FSOT: Shavemac 177 SOLD!!!

**MaxP** · 02-04-2011, 08:59 PM

All-

SOLD. Thanks to all who stopped by.

OK. I need to fund another brush. Price Decrease - $65 will allow you to own this barely broken in Shavemac!

Thinking I wanted a brush that was a little larger than than my Rooney 3/1, I traded for this excellent Shavemac 177 brush.

I thought I was getting a 23mm brush. It seemed larger than a 23. Using a caliper to measure, it is actually about 24 1/2mm. And that's a larger knot than I care for.

The previous owner (Greenerock) says he used it only about a dozen times. I've used it exactly three times. Unless I'm wrong, it's Finest grade and luxuriously soft as Shavemacs are. Hasn't shed a hair.

So, it's for sale or trade. (Sale only)

I'm wanting an Emillion 1 or PJ2 or possibly a SR3722. Basically a 21-22mm knot on a 55mm handle. I'm open to other possibilities.

Brush was $80 (now $65) shipped CONUS. Please PM with trade possibilities.

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**litespeedone** · 02-04-2011, 10:01 PM

That is one great-looking brush.
I hope somebody snaps it up before my SBAD kicks in.

**Jethro1984** · 02-04-2011, 10:15 PM

Forgive me if I'm out of line here but i'm pretty sure that the 177 only comes in Silvertip.

**kooshman7** · 02-05-2011, 12:06 AM

It actually does come in Finest as well. You can find both Finest and Silvertip 177's for sale at WCS. I believe the number is for the handle style.

**JPDyson** · 02-05-2011, 04:52 AM

Originally Posted by kooshman7

It actually does come in Finest as well. You can find both Finest and Silvertip 177's for sale at WCS. I believe the number is for the handle style.

The Finest 177 23mm @ WCS is $78, $2 away from free shipping.

**MaxP** · 02-05-2011, 08:28 AM

Gents-

Thanks for the observations. I was told by the prior owner that this is a finest grade. I really don't know how to distinguish between Finest and Silvertip in a Shavemac.

And, please, let me clarify that this brush is NOT a 23mm brush.

I've measured it with a caliper. The knot is between 24 1/2 and 25mm. This is a larger and fuller brush than a 23mm. Hence the price of a 23mm at WCS is a starting value, not an apples to apples comparison.

In Silvertip grade, Bernd charges $50 more for a 3mm larger knot size.

For someone seeking the luxury of a larger Shavemac brush this mya fill the need.

Thanks to all

**JPDyson** · 02-05-2011, 08:38 AM

Max:

Knot measurements are taken where the knots are bound (by tying or glueing), not where they emerge from the handle. Further, they aren't always precise measurements - they fall into "classes" more or less, so that the largest of Bernd's 21mm knots won't be a full 2mm smaller than his 23mm knot.

A 23mm knot of reasonable density will rapidly flare to 24-25mm as it extends upward (for visuals of this, browse the knots on TheGoldenNib.com). Depending on how deep the knot is set, it could be quite a bit wider where it exits the handle. Check with any brushmaker - your knot has to be smaller than your hole, sometimes by a few mm.

If you're pulling 24-25mm measurements at the base of the knot, it's the 23mm "model" Shavemac. That makes the "comp" accurate, and it should be considered.

HTH,

Josh

**MaxP** · 02-05-2011, 08:46 AM

Josh-

Thanks for the insight. What you're saying about knot measurements does make sense.

This particular brush is still a larger size than I prefer and am looking for a den where it will be happier!

I'll study this a little more to see if a price adjustment is needed.

**Montecristo #2** · 02-05-2011, 12:02 PM

Just an FYI, there is a SR3722 for sale on the BST 2 threads above yours. Maybe you guys can work out a trade?

**MaxP** · 02-06-2011, 02:43 PM

OK folks.

BUMP

New lower price (despite the fact that the game is on)

$65 will now allow you to own this excellent Shavemac!

**MaxP** · 02-07-2011, 10:24 AM

Sold pending receipt of funds.

Thanks to all who took time to look.

**greenerock** · 02-08-2011, 05:58 PM

Sorry for not seeing your post earlier. The brush is a SILVERTIP.

I paid right around $100 for it.

**pal** · 02-08-2011, 06:12 PM

Originally Posted by greenerock

Sorry for not seeing your post earlier. The brush is a SILVERTIP.

I paid right around $100 for it.

That is correct. I paid $125.00 for my #177 23mm silvertip brush that I bought a couple of years ago from Shavemac. This is a really good price for an excellent brush!

**greenerock** · 02-08-2011, 06:16 PM

I bought it directly from Shavemac with a stand. I think the total was about $150 with the stand, shipping, etc. It's a great brush but I like a little smaller ones. Somebody will get a fantastic deal on this.

**MaxP** · 02-08-2011, 06:23 PM

Then the gent who bought this is a LUCKY man.

Isn't it grand when there's a good deal goes down?

Today I ordered a 21mm in Finest from WCS. I hope I'm not disappointed after using this Silvertip. This brush was simply marvelous to use. Had it been smaller, I'd have kept it.

Thanks to all.