NEW FOREST FINEST SILVERTIP 2213
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The Chunky!
I now have some more Finest Silvertip brushes made in ivory alternative which looks and feels like genuine ivory. They have a decent size "Chunky" handle. This is high quality cast polyester resin and has been used to restore furniture in English National Trust properties. It has a subtle grain pattern similar to real ivory and won't yellow over time. The brush handles have been individually lathe turned in the New Forest. There will be small variations in the shape and dimensions of each handle so each brush is unique. Here are some examples. The knot is 22 mm, handle height approx 54 mm and the loft 47mm mm.
Ivory alternative
These brushes will are £35 plus £3 for worldwide delivery. They are outstanding value for brushes with the highest grades of badger hair and exceptional quality handles, all made by hand in England.
Email NFB@padh.co.uk to confirm requirements, availability and payment arrangements.
By "alternative" do you mean plastic?
ReplyDeleteMy supplier advised me that "alternative" ebony is better quality material than "faux" or "imitation" My woodturner told me that it is a very hard material - quite brittle to work with. But it is still a hard resin which some people describe as just a fancy term for plastic! I'll make some more enquiries about it and add further comments later.
ReplyDeleteThat alternative ebony handle looks lovely!
ReplyDeleteAlternative ivory and ebony. This is how it is described by the supplier:
ReplyDelete"A specially cast polyester, perfect for machining, drilling, threading, boring and specialised turning.
This polyester is used by the finest pen maufacturers in the world"
The alpalina sound interesting! Possibly quite Rooney like? Or would that be more like the Dovo Micarta Peter?
ReplyDeleteI'll post some photos of my Alpalina brushes tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteHi Peter, that Alpalina brush looks pretty. Will they be available in Silver Tip and/or High Mountain Badger?
ReplyDeleteI must admit they do look as good in the photos as they do in real life Fido
ReplyDeleteMany thanks. If I can get some, High Mountain Badger will be used in some future New Forest local editions.
ReplyDeleteHi Peter, keep me informed if you do make an Alpalina in High Mountain Badger...........
ReplyDeleteFido said...
ReplyDeleteMany thanks. If I can get some, High Mountain Badger will be used in some future New Forest local editions.
January 24, 2011 2:34 PM
Yes, I would love one of these in High Mountain. Will it be a Bulb or Fan shape head?
Thanks,
Jesse
It may be quite a while before I can get some more High Mountain hair - it's a seasonal thing.
ReplyDeleteBulb shape, fan shape - these are going to be assessed after I have tested samples in the coming weeks.
ReplyDeletejust to say the following was me = Anonymous said...
ReplyDeleteI must admit they do look as good in the photos as they do in real life Fido
regards Brian
Thanks Brian!
ReplyDeleteHi, Fido I purchased the Finest Silvertip from you on Ebay the 5th of march, there's no Newforest Logo on the brush, is there any particular reason for this?
ReplyDeleteJamie
Hi
ReplyDeleteWhen you bought the brush on Ebay, it was one of the last brushes I had without the logo. I didn't pick up my brushes with a logo until 8 March. That was the first time I was able to offer my locally made brushes with a logo. The brush you have is the one you bought on 5 March as per the photo on Ebay at the time. I don't recall saying that I would send one with a logo. Please let me know if you feel I did give that option.
Regards
Jamie
ReplyDeleteIf you want to further discuss, email me at NFB@padh.co.uk
Peter
hi Fido,
ReplyDeletenew2DE here from TSR. Just like to thank you again for the brush. I got it today and used it for my first DE shave ever and it was amazing! The brush was amazing - thank you for the recommendation.
Best wishes, new2de
Thanks. Enjoy - and keep practicing!
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