Let's see your brushes

[Eugen Neter]

Well, to start with, in my lifetime I'd had a lot of brushes to be used. Many came in, many left me in an orderly measure of time. But there's a couple of them I'm trying to keep till the end of my days. Here they are:
http://up.picr.de/5108068.jpg
From left to right: Thäter chubby 26 mm; Thäter cocobolo 24 mm; Thäter olive 24 mm; Rex Bundeswehr-Dachs (badger of the German Armed Forces); no-name badger; Figaro 'pig's bristle'.

[Vlad]

Well, to start with, in my lifetime I'd had a lot of brushes to be used. Many came in, many left me in an orderly measure of time. But there's a couple of them I'm trying to keep till the end of my days. Here they are:
http://up.picr.de/5107273.jpg
From left to right: Thäter chubby 26 mm; Thäter cocobolo 24 mm; Thäter olive 24 mm; Rex Bundeswehr-Dachs (badger of the German Armed Forces); no-name badger; Figaro 'pig's bristle'.

Very nice. How are Muhle brushes regarded in Germany?

[Vlad]

Posted these elsewhere, but who doesn't love brush pictures? :tongue_sm

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[Eugen Neter]

How are Muhle brushes regarded in Germany?
They're highly regarded. But not as high as Thäter brushes.

[Rudy Vey]

They're highly regarded. But not as high as Thäter brushes.

When visiting Frankfurt/Germany in June, I could find Muehle brushes in nearly all the better perfume and department stores that sold shaving supplies. I never saw Thaeter or Shavemac brushes in any of these stores, some were really high end stores. I wondered about this as a Thaeter is on my list...

[xillion]

Here a few of mine:

From left to right:
Pre-Vulfix T2 two band, EJ BBB, Kent BLK4, Savile Row 3824, Rooney Finest 1/2, Simpson's PJ3 handle with custom D01 knot, and the Wee Scot
http://www.christophermendoza.com/razors/lineup.jpg

I also have a pair of Vie-Long Brushes, one in Silvertip and the other in Black Badger.
http://www.christophermendoza.com/razors/vie0.jpg

[Rudy Vey]

Here is my collection of brushes that are in my rotation at the moment. The first two pictures shows brushes I bought, the third one some I restored or made.
First picture, from left to right:
Rooney 1/1 Silvertip
Rooney 2/1 Finest
Wee Scot
New Forest

Second picture:
Simpsons Tulip 2
Saville Row 3322

Third picture:
Fuller with TGN Finest Knot
Sambar Stag antler with Shavemac Extreme Flat top, D01 Two-Band, 19 mm knot
Klenzo Butterscotch with TGN Finest

Last picture is a hair/head shot of all of them. I have a few more brushes, like a little Silvertip Grade A 18 mm as my travel brush, and three others that are not getting used right now (TGN Silvertip, TGN Finest and an UK Superbadger). Just wish my photo booth was bigger....

[altshaver]

Eugene,

Could you tell us who makes these brushes? There have been rumors that they are re-branded Shavemac brushes. Personally, I think that Thäter uses Shavemac handles for some of their brushes. Also, are these made in Germany? I have read that this company was much like pre-Vulfix Simpson in the way that they made things (all hand made - handles, knots, etc.). What does Rein Dachs mean in English? Is that the company name, with Thäter being a brand? Thanks for the help.

[ambrose]

nice :thumbup1:

[Rudy Vey]

Eugene,

Could you tell us who makes these brushes? There have been rumors that they are re-branded Shavemac brushes. Personally, I think that Thäter uses Shavemac handles for some of their brushes. Also, are these made in Germany? I have read that this company was much like pre-Vulfix Simpson in the way that they made things (all hand made - handles, knots, etc.). What does Rein Dachs mean in English? Is that the company name, with Thäter being a brand? Thanks for the help.

Rein Dachs means Pure Badger in English. It actually means that the hair is only from badgers, but is not meant as a hair quality. I think Thaeter is mainly using silvertip hair.
Thaeter is the company name (in German one can write the "a with the two dots" as "ae", so it is pronounced the same way).

