Custom Brush

[IsaacRN]

Well...ive been browsing the net and noticed that TOP had a custom made brush for them i believe. What would people think about getting something like that done here. Maybe talk to Charles at QED to get a SR with our name and logo. Any thoughts on this?

[IsaacRN]

Yikes..i had a post of 666..had to get that taken care of

[sparky5693]

Actually, it's been a topic of debate amongst the mods of recent. Sooner or later there will be one, but we wanna be sure we get it right.

[Mottern Man]

Keep it up, we may have to let you in the war room.

[IsaacRN]

i mean personally speaking....i think we could get at least 5 members..to put forth on it. Thinking that the brush would be around 50-150 a piece...and putting half down in good faith that would be a good down payment. I know TOP has the numbers, but we have dedicated people :)

[sparky5693]

Let's just say for what Edwin Jagger wanted up front we could have bought a brand new car. We just don't have the bankroll to finance that one, just yet. We are however exploring other options ;)

[IsaacRN]

well....in that case.....we should just buy the car and do a month per person trial run.....but of course it has to be standard...and not automatic.....something sporty as well :)

[sparky5693]

Hmmm.... Now that just might be worth it.

[PalmettoB]

Well, okay folks, we have been tossing this around some, 'tis true. So....what would you like to see in a forum brush? Size? Handle style/shape/material/color? Since we are just getting started, I'd imagine our options will be more limited (e.g., I don't see us doing two grades of hair and two handles) but we still want the best. I don't really want to get into manufacturers. Just characteristics for now.

So whaddya think?

[IsaacRN]

I opened up Pandoras box.

[IsaacRN]

I would think.....

24mm Knot so its big..but not to big...but not to small :P
Silvertip firm....but not to firm...soft at the tips...but not floppy :P
Two Tone base...kinda like what you can get with the shavemacs....black and silver of some sort....or white and black....:P

Im the master of vagueness.

[xChris]

How about this -- SR 3332...
:drool :D

[IsaacRN]

WOW.....a 32....can wash your car with it afterwards :P

[yomuppet]

Personally, all the forum brushes I've seen (from any forum) so far seem to have been 23-24mm. I think it's time for something smaller, say 20-22mm, depending on loft :)

J

[Queen of Blades]

I tend to agree with you.

btw, Welcome to The Shave Den, yomuppet!

[Mottern Man]

Personally, all the forum brushes I've seen (from any forum) so far seem to have been 23-24mm. I think it's time for something smaller, say 20-22mm, depending on loft :)

J

So you don't want to wash your car? :rofl

[yomuppet]

So you don't want to wash your car? :rofl

Hey, everyone has his or her own preference. Just seems to me that all previous forum brushes have been within a certain range, and there's an opportunity to do something more unique. Not to mention that the trend I've been noticing is toward smaller brushes anyway. Just throwing it out there. whacky097

J

[Mottern Man]

Hey, everyone has his or her own preference. Just seems to me that all previous forum brushes have been within a certain range, and there's an opportunity to do something more unique. Not to mention that the trend I've been noticing is toward smaller brushes anyway. Just throwing it out there. whacky097

J

I wasn't lipin ya down. Just yankin yer chain.

I do like all brushes, the little ones and the big ol' honking face suckers too.

[yomuppet]

I wasn't lipin ya down. Just yankin yer chain.

I do like all brushes, the little ones and the big ol' honking face suckers too.

No worries, just making my position clear.

J

[TraderJoe]

Personally, all the forum brushes I've seen (from any forum) so far seem to have been 23-24mm. I think it's time for something smaller, say 20-22mm, depending on loft :)

J

I agree with Justin, I find myself using a smaller brush (19-21) more often than not.

[IsaacRN]

I think a 22-24 would be a good size

[Michael]

Umm, I might know someone at G.B. Kent.

[IsaacRN]

I Want A Kent!!!!!!

[Michael]

Yes. You do.

[Sejanus]

I am not too picky on size for brushes, as long as they do not go up my nose when I lather. :D

I Want A Kent!!!!!!

+1 What he said hehe

[IsaacRN]

Im still thinking.....Savile Row or Kent :(

[yomuppet]

I believe a two-banded brush would also be a forum-brush-first... just another thought ;)

J

[Queen of Blades]

Yes. You do.

:rofl

[Michael]

Glad I could amuse you. ;)

[Mottern Man]

Im still thinking.....Savile Row or Kent :(

BOTH!

[DragonBoy]

This is just an idea.. I dont know yet if even I like it.. But maybe its time to make an UN-traditional brush.. Maybe somethink colorful.. With an odd handle design.. Just to make it stand out in the crowd..

Just playing with ideas here.. And I think I like the knot around 20-21.. Not too big..

[xChris]

So, would a Kent BK2 filled with their usual hair (silvertip - ala BK4, BK8, BK12) rather than the grey badger be a suitable contender for this project?

Maybe Kent could also silkscreen a unique TSD logo on the brush to identify it as the forum''s brush?

[jfrancisco]

I am in agreement about a smaller brush, all of the other forum brushes have been either too large or too floppy to be useful for me. The only exception might be SMF's first brush made by ShaveMac, while I find it too large for my tastes, my wife loves the design and size. What about a Simpson Tulip/PJ variation or another resurrected "Heritage" brush by Rooney? I guess it depends if you are looking for a completely customized brush, or an existing style with TSD imprinted on the brush. If you really want to try something different, perhaps a Plisson EW?

[rick]

..............................Ive already got 1 ;)


Ill agree with the "smaller is better" crowd.
After all
its not the size that matters...
its the technique that counts :D

[xChris]

I am in agreement about a smaller brush, all of the other forum brushes have been either too large or too floppy to be useful for me. The only exception might be SMF's first brush made by ShaveMac, while I find it too large for my tastes, my wife loves the design and size. What about a Simpson Tulip/PJ variation or another resurrected "Heritage" brush by Rooney? I guess it depends if you are looking for a completely customized brush, or an existing style with TSD imprinted on the brush. If you really want to try something different, perhaps a Plisson EW?

Interesting... Either of these options would be amicable to me.

[SSLSTudio...]

Yes. You do.

:rofl

[yomuppet]

Interesting... Either of these options would be amicable to me.

I'd be interested in one of the smaller SR(silvertip)/Simpson/Rooney models as well, if it's an unusual/unique/customized brush all the better. I know it probably makes things harder on the negociating end, but I think it has more appeal than just 'rebranding' an existing model, so to speak.

J

[St. Croix]

This looks interesting! I look forward to see how it turns out.

St. Croix