SOLD OUT!!

The New Forest High Mountain Badger 2222 sold out in just 8 days. And it was only mentioned on my blogs!

Other brushes are in production and the range will slowly continue to extend. Another High Mountain brush - probably a bulb shape will be made in a few weeks. Details will be posted here and on my New Forest Brushes blog.

Relocated

From an unheated annexe to a warm workshop! The New Forest Brushes "engine room".

And when he's not turning out brush handles, this is the more serious business of the master craftsman:

These are amazingly detailed working models of ships. As well as ships, Brian also makes model aeroplanes which are flown by remote control.

Here's some of the ship detail:

Back to handles next week!

Beards rule?

Women prefer men with beards? Are we shavers in trouble?

Beards rule?

Brush numbers

Ever wondered about brush numbering systems? Some brands use numbers or names for their brushes. New Forest have some of both. For those with numbers this is the method:

First two numbers - knot size ( diameter at base )
Third number - hair grade
Fourth and subsequent - the number for the specific brush in the category.

Grades used so far:  Two Band 0 Finest Silvertip 1 High Mountain 2 and, coming soon, Best Badger 3.

So the brush in the photo will be the New Forest 2031

All clear?

eShave

Something different! Some unusual brushes here plus much more:

eShave

Old favourites

Three common names constantly crop up on shaving forums - Palmolive, Arko and Tabac - all very popular among shaving aficionados. The first two in soap sticks cost less than a GP pound. A Tabac refill costs around £8 to £10. I find that you get better lather, and easier, from Palmolive and Arko. But Tabac still seems to sell in large numbers. Must be the scent!

Another new brush

Just a few of these have been made, so for the time being, this new addition to the New Forest Brushes range is only being mentioned on my blogs. This is the New Forest 2222 High Mountain Badger. Details can be seen here:

New Forest 2222