Drivenlegend Copper Galaxy + Tuxedo 30 mm

Drivenlegend Copper Galaxy (Tuxedo synthetic) 30 mm

Since I so enjoy my 24 mm Tuxedo (APShaveCo.) synthetic knot, I decided to acquire a 30 mm version of the same. Around the same time, I noticed that 120inna55 had that type of knot in a handle made by /u/drivenlegend. Long story short, I, too, asked Drivenlegend make a handle for my 30 mm Tuxedo knot, and then assembled it myself.

The Drivenlegend Copper Galaxy handle before assembly

Drivenlegend drilled the socket to a depth of 18 mm, as we decided that it’s better to make it too deep rather than too shallow. However, since I didn’t want too much backbone, and like to be able to splay the brush at least somewhat, I decided to use two ~2 mm washers to raise the knot in the socket. The best fitting washers I could find were made of copper. A suitable material, considering the name of the handle (Copper Galaxy), but the washers add quite a bit of weight to the whole.

The Tuxedo 30 mm knot with two 28 × 2 mm copper washers

It’s difficult to get good photos of the colors of this handle, and also its amazing gloss, which is the result of some new polishing methods that Drivenlegend incorporated when finishing it. I’m still acquainting myself this new brush. For my taste, it could’ve still used a few more millimeters of loft. A slight fan shape of the knot would probably also be more to my liking. But the softness and general feel of the brush on the face is luxurious, especially when I remember that it’s a fairly large knot that really shines when loaded with a sufficient (read: large) amount of soap.

One more photo with a different angle.

beautiful, Matthew!

Nice work Matthew! Beautiful brush! I too have a 30mm Tuxedo knot that is waiting for a handle and like you, I saw a SOTD post on Reddit by 120inna55 with a 30mm Tuxedo brush. I asked him where he got the handle because there aren't a lot of ready made options for a 30mm aside from Whipped Dog. I didn't want to go that route again though because I want something nicer for this one. He also pointed me in the direction of drivenlegend. Looks like he does some nice work! I actually got some chunks of wood that I was going to hand carve my own handle out of. If that doesn't work out, I'll have to hit up drivenlegend and see about getting a handle from him. Thanks for sharing, the brush came out great!

That brush looks great, Matthew! Congrats and enjoy!

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That is one beautiful brush all assembled! I'm really glad I was able to make something you're enjoying :-)

Thanks for all the compliments! I, of course, had the least part in the whole, and am the beneficiary of everything falling nicely into place.

I actually got some chunks of wood that I was going to hand carve my own handle out of. If that doesn't work out, I'll have to hit up drivenlegend and see about getting a handle from him. Thanks for sharing, the brush came out great!

Jeff, it’ll be interesting to see which route you take with the knot you have. Keep us posted.

That is one beautiful brush all assembled! I'm really glad I was able to make something you're enjoying :-)

Thank you so much for your hard work and your vision. The brush truly is a work of art that I enjoy having.

Nice looking brush and handle. Great work by the artisan.

Beautiful brush, Matthew. That 30mm Tux knot is a wonderful performer.

That is freakin' gorgeous.