This came through the post today
An absolute beauty
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An absolute beauty
Culmak butterscotch
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Wow! What knot are you thinking about putting in that masterpiece?
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well its 22mm
so i wont skimp on this
a silvertip i think ?
so i wont skimp on this
a silvertip i think ?
Sounds good! Having never used badger I can't say as to how that would perform, but I'm sure it will look amazing! Please post a pic when you install the knot, and keep us posted!
May I please ask where you acquired the handle? It is a beauty!
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I bought from a fellow member on this site
paul
paul
That is really nice ...
and best of all, the Butterscotch is a real patina accumulated through age,
rather than a factory simulation.
That "spider" on the back and bottom might polish out,
but even if not, its still a beautiful handle.
My suggestion for a knot would be
to reproduce as close as possible
the original Culmak knot,
whatever that might be.
and best of all, the Butterscotch is a real patina accumulated through age,
rather than a factory simulation.
That "spider" on the back and bottom might polish out,
but even if not, its still a beautiful handle.
My suggestion for a knot would be
to reproduce as close as possible
the original Culmak knot,
whatever that might be.
What material is the handle made from?
Wood? Ivory? Resin?
Wood? Ivory? Resin?
Gorgeous! Enjoy.
I have a handle almost identical to that and the original knot looked and felt like a very well used best badger. I replaced it with an Ace Shaving silvertop knot which looks pretty good.
It would be a crime to polish out the imperfections, therein lies all the character!
Beautiful handle. Looks plenty deep too so you have some room to play with. Have fun and don't forget the post pics of the finished brush.
I like the "Spider" on the side and bottom, gives it character. I'd suggest going easy on any polishing as the Butterscotch patina may look uneven after.
I have a Culmak that has a huge knot of what looks like 2 band Best Badger, the tips are super white and soft. It's new in the box and I've never used it but I've been tempted. They made some great brushes.
I have a Culmak that has a huge knot of what looks like 2 band Best Badger, the tips are super white and soft. It's new in the box and I've never used it but I've been tempted. They made some great brushes.
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Very nice....
Personally I would have a difficult time not using that absolutely beautiful brush, but there are people on this forum that would have some strong words for you if you did.
