Brush making with my father!

Also, just a question. My father is pretty sold on building the lather in a mug like his father did. are there any mugs you would advise? I will pass on the advice to him.

Aaron, those are some totally cool brushes! I have enjoyed following this thread as much as any that I have seen on this site. You and your Dad are to be commended for your artistic sense and your skill as craftsmen! And I am very impressed that, even though you are two quite different people in your approaches to life, you still have built a close relationship with each other. Well done!

Sheb said:

Aaron, those are some totally cool brushes! I have enjoyed following this thread as much as any that I have seen on this site. You and your Dad are to be commended for your artistic sense and your skill as craftsmen! And I am very impressed that, even though you are two quite different people in your approaches to life, you still have built a close relationship with each other. Well done!

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Thank you good sir!

adfawson said:

Also, just a question. My father is pretty sold on building the lather in a mug like his father did. are there any mugs you would advise? I will pass on the advice to him.

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Perhaps a vintage Old Spice mug? Try some antique stores close by, you never know what you can find. Personally, I find mugs to be a bit too small to build lather in and you end up banging the handle against the side constantly. I use a scuttle at home myself. From Georgetown Pottery.

Oh and last but definitely not least, kudos to you for spending the time with your dad. It's cool that you are both so different yet can find things in common that you both love to do. Very cool project and good for you for following it through. I hope you both enjoy your brushes in good health!

The handles turned out really good. It's hard to deside witch I like best.

adfawson said:

Also, just a question. My father is pretty sold on building the lather in a mug like his father did. are there any mugs you would advise? I will pass on the advice to him.

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I'd suggest a Vintage Old Spice mug.

Very, very, very, very, very, very cool!!!!

Those are awesome brushes, but even cooler making them with your father!!

I also like the Old Spice mugs. I have three of them and have had at least a dozen pass through my hands. Ebay is your friend.

Fantastic Job!

Thanks everyone! I will keep my eye on some of those old spice mugs.

As promised here is the pictures of the brush in action.
I used DRH Windsor, and oh man this brush whipped up some really nice, thick, creamy and slick lather. I am in love. haha
Side view.

Top view

Here is the brush with the after use spread. what a fantastic brush, I am blown away with it's performance.

Forgot to mention my brush dimensions.

Knot: 24mm
Loft: 53mm
Handle: 53mm
total hight: 106mm

adfawson said:

As promised here is the pictures of the brush in action.
I used DRH Windsor, and oh man this brush whipped up some really nice, thick, creamy and slick lather. I am in love. haha
Side view.
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Top view
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Here is the brush with the after use spread. what a fantastic brush, I am blown away with it's performance.
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And that is what makes the morning shave so pleasurable.

We still need a lather shot of your dad's brush.

That brush handle matches your counter top quite well.

Nice job.