Handmade Shaving Brush Jarrah Wood

Shaving Brush Creation

We are very happy to be partnering with Gideon Penturner to bring our customers beautiful handmade jarrah wood shaving brushes. Gideon individually hand turns every shaving brush. He uses a lathe to turn and shape the shaving brush handle. He sands the shaving brush handle to a very high grit and then lacquers and seals the wood. The shaving brush knots are Silver Tip badger hair and compliment the shaving brush handle. Gideon then glues the knot into the shaving brush handle. Our jarrah wood shaving brush is stunning and handmade in Canberra ACT.

Shaving Brush Information

This handcrafted shaving brush has a jarrah wood shaving brush handle. The shaving brush knot is a 24mm silver tip badger hair knot. The shaving brush handle size is 100 x 19mm. Our handmade shaving brush jarrah wood is beautifully handmade. Jarrah trees are Eucalyptus marginata trees and native to Australia. Jarrah trees are considered to be a hardwood. The colours range from light red or brown to a darker brick red. The wood grain tends to be interlocked or wavy. It has a medium to coarse texture. Jarrah wood is very durable and is resistant to decay. It also has great water resistance properties.

The Shaving Brush Knot

This handmade shaving brush jarrah wood has a silvertip badger hair knot which is considered premium quality badger hair. Silvertip badger hair is very soft, flexible and gives a very comfortable feel on the skin. It is able to retain plenty of water needed yet remains firm and flexible when wet.

Reasons to use a Shaving Brush

The best way to apply shaving soap lather is to use a shaving brush. The action of applying the lather provides mild exfoliation of your skin improving your shave. The knot of the shaving brush should be pre-soaked in warm water until wet. Remove from water and then squeeze out any excess water. The brush is then used in a swirling manner to load the shaving soap onto the tips of the brush until a paste forms. The shaving soap is then worked into a lather by vigorously working the shaving soap with the brush. This can be done either in a bowl or on the skin adding small amounts of water until the lather is thick, has peaks and a rich yoghurt like texture (approx. 2-3mins). Once the lather is created it is then applied to the face or other areas to be shaved.

The greatest benefit from using a shaving brush is the tendency to soften and lift facial hair before a shave. This can help to provide a close smooth shave. If you apply shaving soap by hand it can mat hair or raise it unevenly resulting in a less smooth shave. Using a shaving brush means a razor does not need to be pressed to the skin in order to provide a close shave.

Specifications

Silvertip Badger

Handle height: 100mm

Loft: 80mm

Knot: 19mm

Overall height: 180mm

Handmade in Canberra ACT by Gideon Penturner for Whispers From The Woods

Australia