[rm71]

Just when my BAD was dying down:glare:

[brianw]

Just housebound today so here's my brushes

The " New Brushes"
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The English Boys
B&B LE 2009, a Kent PIFed to me from Isaacrn, C&EBBB pifed from Jakespoppy, Rooney (first one from when I restarted wetshaving, and B&B Essential

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The Bad Boys
G3 Eagle (king of the hill), a Vestiva (like holding a bowling ball for weight) and a Rudy Vey faux eagle (now my wifes, allowed me to get my Eagle back... but that's another story)
As you can see...I had to separate the Eagle from the faux eagle as they like to dust it up a little.
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The Restores
three on the left are Ever ready's and have not seen water yet... Rudy Vey reknotted them for me. One on the right is a old Century I did (It's a great lather machine)
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My biggest problem is ....The Eagle rules the roost and I can't think of using another brush.... this G3 is awesome

[kooshman7]

What's the Vestavia like to you in use Brian? One brush I don't see a whole lot of talk about. Would be interested in hearing your opinions on it! :thumbup1:

[brianw]

What's the Vestavia like to you in use Brian? One brush I don't see a whole lot of talk about. Would be interested in hearing your opinions on it! :thumbup1:
I got the brush at Gent's Best actually it's my second.... the first one was in white, It has a medium Backbone and tackles soap really well. I am a bowl latherer and it does a great job. It's no Eagle (but what is?)... It is a very heavy brush and after 3 passes you know you have used it....kind of like getting a minor workout at the same time...

So you are probably asking....why 2????

Well the short story is one of my clients is a boar brush user.. and his Boar finally gave out... He asked me where to buy a brush and I asked him if he ever tried Badger...the answer was no... so I brought a few the next time I was there.....he grabbed the Vestiva and asked if he could try it...well I ended up making a gift of it to him as I probably could never have pried it away from him.

As the heft is something I really like at times I bought another one....That was before the eagle landed....But thats another story toooooo.......

[kooshman7]

Thankfully I have no one to compete with on my brushes! :lol: How would you compare the tips in use? The LE 09 and the Eagle would be good comparisons as I have both! Thanks! :thumbup1:

[brianw]

The tips are closer to the LE with just a hint of scrubbiness (if that's a word) although the brush has a bit more backbone then the LE

[kooshman7]

Sounds like it would be a good brush! I'll try and hold out as long as I can for a new handle that isn't as heavy though. :lol: Thanks!

[Dave_D]

Ive done a search for the Rex Bundeswehr-Dachs, couldnt find much. Is there any place to find out more about these or purchase one?

Thanks,

Dave

[Rudy Vey]

Ive done a search for the Rex Bundeswehr-Dachs, couldnt find much. Is there any place to find out more about these or purchase one?

Thanks,

Dave

I didn't even know the BW is issuing a brush. The handle is very nice and I would love to have one, wonder what the hair quality is. In the past I have restored a brush with a quite similar handle, but it was not the Rex.

[SailBob]

I'm really enjoying this . A great way to compare sizes and shapes visually . This will be a big help in picking my next brush .

[djh]

I'm loving this thread as well, guys. Awaiting another brush in the post- as soon as it arrives, I will try to snap a pic of the gang together and join in.

[mretzloff]

Rex Bundeswehr-Dachs (badger of the German Armed Forces)

Who becomes these? All Bundeswehr recruits?

Schöne Pinsel :smile:




When visiting Frankfurt/Germany in June, I could find Muehle brushes in nearly all the better perfume and department stores that sold shaving supplies. I never saw Thaeter or Shavemac brushes in any of these stores, some were really high end stores. I wondered about this as a Thaeter is on my list...

Did you happen to go into the Douglas near the Konstablerwache? They have a wall full of shaving stuff. I love how Douglas always has an oversized brush (easily 100+ mm loft) on display.

[gregindallas]

Ill post 2. My biggest Kent Model# V16 at 5" and 1/2 pound and my smallest Everready.:biggrin1: Ive got about 12 in between.

p.s. The Kent is a special from the factory from the 70's.

[Loric]

I'm loving this thread as well, guys. Awaiting another brush in the post- as soon as it arrives, I will try to snap a pic of the gang together and join in.

Me too. I have a couple Simpsons coming. I feel like I spam pictures of my brushes here enough that your all sick of seeing them, so I'll hold up for a day or two till they arrive. I'm proud of my little herd of brushes. What do you call a collection of brushes anyway? Is there a technical term or is it just a collection?

