Elite Razor - Custom and Unique Razors and Brushes

Bob, those brushes look outstanding! The ones that stand out most to me are Sea Green, Blue Ocean, and Kansas Sky. I think 24mm is fine, but my personal preference is for a 26mm knot, that seems to be my sweet spot.

Bob, those brushes look outstanding! The ones that stand out most to me are Sea Green, Blue Ocean, and Kansas Sky. I think 24mm is fine, but my personal preference is for a 26mm knot, that seems to be my sweet spot.

Thanks for the feedback. The Sea Green is set up for a 26mm knot, as is the Amethyst. All the others are set for 24mm at this time, although some may be adjusted to accept a 26mm knot. I expect to have them all listed on my site in the next day or so and will have the knot options noted on each listing.

Thanks, Bob

I recently acquired a nice selection of blocks that are a combination of wood and contrasting resins.  They go by the name of Shokwood.  They are commercially available in a size that will only allow 24mm knots or 26mm in some handle styles.  I have just completed the finishing on the group of 10 blocks I acquired and they are shown below.  I will be taking individual pictures and listing them on my site over the next couple of days.

I do have the opportunity to custom order these blanks in larger sizes to accommodate the larger knots and full range of handle styles.

As you can see from the pictures below, the color combinations are pretty extensive, including both transparent and opaque resins.

I would truly appreciate it if you could reply to this thread and let me know your favorite one or two color combinations and if there is an interest in the larger sizes.  It will help me with my next order.





As always, thanks for looking,

Bob

All the Shokwood brushes have been listed on my site at www.eliterazor.com and are available.

Thanks,  Bob

I just completed the brush shown below and it is available on my site at www.eliterazor.com.  The handle is a custom pour of 2 shades of pearl blue and it is topped off with a 26mm Manchurian White knot at a 52mm loft.  I can also set a 3-band High Mountain White knot into the handle, if you prefer.



As always, thanks for looking,

Bob

Below are a couple new pieces that just came out of the shop this morning. The two brushes are Desert Ironwood Burl. Both are currently set up for a 24mm knot, but can be adjusted to accommodate a 26mm knot. The razor is a custom Merkur 34G and the handle is made of Duck feathers that were individually laid on a brass tube, then cast in clear resin.  This handle is also available to be set up for a 3-piece razor.

These are all listed and available at www.eliterazor.com



As always, thanks for looking.

Bob

Just listed - Wild Horse Jasper stone brush.  This handle can be fitted with either a 24 or 26mm knot.

The veining on this piece is outstanding throughout.



As always, thanks for looking.

Bob

Just finished this brush up this afternoon.  It is a 26mm Blue Lapis with Pyrite veining, shown with a 26mm Manchurian White knot.

It has been listed and is available at www.eliterazor.com



As always, thanks for looking,

Bob

I just finished a couple of new stone brushes.  They are listed and available on my site at www.eliterazor.com.

From left to right: Arizona Jade, Tourmaline Laced Quartz and Azurite with Malachite.  They are all shown with 24mm knots, but can be adjusted to accept a 26mm knot, if you prefer.



As always, thanks for looking.

Bob

Just listed on my site at www.eliterazor.com are the 2 brushes shown below.

Irish Bog Oak with a Kingman Turquoise cap.  If you like a big brush, this might be the one for you.  It holds a 28mm knot, which actually presents like a 30mm knot due to the density.  The handle is 89mm and the loft is 56mm.


Desert Ironwood Burl - 24 - 26mm  I only a a few remaining pieces of this exceptionally highly figured burl.


As always, thanks for looking,

Bob

I've been working on this brush for a while and the finish was finally fully cured this morning.  It is an extraordinary piece of Buckeye burl with a contrasting green pearl resin.  It is shown with a 24mm knot, but can be adjusted to accept a 26mm knot.

Buckeye grows in the central states of the US.   The botanical name for the Buckeye is Aesculus, from “Aesculapius,” the name of the mythological Greek god of medicine.  The common name “Buckeye” was derived from the Native Americans who noticed that the glossy, chestnut-brown seeds with the lighter circular “eye” looked very similar to the eye of a buck (male) deer.  Some believe that the buckeye relieves rheumatism pain and provides good fortune when carried in the pockets of their garments or worn as an amulet around the neck. Instantly dubbed “buckeye” in frontier speech, the mysterious nut was used as a general cure-all for generations.  As a result, citizens of Ohio became known as “Buckeyes.” The buckeye tree was officially adapted as the state tree on October 2, 1953.



As always, thanks for looking.

Bob