Win a free custom brush and other goodies

[deruitem]

Here it is... how you can win a free custom
shaving brush!
Post a picture of your own handle design. Draw it,
paint it, make it in 3D CAD or make it out of clay. It does not matter how you
make it, the only requirement is that it is not a copy of another brush. You can
use another to influence your design however. Post your picture on the post.

I will pick my top five and then we will have a
vote off. The winner gets a brush with their handle turned by myself. I will
offer a 22mm Silvertip 100% free. CONUS only. If you want to upgrade that is
also an option for a fee of course. Below is a picture of the material you can
choose from.

The Second place contestant will recieve a
plastic travel razor and blade sampler (10 IP crystal, 10 Rapira SS, 5 astra SP,
5 Astra SS, 5 shark SC, 5 shark SS, 5 yellow pack Gillette, 5 blue pack
Gillette) from http://Shavetools.com

The contestant that comes in third will get a tub
of Provence shaving cream from http://queencharlottesoaps.com/
thanks to Matthew, another one of our vendors.

All four contestants that don't win first prize
will receive a sample of Captains Choice Bay Rum from Scott at http://captainschoicestore.com/.

So lets see them! The contest starts now and will
run for two weeks and then we will take votes for two weeks. So spread the word
and tell everyone you know to sharpen your pencils or break out the paint.

The first phase will last for 2 weeks ending at
midnight 5/10/12

Voting will then start and run for 2 weeks ending
at midnight 5/24/12

[Bobbers]

I am gathering my ideas in my head to come up with a winner. Should have something on paper soon. This should be fun.

[deruitem]

I am gathering my ideas in my head to come up with a winner. Should have something on paper soon. This should be fun.

I sure hope! That is the idea

[Bobbers]

I have come up with a winning combination. A brush handle that looks like a nut or a bolt. Even better would be a set. The thread could be metric or standard.

[Oblique Human]

My doodle. Best I could draw.

[deruitem]

I just wanted to add that I do turn them on a lathe so I may not be able to do some designs. Keep them coming!

[mmn3js]

This is about as good as I can do on paint haha.

[deruitem]

This is about as good as I can do on paint haha.

Whatever works!

[brother cavefish]

another one my favorite

[sp514]

Oh boy, I tried on MS paint. I just want to say, I'm not an artist, I study accounting.



I shall name it...The "Chalice". A uniquely shaped brush inspired by Simpsons shaving brush, upgraded with ridges that provide excellent grip.

[plpenn]

Here is my POOR drawing....


I think some sort of spade design would be neat.

[deruitem]

You can tell this is my first contest, you will have to pick your ONE of your designs to submit.

[brother cavefish]

You can tell this is my first contest, you will have to pick your ONE of your designs to submit.

i guess i got a little excited, i was actually waiting for a contest like this

[goatee]

the conquistador....
well, it is my own design,,, and it is a picture. hope this qualifies.

[Bengal Tiger]

OK. I like to palm the handle and keep my fingers on the knot. This would be especially good for a floppy silvertip. So I was thinking a volcanic shape would be comfortable for those who use this grip. And I like having a metal ring around the knot. Inspiration is the Semogue 1305, but much simpler and very sleek and modern. A dark acrylic would work for this brush, like dark red or black with other colors mixed in.

[rockviper]

Pretty standard bottom half of the brush, but with a maypole or tilted beehive for the top half.

[brucered]

Here is my POOR drawing....


I think some sort of spade design would be neat.

let keep it clean guys...

that thing looks like a "dirty brush".

[Artimid]

I like the idea of a finger hold for grip after getting really slick lather on the hands. Wide bottom to allow standing, and for the palm in case you want to adjust the brush while applying the lather, and to allow it to sit securely on the side of a sink. Also allows for easier storage either upside down or standing, as the hole and the triangle aspect of the handle could fit in many different devices, not just brush stands.

[plpenn]

let keep it clean guys...

that thing looks like a "dirty brush".

Negitive, I just ran out of sticky note! Im sure the base would have to be a little bigger but I like the idea.



is that better?

[joamo]

Here is my attempt. Thanks for the fun!