I love that big Kent, what size knot is it to weight in at half a pound?

[gregindallas]

Me too. I have a couple Simpsons coming. I feel like I spam pictures of my brushes here enough that your all sick of seeing them, so I'll hold up for a day or two till they arrive. I'm proud of my little herd of brushes. What do you call a collection of brushes anyway? Is there a technical term or is it just a collection?

I love that big Kent, what size knot is it to weight in at half a pound?

Dont know exactly. It measures roughly 45-50 by my failing eyeballs. For the record, it's not a "real" shaving brush. Kent Made a few as counter displays to showcase the product while living the real brushes under glass. Kent didnt cut any corners though, its a 1st class brush en every respect, just really big.

[Vlad]

Dont know exactly. It measures roughly 45-50 by my failing eyeballs. For the record, it's not a "real" shaving brush. Kent Made a few as counter displays to showcase the product while living the real brushes under glass. Kent didnt cut any corners though, its a 1st class brush en every respect, just really big.

If it works, it's real. :thumbup: Please tell me you've lathered with it.

[Rudy Vey]

Who becomes these? All Bundeswehr recruits?

Schöne Pinsel :smile:





Did you happen to go into the Douglas near the Konstablerwache? They have a wall full of shaving stuff. I love how Douglas always has an oversized brush (easily 100+ mm loft) on display.

No, I did not go in this one. I stopped at the Alte Oper store and then I visited my two favorite stores: Albrecht and Kobberger.

[garyg]

ok, here's some if not most here .. missing are a couple newer ones, 2 Semogues & Emillion are mia .. or drying actually

[Piraten-Papa]

Who becomes these? All Bundeswehr recruits?


This brushes were part of a barber-set especially for Bundeswehr hairdressers. The sets also included two straight razors, a tettauer mug, strop, soap and a few things for haircutting.

[Eugen Neter]

Dear P-P, thanks for getting in ahead of me with your answer!:thumbup1:

[johnniegold]

If it works, it's real. :thumbup: Please tell me you've lathered with it.

He has lathered a whole city block with it. (Enough for three passes, of course). :biggrin:


I feel like I spam pictures of my brushes that your all sick of seeing them, so I'll hold up for a day or two till they arrive.

You must have missed the title of this website. :wink:

It's Badger and Blade. We could look at the same brush pictures over and over again and never get tired of them. :lol:

[mretzloff]

This brushes were part of a barber-set especially for Bundeswehr hairdressers. The sets also included two straight razors, a tettauer mug, strop, soap and a few things for haircutting.

Wow, that is really interesting. Thank you for the information.

[HoosierTrooper]

Here's my small collection of vintage brushes, all of which I use. I have no desire to replace the knots in any of them, just clean and use em.

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c150/farrarfan1/001-2.jpg

Erskine,Rubberset 2000-4,Made Rite 71,Strong Set,Rubberset 203,Ever-Ready50P,Ever-Ready 100,Ever-Ready 150,Ever-Ready 300, Klenzo B843, Surrey,Baton 7691, Rex 350

[Hex]

You must have missed the title of this website. :wink:

It's Badger and Blade. We could look at the same brush pictures over and over again and never get tired of them. :lol:

+1

I never tire of looking at brushes. They are beautiful.

[johnniegold]

OK. Here are pics of my brushes for the one-millionth time. (so, sue me. :biggrin:)



Somerset Simpsons

From l to r: Chubby 1 Best, Emperor 3 two-band, Polo 8 Best, Duke 3 Best

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=22163

Isle of Man Simpsons

From l to r: Fifty Series (56), Ltd. Ed. Astor (#56), Tulip 2 two-band, Custom Eagle G3 Best

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=22164

All Simpsons

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=22162

Others

From l to r: EJ Medium Silvertip, Rooney 3/1 Super, Custom Shavemac, Trumper Travel Brush Pure (travel tube not pictured)

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=22165


Hodgepodge


http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=22166

[AJMiami]

Bob...that's an amazing collection

[johnniegold]

Bob...that's an amazing collection

Thanks AJ. But save the word "amazing" for collections like msandoval or dr.P.

Now those collections are what I would describe as "amazing". Compared to them, I am relatively a newb (thankfully). :yesnod: :lol:

[Gryphes]

Very nice brushes guys!

