy and full recovery!

[brucered]

Hope you and your finger feel better soon, glad it wasn't too serious and missed the tendon. That could have been nasty. :blink:

Thanks for posting the pic, they aren't too graphic (I'm married to a nurse, so this stuff doesn't gross me out too badly)....and like they say "Pics or it didnt' happen"

Rest up Rudy, get well soon.

[beginish]

Feel better, Rudy.

[eizan70]

Get well soon. Ouch! Saw the picture. It didn't show up the first time I viewed the thread.

[Loric]

Best wishes Rudy! Good luck with healing your uber talented hand!

[Le Buzz]

I hope you have good hand insurance :biggrin1:

Wish you a speedy recovery.

[facetime]

Looks nasty (never thought we'd be able able to use that phrase in the RV brush thread, eh :ohmy: ).
BTW, just got my 1st RV (wow) from a fellow B&B'er and when you're all healed up, we can start adding more.
Here's wishing you a speedy recovery.

[Dave258]

That looks like it hurt!
Feel better Rudy!

[kirill]

I had something similar happen to me not too long ago (though it's healed up now), lid scraped along the bone of my knuckle on my index finger, peeling the skin right off. Luckily not too much damage to be done there, so I just put the flap of skin back down and bandaged it up.

Well, now that I'm done grossing everyone out, I hope you have a speedy recovery!

[h22o999]

OUCH!!! Good luck my friend, take care of that hand...

[Lando]

Heal up fast Rudy, enjoyed a shave with the RV flattop black tulip this morning and it was wonderful

[Dirk-Lerxst-Pratt]

Nice suture job, should be a very small scar. Don't rush back and get it infected. Hope you heal up fast.

[Rudy Vey]

After I get the stitches out on Friday, I will be back in the saddle, ehh on the lathe!!

I am looking for two volunteers:

The first one must have a couple of synthetic brushes from different makers, so he can compare the new knots I just got in.

The second should have one or a couple of Manchurian badger brush(es). I was able to get some Manchurian badger knots in and since I have no comparison on my own, I like someone who owns and uses them to give me an honest opinion on the product I have on hand.

First come/first serve as always.

GUYS, I HAVE FOUND MY CANDIDATES!!

[esoomenona]

I have four synthetic brushes.

[Isaac]

PM sent for Manchurian.

[brucered]

PM sent for Manchurian.

you lucky dog. i knew I should have purchased a manchurian :biggrin1:

[Isaac]

It will be interesting if I am picked. I have a few of them, and now it seems the market is beginning to open up to this hair. It went from a sacred hair strand to becoming widely available.

[Loric]

So... Rudy, where did you get your new knots from? Do you have any photo's of the mystery knots? I'm curious to say the least.

[edgerunner]

I want to thank Ridy for the new brush he made for me with a handle as per my specs and a Shavemac D01 3-band knot . Also, I want to thank him for the added Arco stick, and to Joe from shaveabuck for the complimetary Lea shaving cream tube.
I just used the brush first time tonight, and I'm very happy with it. The handle is very comfortable, and the knot is exactly how I wanted it - 23.5 mm diameter and 49 mm loft. :thumbup:

Below are pre- and post- bloom photos attached:

[brucered]

good looking brush. that color combination is very nice.

knot looks perfection.

[VT_Hokie]

Just wanted to chime in on the generosity of Mr. Vey.

Rudy recently posted up some leftover handles he had for sale, and I was a little too slow on the PM function and missed out.

Not only did Rudy agree to make me another one out of the same material, but he also let me opt to have it sized for a 24mm knot instead of 22mm.

Thank you very much, Rudy! Hope your hand is feeling better!

http://i963.photobucket.com/albums/ae115/VT_Hokie/DSC00157.jpg
http://i963.photobucket.com/albums/ae115/VT_Hokie/DSC00158.jpg
http://i963.photobucket.com/albums/ae115/VT_Hokie/DSC00159.jpg
http://i963.photobucket.com/albums/ae115/VT_Hokie/DSC00160.jpg

[PFP_Dad]

That's gorgeous, what's the material?

[VT_Hokie]

That's gorgeous, what's the material?

Thank you. Rudy had described it as a resin stabilized "Dymondwood" Charcoal handle in a Chubby/Stubby style.

[Drybonz]

I have a boar brush coming from Rudy that has the same handle material. The knot is a large Omega professional knot.

[VT_Hokie]

Wow. Holy knot to handle ratio, Batman!

That looks really cool.

[zammboss]

here are mine on order:
http://i.imgur.com/ks61I.jpg

[Drybonz]

here are mine on order:

Love that tortoise handle... man, that looks good.

[NexlevMM]

Love that tortoise handle... man, that looks good.
+1
That tortoise brush looks damn good!

[zammboss]

Rudy is a master in his domain. I can't wait to see it in person!

[Isaac]

I think the curves on that tulip clone are amazing. That is one drop dead sexy brush.

[bastimret]

The red and white is very nice!

[Predict]

Sweet brushes!

[Cochese2323]

Love the red/acrylic

[Rudy Vey]

The red and white is very nice!

It is actually red/clear!!

[Cochese2323]

Just got my glamour shot from Rudy. He happened to have a Shavemac D01-2 Band left over from the B&B brushes.

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[bastimret]

It is actually red/clear!!

I suspected so, but with the reflections it was hard to tell. Quite a looker either way!

[jpipes3]

Here's my custom that Rudy finished this morning...

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[Big Boss]

Hi Guys,
This is a few firsts for me (first post on B&B, first Rudy Vey brush, and my first silvertip brush as well), and I have been meaning to upload these for a while but couldn't due to internet outage. Rudy made this beautiful horn brush with a 26mm knot, and I couldn't be happier! The handle is huge, a little bigger than I expected too (in a good way). As this is my first silvertip I had no idea what exactly to expect (my other brush is a Van Der Hagen pure badger brush), and boy was I BLOWN AWAY!! It is fantastic and I can't thank Rudy enough for the amazing job. Is is sad that Ii'm already wanting another one, and thinking of the design I want for it? :001_smile

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[beeranon]

Hi Guys,
This is a few firsts for me (first post on B&B, first Rudy Vey brush, and my first silvertip brush as well), and I have been meaning to upload these for a while but couldn't due to internet outage. Rudy made this beautiful horn brush with a 26mm knot, and I couldn't be happier! The handle is huge, a little bigger than I expected too (in a good way). As this is my first silvertip I had no idea what exactly to expect (my other brush is a Van Der Hagen pure badger brush), and boy was I BLOWN AWAY!! It is fantastic and I can't thank Rudy enough for the amazing job. Is is sad that Ii'm already wanting another one, and thinking of the design I want for it? :001_smile

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Nice!

Rudy, what knot is that? I still have the M7-style tortoise handle (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/160924-Rudy-Vey-Custom-Shaving-Brushes-and-Restorations?p=4205480#post4205480) I got from you unfilled, and am now seriously thinking about putting the 22mm TGN Super Silvertip knot I have in it. I'm down to my last three knots (TGN Finest fan, TGN Finest bulb, TGN Super Silvertip, all 22mm), and I think the silvertip will look/work great in that handle.

[VT_Hokie]

Just set my knot :drool:

http://i963.photobucket.com/albums/ae115/VT_Hokie/DSC00163_zpsb378fe4e.jpg

[Drybonz]

Just set my knot :drool:

Looks good!

[VT_Hokie]

Looks good!

Thanks twin!

[Big Boss]

what knot is that?

The knot is a TGN 26mm silvertip grade A.