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Shaving Brushes

$40+
4.9(157 reviews)

These are shaving brushes made to show two domestic woods in the handles. The lighter one is Hard Maple and the darker is Black Walnut. The brush itself is Badger Hair, considered the top source for shaving brushes. These particular knots (what the brush part without the handle is called) are A- Grey grade, 21mm in diameter. The grades run from B, Black, 14mm in diameter to AAAA+ SilverTip, 30mm in diameter and about half again as tall. For this grade they are generally under $50 each, while the top grade SilverTip brushes are priced between $200 and $300. There really is that much difference in the quality of the individual knots, and can be that great a difference in the beauty of the wood chosen. Each handle is individually turned and there is the possibility of adding silver or gold hardware on the base and where the knot is fitted into the handle. These features are part of the conversation that will take place should you want one of these shaving brushes custom made.

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Maker since 2013

Material

  • maple
  • oak
  • walnut

Features

  • handle

Type

  • wood

Material

  • silver

Finish

  • black

Base

  • metal

Meet the Maker

JB

JIm Barbour

ShopDog Turnery

Elon, NC 27244
Member since 2013
4.9(157 reviews)

I have been making from wood for as long as I can remember. I take a great deal of pride in my work and will not accept a commission if I am not entirely sure I can complete it to your satisfaction. ShopDog Turnery is a one-person, one-dog operation making all sorts of custom items, primarily lathe based. This includes bottle-stoppers, wine glasses (with glass or wooden bowls), platters and plates, bowls, boxes, and whatever else springs to mind.

In addition to lathe work I make various flat pieces; tables, specialty boxes, cutting boards and, again, whatever else springs to mind.

I make for the joy of the making, using sustainably harvested and reclaimed or historical woods exclusively.

Molly was the ShopDog, but is no longer with us. She did all the "RUFF" work in the turnery.

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Customer Reviews

4.9(157 reviews)
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Dave Mather

Jan 30, 2017

Great communication - up front about costs and process. Creative input and design, fast shipping, great final product. Thank you for a great transaction. I will gladly work with you again.

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Kenneth Barnes

Dec 24, 2023

I am very happy with finished project. I would use the maker again

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John

Sep 23, 2014

Thank you Jim, the pistons look great.

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Mike Storley

Sep 29, 2017

sign was perfect!

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Rosemary Lauter

Dec 9, 2023

Working with Jim Barbour was a very positive experience. I especially liked Mr. Barbour's prompt communications with me about my custom, personalized cutting board project and I was promptly informed of the status of my project along the way. I highly recommend this craftsman.