I will post my huge collection of two brushes when my Shavemac has arrived.

[john parker]

Could someone possibly post a picture of a Simpson Tulip 2 and Simpson Duke 2 with a Simpson Colonel or C&E BBB side-by-side so I can compare handles and sizes? Please!! Thanks!!!

[Derty]

I don't have much but I enjoy what I have. I've only been wetshaving for 6 weeks and have way more than I need. I have a Semogue 1470 on the way and I'm already looking at some Simpsons. This thread isn't helping me but it sure isn't hurting either.

My first brush a Vulfix"Mayfair" which is way to floppy for me but works. Semogue 830 I've only had it alittle over a week and I love it. Penworks Butterscotch 22mm-48mm finest extra stuffed that Tony set up for me. I love this brush its super dense, super soft and great back bone. Thanks Tony...

[AJMiami]

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From Left to Right:
1) S Eagle 3 - Best Badger
2) Thater Chubby 0 - Silvertip
3) Wee Scot
4) S Special - Best Badger
5) S Tulip 1 - Super Badger (3-band)
6) Vie Long Olive Wood - 2 band Super
7) S Emperor 1 - 2 band Super
8) Semouge 830 - Board

[Isaac]

Crappy picture I took with my Droid, but here are my brushes: This is a list of the picture

Kent Badger & Blade 2008 Limited Edition Brush
Rooney Style 1 Size 1 in Finest Badger
Rooney Style 1 Size 2 in Finest Badger
Semogue Limited Edition Boar Brush #68 2009
Shavemac 50mm Loft Teardrop Limited Edition Group Buy 2007
Shavemac Horn Handle Limited Edition Group Buy 2008
Simpson Astor 90th Anniversary Super Badger #44
Simpson Chubby 1 Super Badger
Simpson Chubby 1 Best Badger
Simpson Chubby 2 Best Badger
Simpson Chubby 3 Best Badger
Simpson Colonel X2L Best Badger
Simpson Colonel X2L Super Badger
Simpson Duke 1 Best Badger
Simpson Duke 2 Best Badger
Simpson Duke 3 Best Badger
Simpson Eagle G3 Best Badger
Simpson Emperor 1 Super Badger
Simpson Emperor 2 Super Badger
Simpson Emperor 3 Super Badger
Simpson Persian Jar 2 Super Badger
Simpson Polo 8 Super Badger
Simpson Polo 10 Super Badger
Simpson Polo 14 Super Badger
Simpson Tulip 1 Super Badger
Simpson Tulip 2 Super Badger
Simpson Tulip 3 Super Badger
Simpson Tulip 4 Super Badger
Simpson "56" Best Badger

[brianw]

Holy Cow Isaac..... is that the showroom for Simpson???.... I am Jealous....what a collection...

[Isaac]

Holy Cow Isaac..... is that the showroom for Simpson???.... I am Jealous....what a collection...

Almost..haha. Wait till you see Mike's or DrP's collections. They put mine to shame.

[blantyre]

Most of the current rotation - there are 3 others not in the pic.

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=121204&stc=1&d=1283549395
brushes.jpg

[john parker]

Isaac! Please set your Tulip 2, Duke 2, Duke 3 and Colonel side-by-side, and post a picture from the full frontal view!! And top view would be nice, too! Oh, please!

[mretzloff]

Isaac, what is the name of that large brush? Nice collection!

[johnniegold]

Almost..haha. Wait till you see Mike's or DrP's collections. They put mine to shame.

I wholly disagree. Nothing shameful about your collection. Definitely falls into the "amazing" category. Is that a "56". :wink: :biggrin:

Btw AJ, very nice. :thumbup1:


Isaac! Please set your Tulip 2, Duke 2, Duke 3 and Colonel side-by-side, and post a picture from the full frontal view!! And top view would be nice, too! Oh, please!

How do you say "no" to that? :biggrin:

[Andy]

Wow, there are some really nice brushes in this thread, must resist impulse spending...... :lol:

http://i952.photobucket.com/albums/ae5/andrewbensch/Shaving%20Gear/SL373083.jpg

My small collection.
Left to Right.

Men-U Synthetic
Comoy Badger
eBay silvertip Badger
Omega 10048 Professional Boar
Omega 20102 Professional Boar
Omega 11126 Boar

[RCC]

there are some amazing collections out there.
Where is msandoval?
I wouldn't call mine a collection but here are most of them:
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[Nightbreed]

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Amund.

[Ignatius]

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Amund.
Nice pic.:thumbup1:

Whats the bottom right brush?

[mretzloff]

there are some amazing collections out there.
Where is msandoval?
I wouldn't call mine a collection but here are most of them:

I really like that first brush on the left. The handle is exquisite.

[Hex]

Most of the current rotation - there are 3 others not in the pic.

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=121204&stc=1&d=1283549395
brushes.jpg

blantyre, is that butterscotch a Rudy Vey beehive ?

And your collection is making my knees weak.

[Nightbreed]

Nice pic.:thumbup1:

Whats the bottom right brush?

26mm Thäter "chubby"

[MikeC]

Nice brushes everyone!

[Rudy Vey]

blantyre, is that butterscotch a Rudy Vey beehive ?

And your collection is making my knees weak.

It is!

[Hex]

It is!

That's good to know Rudy,and I like your new logo a lot better.

[Isaac]

Kinda cut the Tulip just a touch..sorry about that

[john parker]

Bless you, IsaacRN!! Just what I was looking for! Now I have the information I need to decide on a brush! Really appreciate your help!

[beginish]

Amazing collections. I just finished my 12 step brush buyers anonymous program and walked in here. I smell a relapse.

[brianw]

Amazing collections. I just finished my 12 step brush buyers anonymous program and walked in here. I smell a relapse.
I tried that program... It lasted for 3 days and the AD's came back stronger..... Don't fight it bob

[beginish]

Sorry, Brian. I was over at WCS browsing the brush aisle, what were you saying? :001_smile

[brianw]

Looks like I made it 3 days longer then you:lol::lol::lol:

[Ignatius]

Huntmol posted a lovely picture of his collection of two-band brushes recently that really belongs in this thread.

[Loric]

Huntmol posted a lovely picture of his collection of two-band brushes recently that really belongs in this thread.

Huntomol forgive my cherry picking.

http://www.badgerandblade.com/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=117491&stc=1&d=1281476588

I took notice of this fine collection too! The Rooneys look fantastic. I'd love to try one.

Taken from this thread. (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=164991&highlight=lord+bands&page=2)

[Ignatius]

Its like Stonehenge...

[Loric]

Its like Stonehenge...

I know, of all the Brush pics on B&B this one really stuck out to me too. Hell a week later I remembered where it was! The more brushes I try the more I seem to like 2 bands. I got a chubby 2 yesterday and am already in love. Its as nice as my Shavemac D01 2 band flat top :001_cool:

[Loric]

I got my new additions and took a picture for all of you.

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From left to right.

-Omega 31064
-Semogue Owners Club
-Elite Razors 24mm Silvetip
-Shavemac 24mm Two Band D01
-Shavemac 24mm D01
-Trufitt & Hill 1/2
-Simpson Chubby 2 Two Band
-Simpson Polo 8 Two Band
-PCWoodcrafts 28mm Silvertip

[ssultan]

Fantastic collections guys! I'm envious!! Keep posting pictures :)

[Darjeeling Express]

Bless you, IsaacRN!! Just what I was looking for! Now I have the information I need to decide on a brush! Really appreciate your help!

IsaacRN, thank you for that pic. I too was very interested in that comparison. John Parker, what are you up to??!! What are you thinking about including in your rotation with your Colonel?

[MikeGJ]

Family photos

[Isaac]

IsaacRN, thank you for that pic. I too was very interested in that comparison. John Parker, what are you up to??!! What are you thinking about including in your rotation with your Colonel?

very welcome :)

[ssultan]

Keep the pictures rolling guys...I'm loving this thread :)

[Brandon]

Great pictures, thanks for sharing your collections!

[Piraten-Papa]

My collection:

http://up.picr.de/5305793.jpg

...to be continuedhttp://www.greensmilies.com/smile/smiley_emoticons_pirate_rolleyes.gif

[spindlecone]

About a 3rd of them.
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b328/spindlecone/brushcabinat.jpg

[Piraten-Papa]

About a 3rd of them.
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b328/spindlecone/brushcabinat.jpg

:w00t: Beautyful handles. That looks like a cabinet of long-haired chess figures.

[spindlecone]

Thanks

[55dougie]

Very nice collections gentleman...

[mkeyslehman]

Here's my PenWorks 20mm ST1 next to my starter Tweezerman:

http://img202.imageshack.us/img202/5182/penworksscale.jpg

[Loric]

That is one sexy collection Piraten-Papa :w00t: Excellent love lighting on it as well. I wish I could take pics like that.

[joshmpdx]

My collection:

http://up.picr.de/5305793.jpg

...to be continuedhttp://www.greensmilies.com/smile/smiley_emoticons_pirate_rolleyes.gif

Great assortment!!

What does "...to be continued" mean? are you holding out on us? :w00t:

[johnmrson]

I posted these pics as part of my razor collection thread in The Darkroom but I thought it would be good to put the brushes here.

http://byrd.gallery.netspace.net.au/albums/album11/IMG_3587.jpg

http://byrd.gallery.netspace.net.au/albums/album11/IMG_3581.jpg

[cjspence]

I seem to notice more Wee Scots than any other single brush.

[Piraten-Papa]

Great assortment!!

What does "...to be continued" mean? are you holding out on us? :w00t:

No, sorry. What i mean is: There are so many beautyful brushes in the several onlineshops:drool: and i don't have a Thäter, or Shavemac, or Simpson, or Plisson, or.... i think it will be very expensive the next few months.:crying:

[SliceOfLife]

Family photos

You reknotted a Kent KS4? Tell me the knot was ruined. I've got one and the knot is by far the densest vintage I've ever seen. It's denser than most modern brushes.

[Piraten-Papa]

That is one sexy collection Piraten-Papa :w00t: Excellent love lighting on it as well. I wish I could take pics like that.

Thank you.

[mrmoonbeam]

A bit late to the party, but here goes.
Apparently everyone else has either a much larger budget, or better camera than I... :001_smile

Left to Right:
B&B 2006 Ltd, Rooney 3/1 Super in Faux horn, Edwin Jagger Best Badger Med, Rooney 3/1 Super in Ebony, Wee Scot butterscotch for the travel kit

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_UJE7r3N0rVI/TKKmm9LtLrI/AAAAAAAAAJA/iTdj8fMsD_Y/s640/NicoCole%202010%20SeptLate%20175.JPG

[beginish]

A bit late to the party, but here goes.
Apparently everyone else has either a much larger budget, or better camera than I... :001_smile

Left to Right:
B&B 2006 Ltd, Rooney 3/1 Super in Faux horn, Edwin Jagger Best Badger Med, Rooney 3/1 Super in Ebony, Wee Scot butterscotch for the travel kit

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_UJE7r3N0rVI/TKKmm9LtLrI/AAAAAAAAAJA/iTdj8fMsD_Y/s640/NicoCole%202010%20SeptLate%20175.JPG

Sweet collection!

[bythbook]

here are mine...

http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr274/bythbook/den1-1-1.jpg?t=1285774161 http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr274/bythbook/den3-1-1.jpg?t=1285774161

http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr274/bythbook/den7-1-1.jpg?t=1285774161


and here's a pic of the den:

http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr274/bythbook/den7-1-2.jpg?t=1285774628

[beginish]

here are mine...

http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr274/bythbook/den1-1-1.jpg?t=1285774161 http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr274/bythbook/den3-1-1.jpg?t=1285774161

http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr274/bythbook/den7-1-1.jpg?t=1285774161


and here's a pic of the den:

http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr274/bythbook/den7-1-2.jpg?t=1285774628

:eek6::eek6::a47:

[pal]

here are mine...

http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr274/bythbook/den1-1-1.jpg?t=1285774161 http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr274/bythbook/den3-1-1.jpg?t=1285774161

http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr274/bythbook/den7-1-1.jpg?t=1285774161


and here's a pic of the den:

http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr274/bythbook/den7-1-2.jpg?t=1285774628
Impressive, I must say!

[Greybeard]

here are mine...

http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr274/bythbook/den1-1-1.jpg?t=1285774161 http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr274/bythbook/den3-1-1.jpg?t=1285774161

http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr274/bythbook/den7-1-1.jpg?t=1285774161


and here's a pic of the den:

http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr274/bythbook/den7-1-2.jpg?t=1285774628

Jon, you need a display case (or two). :w00t:

[brianw]

Jon, you need a display case (or two). :w00t:
or three... just wait till he starts down that slippery slope of FP's:lol::lol::lol:

[bythbook]

Jon, you need a display case (or two). :w00t:


hahaahaha - I'm very lucky to have been given the linen closet across from the boys' bathroom to fill. (The top of my dresser is covered with colognes/aftershaves... sooner or later that will become a point of contention in the household, I'm sure!)

I'm afraid that at home only I appreciate my shaving... hobby (yes! that's it! not obsession, not money pit, not... madness: hobby! bwahahahahhahahahahahahah... MINE... alllllll MINE. Precioussssss)

...but maybe... I could hang a glass door on the shave den...


...hmmm...


edit: ...fountain pens???? did someone say fountain pens????

[beginish]

edit: ...fountain pens???? did someone say fountain pens????

Yes, they are in Aisle 3 next to "WATCHES"

[brianw]

Yes, they are in Aisle 3 next to "WATCHES"
Yes just past the Omega Seamaster display, but they are locked up so you will have to ask for the key

[bythbook]

Yes, they are in Aisle 3 next to "WATCHES"


you boys are just plain mean.

[rsaltonstall]

I'm afraid that at home only I appreciate my shaving... hobby (yes! that's it! not obsession, not money pit, not... madness: hobby! bwahahahahhahahahahahahah... MINE... alllllll MINE. Precioussssss)

:lol:

[mretzloff]

Nice collection, gentlemen!

[vitaman]

TBS synthetic, 1305, Acca Kappa Pure, TGN Black badger, C&E BBB, C&E travel boar, Custom RV 2 band finest, T&H 1/1, 1520 is in the body shop for repair.

[Loric]

I posted once before, but as I have been bragging about, I have made a significant update to my collection. So I am sharing again. Yes a couple of these are on BST right now, but as they have not sold I am including them :tongue_sm

126941
126942

From left to right in the second pic:

-Omega 61064
-Semogue Owners Club
-TGN 22mm Black Badger
-TGN 30mm Sivertip Grade A 50mmloft
-Rooney Finest 3/1
-Rooney Heritage Stubby 2 Two band
-Rooney Heritage Stubby 3 Three Band
-Simpson Special Pure
-Simpson Commodore 3x Best
-Simpson Eagle G3 Best
-Simpson Chubby 2 Two Band
-Simpson Chubby 3 Three Band
-Shavemac D01 24mm Bulb
-Shavemac D01 Two band 24mm Flat top

Not pictured (at GF's weekend den)

-TGN 26mm 53mm loft Finest Black Pearl handle
-Elite Razor Works 24mm 46mm loft Silvertip

[spindlecone]

Very nice, but do you ever think about how many badgers died for that Hoard of shaving impliments.
That pic, should it be seen by the animal rights activists could start a war, just like what happend with fur coats, you should be ashamed:)

[Loric]

Very nice, but do you ever think about how many badgers died for that Hoard of shaving impliments.
That pic, should it be seen by the animal rights activists could start a war, just like what happend with fur coats, you should be ashamed:)

You have a point, but as I have picked up way more than half of these used, I would like to think I'm keeping the badgers from dying in vain. If I am taking them off the hands of people who would have let them just sit there and go to waist I am not doing as bad as I COULD be.

[mretzloff]

I posted once before, but as I have been bragging about I have made a significant update to my collection, so I am sharing again. Yes a couple of these are on BST right now, but as they have not sold I am including them :tongue_sm

That is quite a collection. I really like the Shavemac.

[Loric]

That is quite a collection. I really like the Shavemac.

Why thank you! Did you mean the two band flat top or the bulb D01? I think the D01 is much more attractive, the cobalt handle is stunning.

[goodtimeshaxor]

Wow! I am so jealous of all of you! Hopefully one day I'll be able to invest in a nice brush.. meanwhile, I'll keep using my Tweezerman entry brush! =P

[dalecooper51]

I have survived SBAD and toned my collection down to just 3 brushes. I am a fan of the TGN extra stuffed finest knots. Great bang for the buck.

http://ftpmyself.com/threebrushes.jpg

Left is an orange and black no name handle re-knotted with an 18mm finest at 42mm. This was an early one and I used a wee bit too much glue.

In the center is the Rudy Vey brush I had made to celebrate one year off smokes. Extra stuffed finest set at 45mm. A nice all around performer.

Right is a MYCarver butterscotch chubby handle set with a 24mm extra stuffed finest set at 48mm.

[73mountaineer]

I posted once before, but as I have been bragging about, I have made a significant update to my collection. So I am sharing again. Yes a couple of these are on BST right now, but as they have not sold I am including them :tongue_sm

126941
126942

From left to right in the second pic:

-Omega 61064
-Semogue Owners Club
-TGN 22mm Black Badger
-TGN 30mm Sivertip Grade A 50mmloft
-Rooney Finest 3/1
-Rooney Heritage Stubby 2 Two band
-Rooney Heritage Stubby 3 Three Band
-Simpson Special Pure
-Simpson Commodore 3x Best
-Simpson Eagle G3 Best
-Simpson Chubby 2 Two Band
-Simpson Chubby 3 Three Band
-Shavemac D01 24mm Bulb
-Shavemac D01 Two band 24mm Flat top

Not pictured (at GF's weekend den)

-TGN 26mm 53mm loft Finest Black Pearl handle
-Elite Razor Works 24mm 46mm loft Silvertip

Now here, living happily with the two others shown. Thanks again, Loric! :thumbup1:

- Steve :001_cool:

[Loric]

Now here, living happily with the two others shown. Thanks again, Loric! :thumbup1:

- Steve :001_cool:

You are quite welcome, and it looks even more handsome in your collection :thumbup1:

[beginish]

I have survived SBAD and toned my collection down to just 3 brushes. I am a fan of the TGN extra stuffed finest knots. Great bang for the buck.

http://ftpmyself.com/threebrushes.jpg

Left is an orange and black no name handle re-knotted with an 18mm finest at 42mm. This was an early one and I used a wee bit too much glue.

In the center is the Rudy Vey brush I had made to celebrate one year off smokes. Extra stuffed finest set at 45mm. A nice all around performer.

Right is a MYCarver butterscotch chubby handle set with a 24mm extra stuffed finest set at 48mm.

Dale, that is an elegant set of brushes. The iridescence of the orange and black is one of a kind. I love the work that Rudy did on the M7 inspired brush, and the mycarver....wow. The turning is excellent, and he really nailed the color of a vintage butterscotch. That's a set of brushes to tame raging SBAD.

[inkcoffee]

I used to have a Tweezerman (sold it). Tried to sell the EJ but I guess its a hard sell.
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=22724


And I have a Semogue 1993 on the way:

http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/6588/1993.png

[memoryleak]

Some of my fellows looking to make an escape, not the complete collection. :lol:

[AlanL]

My brother made this silver tip for me, unsolicited.

To return the favor, I gave him my only Slim.

[djh]

I promised a little while back to post a photo as soon as a brush arrived in the post.............. it seems that I am always waiting for the postman! :001_cool:
Although I am waiting on more post, these are the brushes that I have and use at the moment.......

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i236/beachballhead/Shave%20Stuff/DSC_1273_01.jpg


From L to R:
GFT (I believe Vulfix-made) Travel brush in Super
Chubby2 in 2-Band Super
Case in Pure
T+H Rooney 1/2 in Super
Wee Scot
Rudy Vey re-knot in Pure
B+B Eagle in Best
Duke2 in Best

[Frosty]

Can someone identify the shaving brush in this video please. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDsptQLRA00&feature=youtube_gdata_player
It looks awesome

[Loric]

Can someone identify the shaving brush in this video please. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDsptQLRA00&feature=youtube_gdata_player
It looks awesome

That is a PCWoodcraft (http://www.badgerbrush.net/) brush in some kind of natural wood. I have one, and they are very comfortable to hold and exceptionally well made. Pat the owner/artisan is great to work with too, and can craft custom handles in a very large number of materials and finishes. My only problem with them is that the lofts are set very high , so you tend to get a large bloom and a little bit of flop. My brush is dense and has soft tips (after breaking in, originally it was just slightly skritchy). The unique hour glass shape looks a bit unorthodox, but in reality it is my most comfortable handle, and is in fact ideal for multiple hand grips (pencil, dagger, over the end).

[Frosty]

Thanks Loric. I'm very tempted to get one